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Apr 4, 2013 11:37 PM CST
Name: Natalie
North Central Idaho (Zone 7a)
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Dog Lover Daylilies Irises Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Hummingbirder
Frogs and Toads Native Plants and Wildflowers Cottage Gardener Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Region: United States of America Xeriscape
Rolling on the floor laughing Alex! Seriously, you almost got me to look! But I'm not going to! I'd have to jump into the middle of the feeding frenzy, and it would be the end of me!

Like you, I have suffered through a very long, cold, and snowy winter, and I still have daylilies that haven't started growing yet. I also have to move all of them from Utah to Idaho sometime soon, so the last thing I need is to visit the Lily Auction right now! Nope. I'm not going to do it. Did you mention James Hall and Tink? Nope. I'm not looking! I'm not! Really! Hilarious!
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Apr 5, 2013 5:46 AM CST
Name: Jan
Hustisford, WI
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Cat Lover Daylilies Dog Lover Irises Region: United States of America
Region: Wisconsin
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Apr 5, 2013 2:23 PM CST
Name: Alex
Warren, VT- Green Mtns. (Zone 4b)
Daylilies Region: Vermont Garden Ideas: Level 1 Dog Lover Birds Vegetable Grower
Seed Starter Butterflies Bee Lover Hummingbirder Dahlias Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge)
OOPS....Natalie. Forgot about your moving to Idaho this Summer. Just forget what I wrote about the LA. You have enough on your plate right now.

........But, Natalie, there is always next year! Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing
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Apr 5, 2013 2:27 PM CST
Name: Natalie
North Central Idaho (Zone 7a)
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Dog Lover Daylilies Irises Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Hummingbirder
Frogs and Toads Native Plants and Wildflowers Cottage Gardener Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Region: United States of America Xeriscape
Alex, I'm in Idaho now, but not fully moved in yet. We're headed back to Utah in a few days, so I'm up to my neck in other stuff. But NO, I won't look! I just won't!! Whistling
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Apr 5, 2013 4:20 PM CST
Name: James
South Bend, IN (Zone 5b)
Annuals Region: United States of America Plant and/or Seed Trader Seed Starter Region: Indiana Hostas
Dog Lover Daylilies Container Gardener Birds Enjoys or suffers cold winters
But Natalie you should probably look while you're up there with that fancy fast Internet you've got!
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Apr 5, 2013 5:10 PM CST
Name: Jan
Hustisford, WI
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Cat Lover Daylilies Dog Lover Irises Region: United States of America
Region: Wisconsin
I agree Whistling
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Apr 5, 2013 9:00 PM CST
Name: Natalie
North Central Idaho (Zone 7a)
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Dog Lover Daylilies Irises Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Hummingbirder
Frogs and Toads Native Plants and Wildflowers Cottage Gardener Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Region: United States of America Xeriscape
JWWC said:But Natalie you should probably look while you're up there with that fancy fast Internet you've got!


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My internet is even faster in Utah, but I'm still not looking! You are all soooooo bad!!!!!

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Apr 6, 2013 7:11 AM CST
Name: pam
gainesville fl (Zone 8b)
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James does start some of his plants at 2.00$. A real marketing windfall. Many many of those plants end up going for more than any others of the same plant have sold, if you check the sold auction. Just what happens when people get caught up in the bidding. Its like anything on the LA, buyer beware. Sometimes tho, a cheap plant gets thru, and that is fun. Well....for the buyer at least.
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Apr 6, 2013 2:42 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Lori Morrow
Enid, OK (Zone 6b)
I want them all!
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Daylilies Irises Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: Oklahoma
Oh Natalie, just one little peek over there won't hurt ya none. Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing
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Apr 6, 2013 2:58 PM CST
Name: Natalie
North Central Idaho (Zone 7a)
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Dog Lover Daylilies Irises Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Hummingbirder
Frogs and Toads Native Plants and Wildflowers Cottage Gardener Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Region: United States of America Xeriscape
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Apr 6, 2013 3:15 PM CST
Name: Betty
Bakersfield, CA
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Birds The WITWIT Badge Garden Ideas: Level 1 Roses
Irises Daylilies Cat Lover Region: California Region: United States of America
Aww, go ahead -- just one little click... nodding

http://daylily.com/cgi-bin/auc...
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Apr 6, 2013 3:38 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Lori Morrow
Enid, OK (Zone 6b)
I want them all!
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Daylilies Irises Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: Oklahoma
Yep, it has cost me a small fortune and a huge back ache! Not only did I spend money, I had to make a place for them when they get here!

