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Hi.  Miguel in Portugal often has seeds for sale.  Seems like some of them are improved varieties.
However, twice in my life I've had the Fed's visit me due to international purchases.  (When I lived in Virginia 15 years ago, had purchased seeds on eBay from a Chilean seller.  Apparently not all of his seeds were legit and was throwing in some noxious weeds.  Luckily, nothing i bought germinated but that didn't stop the feds from coming to my house twice.  Once to do a general check, 2nd time to do a thorough check of my yard.  And then about 10 years ago, I purchased from Thailand 2 supposed improved varieties of wax apples.  Even though they came with sanitary certificate, the feds said there were bugs coming over from Thailand.  Some, I had to double bag the small tree and put it on my front porch for them to collect and incinerate.  I told the man that I enjoyed collecting rare fruit trees and he advised me to only purchase from within USA territory.)
So, I kind of feel like I am on a list somewhere in DC and I don't want to oress my luck.
That's why I am asking if anyone regularly gets seeds from Portugal, can we work out where we split the cost and split the seeds but they get sent to you.  I live in Scottsdale, AZ if anyone close to me buts them, if not I guess can be anywhere in USA.

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Re: If anyone purchases seeds from Miguel PT, can I add to your order?
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2025, 12:10:50 AM »
Yup, good to only buy from within USA. Also don't buy on ebay if you don't know where they are shipping it from. I got burned one time and they called me in to bring the plant I purchased so they can destroy it. They said the same thing, just buy from US seller and watch out for ebay since you don't know where they will ship it (source).

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Re: If anyone purchases seeds from Miguel PT, can I add to your order?
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2025, 09:01:59 AM »
Yup, good to only buy from within USA. Also don't buy on ebay if you don't know where they are shipping it from. I got burned one time and they called me in to bring the plant I purchased so they can destroy it. They said the same thing, just buy from US seller and watch out for ebay since you don't know where they will ship it (source).

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Re: If anyone purchases seeds from Miguel PT, can I add to your order?
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2025, 10:00:08 AM »
Once on the list, always on the list,
Man that’s crazy they tracked you down  :o
I already ordered some seeds for me and a friend, but if I have extra, I’ll lyk

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Re: If anyone purchases seeds from Miguel PT, can I add to your order?
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2025, 01:00:15 PM »
Hi.  Miguel in Portugal often has seeds for sale.  Seems like some of them are improved varieties.
However, twice in my life I've had the Fed's visit me due to international purchases.  (When I lived in Virginia 15 years ago, had purchased seeds on eBay from a Chilean seller.  Apparently not all of his seeds were legit and was throwing in some noxious weeds.  Luckily, nothing i bought germinated but that didn't stop the feds from coming to my house twice.  Once to do a general check, 2nd time to do a thorough check of my yard.  And then about 10 years ago, I purchased from Thailand 2 supposed improved varieties of wax apples.  Even though they came with sanitary certificate, the feds said there were bugs coming over from Thailand.  Some, I had to double bag the small tree and put it on my front porch for them to collect and incinerate.  I told the man that I enjoyed collecting rare fruit trees and he advised me to only purchase from within USA territory.)
So, I kind of feel like I am on a list somewhere in DC and I don't want to oress my luck.
That's why I am asking if anyone regularly gets seeds from Portugal, can we work out where we split the cost and split the seeds but they get sent to you.  I live in Scottsdale, AZ if anyone close to me buts them, if not I guess can be anywhere in USA.

Who is Miguel? I want to buy from him. Since I'm in the EU it is best
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Re: If anyone purchases seeds from Miguel PT, can I add to your order?
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2025, 01:30:02 PM »
Hi.  Miguel in Portugal often has seeds for sale.  Seems like some of them are improved varieties.
However, twice in my life I've had the Fed's visit me due to international purchases.  (When I lived in Virginia 15 years ago, had purchased seeds on eBay from a Chilean seller.  Apparently not all of his seeds were legit and was throwing in some noxious weeds.  Luckily, nothing i bought germinated but that didn't stop the feds from coming to my house twice.  Once to do a general check, 2nd time to do a thorough check of my yard.  And then about 10 years ago, I purchased from Thailand 2 supposed improved varieties of wax apples.  Even though they came with sanitary certificate, the feds said there were bugs coming over from Thailand.  Some, I had to double bag the small tree and put it on my front porch for them to collect and incinerate.  I told the man that I enjoyed collecting rare fruit trees and he advised me to only purchase from within USA territory.)
So, I kind of feel like I am on a list somewhere in DC and I don't want to oress my luck.
That's why I am asking if anyone regularly gets seeds from Portugal, can we work out where we split the cost and split the seeds but they get sent to you.  I live in Scottsdale, AZ if anyone close to me buts them, if not I guess can be anywhere in USA.

Who is Miguel? I want to buy from him. Since I'm in the EU it is best
Please leave a link

https://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=953

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Re: If anyone purchases seeds from Miguel PT, can I add to your order?
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2025, 07:24:44 AM »
Hi.  Miguel in Portugal often has seeds for sale.  Seems like some of them are improved varieties.
However, twice in my life I've had the Fed's visit me due to international purchases.  (When I lived in Virginia 15 years ago, had purchased seeds on eBay from a Chilean seller.  Apparently not all of his seeds were legit and was throwing in some noxious weeds.  Luckily, nothing i bought germinated but that didn't stop the feds from coming to my house twice.  Once to do a general check, 2nd time to do a thorough check of my yard.  And then about 10 years ago, I purchased from Thailand 2 supposed improved varieties of wax apples.  Even though they came with sanitary certificate, the feds said there were bugs coming over from Thailand.  Some, I had to double bag the small tree and put it on my front porch for them to collect and incinerate.  I told the man that I enjoyed collecting rare fruit trees and he advised me to only purchase from within USA territory.)
So, I kind of feel like I am on a list somewhere in DC and I don't want to oress my luck.
That's why I am asking if anyone regularly gets seeds from Portugal, can we work out where we split the cost and split the seeds but they get sent to you.  I live in Scottsdale, AZ if anyone close to me buts them, if not I guess can be anywhere in USA.

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Re: If anyone purchases seeds from Miguel PT, can I add to your order?
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2025, 07:50:07 AM »
Hello folks
I've just realised that there is a new topic about me and my seeds being discussed here  ;) :D
I just want to confirm that I am just an hobyist rare plant colector (like most of us here on TFF) but I am fully aware about the procedures needed for shipping seeds to USA including the " USDA Seeds Import Permit" so please feel free to send me your permit copies and stickers because I know what to do with it.
Thanks and best regards
Miguel

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Re: If anyone purchases seeds from Miguel PT, can I add to your order?
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2025, 11:50:24 PM »
Is there a best way to contact you and i would love if you can post somewhere when you have seeds.  You have what I am most looking to purchase, improved varieties.

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Re: If anyone purchases seeds from Miguel PT, can I add to your order?
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2025, 06:29:43 AM »
Hello again.
I mostly use facebook to show my fruits, so if you can check it regularly you can see what fruits are in season at anytime
check this out please:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015157470236

 

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