On Mon, 30 Mar 1998, Jeffrey R. Hills wrote:
 
> I would want to be fairly certain about whom I was talking, if I were making the
> comments below.
> JRH
> P.S.  I am in several other special-interest groups.  This one takes the cake for
> the level
> of hostility.
 Hi Jeffrey,
 
 I'm sorry that you take it just as hostility. When beekeepers get burned
by some outfit , in most cases, they can only tell others to save them
from the same fate. I was burned buy a beekeeper for $960 last year and he
laughted in my face.My lawyer told me that we can win a judgement but not
be able to collect. Just spread the word around to keep others from
getting hurt.I have been in beekeeping for over 30 years. 99% are good
people to work and deal with.The bad ones stand out because of beekeepers
telling and asking other beekeepers, if the people are good.Waiting for
bees for 3 months ,is 4 brood cycles. That can be worthless in some areas
of the country with a short season.We just want to help each other. I
think that is very positive. It is legal also , if you can back up your
claims.This list can save some people from hardship , plus work at getting
the bad guys there just reward.
Best Regards
 Roy
 
> Conrad Sigona wrote:
>
> > > Does anyone have experience buying package bees or queens from Blue Ridge
> > > Apiaries?  I would be interested in all comments, good or otherwise.  Reply
> > > directly to me at [log in to unmask]  Thanks!
> >
> > The name sounds awfully familiar. If they're the guys in Cayce, South
> > Carolina, stay away. They never deliver! One time I waited three months
> > past the scheduled delivery date and still nothing. Everytime I called,
> > they said it was ready to ship and I'd have it in a few days. Eventually,
> > I gave up and asked for the money back. When the money didn't get refunded,
> > I asked the credit card company to credit me.
> >
> > If I'm confusing these bums with a reputable firm, I ask Blue Ridge
> > Apiaries to accept my apology.
> >
> > Conrad Sigona
> > [log in to unmask]
>