Status of Park Seed nowadays? - Page 2

dinca · January 31, 2012

Today, January 31, I received the seeds referenced in post #4 of this thread.

**nctomatoman** · January 31, 2012

Parks will always be remembered by me as the catalog with the most impossibly beautifully colored flowers.....way, way over the top with the pic doctoring!

I do admit that my first favorite hybrid tomato - Whopper - was from a free pack from Parks way back in 1986 or so!

RonnyWil · January 31, 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddsack

Thanks for the tip, Carolyn, those are the ones. I like the 11" x 22" ones, because I do carry seedlings in cell packs in and out of the house almost as soon as they sprout, and the trays are so sturdy. I also line them with newspaper and use them to carry and store unripe tomatoes in the fall. Not sure they are really worth $10 apiece, but I'll probably order some more.

Here is a source for them.
http://www.growerssolution.com/page/...erts/PermaNest

ddsack · February 1, 2012

Thanks for the link, the price is coming down a bit to around $7 each if you buy six of my favorite size trays. Nice website, I'll look around at other stuff there too.

BigBrownDogHouse · February 7, 2012

Few days ago got an email saying my complete order had been shipped.
Got my two packets of seeds today but still not the Bio Dome refills. The packing slip indicates the refills have been shipped from a different location.

So things are coming....a bit choppy but I guess it's better than nothing.

I wish I could find the refills from another outfit.

raindrops27 · February 13, 2012

I will never deal with Park seeds again.

I placed an order with Park' 3rd week in Jan in which I received no confirmation, but monies were withdrawn from my account. I called Parks beginning of Feb they claimed they could not "find" my order. It was not until I asked to speak to a manager that the rep mysteriously " found" my order and I was promised an emailed order confirmation, and my order would be shipped out on that day.

Fast forward to today. I open my email only to find. A shipment dated for today, and (surprise)the wrong varieties of Mirai corn on my ship conf. I called park' and once again the rep could not find my order. I asked to speak to a manager, I am placed on hold, the same rep comes back and states she found my order..

I tell her, I placed an order for a different Mirai corn, she said "yes we just make substitutions" I explained I do not want a substitution, when I place an order. I would like what I ordered, and furthermore there was no notice about substitutions. She goes on to tell me "Well in the future, you need to make it known to us, that you do not want a substitution, call in after you place an order to tell us, you do not want a substitution".

Long story short. I spoke to a "manager" cancelled my order. Will refuse the package if it has even shipped.

Park seeds never again.

Dutch · February 13, 2012

That reminds me, I have to get my Mirai corn order in to Harris seed. I believe they are employee owned and one of the venders listed on the venders page here.
Dutch

BigBrownDogHouse · February 13, 2012

My patience is wearing thin. I posted my last comment six days ago.
My flower seeds had arrived that day and the invoice included in the envelope said my bio dome refills were shipped but from another location.
I still have nothing.

This might very well be my last go around with Parks!

Guess I will have to get on the horn!

Dutch · February 13, 2012

Thanks for starting this thread Brian. It has been quite revealing. Looks like Parks will not be getting any business from me this year.
Dutch

BigBrownDogHouse · February 13, 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch

Thanks for starting this thread Brian. It has been quite revealing. Looks like Parks will not be getting any business from me this year.
Dutch

No problem!
I knew they had been in trouble in the past but I had never had any problems with them. When this year's order started out the way it did, I was just curious if other folks were having any luck with them.

My order is going on a month now(Jan. 15th).
That's just getting to be too long....especially for some sponge refills.

On a side note, they continue to send me promotional emails just about every day. This is on sale, that's on sale, buy this, buy that, free shipping deals, etc.
I'll unsubscribe once I finish my business with them.

This is unacceptable. Going into growing season and they have growing supplies out of stock. Great planing.
I thought I had ordered early enough. Guess I should have ordered them last year.

RobinB · February 14, 2012

I just got a Park Seed catalog in today's mail. I guess they bought my name from some other company. After looking through the catalog (nothing stood out, just the ordinary choices), and reading all of your comments, it's in the recycle bin!

RebelRidin · February 14, 2012

I have been frustrated with Parks for the problems noted above. I never had any problem with their seeds... I just couldn't count on the service. That's a large part of what you are paying for after all.

Seed is not cheap, shipping is not cheap either (unless you order with a "free shipping" promotion). Then there is time, Time is Priceless.

BigBrownDogHouse · February 14, 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by nctomatoman

I do admit that my first favorite hybrid tomato - Whopper - was from a free pack from Parks way back in 1986 or so!

The only tomato seed I ever bought from Park's was Whopper(check out the photo). I have to admit it was a great plant. It seemed to be bursting with tomatoes everyday. We were very satisfied with them. It was the only hybrid I grew last year out of about 45-50 plants.

On a side note, I've been painting the kitchen/hallway so I haven't had a chance to call Park's. I'm going to try my best to call them tomorrow about these sponge refills......Still nothing today in the mail.

