RickMartin
Omono
I have seen that seller on eBay..so glad I didn't pull the trigger and get one when I lived up north.
Rick
Rick
New JWP turning completely brown?
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Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
Droping a few needles is natural, doipping many designates a problem, and dropping all of them designates mortality. Some people have no problems with the White Pine others cannot keep them alive. I hate to add this caveate because I really hate thinking someone has been ripped off but this is the reason I do not buy anything off Ebay, at least trees.
Don Blackmond
Omono
I did not sell the tree, so there's nothing for me to straighten out. I'm not sure what you are getting at Vance.
TONY MAMOUZELOS
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Don you are absolutely correct that's absolutely the same seller, not the same tree, I didn't get any FedEx insurance and the one I bought was smaller. I contacted them before I posted negative feedback on Ebay, but they were unwilling to do anything. They said to much time had passed, so it's a $300 lesson learned. But at least word is getting out. Thanks to you, much appreciated!!
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Hope this helps you to diagnose what I'm dealing with.
faker
Mame
diagnoses are for live patients... I think this may be an autopsy
coh
Imperial Masterpiece
Yeah, that's definitely an autopsy candidate at this point.
I may have missed it, but why not tell us the name of the ebay seller? Sounds like he has a history of problems.
I may have missed it, but why not tell us the name of the ebay seller? Sounds like he has a history of problems.
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
That is exactly my point Don, the way I was reading all of this you in fact did sell the tree. I did not think it was so we have talked enough that I believe you are beyond and above this kind of selling tactic, but thanks for taking the time to reply.
Sorry Tony.
faker
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TONY MAMOUZELOS
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The tree came to me wired that way. I did repot it about a week after I got it. Put it in a comparable size pot, didn't do anything to the roots, just lifted it out of the ugly plastic pot placed it in the pot you see in the picture. Other than that it's been in morning sun afternoon shade, and watered every morning. Hope it wasn't something I did, I am new to this.
TONY MAMOUZELOS
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Yes that's definitely the guy, do others have a story to tell?
I hope too. This is not the easiest species. And I've learnt hard that the best time for acquiring trees is generally spring.
quietobserver
Omono
When not selling bonsai, he's selling dinosaur eggs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dinosaur-fo...958723?hash=item41b2579603:g:fAgAAOSwGtRXz2IY
Allegedly not smuggled out of China.
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I wouldn't have re-potted in NY in early August, even if it was just to swap pots...you still end up messing with the roots, if only a bit. Did you see fat, white tipped roots when you re-potted? If you did, the tree was alive and growing at that point. If not, who knows...
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LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
Suck!!!!!!!!!!
jcrossett
Chumono
That things dead.
Sorry for your lesson.
For future you should always buy cheap material to learn how to care for it before dropping such a large sum on money.
Can we get a seller name for a warning.
Sorry for your lesson.
For future you should always buy cheap material to learn how to care for it before dropping such a large sum on money.
Can we get a seller name for a warning.
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
This one's a tough call. I wish Tony had some photos of when he received it. Had he received it in good (alive) condition, I would have said the seller might be guilty of marketing fluffery - but it WAS a white pine and I would say it was "ok" pre-bonsai condition. The wiring is a joke, branch selection needs work, but I would easily pay $100 for it.
jcrossett
Chumono
@Bonsai Nut I agree but was wondering maybe the seller is buying trees marking them up and shipping to others.
I wanted to look him up and see what he has and see if I can find it else where.
That many says in shipping is not good but can still be saved that's why I added this:
For future you shouldalways buy cheap material to learn how to care for it before dropping such a large sum on money.
I wanted to look him up and see what he has and see if I can find it else where.
That many says in shipping is not good but can still be saved that's why I added this:
For future you shouldalways buy cheap material to learn how to care for it before dropping such a large sum on money.
justBonsai
Omono
White pines are definitely fussy trees. I learned that really well this past year and nearly killed my tree had I continued poor watering and repotting practices. After a full year of care and fungal treatment I can confidently say the tree is healthy and fairly vigorous.
Spending 8 days in transit was definitely bad for the tree. How was it packaged? Was the soil dry when you received it? As mentioned repotting at this time of year would of been rough for the tree.
Spending 8 days in transit was definitely bad for the tree. How was it packaged? Was the soil dry when you received it? As mentioned repotting at this time of year would of been rough for the tree.
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