The choice and attitude lately

growerNshower

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Swim sent some cash to the choice 2 weeks ago, yet the order history still says “awaiting payment”. I tried calling them and nobody picked up. I know they are a sister company of attitude. At the time I ordered, attitude was down and the choice was open, but only accepted cash. I will be happy to edit this post if they correct the situation, but as of now, the choice ghosted me.
 
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growerNshower

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The choice has been open since like 2013 or 2014 so...

I just sent attitude cash twice last month and got orders no problem.

It could take a couple weeks for customs to pass that shit along.

It sucks waiting and not knowing but Id stay positive.
Waiting is ok, not knowing sucks soooo bad. I hated writing this post, but Swim is done waiting, swim is worried. I suppose you’re right, the letter could be held up in customs, but usps personnel told swim the letter bypasses customs, so that’s why first class letter was selected as delivery service. She said it should only take 2-3 days. It’s been 14 days...the fuuuu? Only thing can think of other than shady business, is $100 bills having rfid/something that red flags them. Total order was less than $200 according to swim.

Swim ordered from attitude months ago with credit card and had good service...like I said, I will GLADLY edit this post if the issue is resolved or if the issue of sending cash through mail is confirmed by other trustworthy members...otherwise, I have to be the only unlucky one or something shady is going on.
 

growerNshower

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Could be one of the many people who handle your letter between here and there. Calling one of the most well known and reliable banks shady doesn't make the bank look bad.
Didn’t mean to call them shady...thought I put a question mark in title before. I edited this thread to seem less combative, as I realize I was a little emotional when I wrote this. I’m just trying to reach out and see if anyone else is having problems or if it just happened to me. I mean seriously, I hope it’s just delayed, I’ll happily eat crow. And further, if the company is still legit and shit got lost in the mail, Swim would suck it up and order again, albeit with some form of tracking. Again, attitude did swim right after credit card order, but this cash shit is sketch, and I’m just trying to find out what the trend is.
 

growerNshower

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2 weeks ago? Shit, the first seed order I made in 1997 took 16 weeks to arrive!

It took so long that I had to get a haircut. :lol:


:mrgreen:
lol, i hear you. But...1997? I had a seed order in 1997 that NEVER did arrive. However, Ive had seed orders from UK recently...from the 'tude...they took less than 2 weeks to arrive. It's been 2 weeks and they haven't even confirmed receipt of payment and their website now says one of the items i ordered isn't even in stock anymore.

Edit: I just checked my email and they finally did respond, and indicated that the payment did NOT arrive. Well, I can't claim they ghosted me anymore. I'm not sure what happened, but I won't accuse The Choice or Attitude of any shady dealings, because I have no direct evidence. Swim has had plenty of seed orders in the last 2 years that have ALL gone smooth. I guess the only conclusion I can draw is that this is the risk of sending cash through mail...no guarantees...all bets are off. Forum readers beware...
 
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growerNshower

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So if it was swim, then why would you check your email?

Ulp! :lol:


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checking for a friend...rofl

Look, I'm not that worried. I'm a vet, I'm in a legal county in legal california, on a legally zoned parcel, doing my thing...I just have baggage from the drug war, ya know, and sometimes it just feels better to say swim. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with emailing for a friend...:roll:
 

SAMMYB913

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Swim sent some cash to the choice 2 weeks ago, yet the order history still says “awaiting payment”. I tried calling them and nobody picked up. I know they are a sister company of attitude. At the time I ordered, attitude was down and the choice was open, but only accepted cash. I will be happy to edit this post if they correct the situation, but as of now, the choice ghosted me.
I placed several orders w/ them sending a registered letter which takes like 3 weeks to get there, the only problem I've had is getting lame substitutes for the expensive freebies they offered on several occasions but I finally figured out how to order & get the freebies on my last order
 

JohnDee

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Having said that, there's nothing wrong with emailing for a friend...:roll:
I'd never share my email password... even with my best friend.

I ordered from the single seed center last year. They had a variety of options...but they only suggested cash if it was sent registered with a signature required by the receiver. I know it adds $35 but it's worth it for guaranteed delivery and tracking.
JD
 

Jimdamick

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Swim sent some cash to the choice 2 weeks ago, yet the order history still says “awaiting payment”. I tried calling them and nobody picked up. I know they are a sister company of attitude. At the time I ordered, attitude was down and the choice was open, but only accepted cash. I will be happy to edit this post if they correct the situation, but as of now, the choice ghosted me.
Fuck Attitude, it sucks now.
Go to the Vault, they accept cards, have a great selection, if the seeds get snagged they replace IMMEDIATLY (I know that from experience) and have a 20% discount for RIU (VAULT20).
Sorry for your issues, hope it works out well for you.
 

growerNshower

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The Choice messaged me again and said they still have the stock reserved for me and that delivery from the US can take 2-5 weeks. This makes me feel more positive about the situation, but I'm a little confused about the delivery time...why is USPS personnel telling me it takes 2-3 days to deliver a letter? I was told standard letters don't get held up in customs, but maybe the times are changing?
 

Jimdamick

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The Choice messaged me again and said they still have the stock reserved for me and that delivery from the US can take 2-5 weeks. This makes me feel more positive about the situation, but I'm a little confused about the delivery time...why is USPS personnel telling me it takes 2-3 days to deliver a letter? I was told standard letters don't get held up in customs, but maybe the times are changing?
Within 10 day's from the Vault which is in the UK.
5 weeks? Fuck them.
Tell them to mail certified the cheap bastards, which takes 10 day's on average from Europe.
Learn from this and never do business with those clowns again.
 

growerNshower

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Spend your American dollars in America with American seed banks and you’ll be better off!
That's probably great advice. I was about to give the choice/attitude another try...but without giving it more time to see what might have gone wrong, that would probably be my stupidity at this point. I'll try to stay positive about "my friend's" previous order and see what happens.

Can anyone vouch for greatlakesgenetics?
 

growerNshower

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Within 10 day's from the Vault which is in the UK.
5 weeks? Fuck them.
Tell them to mail certified the cheap bastards, which takes 10 day's on average from Europe.
Learn from this and never do business with those clowns again.
Yeeaahhh...5 weeks sounds like a lot....
 

pthobson

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Go to @JBCSeeds

Jbcseeds.com
They take card even.

Usually get my order within 3-4 business days. I won’t go anywhere else. And while you’re there check out my friend @Useful Seeds selection. Great breeder, good guy, just here to genuinely help everyone. There’s a useful seeds thread here on RIU. Check it out!

Heard good things about Great Lakes genetics. Never used them though
 
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