Sallee Fig Trees

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Dave

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Posted 1435181800 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

Anyone ever buy trees from Sallee Fig Trees I just found this on craigslist? http://cnj.craigslist.org/grd/5067006522.html __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

figherder

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Posted 1435194588	Reply with quote #2

Never heard of them or seen trees planted in stone like that. Must be top heavy and they are weighing them down. Did you get a list of what they have? __________________ Jeff in zone 5b Wish list St rita,Vista,Sal's G,De la Reina, preto, Sport and pops purple red from Bellaclare, Planera Malta Black, Navid Unk Dark Greek,

Dave

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Posted 1435194774 · Edited	Reply with quote #3

No I am going to write to him right now he's not too far from me Here's the number if anyone is interested 347.768.3632 __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

deerhunter16b

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Posted 1435196047	Reply with quote #4

I would be curious to see what he has...... __________________ john Zone 7a

Dave

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Posted 1435196372	Reply with quote #5

I just got the reply and he asked me to call him tomorrow and he would tell me what varieties he has, he also told me he has 100's of rare exotic varieties I'm going to be on the phone for a while LOL __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

americanfiglover

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Posted 1435197147	Reply with quote #6

I'm surprised some one like that isn't a member of the forum or at least sell on ebay. He would get more business that way. __________________ Jarrett Spokane, WA ZONE 6A Proudly Serving in the United States Armed Forces, 2009-Present Everyone should have a green thumb Figs: Nero600m

Dave

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Posted 1435197941	Reply with quote #7

I was wondering if he was a member here also , he has a FB page and website that is under construction? __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

ADelmanto

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Posted 1435200331	Reply with quote #8

Just sent him an email. He's about 30 min from me. We'll see what happens. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

sal

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Posted 1436212256	Reply with quote #9

Did you ever get a chance to go? __________________ Zone 6a Orange County NY Wish list: Figo Preto,I-258,St Rita,

ADelmanto

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Posted 1436228913	Reply with quote #10

Quote: Originally Posted by sal Did you ever get a chance to go? I spoke with him last week. He's going on vacation this week. I'll probably go visit towards the end of the month. He's got 100 varieties with 4000 plants for sale. He did not have a list of available varieties which I found odd. I'll keep you posted. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

sal

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Posted 1436229428	Reply with quote #11

Thanks... If it turns out well I'll make a trip there also. __________________ Zone 6a Orange County NY Wish list: Figo Preto,I-258,St Rita,

GregMartin

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Posted 1436229572	Reply with quote #12

Could anyone find a cultivar list for them? Seems odd to say you have 100's of figs for sale and not have a list. __________________ zone 5 Maine Seeking: Saint Martin, Naples White, Black Tuscan, Bécane, French Alps, Abruzzi, Tenica, Wild Mountain Figs from the coldest corners (Iranian, Turkish or other...would love seeds too)

ADelmanto

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Posted 1436268267	Reply with quote #13

Getting a list is certainly one of my goals. I'll report back w pics and hopefully an accurate list. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

GregMartin

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Posted 1436271854	Reply with quote #14

Thanks Aaron, that would be super! __________________ zone 5 Maine Seeking: Saint Martin, Naples White, Black Tuscan, Bécane, French Alps, Abruzzi, Tenica, Wild Mountain Figs from the coldest corners (Iranian, Turkish or other...would love seeds too)

Dave

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Posted 1436288588	Reply with quote #15

facebook https://www.facebook.com/figtrees website http://www.salleefigs.com __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

eboone

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Posted 1436299203	Reply with quote #16

There is almost no info on either facebook or webpage. Would expect a little more details of business, varieties available. __________________ 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.

cdeguida4

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Posted 1436300935	Reply with quote #17

looks like they're just getting started. will give them the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise, after all Bill's Figs has no real website, and a not very active facebook, but he has a heck of a business and great product to offer. __________________ Chris NE Philadelphia Wish list: figoin, Fico Preto, any CDD

arachyd

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Posted 1477309577	Reply with quote #18

