I think you Fla. folks are just spoiled because you have so many growers close by. I've had mostly good luck with Andy's plants, and his prices seem to be pretty standard for here.
Elaine, The Spath. is always a treat to see. No growers here offer them, so they must not do well here. If I remember, I'll have to ask Andy about that at the Sept. show. I haven't seen 'Big Jim' offered by any locals either, though SBOE does list a couple of "large flowered" ones.
Carol