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Becca · #21 07-09-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by beezermommy

Becca - is there anything left?? I am new around here and do not know how to post a PM. But, let me know. Thanks.

Hi! I'm so sorry I didn't reply sooner to your first response! I think all the 'chids are pretty much spoken for, they went fast....if I find that I have any not taken I'll definitely let you know! I really appreciate everyone's willingness to give my new babies a good home....wish I could keep them but I just don't have the space!

Becca · #22 07-11-2011, 12:27 AM

Well I am embarrased to say that I haven't found any free boxes yet to fit the 'chds. Tubes won't work because some of the growths have grown at angles or else they are too tall.....I'll probably have to go to the store and buy the boxes...I'll try and get there tomorrow on my lunch hour and see what is available....I'm looking for at least one box that is 30 inches tall and 15 inches wide....another box needs to be around 25 inches tall and 15 inches wide...the remaining won't have to be as tall or wide...but I just thought I would let everyone know what I am dealing with...lol. Thanks for being patient with my everyone!

BikerDoc5968 · #23 07-11-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Becca

Well I am embarrased to say that I haven't found any free boxes yet to fit the 'chds. Tubes won't work because some of the growths have grown at angles or else they are too tall.....I'll probably have to go to the store and buy the boxes...I'll try and get there tomorrow on my lunch hour and see what is available....I'm looking for at least one box that is 30 inches tall and 15 inches wide....another box needs to be around 25 inches tall and 15 inches wide...the remaining won't have to be as tall or wide...but I just thought I would let everyone know what I am dealing with...lol. Thanks for being patient with my everyone!

Don't know if you or a friend belong to any of the discount stores like Costco. They use a heavy cardboard (paperboard) between stacks of food items. They toss them when they are done using them. So if you ask them, they will be more than happy to give you all that they have. They usually measure 38" x 48". With a little work on your part and minimal tools like a utility knife and a blunt Phillips screw diver, you could create whatever size box you want. Let's say you want a finished box 15" x 30". Take a piece 48" x 38", measure 4-15" sections and lightly scour the cardboard the full length using the screw driver or other blunt object; you only want to crease the cardboard not cut it. Now the cardboard will bend on your scour lines. You can trim and glue/tape the small 3" flap that will be left. Now, just cut the seams to create the closed ends of the box. Some trimming may be necessary.

Becca · #24 07-12-2011, 06:30 PM

Eeek...well I have everything packed...but due to the box sizes priority mail is not an option. For a box under 3 pounds and dimensions of 22" x 10" x 13" usps.com wanted about $23.00! So I have opted for fed-ex ground which quoting me a 4 day delivery time for just over $10.00...my problem with this is that the orchids will sit on a hot truck via fed-ex ground, unlike Priority Mail which is flown by plain I do belive...I didn't think of this until after I just sent out the PM's with the cost of shipping to the individuals receiving the orchids....what to do? Ship em and see if they make it ok? I have to be at Fed-ex in an hour or the packages won't make the cut for the day and shipping tomorrow would probably put them being delivered on Monday...which would be extra time sitting on a hot truck.

beezermommy · #25 07-12-2011, 09:31 PM

Oh well, maybe next time. Thanks anyway for the offer.

Becca · #26 07-12-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by beezermommy

Oh well, maybe next time. Thanks anyway for the offer.

Maybe when the weather cools down towards the fall I'll see what else I can afford to pry loose from my clutches

Maybe then shipping via ground to Florida won't be so bad!

sailortom2 · #27 07-13-2011, 12:29 AM

so any not spoken for?

Paul Mc · #28 07-13-2011, 08:50 AM

You should PM them back with the corrections and ask them if they would be willing to pay the $23 or whatever to get them in 1 to 2 day shipping.

Personally, if it's a plant I would really want then I wouldn't mind since they aren't paying you for the plant itself. I know when I purchase from Andy's Orchids or other places, the shipping will be 15 to 20 by itself, so what you're saying is not unreasonable. They do 2nd day Air and I think Next Day is like 25 or so.

Becca · #29 07-13-2011, 09:32 AM

Nothing left over at this time.

@ Paul, Andy's Orchids get's pretty good discounts for the volume they ship, that is why the prices are higher for an individual to ship. I have contacted everyone in regards to the shipping. The plants aren't really anything super special so I guess in my eyes I don't see paying $30.00 worth the orchid!

Becca · #30 07-18-2011, 10:35 PM

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to let everyone know that previously it was asked if any of my free dendrobiums were unspoken for, and at the time there were not, but due to weather releated shipping issues (extreme heat in the Eastern and Midwestern US) to Florida, I still have some left. So unfortunately I have to be selective now due to the extreme heat pretty much anywhere East of me, I'm in Idaho and the package is to large to ship via priority mail so I was going to ship it via fed-ex ground. If I remember correctly the box I have ready to go is around 14.50 (not including the box but I will eat the box cost) and that was going to Florida so I wouldn't think it would be any more to ship to any states to the west of me or perhaps closer East but not in area's having extreme heat right now! So there is just one condition, I have 4 of the Dendrobiums in this box and I do not want to unpack them, so it is an all or nothing deal and this is what is in the box:
1. Den. Burana Crystal – three new growths – did not repot when acquired in October/November 2010
2. Den. NOID – Needs TLC…new growth developed rot and had to cut back, but new growth growing from other new growth. Repoted in 4 inch square pot when acquired
3. Den. NOID – No leaves but has an active eye that thinks it wants to do something. Also has a basil keiki with roots and stem just starting to grow. Repotted in a 4 inch square pot when acquired in Oct/Nov 2010.
4. Den. HI 306 White – new growth and roots establishing well. Did not repot when acquired in October/November 2010.

If you live in a state where I can ship to that the orchids wouldn't have to pass through areas of extreme heat in the back of a semi-truck please send me a pm if you are interested. I would really like to get these babies shipped out tomorrow, no later then Wednesday because they have been packed in a box since last Tuesday. Sorry for not being able to ship to those out East! And I already contacted sailortom2 last Friday who had previously inquired if any were left but I have not heard back from him so I must move on to the next available home! Thanks for being understanding and patient with weather related shipping issues!