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AOAACRES

Earlham,Iowa

Has any one heard from SIGPGA post auction. I've reached out and been told they received my money but that person said they "wound up helping and was extremely busy". I know I can't use the seeds now and while I may only be two hours away from this group follow-ups would be nice. Groups want their money ASAP but then cant find time to respond when they get it. Some of the best groups I've bought from this year including Pacific growers x2, black hills,Southern growers out of NC all have reached out and I recieved most of the seeds. All I'm saying is I hope groups follow their example and respond in a timely fashion. Especially, when they are in your own state.

1/15/2026 8:05:19 PM

Sheriff

Bloomfield, Iowa

Happy to respond. I will personally respond to you even though I wasn't contacted by you. I believe you have received more than a single response from a person helping us out. I have been the one who has always handled getting seed requests out for our auctions for several years. I am the one who has always sent bubbles out and to those growers gracious enough to donate to our club. I am the one who has always set up the lots for our auctions and always sent seeds out to winning bidders. I purchased a labeler this year for bubbles that we've had problems getting it to work properly which caused quite a delay. I personally took on a full time position after retirement then my mother had an accident. I have been trying to care for her which is taking a large amount of time that I could have helped get bubbles out. I had to ask for some help this year and they too have been extremely busy. I am positive that you can ask anyone within this grower community and they will tell you that I have always made sure they got their seeds. All I can do is apologize for the delay, but I guarantee you that you will get your seeds well before you will need to plant them. Just so you know I've bought seeds from 4 different auctions this year and sent my checks to them which they will be receiving. I'm not worried on getting my seeds because all of these groups will send them well before I need them. Thank you for supporting our auction.

1/15/2026 11:48:21 PM

AOAACRES

Earlham,Iowa

I appreciate your response and I would have reached out to you directly had your email been listed on the auction information. I only received a response when i reached out and then again after this post was made. I hope life calms down for you and you have a great growing season.

1/16/2026 8:10:34 AM

Kleverich

Wisconsin Dells

Have seeds been shipped? I have not received mine. Worried they are lost in the mail.

1/25/2026 12:24:12 PM

AOAACRES

Earlham,Iowa

I recieved mine today. Shout out Erin, shes been very helpful.

1/26/2026 6:50:39 PM

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