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] >