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Radda in Chianti (SI) Italy

Hi Ron,I am Stefano from Italy. I have recently taken a 2009 at an auction. Unfortunately the seed which I received is not ok: it looks and "sounds" empty. As I need to plant on April 1st, I urgently need your assistance.
Thank you in advance.
Stefano

3/22/2014 6:12:05 PM

Rhode Island

stefano
i can assure you that ron and i drop test each and every seed before packaging.
id suggest you contact the club you purchased the seed from for a refund if thats the case.
once they leave our hands we have no control over them.
pap

3/22/2014 10:45:47 PM

Webster, NY

I'm pretty sure most Auctions have a disclaimer stating that there is no guarantee of germination. Usually people buy them at their own risk. However, like Pap says, it won't hurt to contact the club you received it from and ask them.

3/23/2014 8:56:31 AM

Waquoit Mass

hey dick the 10 2009s you sent me are no good can you send me ten more hamr lol

3/23/2014 9:07:33 AM

Radda in Chianti (SI) Italy

Hi Pap, thanks a lot for your reply, very kind of you. Before disturbing you on BP, I have of course tried to get assistance from the Club, which unfortunately does not help at all. I am not looking for a refund as offered by the Club,I have paid USD435 for the seed and I want to grow it.
As the club is not helping, could you be so kind to change the seed? Thank you for continuing this conversation by email: info@lezucchedelgallonero.it , if possible for you. Thanks again Stefano.

3/23/2014 6:52:08 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Dave,
I personally know Stefano and your attempt at humor suggesting that he is trying to scam PAP or Ron is tacky at best.
Stefano co-owns a very prestigious vineyard and winery in Radda In Chianti, in Tuscany and helps produce some of the best Chianti that is imported into the US, he doesn't need to scam anyone, these folks are honest, hard working folks that work their asses off day after day, year after year.
Stefano, non ti preoccupare di questo ignorante che dice stronzate, fai meglio a fare email private con Ron Wallace.

Tom

3/24/2014 12:31:48 AM

Waquoit Mass

tom being called tacky might be a compliment as ive been called alot worse.knowing ron and dick they didnt give away a hollow seed i can promise you that.

3/24/2014 8:36:21 AM

Dorval,Quebec

Hats off to Tom and Dave who are both sticking up for people they know...I'm keeping my hat on as it's *%$! cold outside.

3/24/2014 9:41:09 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

no winners coming out of this one!

3/24/2014 11:51:01 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

maybe big dave would like to explain to everyone how the seed got hollow?

3/24/2014 1:02:03 PM

Michigan,up North

Maybe its not a 2009,u have a pic of the seed.

3/24/2014 1:28:03 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Dave, I know Ron and Dick well enough to know that they do more for this hobby than anyone I know, there is no questioning their integrity, or generosity, that wasn't my point. For you to jump in and make it seem like Stefano is trying to scam a seed from them is wrong, unfortunately, he doesn't speak well enough to defend himself.

3/24/2014 4:09:58 PM

Waquoit Mass

i was making a joke, some have no sense of humor.as for the seed simple ,the seed sent from the club,was not the seed sent to the club or its on the recieving growers end.and i dont know who the club was so i have no dog in this fight. wheres columbo when you need him lol

3/24/2014 4:45:18 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

this is no joking matter.We are talking hard earned $$$$ to purchase these seeds

3/24/2014 5:02:57 PM

Waquoit Mass

the club did offer a refund as stated by stefano

3/24/2014 5:16:55 PM

Torrance, Ca.

If anything comes out of this post,,,,,, I'm just happy to see Tom around ;)

Hope your well bud!

3/24/2014 6:45:21 PM

South Hero, VT

Tom, it's great to hear from you. You're sounding like your old self. Here's hoping you're back to full power soon.

Warp factor 8, Mr. Sulu.

3/24/2014 7:58:09 PM

Home of happy lil plants

I just want to say paps my hero, why can't my dad like pumpkins and answer to the name pap :/

3/24/2014 9:42:20 PM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Hmmmm how much Chianti is one worth.

3/25/2014 3:19:37 PM

Rhode Island

ron took care of the problem so both the buyer is satisfied and the club does not loose auction dollars.
when you get seeds as in demand as the wallace line things do happen with no just reasons??? bottom line is everyone is happy.
also tom and dave both good guys just sticking up for what they believe in. no harm no foul from either.
pap

3/25/2014 4:18:38 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Once again,,,,,,,,,,,,,, the Wallaces doing an amazing job!

You guys are to generous and are a big reason this hobby is where it is today because of it!

3/25/2014 4:29:54 PM

Ely Mn

God bless you Pap and Ron.you guys have big hearts:)

3/25/2014 4:51:54 PM

N.c.

Amen

3/25/2014 6:03:21 PM

Southeastern Idaho

Sorry, a little off topic here, but pap mentioned drop testing each seed. What exactly does that mean?

3/25/2014 11:09:23 PM

Colorado

When dropping seeds on a hard surface(table/counter top) you can tell by the tone if theyre empty or filled. Once youve heard the "ping" of a empty one and the "thud" of a filled one youll know what people are referring to. Its a legit way to test for hollow seeds.

3/26/2014 12:48:31 AM

Webster, NY

Pap, Very generous of both you and Ron. An inspiration to all of us in this hobby.

3/26/2014 4:25:36 AM