gardenofeden Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I have been concerned recently over a potential fake 'Eden Black' incident. A European grower has told me that he was sold a small 'Eden Black' plant by a UK grower. As the originator of this clone, and with the knowledge that it is only been distributed to 3 UK growers, none of whom have sold on their plants or any parts of their plants it seems to me that something fishy is afoot! If you have bought an 'Eden Black' from a UK grower (apart from me), then you have not bought an 'Eden Black'. If in doubt please feel free to contact me. The miscreant, once identified, will be suitably named and shamed and reported to the authorities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FredG Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I've been waiting for a "Black Beauty" to appear. That would have been a turn up too. PLEASE NOTE...... I have distributed none of these (yet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Joel=- Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) Any clues in the Paypal name or username ? If paypal was used the buyer can see the sellers info and if it where any other method they should have an address and name. I would imagine the buyer has access to the name unless they havent paid for it ? Edited January 20, 2008 by -=Joel=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) Sadly, there are hundreds of plants now in circulation that are nothing like the real thing. Ebay is the worst place to buy CP's, even though there are some reputable sellers there are always a few bad apples in the cart waiting to rip someone off. I recently bought a Clayton's Red Sunset vft from a private collector which I know to be 100% genuine but I bet it's only a matter of time before one appears on Ebay that is really just a typical red form . Hmmm - I could put a photo of mine on the listing and then send the buyer a normal one and no-one would know the difference ..... only kidding - that's not the sort of thing I would do to a fellow grower. It shows how easy it is though so please beware if you buy from Ebay. Edited January 20, 2008 by MITZI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom499 Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Sounds like a good discussion, cultivars that look so alike you wouldnt know the difference So whats the point in paying the higher prices But back to the topic at hand, hopefully If they have been paid for by paypal or bank transfer they could be caught and legally tried for fraud right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I agree tom499 - if they were named and shamed it may help to reduce the problem. I'd love to know if they are active members on any CP forums... if they are they should be banned for life because it's taking advantage of the new growers who may not realise what they're buying. Rant over, I feel better now ..... con-men look out, we're on to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Stephen - Have you seen this website http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/165585/ It seems that Eden Blacks are available in Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sheila Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 That is a huge plant on the Daves garden website.... 12 - 18 inches tall. I knew it was a special plant but not that special!! Is that site offering plants for sale or just describing the cultivar? I can't see any reference to them being offered for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FredG Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Sounds like a good discussion, cultivars that look so alike you wouldnt know the difference So whats the point in paying the higher prices Interesting you should think that Tom. I think you'll find that Stephen is not charging for 'Eden Black', it's up to the recipient to donate what they feel to the CPS. I have been surprised at the amount some will pay for 'Big Boy'..... I have only ever exchanged or given them away. So who's making the money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aidan Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 That is a huge plant on the Daves garden website.... 12 - 18 inches tall. I knew it was a special plant but not that special!!Is that site offering plants for sale or just describing the cultivar? I can't see any reference to them being offered for sale I think it's a bit like Wikipedia. Anyone can upload anything and so the contents are not to be trusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom499 Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Apologies Fred, It was aimed at the VTF point made by MITZI, where i see variations I cannot tell apart however long I look. Yet are charged at crazy prices. But like you point out, if someone wanted to make some money and has a similar looking plant they will sell to unsuspecting customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aidan Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 The issue at hand is being sidetracked and if you wish to discuss the pros and cons of eBay, please start a new thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimothy Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I recieved a plant named as Eden black from an UK grower. Unfortunately I have no further information who the seller was. How can this possibly be? You must have payed him either in person, by post or through paypal, so at the very least, you must have his email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 "Eden Black "was grown from seed by Stephen Morley,so is unique.he registered it as so,so it can only be produced vegativley. And as he states,he has only parted with a few plants to selected growers,he knows where they've gone! so unless you got it from one of these people,the likelyhood is your plant isn't the true "Eden Black" Ada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Bindig you can view my cultivar description here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FredG Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I recieved a plant named as Eden black from an UK grower. Unfortunately I have no further information who the seller was. After PMing with Fred I expect I have not the true one. Our PMs were about 'Big Boy' NOT 'Eden Black'. I was asking the identity of your supplier of 'Big Boy'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 How can this possibly be? You must have payed him either in person, by post or through paypal, so at the very least, you must have his email? quite. Bindig, you told me you paid with Paypal so you will find their email in your Paypal history. Come on, lets be open about this....who was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aidan Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Your PayPal account maintains a record of every transaction. This information is available under the 'History' (histoire?) tab. All that you need do is specify a date range for the transactions that you wish to view. You should then be able to locate and view details of the particular transaction that you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted January 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 well I can confirm that Helena is not one of the 3 UK people who grow the plant. If it was me who had been sold a fake plant, I would report it to my local police station as fraud... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan P Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 That is a lovely plant, it is just a shame to see people ripping traders/buyers off by telling them false information. The one you pointed out, Bindig, has different colouration from 'Eden Black' and so I don't think it is a true one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan P Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I was trying to be politically correct, Fred But clearly it isn't one, looking at it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted February 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Bindig how did you originally contact this person? did they advertise the plant? was it though this forum? Hello,The emailaddress in my paypal account is the following: heleconn@gmx.com. I just tried to write her an eMail but the eMail returened to me. Are there more people who bought plants from her? Do you have an idea how I can reach her? Unfortunately I have only this old eMail address. Do you think paypal can help me? Kind regards Bindig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.lividum Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Hi Stephen! i think that will be necessary an "official list" of the growers that have the Eden Black. maybe will be the only way to avoid those annoying situations. Alvise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petesredtraps Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hi Stephen!i think that will be necessary an "official list" of the growers that have the Eden Black. maybe will be the only way to avoid those annoying situations. Alvise I suppose that wouldn't hurt, but who is Helena Bentley? If she's a grower, somebody on this forum must know something about her . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Just out of interest what sort of legal protection is available? Is it down to the buyer to start proceedings as they are the person de-frauded ?? Or the cultivar registrar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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