Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 20, 2020 16:54:29 GMT -5
I just went to the AG website, and it is showing every single model out of stock -- even the daily special.
I hope that is just a temporary website glitch!
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Apr 20, 2020 20:22:37 GMT -5
Have you checked any other sites? Walmart still has the Sprout, and while it's not the 50% off deal they had before, it's still a good 30% off.
I remember I was thinking about getting another Harvest, and the prices on Amazon were higher than usual...
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dianne
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Post by dianne on Apr 20, 2020 21:06:46 GMT -5
That's interesting. I don't know about the gardens, but I went shopping on Amazon for lettuce pods and found them all out of stock or priced at crazy amounts.
But on the AeroGarden site, I was able to place a custom order for lettuce. (I guess it remains to be seen whether that order will be promptly fulfilled.)
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 20, 2020 21:31:51 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback. I also checked Amazon. They were out of the 2 models I am interested in. They did have a couple of Bounties, and 19 Stainless Harvest 360 Elites left.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 20, 2020 22:52:47 GMT -5
I checked Walmart, Home Depot, Bed,Bath & Beyond, and Wayfair. All out of online stock.
Wayfair had a notice that they would be available in Sept. 2020.
Maybe China stopped shipping them?
Everything is going weird!
Shawn ,can you call your contact at Aerogarden and see what is going on?
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Apr 21, 2020 5:24:01 GMT -5
I will reach out and see if I can get any information.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 21, 2020 5:37:14 GMT -5
I will reach out and see if I can get any information.
Thank you. Shawn. I am betting that a major glitch just hit the Aerogarden website.
But I am really surprised at how no one seems to have online stock to sell. I guess everyone wants to garden now!
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mike
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Post by mike on Apr 21, 2020 5:53:46 GMT -5
Their manufacturing facilities are probably shut down for the Corona Virus like everywhere else. And Colorado is a more "Progressive" state, so they may not start up again for a while. I tried calling them because they sent me an incorrect seed kit, and the recording said they are working remotely from their homes so they are only handling cases by email. Even then, they never got back with me yet.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 21, 2020 7:02:09 GMT -5
Their manufacturing facilities are probably shut down for the Corona Virus like everywhere else. And Colorado is a more "Progressive" state, so they may not start up again for a while. I tried calling them because they sent me an incorrect seed kit, and the recording said they are working remotely from their homes so they are only handling cases by email. Even then, they never got back with me yet.
That makes sense, Mike. Thank you for your input.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 21, 2020 7:57:13 GMT -5
Their deal of the day is working now, so hopefully the rest of the Aerogardens will be soon.
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Apr 21, 2020 11:36:51 GMT -5
I spoke to my contact and they are still getting machines. There was a slow down after the holidays and then with the recent sales they had sold out. More supply will be coming soon.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 21, 2020 13:46:46 GMT -5
Shawn, thanks so much for finding out. I had all kinds of weird concerns! 
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Jay
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Post by Jay on Apr 22, 2020 8:58:54 GMT -5
I got my replacement Bounty Basic and seed kit very quickly after I sent my defective one back. It took me longer to get the defective one boxed up and shipped than it took to get the replacement.
I also got my pod kits comparatively quickly, it took a month to get them in January and about 10 days with my most recent order.
I agree though, weird things seem to be hard to come by... why are we still not restocked on toilet paper and paper towels? Those are generally made here. Why the sudden run on pet food? I know people that can't find milk but dairy farmers are dumping milk because the institutional buyers are out of the market. Beef is limited but producers are selling at record discounts. Weird stuff.
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Post by nicksmalz on Apr 25, 2020 12:26:48 GMT -5
I just bought a black regular Harvest from Kohl's website after seeing AG website sold out and Amazons high prices. $99 free shipping.
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Apr 25, 2020 13:37:50 GMT -5
I just bought a black regular Harvest from Kohl's website after seeing AG website sold out and Amazons high prices. $99 free shipping. You will be planting again soon  |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 25, 2020 14:07:05 GMT -5
I just bought a black regular Harvest from Kohl's website after seeing AG website sold out and Amazons high prices. $99 free shipping.
Congratulations on your new Aerogarden! I'm looking forward to seeing what you grow in it!  |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 25, 2020 16:49:57 GMT -5
Wayfair says their Harvests well be back in stock September 2, 2020.
I've been thinking of building my own Bounty sized Deep Water Culture unit with a small aquarium pump. It might be a good time to do it now.
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mike
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Post by mike on Apr 25, 2020 18:09:15 GMT -5
You can do it. In 2015, I made three totes, using 10-gallon Rubbermaid Totes. I used a pump that is a bit more than an aquarium pump. But they were the best greens and herbs totes I've ever seen. The first thing I grew was peppers, but supporting the plants was difficult.  |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 25, 2020 18:54:27 GMT -5
You can do it. In 2015, I made three totes, using 10-gallon Rubbermaid Totes. I used a pump that is a bit more than an aquarium pump. But they were the best greens and herbs totes I've ever seen. The first thing I grew was peppers, but supporting the plants was difficult.
Mike, THANK YOU for the encouragement!
I am so excited about having this new project to learn! I already have plenty of lights!
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urbandemeter
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Post by urbandemeter on Apr 29, 2020 12:00:06 GMT -5
What a great idea to build your own! I'll be so curious to hear more.
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