That is not fmv looks like either lack of water or sunburn. They should be fine.

Did you pray for it yet ?

If you don't mind, please take the FMV discussion to a separate thread.  I created this thread to discuss a particular group of scammers to make it easier to keep track of their actions, methods, etc.

Okay, back onto the topic of this particular thread.  Please go back and see the IDs listed in the edit to post #1.  From the best I can tell, all of these accounts are held or controlled by one person (a woman, for what it's worth).

To understand the level of corruptness, this person also rips off people by buying from them, currently under the account peonia2015 (previously atskor10 prior to that and atskor8 prior to that).  With eBay's liberal buyer protection policies she has made false claims of receiving dead or fake cuttings and eBay guarantees her a refund no matter what.  And, when I and others have required a return before she gets the refund, the seller has had to pay for the return shipping and she has sent entirely different items back to the seller, keeping the items she bought for free.  There is no protection for sellers for false returns.  I've gone around and around with eBay on this numerous times.  Fortunately, if you're got a good track record and are a big enough seller for eBay to care, they may cover your losses for you (they did four times for me).

So, not only do I suggest you not buy from the eBay accounts listed in post #1, I suggest you go to http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?BidderBlockLogin and block these eBay members from bidding on your items.  If they change their ID, it automatically gets updated in this list.

THANKS Harvey ..
The seller your informing us of is a piece of work .wow what a ... sociopath

Jon, it's time to lock this thread.

I disagree, Dennis.  I've updated this thread with additional facts that help protect both buyers and sellers from this scammer.  I know for a fact of several people that have been spared a financial hit because of my posts.  If it's not something that concerns you (i.e., if you're not buying or selling on eBay), then there is no need for you to follow this thread but it still serves a legitimate purpose for many members.

I'd say leave the thread open so it can be added to by anyone that has been victimized by these pieces of garbage that are on ebay. 

Yes please leave thread open   It is because of Harvey that I joined the forum and try to buy first from trusted members here.  All of you who have done business with me   I thank you for the nice material you sent.  When I said I was serious about loving figs I hope you all believed me and are richer for it.   I am moving on to the harder to find  and exotic figs. I will hope that In the next three years I wil be sending cuttings to you members.    I have also noticed that there seems to be fewer postings on ebay from suspect sources.    Joyce   

I have to say I use the reputable seller list on ourfigs.com all the time. I'm glad this list exists I just wish it was updated more.

Maybe we can have a section where new members such as myself can ask if anyone has bought from a specific seller? Even link an auction or pictures if need be.

Also HarveyC can keep an area for Known Scammers so new members don't need to go through an entire thread to find a complete list. I'm happy I found this forum and these posts you guys make really help us..

Also what criteria is the reputable seller list based on ? Can it be updated?

The reason I asked to lock this thread is due to the rude langauge. Plus it was getting off topic. I think this is an awesome thread. Just stay on subject and keep your comment clean.

Sure it will help many peoples to make a decision when choosing a seller.

I personally  believe no one when it comes to opinion, or guesses ,but it is interesting to compere it with my experience.

Dennis is a wise man, same two reasons that Harvey has to get the thread back on track. Rude language is not something most members want to see when looking for info or just for corresponding with other members. If you can not stay on the topic then start a new thread, it's just that simple. People can get burned if they just want to learn from their own experience and not heed the advice of others, so have at it. This is a good thread. Stay on topic!

While I can see where the nature of this thread can draw some irre, I must agree with Dennis. Who ever made the edit, thank you.

I've posted comments many times to keep this thread on track.  Unless I have moderator capabilities (I don't), that's all I can do.

Another good member got burned by this individual/group of scammers.

Also, the eBay ID of the person that I first dealt with as atskor10 who later became peonia2015 is now using the ID of 200rarefigtrees.  I'm guessing that their goal is to have 200 different varieties, either fake or stolen.