This same company was offering 5 free virgin queens this past winter to
introduce a new line of "mite resistant" bees for postage and handling costs
of $4.95.  They were to have been delivered the 1st or 2nd week in May.  A
telephone call to them resulted in a promise of another week or two.  About
June 15 I called them and asked them to return my $4.95. They said they
would.  On July 3, (still haven't
received my $4.95) I called and asked them to apply the $4.95 to a mated
queen and ship immediately as I had a queenless hive.  They
said they would but wouldn't be able to ship her for about 2 weeks.
Needless to say I can't wait two weeks and again asked them to returm my
$4.95.  Again they said they would. I.m not , however, holding my breath.
 I'm really surprised that Bee Culture magazine
would continue to carry their advertising.  Am I the only one complaining?
 
Mike