McBean's Orchids to close in England

[NYEric]

The members of group 2 obtain a number of plants from non-vendors. Do you think that stops them from buying from vendors?
The loss of hobbyist could be attributed to less shows. If the GNYOS show was still being held I would bet the number in the NYC area would be rising.

 

[SlipperFan]

One of the orchid societies near us have organized a buying club, of sorts. They buy directly from wholesalers. And yes, it has affected the orchid vendors in the area that go to their show.

 

[eteson]

The same "problem" here. Some orchid societies buy from wholesalers and have destroyed the Phal. market for the small productors. Fortunatelly only the Phal market...