I'm curious about ordering plants from Etsy. Has anyone had a good experience with this? I'm a bit skeptical because some of the photos seem too good to be true. Also, if you have any shop recommendations, I would love to hear them!
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I've ordered a few plants from Etsy and was really happy with my purchases. They arrived healthy and well-packaged! Just a tip: I never order from overseas and prefer local shops. Always check reviews, especially photo reviews. If something seems sketchy, trust your gut and skip it—there are definitely trustworthy sellers out there!
There are definitely good sellers on Etsy, but you have to be cautious. I don't shop there regularly since there are so many fake listings. Are you looking for something specific, or just browsing around?
I've ordered quite a bit from Etsy and generally, I'd say if a deal seems too good to be true, it likely is. If you're in the US, be cautious about sellers shipping from Asia, the Philippines, or Sri Lanka, as some can be scams. I've had bad experiences with a few but Etsy usually helps you get your money back. I recommend looking for smaller shops that sell healthy clippings; those can be easier to care for, too. I've done repeat orders with a couple of sellers near me and have had great luck!
Totally agree! I had a bad experience with The Green Escape; their plants were in terrible shape. On the other hand, NurseryRX gave me a great deal with their mystery bundles, and they arrived in fantastic condition!
I was just browsing and curious! When you mention 'fake,' do you mean that items don’t get delivered at all or that the plants just aren't healthy?