However, one little look won't kill ya. Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing
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Apr 6, 2013 3:41 PM CST
Name: Natalie
North Central Idaho (Zone 7a)
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Dog Lover Daylilies Irises Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Hummingbirder
Frogs and Toads Native Plants and Wildflowers Cottage Gardener Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Region: United States of America Xeriscape
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Apr 6, 2013 4:04 PM CST
Name: James
South Bend, IN (Zone 5b)
Annuals Region: United States of America Plant and/or Seed Trader Seed Starter Region: Indiana Hostas
Dog Lover Daylilies Container Gardener Birds Enjoys or suffers cold winters
All the cool kids are doing it!
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Apr 6, 2013 4:44 PM CST
Name: Natalie
North Central Idaho (Zone 7a)
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Dog Lover Daylilies Irises Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Hummingbirder
Frogs and Toads Native Plants and Wildflowers Cottage Gardener Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Region: United States of America Xeriscape
Rolling on the floor laughing Hilarious! Rolling on the floor laughing Hilarious! Rolling on the floor laughing Hilarious! Rolling on the floor laughing I'm so uncool!!! Rolling on the floor laughing Hilarious! Rolling on the floor laughing Hilarious! Rolling on the floor laughing Hilarious! Rolling on the floor laughing
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Apr 6, 2013 4:45 PM CST
Name: Mary
My little patch of paradise (Zone 7b)
Gardening dilettante, that's me!
Plays in the sandbox Native Plants and Wildflowers Butterflies Dog Lover Daylilies The WITWIT Badge
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Natalie said: Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Okay, I'll look. Wait, NO, I won't!! Must be strong, must be strong..... Hilarious! Hilarious! Hilarious!


Stay strong, sister! Remember SHIPPING FEES!!!!!! Blinking
Northwest Georgia Daylily Society
I'm going to retire and live off of my savings. Not sure what I'll do that second week.
My yard marches to the beat of a bohemian drummer...
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Apr 6, 2013 4:49 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Lori Morrow
Enid, OK (Zone 6b)
I want them all!
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Daylilies Irises Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: Oklahoma
Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing We are going to have to start a 12 step group for the daylily auction.
Daylily Auction Addicts Anonymous
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Apr 6, 2013 5:09 PM CST
Name: pam
gainesville fl (Zone 8b)
Bee Lover The WITWIT Badge Region: Ukraine Enjoys or suffers hot summers Pollen collector Native Plants and Wildflowers
Hydrangeas Hummingbirder Dragonflies Daylilies Butterflies Birds
I just got outbid on a plant with an hour to go. THANK GOODNESS. Its something I can pick up another time and I did not find anything else I wanted. I just hate paying shipping on one plant and I was really worried I was going to be stuck with it. Happy hunting everyone!
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Apr 6, 2013 5:26 PM CST
Name: Alex
Warren, VT- Green Mtns. (Zone 4b)
Daylilies Region: Vermont Garden Ideas: Level 1 Dog Lover Birds Vegetable Grower
Seed Starter Butterflies Bee Lover Hummingbirder Dahlias Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge)
I disagree with you 'Gardenglory'. Maybe several very popular lilies may sell at an overpriced level historically on James site on the LA, but when you consider the retail price the hybridizers are quoting for the same plant (SF), the savings are between 30% - 50 % from James. Now that may vary according to each auction. I have always found JH's plants to be healthy and very large fans. I have been buying from him for several years. No complaints, whatsoever. And he and his wife are very pleasant people to work with. About 90% of his listings for his Spring Sale start at $2.00. The most coveted lilies start at $20.00. Still, no matter how you cut the pie, I for one am glad to save the extra money these days, and thankful for sellers that give us that opportunity. And he sends great bonus plants, from his own hybridizing program. I just wish he would take Paypal. Maybe NOT!! That would be very dangerous for me. Rolling on the floor laughing

Natalie...you are probably on the road today, driving back to Utah. But tomorrow over your second cuppa of coffee, just for sheer entertainment, turn on that super speedy internet connection around noon, and watch James Hall end of auction. I'll wave to you from my mountain top here in Vermont.
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Apr 6, 2013 5:45 PM CST
Name: pam
gainesville fl (Zone 8b)
Bee Lover The WITWIT Badge Region: Ukraine Enjoys or suffers hot summers Pollen collector Native Plants and Wildflowers
Hydrangeas Hummingbirder Dragonflies Daylilies Butterflies Birds
I dont consider the retail price. I consider what the plant has sold for on the LA, frequently from the same seller. If there are no other plants that have sold of the one I want, then I consider the retail price, and how bad I really want it. The point I was trying to make is how a bidding war can get away from you. I posted the closed auction page above, for heavenly united we stand. The plants with 1 bid went for 33.00 a few more bids, in the 40's, and the plant that had 11 bids went for 84$. I think starting at 2$ is a great way to get people bidding, and a good tactic on James part.

James does have great plants, and I too wish everyone took pay pal.

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