Has anyone used Midland Seed Co for online seed orders?

[redser]

Hi, this company happens to have a good selection of the seeds I want to order so was just wondering if anyone has used them and what they thought of their service/delivery times?

Thanks a lot

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[Florence Fennel]

Not heard of them before Redser, but their seeds look good and are reasonably priced. I didn't check out delivery prices - I'll pop back in when I have time.

[chris]

65p on seeds (delivery).

The first thing I look for is their defra registration number, and I can't even see it on their site after looking through a couple of links. There's no 'About Us' page, either.. For a limited company selling seeds this for me is enough for me not to order.

Individual wise, well that's a different story If they're nice people - volia!

[redser]

Thanks both of you. Their prices do seem very good and they do have the F1 seeds was looking for. There were only 5 comments on amazon, 3 good, 2 bad. Was surprised that some of their seed group pages were empty, parsnips for example. That got my spidey senses tingling. Hmmm.

[SarzWix]

They do take payment by Paypal though, so if you end up having a dispute you'll definitely get your money back

[bearded bloke]

I cannot find a DEFRA # either,is it possible a trader has to sell a minimum amount before registering ??

Anyhoo it is a registered company ....

Midland Seed Company Ltd
Company Number: 07259872
Company Type: Private limited with Share Capital
SIC Code: 0141, Agricultural Service Activities

Registered & trading address are the same ...

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Unit 43
Hastingwood Industrial Pk, Wood La
Erdington
Birmingham, West Midlands
B24 9QR

No telephone number ??



Midland Seed Company Ltd was registered on 20 May 2010 with its registered office in Birmingham. The business has a status of active. Their founding director was Warren Adams, who is British, aged 43. Midland Seed Company Ltd have a single shareholder; Warren Adams.

[SarzWix]

Well, I'm ordering, so we'll soon see - they have carrot seeds I haven't seen anywhere else, and I do actually need carrot seeds... Paying through Paypal so shouldn't be too risky

[bearded bloke]

65p on seeds (delivery).

From his web site but from Amazon .......

About Midland Seed Company

All our seeds are supplied in foil packets. We offer combined postage on all seed varieties. Postage for seeds is UK is £0.95 and Europe £1.10 regardless of size of order.

[redser]

I'm going to give them a bash too rather than order from several different companies. Touch wood they are reliable. Will let you know.

[BarleySugar]

Not that it necessarily means anything, but they could do with someone to proof read their website, I found several spelling mistakes.

[redser]

It does smack of amateur which doesnt give confidence. But on the whole there is a lot of work gone into the site.

[WendyC]

Thanks both of you. Their prices do seem very good and they do have the F1 seeds was looking for. There were only 5 comments on amazon, 3 good, 2 bad. Was surprised that some of their seed group pages were empty, parsnips for example. That got my spidey senses tingling. Hmmm.

Had a look seems strange some veg are not stocked eg 15 varieties of broccoli but no radish. Could always email and ask for defra number? Tip I learnt from someone was to put company name and word review into Google and see what comes up. Only thing I could find were Amazon reviews. If was really bad would bring up loads!

[Bejazzle]

I would never order from a company I hadn't heard of that didn't have a phone number. I have had far too many bad experiences.

Try looking at review websites like trust pilot.

I use a big garden internet company for my seeds and have never had an issue. I also get discount vouchers and offers by email so always use them.

Love
Sazzle

[hamesy]

I've vaguely remember seeing the name around where I live, but I can't remember where.

Payment via PayPal so any problems, you should be able to get your money back.

[SarzWix]

That was my conclusion hamesy, if the seeds don't turn up, Paypal will refund so nothing lost but a bit of time