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Discussion in 'Orchid Vendor FYI' started by DPfarr, Sep 16, 2017.

  1. Sep 16, 2017 #1
    DPfarr

    DPfarr Well-Known Member

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    I stumbled upon them on here or social meeds, but what's the deal with them? I never see their name as an attendee at US orchid shows. Do they grow in the mountains in the Philippines? Quite the catalog of cool growing oxyglossum/calyptrochilus under them. Stuff I'd like to see here.
     
  2. Sep 17, 2017 #2
    goods

    goods Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    They do not vend US shows, and I believe they may be in Malaysia.
     
  3. Sep 17, 2017 #3
    rico

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    Yes, rather sad. I follow them on Instagram and am always marveling at the incredible plants they have. I looked a little and didn't see anything about them in the U.S. so I assumed they don't ship to U.S. addresses. Too bad!
     
  4. Sep 18, 2017 #4
    Chris.c147

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    They have tons of cool things that aren't found here in the USA. They do ship here, but you're lucky if anyone ever replies to messages. I had spoken with one of the owners who sent me pictures of everything I wanted and was looking into postage fees, then stopped replying to messages. They also want $350 for CITES and phyto which I think is crazy unless you're ordering lots of plants.
     
  5. Sep 18, 2017 #5
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    I believe the patriarch of the company passed away a few years ago and it is now being run by his children. They will do imports IIRC, but I have never done so.