IT'S TIME TO ORDER YOUR PALMS 2012-MONTREAL PALMS

[coconutmike]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!1----FOR THOSE OF YOU READY TO PURCHASE I HAVE INCLUDED COUPONS BELOW. REPEAT CUSTOMERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY GET REBATES & DISCOUNTS. I WILL ALSO GIVE DISCOUNTS TO ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN A FOLLOWER OF MY HOBBY OR WHO HAS SAID SOMETHING POSITIVE IN THE PAST.





HEY EVERYONE-COCONUTMIKE HERE IN MONTREAL- I UPDATED THE PRICING ON ONE OF MY SITES AND EVERYTHING IS CHEAPER THAN 2011. PRICES MAY INCREASE NEXT YEAR AS THE HOBBY WILL BECOME MORE OF A BUSINESS WITH MY UPCOMING CBC TELEVISION SEGMENT WITH DEBRA ARBEC AND THE EDITORIAL THAT THE GAZETTE AND SUBURBAN NEWSPAPERS PLAN TO WRITE----SHOP AT:

WWW.WINDMILLPALMS.INFO

I WILL UPDATE WWW.MONTREALPLANTS.COM SOON -YES I DECIDED TO DO ANOTHER YEAR OF CHEAP PALM PRICES-MOST FG WINDMILLS IN THE USA SELL FOR $90 OR MORE PER FOOT OF OA MAKING AN 8 FT PALM $720 PLUS THE $100 PHYTO CERTIFICATE. MY PALMS COST WAY LESS.. AS A FEW EXAMPLES THIS YEAR WE HAVE 1 GAL WINDMILLS AT $9.99 --1 GAL SABAL MINOR $14.99- 1 GAL NEEDLE-$19.99--15 GAL WINDMILLS AT $124.99--30 GAL WINDMILLS AT: $224.99 ALSO 15 GAL WAGGIES $149.99 --7 FT WAGGIE HYBRID-$$599.99--8 FT WAGGIE HYBRID-$699.99 SEE PLUS YOU CAN USE THE 5% OFF COUPON FOR THE LAST 5 I MENTIONED.---SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE PRICELIST ON PRODUCTS PAGE.

CIAO FOR NOW-COCONUTMIKE-VIDEO TO FOLLOW

[lucky1]

Hi Mike,

I'd like to order a 1 gal Needle Palm, but the Order form only showed the $79 Needle, and there wasn't a spot for calculating shipping to BC.

Congrats on a nice site, despite the order form "going sideways".

Barb

[coconutmike]

Hey Barb

Did you go to
www.windmillpalms.info--the other 2 sites are not updated yet.
this is where you will see price list
to order you can e-mail me at mikejjpage@yahoo.ca or call 514-481-0683 office - 514-476-0683 cel--514-487-8882 home
I will even give you the 5% off Barb-something I do not usually do for 1 gal palms. As for shipping, small palms usually go via Canada Post and because all palms are different, we have to calculate 1 palm at a timel got to canada post.com they can calculate for you. If you give me your tel # I will call you
thanks
CoconutMike

[lucky1]

The first site you listed didn't allow me to place an order (wasn't clickable).

I've resisted the urge to get a needle palm simply because they don't trunk.
So send me a needle that trunks.

Will get back to you later.
Barb

[coconutmike]

Hey Barb yeah We do 90 % of all orders on the phone- old school. The paypal thing was ok on montrealplants but got confusing when people changed their orders or added things and shipping was a problem. I sent you an e-mail with pics of the 1 gal needle palm sporting a little trunk. Trunking Needle palms do not often end up in the garden centers this is how they end up in the wild. I did sell a 7 FT OA needle palm last August with at least 3 FT CT-see picture
cheers
mike

[lucky1]

Beautiful needles, Mike.
I've emailed you.

Barb

[sashaeffer]

Mike,

Ship to US? Omaha, Nebraska specifically? will be looking for a needle palm in the spring.

