Additional Rate and Review Forum

17 years ago

One rating and reviewing something outside GW, such as nurseries, instead of just exchanges made through here might bring in some traffic. The nursery evaluation forum at a another site seems to generate a noticeable amount of interest.

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mrbrownthumb
17 years ago
Now that is one great suggestion.

And it would be cool if it wasn't just mail order but even some local independent garden centers for people who prefer to see what they are buying.
Embothrium
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17 years ago
Glad you agree. Thanks for your vote.
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The instructions to include a handy clickable link to the vendor are below. 1. First detail your experience with the vendor. 2. Click Preview Message 3. View your message, and make any corrections. 4. Open the site of the vendor in another window or tab 5. Go to the window or tab of the site, and place the cursor over the URL (address of the site), right click-the URL will then be highlighted....left click on copy 6. Go back to your message preview window, hover cursor over the Optional Link URL box and right click .... Then left click paste 7. In the Name of the Link box type the Vendor's name 8. Hit Preview once again...you will then be able to test your link to see for sure that it works. 9. If all is well, click submit And perhaps give step by step instructions on how to post a link? I am insecure (and computer challenged as well).. I know that sounds complicated, but so often things are really oversimplified, and of no value to someone who doesn't know about copying and pasting...I can remember not knowing how at one point. Anyone have suggestions? Want to rewrite? Start over? Is copying and pasting maybe different with different OS or browsers? I think some folks like to use a control button when copying...have never done that b4.
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Actually there are 3 search boxes on that page, only one of which is the correct one to use. The one to use is just below the list of threads there on page one, and it defaults to just searching that forum. There is also one at the very top in the green banner, and that is not one to use, because as you said, it searches all of the many forums and brings up all of their posts. There is also one at the very bottom, just 'above' the green banner and that is also not to be used if wanting to search just the Rate and Review Forum. Here is a bit more explanation about the Instructions and it covers where the right search box is found. Special Instructions for the Forum It would certainly be nice if the 2 boxes that do not apply to searching that forum were removed. I know a lot of members don't likely find the right one, which results in multiple threads being started. Remy had come up with the idea for some FAQ (frequently asked questions) for the forum and a thread was started for it. She volunteered to try and get them together with the help of input from members. I'll go revive the thread and maybe she can find the time to work on them sometime when the snow is blowing this winter. FAQS for Rate & Review Forum Sue Rate and Review Forum
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Thanks for the heads up Janice! This is just what I'll be needing as I get ready to place my first ever mail order for Hostas. I have heard of Garden Watchdog as well, but since this one is right here where many of us post, it should be much more convenient to use. So if I want to know what to expect froma certain vendor, I just post their name? Or is it to rate a place after you've done business with them? Not sure how this forum is to be used. Janet
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mrbrownthumb
17 years ago
No prob, I think it's a really good idea. In the HP forum (and other "indoor" forums I visit) there are always threads about "have you ordered from XYZ?" and most recently there are some about ebay sellers and what people's experience has been. Setting up something like that other place would be a good idea.

I'll link to your post in a couple of places and see if more people will chime in.
Embothrium
Original Author
17 years ago
OK. Great!
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
17 years ago
I third the motion!
gabro14
17 years ago
Hi bboy. I posted about Ebay seller in the House Plants main forum, and mrbrownthumb sent me a link to this thread and asked that I post it here. So here is the copy and paste of it...hope it helps. If you want to read the whole thread thus far, just go into house plants forum and look for "buying on ebay" (I think that's what I named the subject!).
Gabi

"I've seen some questions on this site as to whether or not to buy from ebay. I've had some good experiences and some bad. I don't want to list the bad sellers, as I don't find that to be very nice, but I will list my favorite sellers in case any of you are interested and want to know of some good sellers:
Cowboyflowerman: Sells lots of hoyas and other plants. Great plants and well packaged.

herbs-mint-4-u: Nice plants (bought mainly hoyas from them), and nice plant accessories. VERY fast shipment (took 2 or 3 days from California to NY).

Professionalteam: Bought succulents from them. Very nice plants. They sell unusual cacti and succulents. They are also accomodating...a plant I received was damaged when it got to me and they immediately refunded my money, no questions asked.

Mosiac-world: Sells cacti and succulents. The plants look exactly as pictured (I think he sends the exact one as in the picture). He posts in spurts, but when he does post he has a huge selection.

Nanettealene: I only bought soil from them, but they sell plants too (Mostly cacti and succulents). They send a full flat rate priority box of great cactus/succulent soil for $19 (including shipping). It's great soil (contains tons of pumice, sand, and perlite) and especially great for those of us who are too lazy to make our own!

Shellfndr2003: Sells really nice succelents and cacti. Very nice to deal with as well.

Hope that helps. Feel free to ask me any questions, as most of the plants I get are from ebay, and I can answer you privately regarding who to avoid.

Happy Holidays,
Gabi"
karyn1
17 years ago
I think it's a great idea. I frequently check out nurseries and seed vendors on that "other site". Listing Ebay sellers, good and bad, is also a good idea.
Karyn
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
17 years ago
Great idea! Let's help GW by thinking of a name for it. Maybe we can come up something that the powers that be likes...and maybe they could/would give a prize for the winning name if chosen. Maybe Not.

Anyway, I like the idea, but wonder if it covered Ebay sellers, and others who don't advertise here, if there could be a problem with the paying advertisers who (I think) fund this site. Maybe not.

Sue
josh_ivillage
17 years ago
I think this is a great idea as well. We'll open a forum for this in the next few weeks. We have some things in the works for the Spring that will let you create some great guides that I think you will find to be much better than the ones on the "other site" ;).
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
17 years ago
What "other site"?

Sue...clueless as usual
remy_gw
17 years ago
Sue, lol, the one with the watchdog!
Remy
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
17 years ago
OHHHHHH...that other site. I've heard of it a few times here and there in passing.

Silly Sue
Embothrium
Original Author
17 years ago
Sounds like a plan, glad to hear it. Anything to increase the frequency of posting on the forums I check here would be welcome.
rusty_blackhaw
17 years ago
It'll be helpful to gardeners to have a place here to rate nurseries and other mail order operators.

That said, Garden Watchdog needs continued support as well. It's built up an excellent database showing long-term history of sellers that's really impossible to duplicate (G. Watchdog originally was two separate sites that merged some time back). It's been a great help to me in weeding out problem sites and picking good ones.
Embothrium
Original Author
17 years ago
Well, we can all use help in weeding. Just noticed new Rate & Review is up already. Thanks!
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
17 years ago
That was sure quick!

Thanks!

Sue

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