Hey folks, I've got a little story to share about my recent encounter with a vendor called Hortmans Clones. So, on Monday, the 24th of September 2023, I decided to order eight clones from their website, thinking they had those plants in stock and ready to go. I even saw 3 days priority shipping when checking out .
But, as three days passed with no sign of my clones, I started getting a bit suspicious. I figured they might be swamped with orders and hadn't sent out tracking info yet, so I held onto a glimmer of hope. On the third day, though, when nothing showed up, I decided to investigate further.
Turns out, I missed a crucial detail on their homepage. Hortmans Clones operates on a drop shipping model, which means they buy the clones after you place the order and then wait for them to arrive before sending them to you. My bad for not doing my homework!
So, I reached out to them via text, and I was happy I got a response. They told me they couldn't ship premium clones to Europe. I was cool with that and told them I wanted to cancel my order, even offering to let them keep $100 for any trouble I might have caused.
Now, it's been two more days, and I've been left hanging with no word on whether I'll get my money back.
What's interesting, though, is that I noticed they were active on Instagram. They even accepted a friend request from a different account I made just to see if they'd respond there, but no dice.
So, here's where I'm at: Either this is all a mix-up due to their busy schedule, and I'll get my money back soon, or, well, I might have fallen for a scam. Money's tight right now, and I can't afford to wait around, so time's ticking. I promise to come back on Monday with an update, whether it's good news or a cautionary tale.
Remember, time's money, my friends!
Best regards
Jay from Europe !