Dutch · February 14, 2012

Wow Brian, Those Whoppers from Park's are great looking tomatoes. Excellent photograghy work too.
Dutch

BigBrownDogHouse · February 15, 2012

Folks!
Not sure what else to say about this operation.

You wonder just how a business can stay afloat for day to day operations.

I just got off the phone with a rep.....very pleasant lady.

I explained my story.
Told her about the packing slip I received with my two packages of flower seeds that the sponge refills had shipped but were not in the tiny envelope the seeds came in....of course, it was a tiny envelope and the sponges would have never fit. I got the seeds about 8 days ago.

She simply said they must have been omitted and will be shipped out immediately.

I've never had a problem with their customer service but this has been a weird one.

Deal with CAUTION! Leave plenty of time if you need something by a certain date.

I'll post when these things finally arrive which will be over a month from their order date....WOW!

January 31, 2012	#17
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Parks will always be remembered by me as the catalog with the most impossibly beautifully colored flowers.....way, way over the top with the pic doctoring! I do admit that my first favorite hybrid tomato - Whopper - was from a free pack from Parks way back in 1986 or so! __________________ Craig

February 1, 2012	#19
ddsack Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3 Posts: 3,231	Thanks for the link, the price is coming down a bit to around $7 each if you buy six of my favorite size trays. Nice website, I'll look around at other stuff there too. __________________ Dee **************

February 7, 2012	#20
BigBrownDogHouse Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Illinois ZONE 5a...wait now 5b Posts: 906	Few days ago got an email saying my complete order had been shipped. Got my two packets of seeds today but still not the Bio Dome refills. The packing slip indicates the refills have been shipped from a different location. So things are coming....a bit choppy but I guess it's better than nothing. I wish I could find the refills from another outfit. __________________ Brian

February 13, 2012	#23
BigBrownDogHouse Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Illinois ZONE 5a...wait now 5b Posts: 906	My patience is wearing thin. I posted my last comment six days ago. My flower seeds had arrived that day and the invoice included in the envelope said my bio dome refills were shipped but from another location. I still have nothing. This might very well be my last go around with Parks! Guess I will have to get on the horn! __________________ Brian

February 14, 2012	#27
RebelRidin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland's Eastern Shore Posts: 993	I gave up on Parks except to look in the catalog and dream in December... I have been frustrated with Parks for the problems noted above. I never had any problem with their seeds... I just couldn't count on the service. That's a large part of what you are paying for after all. Seed is not cheap, shipping is not cheap either (unless you order with a "free shipping" promotion). Then there is time, Time is Priceless.

January 31, 2012	#16
dinca Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Posts: 269	Today, January 31, I received the seeds referenced in post #4 of this thread.

February 13, 2012	#21
raindrops27 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: long island Posts: 327	I will never deal with Park seeds again. I placed an order with Park' 3rd week in Jan in which I received no confirmation, but monies were withdrawn from my account. I called Parks beginning of Feb they claimed they could not "find" my order. It was not until I asked to speak to a manager that the rep mysteriously " found" my order and I was promised an emailed order confirmation, and my order would be shipped out on that day. Fast forward to today. I open my email only to find. A shipment dated for today, and (surprise)the wrong varieties of Mirai corn on my ship conf. I called park' and once again the rep could not find my order. I asked to speak to a manager, I am placed on hold, the same rep comes back and states she found my order.. I tell her, I placed an order for a different Mirai corn, she said "yes we just make substitutions" I explained I do not want a substitution, when I place an order. I would like what I ordered, and furthermore there was no notice about substitutions. She goes on to tell me "Well in the future, you need to make it known to us, that you do not want a substitution, call in after you place an order to tell us, you do not want a substitution". Long story short. I spoke to a "manager" cancelled my order. Will refuse the package if it has even shipped. Park seeds never again.

February 13, 2012	#22
Dutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: S.E. Wisconsin Zone 5b Posts: 1,831	That reminds me, I have to get my Mirai corn order in to Harris seed. I believe they are employee owned and one of the venders listed on the venders page here. Dutch

February 14, 2012	#26
RobinB Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Near Reno, NV Posts: 1,621	I just got a Park Seed catalog in today's mail. I guess they bought my name from some other company. After looking through the catalog (nothing stood out, just the ordinary choices), and reading all of your comments, it's in the recycle bin!

February 15, 2012	#30
BigBrownDogHouse Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Illinois ZONE 5a...wait now 5b Posts: 906	Folks! Not sure what else to say about this operation. You wonder just how a business can stay afloat for day to day operations. I just got off the phone with a rep.....very pleasant lady. I explained my story. Told her about the packing slip I received with my two packages of flower seeds that the sponge refills had shipped but were not in the tiny envelope the seeds came in....of course, it was a tiny envelope and the sponges would have never fit. I got the seeds about 8 days ago. She simply said they must have been omitted and will be shipped out immediately. I've never had a problem with their customer service but this has been a weird one. Deal with CAUTION! Leave plenty of time if you need something by a certain date. I'll post when these things finally arrive which will be over a month from their order date....WOW! __________________ Brian