Very sick looking new chids

[Narnia]

Originally Posted by s.kallima

I rarely found good prices on ebay orchids, I always get my plants from nurseries or online orchid specialists (there are some really good ones in the US , too few in Canada unfortunately) and the prices are not so different, plus you have the service, the guaranty and the phone to talk to them in case of problem!
Have you checked with the Portland orchid society, I read they often have some really good sales (through the orchidmall : The Orchid Mall - The unClassified Ads)

Thank you, I have not, but I will. I don't know why I was compelled to try ebay. I bought from two different sellers that day. My one came beautifully - picture perfect little Phal. Mini Mark with new growths and everything, but the other one was cheap and so I should have guessed that "you get what you pay for." You're absolutely right about what you receive from orchid specialists and my other luck has been good. Hell, even my orchid from trader Joe's has been blooming for 2 months and looks great! I think I'll stick with the reputable vendors from now on.

[Zoi2]

Narnia, don't kick yourself too hard, we've all done it.
Now go out and buy a fabulous blooming orchid as a treat
Joann