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EricDraven Inner circle 1257 Posts |
I wanted to order something from floraco, but the site expired.
Does anyone know whats going on?
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JohnWells Inner circle The Southern Wild 1791 Posts |
I ordered something in November, never received it, nor have any calls or emails been returned.
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EricDraven Inner circle 1257 Posts |
Ohoh does not sound to good!
I really want to order some things, but I probably better wait and take a look at the further development Many thanks for your feedback, John!
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the Sponge Inner circle Atlanta 2771 Posts |
Steven's carries some of their products
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keeblem Inner circle Essex, UK 1167 Posts |
I did manage to get some stuff a couple of years ago - but I believe there has been some kind of family and/or health problems. I can't remember the details, but someone from the family did email me. I got the impression then she wasn't going to continue with the business. A shame because they carried some interesting stuff that wasn't available anywhere else.
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EricDraven Inner circle 1257 Posts |
It would be a real shame if floraco and their products were permanently "down"
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ddyment Inner circle Gibsons, BC, Canada 2499 Posts |
Since Brian Flora's untimely passing about a decade ago, the status and future of this site have been somewhat in question. His widow, Jan, has tried to keep the material available, but it is quite old at this point, and likely doesn't attract enough new interest to support a business.
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Rocketeer Special user Westchester, NY 965 Posts |
She should sell the name and remaining stock to a mentalism entrepreneur. The new owner could bundle the older stuff into lower-priced packages and perhaps strike a deal with some authors to update some of the dated material. A revitalized Floraco could also attract new authors and DVD creators.
I'd put the whole thing behind a $5 pay wall that includes a $10 coupon on your first purchase. And I'd but in a no-crawlers meta-tag so at least the major search engines wouldn't index it. Just thinking out loud.
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Amirá Inner circle MentalismCenter.com 5131 Posts |
For me the Flora Co material is spectacular and very necesary in any mentalist´s lybrary.
Webster´s , Hilford´s , Striving´s and other great ones with psychic entertainment material. But yes, I will love to see better service from them.
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seadog93 Inner circle 3200 Posts |
I absolutely love all of my Flora Co. stuff, but I feel a bit guilty about the performers not being paid.
I have the Mevpro updates of Ron Martin's books. Docc had mentioned updating his Flora co. stuff, which I would definitely get.
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keeblem Inner circle Essex, UK 1167 Posts |
It's really sad when these great people "move on" and no one takes up the reins. When Eric Paul passed away a couple of years ago I was hoping that his stuff would be snapped up by someone. But sadly I believe it has all gone with the creator.
There was a lot of stuff on floraco's site that was on my wish list. Looks like it could all be lost. Mark |
Scott Cram Inner circle 2678 Posts |
It seems like all that was lost was the Floraco.com domain name.
The store engine was handled by fastcommerce.com, and is still up! For example, here's their Mentalism, Hypnotism & ESP selections. As long as you don't click on links to the home page, everything should work. I haven't been able to directly verify that the purchase system is still in place. It would be interesting if someone like, say, Chris Wasshuber at Lybrary.com, could get the rights to these and sell them as downloadable mp3s and videos. |
EricDraven Inner circle 1257 Posts |
Yes, I also noticed that the online shop site is reachable directly....
BUT my main concern is if the order is fullfilled after the paypal payment... I have my doubts if the main site is down an no one cares about renewing. Quote: On 2012-01-19 02:53, Scott Cram wrote:
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the Sponge Inner circle Atlanta 2771 Posts |
Again, depends on what you want. Stevens Magic has 25 of the DVD's listed on their site.
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Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts |
I can login to the site and it says " 2012 Flora & Company, All rights reserved". Jan used to send out e-mails, but I haven't gotten one in years. Maybe she sold it? Docc Hilford would know.
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Scott Cram Inner circle 2678 Posts |
I mentioned to Chris over at Lybrary.com about obtaining the right to the FloraCo items. He likes the idea, but doesn't have a current address for Jan (or anyone at FloraCo).
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JohnWells Inner circle The Southern Wild 1791 Posts |
I haven't received an order placed in November, no emails or calls returned. I assume Mrs. Flora (a charming woman in our previous dealings) is out of the picture.
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Amirá Inner circle MentalismCenter.com 5131 Posts |
My last contact with her was on August, 2011.
Hoping that all becomes normal and FloraCo products were again available.
Pablo
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Tony Iacoviello Eternal Order 13151 Posts |
I love my Flora products almost as much as the Jacob's items.
BTW, Jan is on facebook. |
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