I haven't owned an orchid before, but I've been doing some reading-up and am just about ready to buy - I'm thinking of either a Cattleya, or Phalaenopsis to begin with (a lot of people seem to find them popular as 'starter plants')...
What advice do you recommend about buying a plant... online or from a local garden center? Is eBay a good place to buy from? What do I have to look out for? Any and all advice/tips would be greatly welcome