Scott

[wheelman1976]

Mike,

Ship to US? Omaha, Nebraska specifically? will be looking for a needle palm in the spring.

Scott

Curious as well. I may be interested in a needle or few if you do ship to the US. I'm in West Michigan.

[coconutmike]

HELLO SCOTT & WHEELMAN- I AM PRETTY SURE NEEDLE PALMS CAN GO BACK INTO THE STATES WITHOUT A PROBLEM. WHAT SIZES DO YOU NEED I CAN GET UP TO 8-9 FT OA SOMETIMES. I LOWERED THESE PRICES FOR 2012.






LET ME KNOW WHAT SIZE YOU NEED YOU CAN CALL ME AT 514-481-0683 OR E-MAIL-MIKEJJPAGE@YAHOO.CA
OR i CAN CALL YOU AND EXPLAIN HOW IT WORKS
CHEERS
COCONUTMIKE

[coconutmike]

PALM TREE SHIPPING TO THE USA--BY COCONUTMIKE
HELLO EVERYONE. IN MID-DECEMBER I CONTACTED A US CUSTOMS BROKER AND -AGRICULTURE CANADA AS WELL AS THE USDA. ACCORDING TO
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export ... anting.pdf
MOST PALMS ARE NOT ALLOWED FROM CANADA TO THE USA. SO FAR THE NEEDLE PALM SEEMS TO BE OK BUT --TRACHYCARPUS-SABAL-BUTIA-COCOS NUCIFERA AND MANY OTHERS ARE NOT ALLOWED BACK. BECAUSE COLD HARDY PALMS HAVE NEVER BEEN SOLD IN THE USA BEFORE AND THIS IS SOMETHING NEW THE USDA OFFICE -CUSTOMS BROKER AND AGRICULTURE CANADA IS CONFUSED AND ARE LOKKING INTO IT. SO THE NEXT QUESTION IS THE PHYTO. ALL PLANTS COMING IN OR OUT OF CANADA OR THE US --REQUIRE A PHYTO- CERTIFICATE-USUALLY COSTING A $100. MY US CUSTOMS BROKER FOUND AN ACT INSIDE THE USDA MANUAL ALLOWING PLANTS FROM AMERICAN ORIGIN BACK INTO THE US FROM CANADA WITH ORIGINAL US PHYTO COPY---- PROVIDING THE TURN-AROUND IS FAST. THE LAWS SEEM TO CONTRADICT EACH OTHER IN THE MANUAL

US CUSTOMERS -PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE I GET ANSWERS TO ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS- I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE US ORDERS UNTIL I KNOW MORE. I DO NOT WANT TO SMEAR MY BUS. REPUTATION FOR A FEW PLANTS EVEN THOUGH WE ARE SO CLOSE AND I'D LOVE TO GET THEM TO YOU. IF YOU NEED A PHYTO SMALL PALMS MAY NOT BE WORTH THE EFFORT FOR EITHER PARTY. I JUST WANTED IT TO BE CLEAR I DON'T WANT CONFUSION BECAUSE IT IS MORE OF A HOBBY FOR ME AND MY PRICES SHOW THIS.

I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.

THANKS

COCONUTMIKE

[sashaeffer]

Typical government getting in the way.

Thanks for trying Mike and keeping on top of it.



Odd, how I can order a coconut palm from Puerto Rico and the USDA has no issues with that....but gives Canada a problem.

[lucky1]

Mike,

Thanks for clarifying the "border situation".

Just one thing Mike didn't mention that was brought up several years ago by another PN member (forgot who it was...sorry):

If you live close to the border and can arrange for palms to be held there, waiting for you, or you shop at a nursery there yourself, you can apparently cross back into your own country, with the palms in the back seat, because you're declaring them as "houseplants".

