I see a lot of “beware of scammers” posts on this forum.

It was a lot of accusations, but no evidence only blah..blah..blah…

 I am making the same list about peoples who import fig plants and cuttings illegally. And I will present evidence and proof of purchase. Which as I stated before really easy to obtain on eBay by checking known sellers feedback. Why sellers? Because they are buying too.
So what the difference?
Really big- I am doing this to protect American Agriculture, not only “fig community” of selfish collectors who only see $$$$$$$$$ and do not care about anything else.

Depending on the country of origin, some fruits, vegetables, and plants may be brought into the United States without advance permission, provided they are declared, inspected, and found free of pests. However, certain plants and ANY plant parts intended for growing (propagative) require a foreign phytosanitary certificate in advance."

 Official website of the Department of Homeland Security

So , do you want keep posting and defending this people? Good luck! Give me more ammo.

 And I will be preoccupied with my research and dealing with USDA.

PROFIGIST. ARE YOU ON THE LIST SINCE YOU BUY FROM OTHER COUNTRIES !!!! REALLY YOUR STARTING THIS TOPIC

But did you buy from others countries?

When did you start buying from other countries? Confession is good for the soul. I once bought a fig from Jersey, that's almost like buying from another country!

Lol.

Pofigist, I just got here but you already rub me the wrong way with your accusations and spam posts. I just bought off eBay, put my name on that list. BRING IT or are you just jellous of others success'? You are NOT a defending the honest American grower but instead seem to have some chips in the game and want to shut others down...

Lol!

This forum could be great but a few people like you really ruin the experience. I guess it is at least entertaining.

Imagine what you could do if you invested all of that time in something actually worthwhile.

Deep breaths. Deep breaths. If that doesn't help, maybe try some vallium.

Maybe its in your best interest to delete this post and try a new one. Not getting very good reviews so far

Figs are not indigenous to the USA and the early settlers did not have to have  papers to bring them over.The fig beetle is already here and I'm smart enough to monitor my own fig trees for insects.

LOL...  Nothing really to add.  You  have all,  I think hit it on the head. 

Definitely entertaining, but adds absolutely nothing of value to this  forum.
False accusations and negativity, NOT OK.

This is a great place to learn about figs from a wonderful group of people who are also Very generous and knowledgeable .

For members who are new to this forum  continue to do your searches on the topics you want  to learn about, while this drama continues to play out on a couple of threads.  Also, please be sure to read the pinned thread at the top, specifically for new members.  Excellent  information.

How about those FIGS!

What happens when you get one of these certificates?