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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #315 on: February 25, 2012, 11:34:44 AM »
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRUMPY-Snowdrop-bulbs-collectors-/230752087638?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item35b9e56e56#ht_500wt_1202
They are really taking the mickey now  ;D ;D ;D

As mentioned on Look East TV program, rare snowdrops have been found and sold. This variety have been found in my garden and I am wiling to sell the 3 bulbs on.
As soon as payment is made these can be posted on by Special Delivery.


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This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available
;D ;D
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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #316 on: February 25, 2012, 03:28:38 PM »
Mark

Thank you, I think you got it.

This really does look like it is warei as has a very large spathe. This photo clearly shows it has split. The long pedicle also seems right for warei. I like this drop.

Simon

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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #317 on: February 26, 2012, 12:37:09 AM »
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRUMPY-Snowdrop-bulbs-collectors-/230752087638?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item35b9e56e56#ht_500wt_1202
They are really taking the mickey now  ;D ;D ;D

As mentioned on Look East TV program, rare snowdrops have been found and sold. This variety have been found in my garden and I am wiling to sell the 3 bulbs on.
As soon as payment is made these can be posted on by Special Delivery.


Surprise


This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available
;D ;D

I wonder if it is no longer available because of a "question" I put to the seller on Ebay?

"Dear jden8887,

You say you found it in your garden? You can't find a named snowdrop. You can only buy it labelled as such from a reliable source. If it wasn't originally bought as a genuine "Grumpy" it is just a look alike and worth about 50p.
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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #318 on: February 26, 2012, 07:52:49 AM »
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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #319 on: February 26, 2012, 07:54:38 AM »
Has Roland just outed himself?  ;D 8) ;D
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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #320 on: February 26, 2012, 07:56:37 AM »
If that's what did it then thank goodness!
If you ask a seller a question can all other signed in Ebayers see it or only the person who asked it and the seller?

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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #321 on: February 26, 2012, 08:32:00 AM »
well done Anthony.
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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #322 on: February 26, 2012, 08:54:34 AM »
It's me in my young days

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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #323 on: February 26, 2012, 08:59:52 AM »
Fewer teeth or less hair?
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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #324 on: February 26, 2012, 09:07:44 AM »
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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #325 on: February 26, 2012, 09:10:59 AM »
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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #326 on: February 26, 2012, 11:01:01 AM »
Kallie, only the seller can see the question
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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #327 on: February 26, 2012, 12:15:40 PM »
Thanks Mark.  It's a shame though as it would help warn buyers.

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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #328 on: February 26, 2012, 12:49:07 PM »
Kallie, only the seller can see the question

 I think in some cases in ebay it is possible to both see questions asked and the seller's reply. I suppose that it depends if the question is asked directly to the seller or through the specific questioning method... in ongoing auctions it is possible to see some  queries listed.... and  perhaps the seller allows it??
Perhaps it is only questions such as "what size is the hat?" that are open to view  :-\
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Re: Galanthus - Ebay digression 2012
« Reply #329 on: February 26, 2012, 06:04:05 PM »
It is up to the seller to allow or not whether the questions/answers are posted for viewing.
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