This seems a "little sketchy" to me, because all it takes is one border constabulary who feels palms could be planted out in soil, instead of keeping them inside as houseplants--thereby bringing in microscopic nematodes, etc.--affecting our native crops (i.e. potatoes, corn, wheat, etc.), and you can see where it'd lead to delays or confiscation.

But to prevent any problems (confiscation/loss of money/confusion/death of plants while waiting for clarification), it's best for each purchaser to check themselves with their own government's requirements. Even to go so far as to state which border crossing you'll be travelling, because apparently rules are occasionally "stretched".

That's why a lot of eBay U.S. palm/cycad sellers won't ship live plants, even bare-root, to Canada.
Generally a phytosanitary certificate costs $100 per order...but don't let them charge you $100 per plant.

If anybody has other recent experiences, please add your info.

Thanks Mike for clarifying to new members.

Barb

[coconutmike]

i JUST WANT PEOPLE TO HAVE PALMS UP HERE BY THE TIME I PAY FOR TRANSPORT-DUTIES-BROKERS TAXES-PHYTOS FROM DIFFERENT GROWERS- A KUBOTA-AND MEN TO UNLOAD THESE WITH ME THE PERSONAL GAIN LEFT IS ALMOST NOTHING EXCEPT FOR A FEW PALMS FOR MY COLLECTION. CALL ME CRAZY --LOL
MIKE

[wheelman1976]

Can you drop ship to US customers? I'm also in the market for some larger trunk windmills if The price is right. Looking at what $1000 will buy me.

[coconutmike]

Hey Wheelman-I am not even sure if the windmill palms will be allowed I am working with a US customs broker that is in contact with the USDA as well as Agriculture Canada. I will no something next week. We must do our homework we do not want to risk confiscation at the border
mike

[sashaeffer]

Wish I lived closer to Mike. I'd do a road trip across the border for more "houseplants"

[wheelman1976]

I was thinking in terms of if you could just act as a broker and have them shipped direct to me from whatever farm you use. I have a contact over near detroit who I've talked to that sounds like a hobbiest who says he can get me a great deal on some tall windmills, however, without him being an official business I'm still a little gunshy on giving him a grand and waiting for my palms to show up.... I may still go that route, but I just want to make sure I'm protected. I'm thinking of using a credit card through paypal at this point to make sure I have something to fall back on in case there's a dispute. FYI, for those interested, the deal I was working on last summer but chickened out on was four windmills, with 6-7 foot clear trunk shipped to me for $1000.00. Sounds too good to be true considering what else I've found out there is no where near that price.

[coconutmike]

HEY WHEELMAN 1976-THAT DEAL FROM LAST YEAR DOESN'T EXIST IN THE PRICING WORLD THAT GUY WAS DEPERATE TO MAKE A SALE AT A BREAK -EVEN PRICE OR LESS. I CAN BE A BROKER FOR YOU BUT I AM SURE THAT THE TRANSPORT ALONE WILL BE-$350-$550-CALL ME-514-481-0683-OE GIVE ME YOUR TEL # i WILL CALL YOU SATURDAT BEFORE LUNCH-IT IS A FREE CALL FOR ME AND YOU
CHEERS
MIKE

[coconutmike]

INTERESTING POINT THAT BARB MAKES ABOUT DROPPING PALMS OFF AT A BORDER AND YOU GUYS PICKING THEM UP AND DECLARING THEM AS HOUSEPLANTS. I WONDER IF PUTTING THEM ON THE BACK SEAT OF YOUR CAR OR IN THE BACK OF A U-HAUL TRUCK WOULD BE THE SAME LOL.. I AM FINDING OUT THE COST OF THE PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE COST AND IF SHE APPROVES AND CERTIFIES ALL THE PLANTS AT THE SAME TIME. i URGE US CUSTOMERS TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE HOUSEPLANT OPTION . ALSO I COULD HAVE ALL THE PLANTS INSPECTED AND PROVIDE A PHYTO FOR A PICK-UP AT MY PLACE, BUT AGAIN MAKE SURE WHAT IS ALLOWED AT A SPECIFIC BORDER. ANOTHER OPTION MAY BE TO DIG UP HERE WHAT HAS BEEN GROWING IN THE GROUND FOR 2-3 YEARS AND SELL THEM TO THE USA . NOW THE PLANT IS CONSIDERED CANADIAN GROWN AFTER 1 YEAR. MUCH TO LEARN.
THANKS
COCONUTMIKE

