I really, really want to encourage trades and free offers on the iris forum on ATP and our sister Irises Cubit.
But I want the members to be gently reminded to use some caution.
We have had two problems here recently. The last one was a definite scammer looking for free irises. She/ he has been on numerous websites doing the same thing, and not just irises.
Dave, of course, took care of her, and she is no longer a member.
My suggestions, and please feel free to add yours:
If any generous soul wishes to send irises for postage, bless you. Get the postage up front. I wouldn't be so concerned about the postage cost to the recipient. If you only have enough for a very small box, ask for the monies for a small flat rate. If you have a few to send a medium flat rate is only around 11.00, and since they are getting irises for free, that cost is minimal.
When trading, I want very much to encourage new people on this forum. But if you're new, it would be best if you're dealing with a member that's on here a lot to offer to send your end of the trade first. Maybe that will encourage some of our ahem, lurkers, to come and talk to us more often, so we feel comfortable trading with them.
I don't want anyone to be discouraged from trading. It's a wonderful thing. I'm sure these two incidents were isolated, but it really gives you a bad taste when someone doesn't fulfill their end of the bargain.
So, please trade, but know your trader, or get your trade or monies up front.
