Suspected eBay scammers with F4F ties

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Sas

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Posted 1447743415	Reply with quote #251

Dominic, Just label it as unknown since the source is questionable. __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

eboone

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Posted 1447765392	Reply with quote #252

Someone asked above about trusted sellers. Here is a thread about them (I am not endorsing anyone, just putting these in this thread): http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/one-more-timelast-time-good-ebay-sellersmembers-5436565?&trail=50 __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

Esteban_McFig

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Posted 1450553799 · Edited	Reply with quote #253

In November, I made a purchase from Radyslava on ebay for "Rare fig tree BARADA-SYRIAN variety- 3 cuttings" What arrived were TWO wispy, less-than-pencil-thin cuttings (see pic), adequately wrapped in a Saran-type film, but otherwise just swimming around in a padded envelope. Still, I would have tried to use them if Radyslava had actually been careful enough to send THREE, as advertised. I wrote back about the wispiness and the fact they had sent only two cuttings, and asked for a refund. Radyslava then offered a $10 partial refund for the $19 I had paid. When I said no, Radyslava did refund once the USPS return label code was entered into the system So, the seller exhibited both carelessness and greed. Good enough reasons right there not to transact with such a person Very good to know via this thread, even if after the fact for me. Glad this thread was kept open By the way, the refund came back attributed to: Radyslava Gulenok [Note: street address withheld] River Edge, NJ, 07661 __________________ Stephen A. Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) Wish list: Syrian varieties, esp. Abyad, Barada, Hmari, Sefrawi, Sumaki. Ok, well also Moroccan varieties, whichever are best

johnnyq627

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Posted 1450554420	Reply with quote #254

Esteban those cuttings do not look bad. Did they have a picture of them in their ebay auction? If so, I think the seller was in the right to offer you only a partial refund for the one they forgot. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

levar

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Posted 1450556581 · Edited	Reply with quote #255

Quote: Originally Posted by johnnyq627 Esteban those cuttings do not look bad. Did they have a picture of them in their ebay auction? If so, I think the seller was in the right to offer you only a partial refund for the one they forgot. Yeah, thicker cuttings aren't always better; I've had success with cuttings that weren't much bigger in height and width than two q-tips stuck together and cuttings as thick as broom handles that just outright would not work - all from the same batch of cuttings from the same tree. Either way, your rooting success depends so much more on the health and cleanliness of the propagation material rather than the size of the branch. Just as long as your technique is good and you have an adequate amount of nodes on the cutting (three are plenty), you should be fine. Still, sorry to hear about your experience, Esteban. __________________ Wishlist Figs: Fiaschetta lunga di Campagnola, Unk Pastiliere, Cajun Gold, Marangiana, Rigato del Salento, Black Ischia, St. Rita, Dottato d'Élia, Watt's Zingarella, Zidi, Macool, 187-25, Peter's Honey, Peloponnisiaka aspra sika, and Martinenca Rimada. Atemoya: Geffner

Esteban_McFig

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Posted 1450558588	Reply with quote #256

Quote: Originally Posted by johnnyq627 Esteban those cuttings do not look bad. Did they have a picture of them in their ebay auction? If so, I think the seller was in the right to offer you only a partial refund for the one they forgot. Agreed, it's okay to offer a partial refund, but my original post-transaction communication with the seller specified I needed NO FEWER THAN three cuttings. Offering a partial refund under that circumstance isn't really responsive. Here was the pic for the original listing, which didn't resemble what was ultimately shipped in any event __________________ Stephen A. Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) Wish list: Syrian varieties, esp. Abyad, Barada, Hmari, Sefrawi, Sumaki. Ok, well also Moroccan varieties, whichever are best

Garlic_Mike

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Posted 1452117966	Reply with quote #257

I have, unfortunately, bought from peony77 and radyslava. The types sent look similar and are the few cuttings I have that have not started. They are also smaller cuttings. I went through my records to associate them. Are these completely unreliable? Kind of sucks but i'll get it back. Screwed on Vasilka Sika, Brooklyn White, Red Lebanese and Col de Dame Gris, if this is right. I probably have too many plants anyway. Probably not worth the time or space to grow them out, I have access to enough unknown figs. What do you think? Mike

Iowafig

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Posted 1452119753	Reply with quote #258

Haha Randy lives in a apartment acording to the invoice. Try to get your refund ASAP from these jokers.

Apalermo88

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Posted 1452304423	Reply with quote #259

Very nice work. Hate that people like this are making it tougher for the rest of us. __________________ Wish List- I-258, Ponte Teresa, Maltese Beauty, Green/Purple Patalican, BFF, Igo, Noir de Burbentane, CDD MR., CDD Roja, Falls Gold.

terryworm

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Posted 1455208148	Reply with quote #260

Thanks Harvey for keeping us figgers informed and being scammed

Jakeh2218

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Posted 1455383578	Reply with quote #261

Thank you Harvey! I apparently got duped by this guy 77peony on Jolly Tiger and Ice Crystal fig cuttings. I don't believe I left feedback, so maybe I can still get back at him as small as it might be... __________________ Zone 5b - Nebraska

nycfig

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Posted 1455387627	Reply with quote #262

Quote: Originally Posted by Jakeh2218 Thank you Harvey! I apparently got duped by this guy 77peony on Jolly Tiger and Ice Crystal fig cuttings. I don't believe I left feedback, so maybe I can still get back at him as small as it might be... How long ago was the purchase? Just report the seller to eBay. __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

Smyfigs

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Posted 1455452085	Reply with quote #263

I bought from 77peony & Radsylvia back in Sept not knowing any better until I found this forum. Not sure if i got anything worth any value. But its been a long time now.... __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

electromie

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Posted 1458404009	Reply with quote #264

Thanks god you saved me.. I was just about to buy the cuttings from ebay. When searching for the types of fig I found this thread.. Had to read more and find trusted seller for fig cutting.. Btw I am newbie (^^,) __________________ Wishlist: Galicia Negra, Sanguinato, Maltese Beauty, LSU Red, Genovese Nero

Smyfigs

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Posted 1458435750	Reply with quote #265

Welcome, Electrome and, glad you didnt waste your money! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

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