Park's Seed files file bankruptcy.

greengardener07

14 years ago

Just giving a heads up on anyone that has an order or is going to place an order with Park's.

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20100406/BUSINESS/304060012/Park-Seed-to-reorganize-under-bankruptcy-protection

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karendee
14 years ago
thanks

phew, I am glad I did not order. I am not surprised though...
deanna in ME Barely zone 6a, more like 5b
14 years ago
Well, I should be glad I got my order a couple of weeks ago, and I'll just grow the one back-ordered seed next year. It was (King's) High Scent Sweet Pea, and I was so excited about it! Maybe they'll still be able to deliver.
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token28001
14 years ago
It's a reorganization bankruptcy. They aren't going out of business, yet.
greengardener07
Original Author
14 years ago
Token,

You put in the operative word : YET.

I ordered I haven't order from them since early 2007. Too many issues with my order. Customer service was scripted.

In today's economy, that is not good. Quality items, decent prices and good customer service go along way.

That is why I order from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Good prices, very generous amount of seeds, freebies and reasonable shipping prices and times.
brandymulvaine
14 years ago
Thy just sent me an eflyer to see if I wanted to try their new zinnias....hmm, that wound be a "no"
-B
icebear
14 years ago
well, i hope they straighten out, they were a great company once
GawdinFever
14 years ago
Wow! Really?

I just received an order from them.
ladygladys
14 years ago
Does not surprise me. I ordered from them last year and they are very skimpy with the seed count they give in each packet. I mean come on they charge so much for shipping as it is. I try to find locally and other seed sites like Ed Hume for seeds now.
gardenscout
14 years ago
Park Seeds bankrupt? Gee, I can't imagine why -- considering how much they suck.
lynnencfan
14 years ago
wow - we order a lot of seed from them - have never had a problem. I just ordered 4 more of their bio-domes for wintersowing and got them in less than a week ......

Lynne
phyllis__mn
14 years ago
I used to order a lot from Parks, and was quite satisfied. This year I ordered only about nine different kinds of seeds, and they had to back-order two of them. I hope they pull themselves out of this hole.
redthread
14 years ago
I had several backorders from them (all my favorites, ofcourse) I fianlly had to cancel and buy them elsewhere. And The Park seed hasn't had a good germination rate. I've bought new seed locally for quite a few of them.

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