Survey about orchid spending

[peeweelovesbooks]

Hmmm...the most I've spent is 175 for a Laelia autumnalis division. Most of the plants I've bought this year were around 100 or so. Shrug.

Ummm...the most I've spent in one lump sum...I have no idea. Maybe 400 dollars? I can't recall (it's all fuzzy LOLOLOL.)

The most I would spend: it depends on the plant really. I think about 1k. I'm comfortable with that figure.

[Daethen]

Peewee, will you adopt me!!

[fotofashion]

You all are a bad influence. I went over my self-imposed limit yesterday. I spent $50.00 for a plant without a name no less. It isn't a NOID, however. The grower I bought it from told me the name of the hybridizer and I hope to see him next Thursday at the HOS meeting. The plant is in full, glorious bloom and I will take it to show it off. It resembles a Bc, Maikai 'mayumi' but larger. I also bought a Goodaleara Tahitian Dancer 'Lambada Cutie' AM and a Dend. glomeratum I hope I can keep alive this time.
This particular grower has a "club" whereby for every $25 you spend, you get a punch on your card. When full you get $25 credit or a free plant on your next purchase.
So, instead of spending $97 for my three plants, I spent $77. He had so many tempting buys but three or four plants at a time is enough. My poor GH is going to be bulging come cold weather.
Beverly A.

[trdyl]

What! We are a bad influence? Never...

When purchasing high end plants you have to know your sources. OR no people that know their reputations. There are people out there that well are not the most honest and hope no one here ever gets bitten.

[Call_Me_Bob]

i cant remember how much the plant was exactly and how much the shipping was. but the total was $40 for a nice laelia anceps.

im a bit of a cheapy though, under $20 is what i try to look for,

the most ive spent on a haul was $52. im not sure how high i am willing to go though

[Connie Star]

Originally Posted by peeweelovesbooks

Hmmm...the most I've spent is 175 for a Laelia autumnalis division. Most of the plants I've bought this year were around 100 or so. Shrug.

Ummm...the most I've spent in one lump sum...I have no idea. Maybe 400 dollars? I can't recall (it's all fuzzy LOLOLOL.)

The most I would spend: it depends on the plant really. I think about 1k. I'm comfortable with that figure.

Can you deduct your 'chids as dependents on your taxes?

[shadytrake]

I think it is all relative anyway. We spend money on what we think is valuable to each of us individually.

I am already saving more money for my next order and my want list just keeps on growing.

[peeweelovesbooks]

Originally Posted by Connie Star

Can you deduct your 'chids as dependents on your taxes?

Sadly no. HA!! I wish I could though. BLECH.

[natasha]

Originally Posted by shadytrake

I think it is all relative anyway. We spend money on what we think is valuable to each of us individually.

I am already saving more money for my next order and my want list just keeps on growing.

i totally agree! some girls spent a lot on money for new clothes, shoes, handbags, make-ups every month... talk about being vain in here! and guys spend money for their cars, motorcycles, games etc2... i prefer to spend my dough on orchid coz i love that!

[ceebees_orchids]

The most I have ever spent was 40$ on a vanilla planifolia 12'' cutting, 2nd most 37$ on a Paphiopedilum Maudiae Curtisii "Napa Valley". I've spent over 250$ total on orchids, and I don't think I would ever pay more than 50$ for just one!