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ebay seed scams - why are they not stopped?

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Absolutely vile, same as dyed cut flowers (but at least people know that cut flowers are temporary - I hope!)
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    It makes my heart sink when I turn up at work and we're selling those hideous mutilated heathers.
    Devon.
  • ZeroZero1ZeroZero1 Posts: 577
    Yes, the blue orchids are the worst. There should be legislation "flora abuse".  ;)
  • ZeroZero1ZeroZero1 Posts: 577
    edited August 2018
    Lyn said:
    Do people really fall for that!  Surely not.
    We have to take responsibility for ourselves occasionally.  Check if your not sure, if it comes from an Asian address, even though it may say ‘shipped fromUK’ don’t buy, simple. 
    Yes they do fall for this alas, Lyn - there are literally hundreds of adds for these. 

    Sadly, many do not have a clue and think fruit comes from Tescos:

    https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/you-know-fruit-grows-study-6284369

  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    edited August 2018

    Could we flag this up as a segment we'd like to see on GW at some point? Widespread UK online plant scamming.

  • ZeroZero1ZeroZero1 Posts: 577
    edited August 2018
    Fire said:

    Could we flag this up as a segment we'd like to see on GW at some point? Widespread UK online plant scamming.

    I agree, are GW watching? It's a good subject and quite colourful too.

    I would be happy to give GW my correspondence with Ebay, who have been evasive
  • NoraWNoraW Posts: 393
    I can put it to the magazine team, however for the programme it's best to get into contact with them via [email protected] :) 
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Rip Off Britain or similar might be better ;)
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    That too.
  • ZeroZero1ZeroZero1 Posts: 577
    NoraGW said:
    I can put it to the magazine team, however for the programme it's best to get into contact with them via [email protected] :) 
    Done than you; :) 
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