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Garden Gate:  A little Gripe about Seed Savers....  |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 12:07:25 PM
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I still haven't received my peas from Seed Savers, though I was told that I would have by now....BUT, additionally, I ordered in December, my potatoes. Received a confirmation, and then today, received a VERY random "shipment" email that had no order information whatsoever, and none of the order numbers or anything match my original order. When you email back and ask questions, they don't respond, or they respond with a curt 3 word answer (I realize it's a busy time, though) I just find their system a little "confusing"....anyone else?
I was also thinking of their shipping costs. I ordered 12 seed packets and they charged me $9.00 for regular old ground shipping...that seems excessive in light of my shipping when I sent out my BWOB seed swap (.58 cents).
Just curious if anyone else has had any issues with Seed Savers...don't get me wrong, I like their message and what they do, but I'm having some "thoughts"....which can always be dangerous 
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
Edited by - KYgurlsrbest on Mar 13 2008 08:41:27 AM |
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Farm Girl 2
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Becky
Willis
VA
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2008 : 3:21:12 PM
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Jonni I am sorry to hear this because I just placed a very big order today from them and I will be very upset if that happens this late in the game. Last year I never got my pepper seeds started and I looked everywhere for pepper plants and there were none to be found around here in SW Va or into NC. I like to make sure that I have everything I could possibly grow in my space and climate and it's gutwrenching to not get the seeds that you planned on having. I guess we should just be thankful for what we do have though.
Has anyone else had trouble with thier orders from SSE?
Becky
Loving Living Simply!
http://sunnymorningfarm.blogspot.com |
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lilyblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
416 Posts
Donna
Evansville
IN
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2008 : 3:28:59 PM
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Jonni,
I just checked my order from Seed Savers and I have peas, along with all of the other items I ordered. Have you contacted Seed Savers about the missing peas?
Donna...true blue KY farm girl, farmgirl #86 |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2008 : 4:42:03 PM
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I sure did, Donna. I was told that the type I ordered (Green Arrow) were on "back order" and that they were to be shipped March 15. Well see....I asked if I needed to get something else and was assured that my order would stand. I also have coming next week $70 worth of heirloom potatoes, so I'm hoping they all come in, too. Like I said, it was strange that, when I ordered these items in January, everything was in stock and no mention of back order.
Becky, I hope everything comes in for you! I "count" on things and sometimes am disappointed. I wish you many peppers this year :)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2008 : 3:26:23 PM
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You might want to take a look over at
http//www.seedsofchange.com if they do not have something or if it is on backorder you will see it before you add it to your shopping cart.
they have organic seeds - I just placed a nice order for mostly medicinal seeds and some flower seeds.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 12:33:05 PM
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I didn't have a problem in the autumn when I ordered my garlic, but this time, I'm a little bit disappointed...I ordered from them this year because last year I ordered from Bakers Creek and a had some trouble with seed germination. Since I had such good luck with my garlic I had no problem ordering again....just hoping it all works out. Next time I'll order over the phone to save email confusion.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2978 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2978 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 6:45:01 PM
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| ARHGHHGHH!! I haven't ordered anything yet, but now I may go over to Territorial Seed Co. My friend Linda orders from them & gets product very easily. I have SSE my catalog dogeared, but may order some things that I need earlier from Territorial.. I know, I know!! Just call me Lisa Joy Procrastinator!! |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 7:43:28 PM
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I "Will" call you that, because it's such a LOVELY name! I really like the catalog and the business, but I am a super consumer, so I'm picky, right? Can't help it.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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Farm Girl 2
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Becky
Willis
VA
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2008 : 4:01:38 PM
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I am a happy camper now. Everything came in last week that I ordered from SSE. I hope everyone else has as good a luck from here on out.
Loving Living Simply!
http://sunnymorningfarm.blogspot.com |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2008 : 4:25:46 PM
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Jonni- I hate to hear that you have had such problems. We ordered from Seed Savers at Christmas (for my present) and we got all but a packet of cucumbers and a packet of beans. Both came within a few weeks. We also had ordered potatoes and they came last week. I hope that yours have arrived by now so that you can get started!
I planted up seed trays last week and I already have some rather healthy plants growing. In fact, they are ahead of schedule and the garden is not ready for them yet!!
Happy planting.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
Wherever you go, there you are.
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com |
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