Marblekg on eBay: Purchase with Caution

[Becky15349]

Hi all,

Regarding a seller, marblekg, on eBay:

I am very sorry to have to write this thread, but I feel that I should share my concern about a particular seller on eBay. I have purchased now 2 plants from them, and although the first was marginally decent (cattleya aclandiae) this most recent acquisition was beyond unacceptable.

Because I believe in listing positive attributes first, when I contacted Marblekg, I said the plant was large, mature, and previously bloomed. But that is it.

The plant arrived extremely dessicated, filthy, full of dust, dirt, mineral deposits, dried sheaths, it was just gross. It has both spider mites and mealy bugs. I literally went outside on my balcony in the 20 degree weather just to shake it out because I didn't want the filth in my home.

I contacted the seller, and basically wrote exactly what I did here - the positives first, followed by my concerns, especially the bugs. I sincerely asked them to check their plants before they send them, and to be honest, I would have expected them to offer to refund part of my money back, because this cattleya I purchased was not cheap ($65 after shipping)

And what response did I receive?

"I apologize for any troubles".

No offer to rectify, no further offering of any advice or apologies. One sentence. This is not acceptable.

So, to conclude, I am very unhappy with this seller, and as a prominent member of the orchid community and of Orchid Board, I do not recommend this seller.

I felt complelled to share this with our community.

I did respond to this seller on eBay and informed him that my fellow orchid friends would be very unhappy to hear that we do not recommend him on our forum. I will let you know if I receive a reply.

I sincerely hope this seller will change his ways, and regain our confidence.

Sincerely,
Becky15349