I just received emails from Sallee's saying he'd been out of the country for a few months, the figs are going into winter storage and to contact him in spring to see what he has available. I emailed him more than once and he replied to each with the same exact phrase. There was nothing about which varieties or anything even though I was clear I was looking for a specific variety. Not holding my breath. __________________ Wish list: Dalmatie, LSU Gold, Ponte Tresa, 豐產黃 (Bountiful Harvest) Zone 7b

Dave

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Posted 1477325572	Reply with quote #19

I'd forget sallee's I passed her name around to a few people and they've emailed them like you did asking specific questions and no one ever got a straight answer from them __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

ADelmanto

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Posted 1477328263	Reply with quote #20

He's 20 min from me. For 3 months I tried to get a price list and availability. I finally got an availability but just names of figs. At least a start right? I then chose 20 varieties and wanted a price on those. I went back and forth about 4 more times before getting very frustrated and finally told the guy to forget it. He was more interested in getting my varieties than making a sale. I could not say for sure if his varieties were true to name, but I would doubt it. Why else would you drag your feet when your business is selling fig trees? He claimed to have 7000 fig trees. What varieties are anyone's guess. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

Porfirio

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Posted 1477360261 · Edited	Reply with quote #21

Anything on advertising for sale that is not more clear than that I would forget it. When you sell something you have the obligation to describe what your selling with the more details possible including the price. Just a tought __________________ Rio Zone 5 Montreal Canada

tsparozi

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Posted 1477361519	Reply with quote #22

Quote: Originally Posted by arachyd I just received emails from Sallee's saying he'd been out of the country for a few months, the figs are going into winter storage and to contact him in spring to see what he has available. I emailed him more than once and he replied to each with the same exact phrase. There was nothing about which varieties or anything even though I was clear I was looking for a specific variety. Not holding my breath. I received a text message from them saying exactly the same thing... __________________ Tony S - Zone 6A Carmel, NY WL-Ischia Black (UCD/USDA), Martinenca, Calderona, Victoria, Craven's Craving, Colonel Littman's Black Cross, Bon Jesusa, Sant Martina, Princesa, Paretjal Negra

Dave

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Posted 1477361654	Reply with quote #23

We could put him on the S%#$* list __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

jdsfrance

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Posted 1477384456	Reply with quote #24

Hi, Some sellers avoid to sell to other sellers... Call it a business strategy. Not saying his behavior is exactly that... But could be. He'd probably rather sell to someone who has no further propagation intention ... Some sellers don't like to speak prices. You want , so you pay what is asked at the moment you want to buy ... Sometimes it works ... Some tax-controllers play the dummy customer for choosing before running controls ... If you're really interested go there and pay what is asked and voilà ... Hopefully you won't have to sell a kidney ... __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

ADelmanto

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Posted 1477395123	Reply with quote #25

Jdsfrance. You sound like my mother. She only wants to see the best in people no matter how small the detail of how far away from the facts she has to stray. I clearly explained myself to the guy over and over again for 4 months. If your business model is not to sell your figs than he's doing a great job. I was a green goods buyer (landscaping material) for about 4 years. I bought trees and shrubs from growers all over the country. If I cannot get a price, how can I buy? I don't have time to go to every nursery from Tennessee to Georgia in person and ask. What other business makes you go down in person for the price. Even a car will have a sticker price. When you show up in person you'll get a better price, but at least there is a starting point. I got nothing. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

arachyd

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Posted 1477395315 · Edited	Reply with quote #26

You can't just go there. You need an appointment. It's on his website. You have to give your personal information just to request a price list (which I have never gotten, by the way). *I got a more personalized reply after I posted this. Still have to wait till spring to find out if he even has the tree I want. We'll see. __________________ Wish list: Dalmatie, LSU Gold, Ponte Tresa, 豐產黃 (Bountiful Harvest) Zone 7b

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1477403916	Reply with quote #27

He's full of crap. I have not seen one person successfully make a purchase here. Until such time, let's not waste more time with this scammer. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

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