Neos on eBay !!!

[articuno75]

Just to let those who want a Neo there are some on eBay that are up for auction starting bids really cheap, all coming from Michigan! (Dr. Lehr/ New World Orchids maybe?) Some are really expensive species and bids are low. So if you want to get your Neo, here's your chance. (Brookn, I know you was going to buy one in the spring....)

[brookn]

Girl you rock, I have been thinking about your issue, and was getting ready to PM, but I am gonna run to ebay real quick. Talk at you in a bit.

[brookn]

AAHHHHH, 4 days left and they are getting bids like crazy. I am betting the current I just bought too many gifts budget, can't compete. I am going to watch them though. Thanks for the heads up, great catch.

[articuno75]

RRRRRRR. I'm watching several and bidding on a couple, but got outbid!!!! Going to watch and snipe them later PM me on the ones you're watching so I don't snipe the ones you're going to bid on.

[brookn]

Okay gotcha, I'm gonna snipe myself at least one if I can afford it.

[Tarad]

Wha is a neo? Tara

[articuno75]

Originally Posted by Tarad

Wha is a neo? Tara

Neofinetia falcata There are really cool ones too.

[patlee]

Hmph! I asked my son to check out bringing one back from Japan--their history is fascinating-- even though I think the plant would have to be quarantined for a long time. Then I looked at the Neos at New World Orchid and could not believe the prices!! Too rich for my blood!! Especially when I've never grown one before--

But you seem to love them so...What are they going for on ebay?

[articuno75]

Originally Posted by patlee

Hmph! I asked my son to check out bringing one back from Japan--their history is fascinating-- even though I think the plant would have to be quarantined for a long time. Then I looked at the Neos at New World Orchid and could not believe the prices!! Too rich for my blood!! Especially when I've never grown one before--

But you seem to love them so...What are they going for on ebay?

Believe it or not they are soooo easy to take care of !!!! And they can handle a lot of abuse to. Gotta check the thread I made about Neos. New World has some decent priced plants, but the ones on ebay look like they're coming from him, but being sold by a friend....Prices are still starting out CHEAP!!!!

[kmarch]

what's the ebay member name of the Neo seller?

[articuno75]

The seller is Icepengwyn.

[kmarch]

Originally Posted by articuno75

The seller is Icepengwyn.

Yup, that's Alex Challis from New World Orchids.

[articuno75]

Awesome, now I'm going to go crazy, YAY!!! Bid crazy that is !!!

[Ellen]

My experience with New World Orchids has been mixed. You can PM for details, if you like.

[slippery_biscuit]

One bidder just finished spending about $1,000 buying about half of that bunch from Icepengwyn. must be nice....

[articuno75]

I know, he outbid me on a couple. As soon as I seen what he was doing I knew there was no chance.

[articuno75]

Did you win any Biscuit?

[slippery_biscuit]

I threw a bid out there for a few of them, but not really having room kept me from going over $20. I did get a 2nd chance offer on one that I had bid just $15, so I might grab it.
Driving over to Ellen's to pick up those orchid seeds she has and will get her opinion of sellers.
I don't know enough about these Neo's to understand why some sold for around $20 and some for $120. Some varieties are rarer, I guess. I wouldn't know the difference so the cheaper one will do fine for me.

[Ellen]

All of the named Neos are divisions of a specific plant, with a specific leaf and flower form and variegation pattern. For this reason they're not in great supply. Also, if the plants are imported from Japan, the unfavorable exchange rate increases the cost.