| Rating | Author | Content |
| Positive | DarkEarth
Hillsboro, OR
(6 reviews)
July 16, 2009 | Placed an order for a number of seeds that are just plain hard to find. The seeds were shipped promptly, and arrived within two weeks, which is pretty good for a shipment from Canada to US.
Seeds were packed in small plastic ziplocks, with the plant species information clearly labeled on each.
This is probably not the source for the beginning gardener, since you are going to need to do some research on the correct germination procedures for most of these plants, but this company is a great source of rare seeds.
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| Positive | neptunia2
Hayward, CA
(Zone 10a)
(2 reviews)
May 18, 2009 | I only ordered seeds.My order came very quick. All seeds were in little ziplocks and labeled and mailed in a Bubble Mailer. I hope they all germinate. I'm very happy with this company. |
| Positive | vanillaman
San Gerardo de Rivas
Costa Rica
(Zone 11)
(2 reviews)
November 03, 2008 | I just discovered them a couple of days ago and ordered 13 items last night. They have a very interesting selection of water lily seeds, which is how I found them thanks to Google. I received a copy of my order almost immediately, even before they had processed the Paypal transaction. Now I'm hoping everything goes ok and I get my seeds. Not too many companies will ship here to Costa Rica, but I have received seeds from seed companies in England, South Africa, another company in Canada, and one in the U.S. Everything arrived fine via regular mail, even without a Phytosanitary Certificate. Naturally, if you don't want to take the risk, then you should purchase it. Without doing that, I don't think anyone in the U.S. especially, should be surprised if their order is confiscated, and it is definitely NOT the falult of Rarexoticseeds!
vm |
| Positive | evr
Toronto, ON
(Zone 5b)
(8 reviews)
September 17, 2008 | Excited to order seeds from this online source, but I've been waiting for them to re-open; I got an email saying that their store will be open in 5 days, but they're not open yet so....just waiting patiently =)
On October 14th, 2008, evr changed the rating from neutral to positive and added the following:
Just ordered and due to new management, this online store had backlogged. They emailed me regarding this issue and I appreciate this type of attribute very well from sellers.
Company representative comment on September 18, 2008:
On Sep 18, 2008 3:19 AM, Rarexoticseeds added:The store will re-open september 18th in the afternoon. There is a new owner. |
| Negative | yaoingho
Fremont, CA
(1 review)
August 20, 2008 | Last year I purchased $36 worth of seeds (most of them were passionfruit seeds) and I never received them. The owner said that the package had been sent and was not willing to send the tracking information or resend the seeds. Since the purchase did not include the insurance and by the time I thought to call the credit company, three months had already passed. (I waited for three months because I thought the package would take a longer period of time to travel from Canada to California, and also because the agricultural sanitation would take two more weeks.)
Company representative comment on August 20, 2008:
On Aug 20, 2008 10:19 PM, Rarexoticseeds added:If you want a tracking number, you need to buy the registered package option. If you want a phytosanitary certificate you can also buy it. At Rarexoticseeds clients are responsable to order what they need to import the seeds. Everything is offered. All information is on the website. |
| Positive | lzyjo
Thompsons Station, TN
(7 reviews)
March 05, 2008 | Great selection of seeds suitable for bonsai at very reasonable prices. I've had great germination rates with everything I've planted so far. Took about a month to receive the order due to customs, but well worth the wait. Impeccably packed. Also, the website includes very concise germination instructions which are super helpful. |
| Positive | karyn1
Silver Spring, MD
(14 reviews)
January 11, 2008 | They have a great selection of hard to find seeds at very reasonable prices. They responded to my emails within 24 hours and the seeds arrived in great condition. I haven't planted them yet but they look fresh and unbroken. |
| Positive | grenouille
Carignan, QC
(Zone 5a)
(10 reviews)
January 03, 2008 | Great web site made selecting seeds very easy. The seeds arrived promptly in good condition.
Merci |
| Positive | spacegurrrl
Tucson, AZ
(3 reviews)
October 20, 2007 | I really liked the large selection of seeds, and the prices are very reasonable. When the seeds arrived, they looked like healthy seeds. I am looking forward to ordering again in the spring! |
| Positive | gowron
Athens, GA
(37 reviews)
October 18, 2007 | Excellent selection, very reasonable prices and fast delivery of very well packaged seeds. Will definitely be ordering again. |
| Positive | krissy_p
Pipe Creek, TX
(7 reviews)
September 21, 2007 | This site had most of the seeds I had been looking for in one place and the prices were very reasonable. The seeds were packed well and no seeds were crushed. |
| Positive | dixie_angel
Trenton, TN
(23 reviews)
June 05, 2006 | I just got my seeds and they look GREAT!! I apologize for the email mixup! Thanks SO much for redeeming the mailorder exotic seed site reputation..after the fiascos Ive had with 75% of them I had almost given up hope :0) |
| Positive | Moonglow
Sunset Zone 17, CA
(19 reviews)
December 13, 2005 | ordered b. sanguinea seeds, and they arrived promptly, in a small box (no crushed seeds). germinated QUICKLY. i think RES is not kidding about FRESHNESS - - - very important of course!
even for a newbie, this is SUPER, since i do not use heat mats or grow lights for my seeds. just natural light from a south-facing window.
will write updates. |
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