Re: Auction
I agree, my seeds are always free for the asking.
Chris
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From: <Pumpkinpirate1@aol.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 2:49 AM
Subject: Re: Auction
> Dale
> Since I guess I am the first to respond I will comment on the Dill
> permission thing !!
> Remember these seeds are Patented and even though you may be growing
seeds
> that are 15 years from the original pumpkin Dill grew they are still his
> seeds. Soon the patent will be up and he will keep the trade mark "Dills
> Atlantic Giant" or "Atlantic Giant" can't remember how it is trademarked.
> After that just about every grower with seeds will have the right to sell
> there seeds straight up !!
> I just want to put out a little reminder for those out there who do want
to
> sell there seeds. You probably got your seeds from a friend for a trade or
> for just asking I even bought a few from Dill and Waterman. problem I see
is
> once the patent is up it is fair game as long as you don't call them
> "Atlantic Giants" seed prices in an open market could go to unbelievable
> prices for great seeds like the 845 Bobier or 705 Stelts ETC ETC. and
there
> is already Hoarding awaiting that day. Here is my commitment I ABSOLUTELY
> will not purchase seeds from anyone that IS NOT HOWARD DILL or does not
have
> his permission and I will absolutely NOT SELL any seeds I have no matter
the
> offer. Dill has never in forced his patent Legally as far as I know but
for
> me he will ALWAYS hold the patent "THEY ARE HIS SEEDS" !!!
> Thanks all, I know I went a little deeper then the Question asked for
but
> this is just my Humble Opinion !!! Have a wonderful 2003 season !!!
>
> Kevin Smith
> Pumpkin Pirate
>
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