[coconutmike]

HEY WHEELMAN -I AM STILL WAITING FOR MY INFO TO SEND PALMS FROM MONTREAL TO USA BUT I CAN DEFINITELY SEND PALMS FROM 1 OF MY US SUPPLIERS i HAVE DONE THIS BEFORE SENDING PALMS FROM TEXAS TO FLORID OR SOUTH FLORIDA TO NORTH FLORIDA WORKS WELL. GIVE ME FULL INFORMATION NAME ADDRESS POSTAL CODE TEL # AND THE SIZE OF WINDMILLS YOU WANT AND I WILL GET YOU A PRICE TO YOUR DOOR AND SHIP THEM TO YOU IN APRIL
MY E-MAIL AGAIN IS MIKEJJPAGE@YAHOO.CA AND TEL # 514-481-0683 OFF -OR 514-476-0683 CELL OR 352 301 5083 MY FLORIDA #
THANKS
COCONUTMIKE-PS SEE PICS ATTACHED MY BUDDY STANDS 6'2 BESIDE THE WINDMILLS IN MY YARD--THIS SIZE MIGHT INTEREST YOU

[coconutmike]

Hey Scott I used the Canada Postal Service to calculate your package ( 1 gal needle ) to Omaha and it works out to between $25-$35 dollars depending on how fast we send it and $35-45 for the 3 gal needle. I will have to get a pytosanitary cetificate and that will cost $20. -- Us border and USDA tell me you have a $200 exemption and will not pay duties on this item. I would go with the bigger palm 3g-7g if I were you. Let me know
Mike-for all other palms I will send them directly from my supplier to you you will save the border issue and you will even get your palm with My Montreal Palms tag on it and I will see the products before they leave the farms and take care of all the transport, loading and paper work. see pic 1 gal needle and 7 gal needle-see picture attaced 1- gal & 7 gal needle palm
mike-call me or e-mail me for quote

[coconutmike]

HEY SCOTT -IT DOES END UP PRICY FOR A SMALL NEED WHEN YOU INCLUDE THE SHIPPING AND PHYTO UNLESS YOU GO WITH A 3GAL OR 7 GAL . LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU DECIDE. I AM WORKING ON A COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE USDA FOR THE OTHER PALMS. TURNS OUT THAT THERE WAS A BUG INFESTATION IN MANY PALMS IN 2009 -ORIGIN UNCLEAR -SO USA DECIDED IN 2010 TO BAN ALL PALMS COMING INTO USA. I SPOKE WITH HEATHER AT THE USDA LAST WEEK FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND SHE AGRRED THAT MOST OF THE CRITTERS WOULD DIE DURING A MONTREAL WINTER SO THEY ARE NOT REALLY BLAMING CANADA AT ALL -THAT IS JUST A CHOICE THEY MADE AT THE TIME. THWERE HAVE BEEN MANY REQUESTS MADE FROM B.C AND NOW FROM MYSELF ON THE EAST COAST FOR A COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT TO HELP OUR TRADING AGREEMENT WITH THESE PLANTS

[sashaeffer]

Mike, Thanks but I was able to find one already that was in the US. Not being sure exactly how long shipping would be I didn't want to over stress a plant shipping during the cold of winter and any possible delays in shipping from Canada to the US.

Again, Thanks!

Scott

[coconutmike]

It's ok Scott I don't ship until early may anyways
cheers
mike