The Orchid Gallery on EBay

[Pattywack]

I ordered the orchid from The Orchid Gallery, now I'm excited. It was a buy it now so no bidding, thankfully. I have been an Ebayer for years and collect antique miniature kerosene/oil lamps. I have been caught up in bidding sooo many times and it is nerve racking! And I'm a terrible sport when I get out bid at the last minute.

I have purchased from orchidblaine and always been happy with him. I found a very nice tiny orchid on eBay listed by a member here and it is one of my favorite little plants. The seller was awesome. I've bought from Peter Lin on eBay and a wonderful lady from Washington, I believe. She is Wiredgrower on eBay and has very nice plants. Mostly miniatures that are hard to find. I've bought several times from her, her prices are good and she is a sweetheart to buy from.
I will post pictures when my new plant arrives. It is a Miltoniopsis Andrea West. Exciting!

[NYCorchidman]

You can always get something not so great from any one, but if the review is great, why not?

I find that they have a good customer service and very communicative, but I did not like the state of the plants I got from them.
They were willing to refund, but I decided to keep them plants.

I would go by the reviews and the pictures of the plant offered. Most of the time, you will be happy.

[shadytrake]

They occasionally come to our shows and have excellent plants. They usually have very nice cool growers like the Lycaste and Miltoniopsis.

[Pattywack]

Thank you all for feedback on the Orchid Gallery. The tracking info shows out for delivery so it is a day ahead of schedule. I will let you know how my order goes, how great the plant is.

[Pattywack]

The Miltoniopsis Andrea West arrived safe and healthy today from The Orchid Gallery. It is a big plant, 5 large bulbs and 2 smaller ones. It is in a 4 inch pot and needs a larger pot very soon. There are 4 spikes and they are small enough that they should continue to develop fine and have beautiful blooms. I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend them to anyone.

[lotis146]

That's excellent, 4 spikes! I've ordered from them as well and was happy. Good buy, you will have a beautiful show here in the next couple months.

Stray and others, ebay is definitely a dangerous place especially when you're an orchid addict. I've bought more off ebay than elsewhere I'm pretty sure...just won an auction when I uh, uh...swore I was done buying...until Fall shows...don't check ebay AT ALL if you're trying to get on the wagon...The wagon will leave you.

[Pattywack]

I wanted to add a quick update rather than starting a new thread. My Andrea West is blooming her beautiful head off. I really like the pale yellow blooms, so soft. Please excuse the kitchen clutter.

[LovePhals]

That miltoniopsis is huge!!! It's lovely. My Miltoniopsis I got from them last year is in spike along with Ascocentrum apullaceum in spike I purchased from them! I can't wait for them to bloom.

[Pattywack]

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[Pattywack]

Huge? I have my first orchid ever, it is a Miltoniopsis Bert Fields and it is a much bigger plant. I really love them both but this pale yellow is gorgeous. There are still several buds to open. Oh and thank you!