Acquiring Neofinetias Via EBay

[syspila]

As far as it goes, I am still holding out tho I do know I would like the Amami type, the Hisue, one of the bean type, as well as one of the stripes, one of the blue flowered hybrids as well as a purplish cultivare...I am still forming my list. I have always moved slowly as sometimes when I have moved fast I have regretted a decision over time!--Ted

[Jayfar]

Originally Posted by paph-neo nut

I bought the ‘Seriyujishj' as it seemed a good buy with 5 growths.
Before I bid on ebay I usually look up prices on the New World and Orchids Limited web sites to determine what I'm willing to bid.
This is the most expensive Neo I've aquired ,
but I really liked the twisted leaves. I was outbid on the one from speech1248, but the one I got seems a larger plant.

A good choice for sure. This is one of my top 5 favorites.

Originally Posted by syspila

As far as it goes, I am still holding out tho I do know I would like the Amami type, the Hisue, one of the bean type, as well as one of the stripes, one of the blue flowered hybrids as well as a purplish cultivare...I am still forming my list. I have always moved slowly as sometimes when I have moved fast I have regretted a decision over time!--Ted

You may want to get a few while it's still Summer. That way you can put at least a little new growth on them, and maybe bloom one or two, before it's time to tuck them in for their cool, dry Winter rest at the end of November.

[AnonYMouse]

Originally Posted by syspila

As far as it goes, I am still holding out tho I do know I would like the Amami type, the Hisue, one of the bean type, as well as one of the stripes, one of the blue flowered hybrids as well as a purplish cultivare...I am still forming my list. I have always moved slowly as sometimes when I have moved fast I have regretted a decision over time!--Ted

You will be throwing that list away.

Originally Posted by Jayfar

I just realized that the ebay plant from speech1248 shipped from Ann Arbor, MI, even though ebay gives their location as Williamsfield OH, a distance apart of 233 miles. Perhaps they moved and didn't update their ebay profile.

Did you Paypal that? Sometimes that will identify the seller.

[Jayfar]

Originally Posted by AnonYMouse

Did you Paypal that? Sometimes that will identify the seller.

Yep, the paypal gives a first name of Olga (don't want post full name on Internet) and the mailing label is from Nikita. I believe the owners of Mystic Orchids were Rich and Dawn (according to listings from Orchid Events at which they appeared), so doesn't seem to be the same people.

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by Jayfar

Yep, the paypal gives a first name of Olga (don't want post full name on Internet) and the mailing label is from Nikita. I believe the owners of Mystic Orchids were Rich and Dawn (according to listings from Orchid Events at which they appeared), so doesn't seem to be the same people.

Hmmm interesting!I think you should email them and ask if they are a nursery or just a hobbyist

[Jayfar]

Originally Posted by Call_Me_Bob

Hmmm interesting!I think you should email them and ask if they are a nursery or just a hobbyist

Maybe I will. I had already sent an email (not PM) through orchid board to user columbianwolf (who we know was Mystic Orchids with his wife) and received no reply.

[MattWoelfsen]

The only plant on my list is the Manjushage 曼珠沙華. I know this is a highly valued plant but this specimen doesn't appeal to me. On the other hand, I might try to get the Dendrobium moniliforme--3 sets of sekkoku セッコク. I have seen these plants on the Internet, I have only one Dendrobium plant--bag baby from Lowes.

Thanks for the heads up Jayfar. I was wondering when Seed Engei was listing again.

[MattWoelfsen]

Two people are bidding on this "cute bean leaf....SENAI- 千歳". The auction started at US$39.99, there are over two days to go before auction ends, it is now up to US$81.00! I wonder how high this one will go? Is there something particularly unique or "highly appreciable" about this plant?

[AnonYMouse]

There is a typo, it should be Senzai, not unreasonable bidding so far.

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by AnonYMouse

There is a typo, it should be Senzai, not unreasonable bidding so far.

Thanks AnonYMouse, if I read further I would've seen it as Senzai.