The pictures are one thing, but they don't worry me as much as the numerous amount of people that get intrested in the Iris and then think they can pull a get rich quick Iris garden. I see people selling Iris that are so called "named" Iris to people on Facebook all the time and at outrageous prices! It drives me crazy! Especially when they list questions asking about what an Iris is and the 2 days later have it for sale on the trade auction site clearly knowing they are not 100% sure that's what it is. I've been burnt by eBay. I'm very cautious of who I purchase/ trade from on Facebook. I have been very lucky and still keep in contact with anyone I have ever traded with to make sure my trade is growing well and as to let them know about theirs. I listen to all the story's people write very carefully and when I catch people stepping all over there own stories I stay away. There are a lot of liars out there. If your going to lie you have to be damn smart because you have to remember everything. Collecting Iris's is fascinating to me and I truly love it!!! Although accidents do happen but I would rather deal with a vendor then try to track someone down years later because a purchase is bad. I know The Iris viris bites hard and makes you not think clearly especially when it's one you "have to have". People get in bad situations and need many and try to do whatever they can to make money. Just remember if it's to good to be true it usually is. This is coming from a girl that bought a lot of " 50 mixed modern Iris" with them most beautiful pictures, when I was new to this 5 years ago and they all turned out to be all the same historic Iris.
I learned from my mistake.
But with that being said I am beyond greatful to learn from all the people on this Iris forum on ATP. I truly enjoy everyone's knowledge, thoughts and experience which is much more experienced then mine. It's nice to feel that there is a safe place to turn to know your going to get a realistic answer instead of just what you want to hear. So thank you!
