How much is your collection worth?

[BikerDoc5968]

Pots, media, food and all of that.... $$$$$$

The greenhouse to keep the chids warm in the winter...$$$$$$$$$

The CHIDS.... Priceless

For all the other stuff, there's plastic... and of course the budget!

[Angurek]

Originally Posted by ronaldhanko

No good orchid grower will ever want to calculate what his collection is worth - it might take away from the enjoyment of the hobby (after all orchids only cost a few dollars each, so another one never hurts). Besides, one's spouse might find out, and then what? They might no longer believe our answers to the question, "Is that a new orchid?" - "Oh, I've had that for a long time (i.e., since 3:30 this afternoon when the mail came and I sneaked it into the house." This thread is irresponsible, just plain wrong, and should never have been started.

I never started this thread with the intention of being irresponsible, or to detract from the enjoyment of the hobby. I just thought it would have been something interesting to think about. Moreover, there is no need to be defensive...I am neither insulting anyone nor trying to make anyone feel any guilt or remorse.

Anyway, this implies that I grow orchids just to make money, to "invest." Nothing could be further from the truth. I grow orchids because I enjoy them, and because they are fascinating plants that bring color and intrigue into my life. Call me a "bad" grower if you wish, but I know I did nothing wrong.

[ronaldhanko]

Originally Posted by Angurek

I never started this thread with the intention of being irresponsible, or to detract from the enjoyment of the hobby. I just thought it would have been something interesting to think about. Moreover, there is no need to be defensive...I am neither insulting anyone nor trying to make anyone feel any guilt or remorse.

Anyway, this implies that I grow orchids just to make money, to "invest." Nothing could be further from the truth. I grow orchids because I enjoy them, and because they are fascinating plants that bring color and intrigue into my life. Call me a "bad" grower if you wish, but I know I did nothing wrong.

I was trying to be funny - apparently I didjn't succeed. No intention to offend.

[BikerDoc5968]

Originally Posted by cb977

My mind won't let me go there!

Of course your mind won't let you go there, Susie Q, because its sitting out by the pool dangling your beautiful chids over the water.....

[jkofferdahl]

How can we even estimate the value? Some, purchased as seedlings, would be worth more now as blooming adult plants. But other plants, perhaps gifts from special friends, can't even be calculated because of the sentimental value. But, really, isn't putting a dollar value on the collection a pretty sterile, unattached way of looking at it? My orchids are part of my family, and I certainly wouldn't place a dollar value on, say, my wife!

[cb977]

Originally Posted by ronaldhanko

No good orchid grower will ever want to calculate what his collection is worth - it might take away from the enjoyment of the hobby (after all orchids only cost a few dollars each, so another one never hurts). Besides, one's spouse might find out, and then what? They might no longer believe our answers to the question, "Is that a new orchid?" - "Oh, I've had that for a long time (i.e., since 3:30 this afternoon when the mail came and I sneaked it into the house." This thread is irresponsible, just plain wrong, and should never have been started.

Guess I wasn't quite fully awake when I posted my response earlier because I would have commented on this post first...I'm hoping that it was meant to be humorous (that's what smilies are for )but in case it wasn't:

1. I happen to think I'm a good orchid grower...and I disagree with your opening statement
I would love to know what my collection is worth

2. If our spouses aren't on to our addiction by now...they're in denial

[cb977]

Originally Posted by BikerDoc5968

Of course your mind won't let you go there, Susie Q, because its sitting out by the pool dangling your beautiful chids over the water.....

Somehow I just knew you'd post a comment here, Doc

[cb977]

Okay...Group Hug Time!

[BikerDoc5968]

Originally Posted by cb977

Somehow I just knew you'd post a comment here, Doc

Never shall the weary mind rest......

[b amateur]

Amateur. A word born from the Latin amator,the lover.I cannot put a Dollar value on love [althuogh my last wife cost me a bundle].If I thought about how much I've spent on orchids since 1973,I'd quit now and take up collecting dust bunnies or wierd potato chips.Brad