I'm always peeved if I have to re-pot a new purchase. I'm more peeved if the orchid looks newly potted, flags, and when eventually un-potted I discover an orchid with rotting roots crammed into old, rotting media that has been potted up without grooming. I don't routinely repot new orchids and, in agreement with Ursula, expect orchids to come in quality condition. I also agree that the transition from their place of origin to a new situation is enough and I hope to get to know the plant before deciding it's best growing medium.
