orchids off of ebay?

[SJF]

Originally Posted by Tim P.

the problem i have with piping rock is that they dont have pictures. For a noob i cant tell peter from paul by the names. maybe i am missing something

I always open a second Internet page while I am looking and google the orchid and go to images

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Here is one for you with Bel Royal in it:
https://www.firstrays.com/cgi/cart/c...=101&keywords=

I have it and it is blooming. I posted pictures of it when it arrived in vendor feedback

[SJF]

Here it is:

[Memnet]

I have a friend who has had a lot of luck buying through EBay; I guess it really depends on the vender.

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by Tim P.

the problem i have with piping rock is that they dont have pictures. For a noob i cant tell peter from paul by the names. maybe i am missing something

True, I wish they posted pictures of their plants.

[jeremyinsf]

Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

True, I wish they posted pictures of their plants.

My concern is when I hear (read) descriptions on things like 'flower SHOULD look like this or be like that'. And then no picture. There are a lot on the site that are like that.

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by jeremyinsf

My concern is when I hear (read) descriptions on things like 'flower SHOULD look like this or be like that'. And then no picture. There are a lot on the site that are like that.

They are just being honest because with seedlings, they can only guess what the expected outcomes might be like.

I still want to see at least pictures of parents used, or if they have flowered any of the seedlings, post an example picture of that, although I know it will only be a rough "guide" as to what potential customers can expect.

I think that will be better than not having any pictures. I tend to get really frustrated when I don't see any pictures whatsoever!!!

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Originally Posted by Memnet

I have a friend who has had a lot of luck buying through EBay; I guess it really depends on the vender.

I got lucky every time I got catts on eBay.
I mean I only bought a few, but so far all good!

[theroc1217]

I've gotten almost the entirety of my collection off of eBay, with a few from sellers on here and Dendroboard. I've had a couple duds, but those were risks I knew going in.

[fotofashion]

I have bought many plants (including orchids) on eBay. I have had problems with only one vendor-misidentified plant. Never resolved the issue, I do not buy from him anymore. Otherwise, just as everyone says, good picture, good description, good feedback. Buy a couple and see if you like the service, packing and the condition of the plant.
All IMHO
Beverly A.

[rangiku]

Originally Posted by theroc1217

I've gotten almost the entirety of my collection off of eBay, with a few from sellers on here and Dendroboard. I've had a couple duds, but those were risks I knew going in.

Wait, there is a Dendroboard???

[Tim P.]

Originally Posted by jeremyinsf

My concern is when I hear (read) descriptions on things like 'flower SHOULD look like this or be like that'. And then no picture. There are a lot on the site that are like that.

I second that motion!!!