To Order Call (605) 342-4467
Always call first to
make sure your first choice is still available!
My Guarantee: If you
don't like your tree, for any reason, you can return it within
seven days for a full refund. You still have to pay the shipping.
Since I do not have control over the tree
once it leaves here I make no further guarantee about it, other
than that it was apparently healthy when I shipped it. I will
never ship a tree I believe to be in poor health, but no one
is infallible, and mistakes can be made.
In general the survival on collected trees
is quite good (90%+) when they are collected with a good root
system. Usually, after a tree has been in it's pot for a growing
season (from spring to summer) it is strong enough that some
styling work can begin. This is especially true with ponderosa
pine. Look at the collecting date beside each photo to see when
the plant was collected. If the tree has been very recently collected
you can assume that it has an excellent root system, or I would
not be offering it for sale. Shiping can be delayed on these
trees to minimize stress.
The trees I offer are all one of a kind, usually
with the potential to become masterpiece bonsai. My prices are
well below the rest of the market, and you can often buy three
or four trees from me for the price of a single specimen from
somewhere else. If you have any questions, just call.
Shipping Charges:
A shipping charge is provided next to each tree. Send this amount
along with payment. This will cover the box and packing materials,
time, insurance and delivery by UPS Ground or Fed Ex Ground.
I can also ship a number of different ways if you desire.
UPS 3-Day Select
is slightly faster, but about twice as expensive as UPS Ground.
In most cases I don't recommend it. 2nd day air is very expensive.
Air freight is cheaper and often just as fast, although it's
not guaranteed.
Air Freight
is the best way to ship large trees, or several trees at a time.
I use Northwest Airlines, and ship to the airport nearest
you. You pick up the tree and pay for the shipping at the airport
when it arrives. Frequently the tree will arrive at its destination
airport the same day I ship it, but this depends on traffic and
is not guaranteed. Air Freight usually runs between $65 and $100
per box, but it can be more, depending on the dimensions. The
only restriction is that the package must be less than 29 inches
on one side.
For orders over $5000
I can often deliver the trees myself and the shipping charge
will just be my gas and motel expenses.
In most cases
your tree will be shipped on the Monday after I receive your
check or money order. I ship trees year-round and they are packed
very carefully to avoid damage. In general, conifers are hardy
enough that they can take a week, or more, in a box without problems.
However, you should arrange delivery so the box is not left unprotected
in the scorching sun all day, if possible.
If I'm going
to be attending a bonsai show near you, I can also bring your
tree with me. A minimal shipping charge may apply, depending
on how much trailer space I have available. For the year 2001
I am planning on attending the Mid-Atlantic Spring Festival
April 20-22 in Millburn, NJ, Possibly The Potomac Bonsai Association
show at the National Arboretum the weekend of April 27, The
Columbus Bonsai Society show at the Franklin Conservatory
over Father's Day weekend and the International Bonsai gathering
in Rochester, NY, in Mid-September. If you know of a show you'd
like to see me at, please feel free to contact me about arrangements.
And, of course,
you're more than welcome to stop by next time you're in South
Dakota, and pick out a tree to take with you.
Payment: make
checks and money orders out to Golden Arrow Bonsai. I
do not currently take credit cards, but I will probably start
soon.
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sale go to Catalog
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