International Bonsai ??

[Mr. C]

Is International Bonsai still in business? I order a few plants from them and they confirmed the order, but no credit card charge or any delivery date. I sent them an email with not response. Hope all is well with them.

 

[NeedlesAndLeaves]

This popped up in another thread:

I’ve bought several times over the last few years from International Bonsai. My orders have always arrived healthy, well packaged, and the customer service has been absolutely stellar.

However I placed an order a month ago and then forgot about it for awhile. Just realized about a week ago that I never received the sapling.

I’ve tried reaching out via my usual channels but haven’t been able to receive a response. Emails and direct messages have gone unresolved

Wondering if anyone else has been experiencing this? Maybe something has happened to our @William N. Valavanis that I’m unaware of? I surely hope not.

 

[NeedlesAndLeaves]

Thread 'International Bonsai Order Processing'

Jul 8, 2023

I’ve bought several times over the last few years from International Bonsai. My orders have always arrived healthy, well packaged, and the customer service has been absolutely stellar.

However I placed an order a month ago and then forgot about it for awhile. Just realized about a week ago that I never received the sapling.

I’ve tried reaching out via my usual channels but haven’t been able to receive a response. Emails and direct messages have gone unresolved

Wondering if anyone else has been experiencing this? Maybe something has happened to our @William N. Valavanis that...

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[NeedlesAndLeaves]

Just saw a replie of the owner in the other thread.

Thread 'International Bonsai Order Processing'

Jul 8, 2023

I’ve bought several times over the last few years from International Bonsai. My orders have always arrived healthy, well packaged, and the customer service has been absolutely stellar.

However I placed an order a month ago and then forgot about it for awhile. Just realized about a week ago that I never received the sapling.

I’ve tried reaching out via my usual channels but haven’t been able to receive a response. Emails and direct messages have gone unresolved

Wondering if anyone else has been experiencing this? Maybe something has happened to our @William N. Valavanis that...

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• Replies: 12
• Forum: Vendor experiences

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[Cajunrider]

I suspect Mr. Valavanis is experiencing personal problems.

 

[Cadillactaste]

I suspect Mr. Valavanis is experiencing personal problems.

I know he's really busy putting something big together. As I spoke to him days ago.

 

[Hack Yeah!]

He replied on the other thread and pointed out the website indicates he only ships in the winter...

Post in thread 'International Bonsai Order Processing' https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/international-bonsai-order-processing.60968/post-1148569

 

[Cadillactaste]

He replied on the other thread and pointed out the website indicates he only ships in the winter...

Post in thread 'International Bonsai Order Processing' https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/international-bonsai-order-processing.60968/post-1148569

Ahhh well that explains it! Thanks for updating this thread.

 

[shohin_branches]

I suspect Mr. Valavanis is experiencing personal problems.

I just saw him at the Chicago show and he is actively posting bonsai auctions on Facebook

 

[Cajunrider]

I just saw him at the Chicago show and he is actively posting bonsai auctions on Facebook

That was just a guess. Bill already posted the reason. No more guessing.