The ebay season begins....... ( includes ikariae/ woronowii comparisons)

[art600]

Mark

If Beth Chatto sells on EBay, I have not found her.  Does she operate under another name?

Also, since most bidders are PRIVATE 1, 2 etc, how do you know that Palepink was the successful buyer.   

I would love to know more about Ombersley Plants (Excellent bulbs and generous) & MROHowes (Tempted but have not bought yet as prices generally too rich for my pocket).  Are you able to supply some details, even if it is by PM.


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[Brian Ellis]

Art, Beth Chatto Gardens had over ten different snowdrops for sale.  They have not yet put any more on, although they said they will be doing so on a "Buy it Now" basis Hooray!

To answer your second question, if you have only put in a sensible bid you are allowed to see the highest bidder at the end of the auction.

[art600]

Brian

Thanks for answering a couple of my questions.

I must have missed the Beth Chatto lisitings, although I started watching EBay snowdrops some time ago.
If she lists as Beth Chatto, I will make her a favourite and then I get an email when new snowdrops are listed.

Do you know who is behind the other two names?

[Brian Ellis]

see PM Art

[Anthony Darby]

see PM Art

So Gordon Brown knows?

[Brian Ellis]

...'bout the only thing he does

[art600]

see PM Art

So Gordon Brown knows?

He has not got time for frivolous things like Snowdrops - he's 'saving the world'   

[Brian Ellis]

Re: The ebay season begins....... ( includes ikariae/ woronowii comparisons)
« Reply #196 on: Today at 10:59:08 AM »   Quote

Quote from: Anthony Darby on Today at 10:29:59 AM
Quote from: Brian Ellis on Today at 10:20:55 AM
see PM Art
So Gordon Brown knows?

He has not got time for frivolous things like Snowdrops - he's 'saving the world'   

Ah, that's alright then

[Diane Clement]

To answer your second question, if you have only put in a sensible bid you are allowed to see the highest bidder at the end of the auction. 

You can see the final bidder if you are logged in, you don't need to be a bidder.  Private sales don't show the bidder even then.

[mark smyth]

Private sales do show the winning bidder. Keep the list open and use another window to watch what's going on. Click on the snowdrop once bidding is over and the winner comes up.

[Brian Ellis]

What a devious lot we are

[Maggi Young]

Just posted on the PBS (Pacific Bulb Society) list:

Another comment on eBay in general. We have discovered that illegally
imported material is sometimes offered. Fish and Wildlife has actually
brought us material they got off eBay to help identify. Some is likely
smuggled CITES material, especially with succulents. I suggest  checking
with known sources before relying  on eBay.

A worrying report, indeed,  Diane. 

We have had details in the papers here recently of the case of a wife of a retired policeman who has been in court for selling counterfeit items of designer clothing on Ebay, from her home in rural Aberdeenshire.....
makes you wonder if honesty is actually valued at all nowadays ?
I know this makes me sound like a grumpy old woman.... which., of course, I AM.... but it's a valid point, nontheless!

[Maggi Young]

What a devious lot we are

Speak for yourselves.... I' m not devious, just sneaky...

[Michael J Campbell]

With all the silly things that are happening on Ebay I thought this might be appropriate.

Subject: The sad passing of Common Sense .................



>
>
> An Obituary printed in the London Times........ interesting and sadly rather
> true.
>
> Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has
> been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his
> birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be
> remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
> * Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
> * Why the early bird gets the worm;
> * Life isn't always fair;
> * and maybe it was my fault.
> Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more
> than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in
> charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but
> overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy
> charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from
> school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding
> an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground
> when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had
> failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further
> when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion
> or an Aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student
> became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will
> to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better
> treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't
> defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue
> you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a
> woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a
> little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense
> was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust his wife, Discretion
> his daughter, Responsibility his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4
> stepbrothers;
> * I Know My Rights
> * I Want It Now
> * Someone Else Is To Blame
> * I'm A Victim
> Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

[mark smyth]

'Clovis' is on Ebay and is already at £26 with 4 days to go. 'David Baker' is already just short of £50.