eBay seller "orchids-forever" - Orchid Board

Pattywack · #2 10-06-2016, 09:12 PM

I think you're correct, it seems deceiving to me. I buy quite a bit on eBay though never from this seller. I would do the " ask seller a question " and ask ALL about this plant. I would also be sure to ask, if not stated, if this is the exact plant for sale.

Deceptive listings really pizz me off, I then make a huge pain of myself with a lot of questions. What kind of feedback does this seller have I wonder?

jkofferdahl · #3 10-06-2016, 10:55 PM

charlesf6 · #4 10-06-2016, 09:18 PM

thanks for the tip-off!

AnonYMouse · #5 10-06-2016, 09:19 PM

Can you link the actual listing? I think this vendor has had complaints before.

Many vendors post pics with the disclaimer, "not the exact plant" or the like. It pays to read the fine print on listings. I've received "not the exact plant" and have been very happy. I won't buy a hybrid without the actual bloom pic. Do your homework on the vendors is all I can add.

Pattywack · #6 10-06-2016, 09:27 PM

I just did a Google search and they have an eBay store, their feedback is 100%. I'll have to go look at their listings.

katrina · #7 10-06-2016, 10:29 PM

Or, it was in bloom when the pic was taken and it didn't previously sell and it's being resisted w/out an updated pic. Just using the old pic to relist...cropped so as not to show flowers.

I would like to think that most sellers on ebay are honest people just trying to make some money. If the description is given then it's on the buyer to actually read it. I know I read all descriptions and I don't buy plants that don't have them. And, as stated, if not the actual plant pic'd, I ask questions.

jkofferdahl · #8 10-06-2016, 10:58 PM

katrina · #9 10-07-2016, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jkofferdahl

Yeah, thanks for the support. Ain't ever buyed me eny orkids 'afore.

I read all of that. I did everything right. I think you've presumed otherwise. My sole intent is to warn people that even when you do, though, you can still get bit.

I presume nothing about you...sorry if it came off that I did. I was just trying to point out that I don't think we should be so quick to rush to an attitude of "someone is trying to take me". It could be a mistake, a lazy moment when someone didn't want to take another pic, or any other innocent scenario. Of course, it could also be purposeful deception. ????

Orchid Whisperer · #10 10-07-2016, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jkofferdahl

Yeah, thanks for the support. Ain't ever buyed me eny orkids 'afore.

No need to get snarky.

If the plant was not listed as in spike, and it was clearly listed as not in bloom, why would you expect otherwise? The presence of the stem, to me, indicates a plant of blooming size, nothing more. The seller may have left the stem on to show the plant's maturity, or may have intended nothing in particular. If I was selling an in-spike plant, I would probably state that in the description as a selling point. Lots of Phal growers leave stems on after blooming.

I've purchased a fair amount of stuff on Ebay, and make use of the 'ask seller a question' feature a lot. Most purchases in fact. Maybe the photo leaves some questions open, but if I got a healthy plant with healthy roots and leaves, and I hadn't asked about the stem, I think I'd be OK with the purchase. Certainly would not label the seller as dishonest. I do walk away from Ebay listings if the seller won't answer a question.