Documentation Charges

[Oscarman]

Nice to hear good things about the Orchid Shop.

What is the deal with the extreme cost differences for Phyto and CITES certificates from Canada and US growers?

The costs are very minimal if you are purchasing from Canada. A couple of samples......$15 @EverSpring, $30 @Clouds, $20 @ Paramount.

Purchasing from the US is a different story. A couple of samples.....$150 @Oakhill, $100 @ Orchid Inn, $50 @ Carter and Holmes. That is outrageous!

[Piper]

Wow! That is a killer difference! Don't know the reason, but it would certainly curtail any cross-border shopping if I lived in Canada.

Drive across, or buy from Canadian vendors.

Bummer!

Julie