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Has any one delt with Russ Lockenwitz

Hey Brandon,
You have nothing to worry about when dealing with Russ, he's got some extremely nice and well cared for animals. I recently bought a Killer pair of Hoggs from him, they are growing fast and showing lots of pink on both. He has a table at all the NY and Penn. shows which is cool because I get to see and talk with him fairly often. At the last show I sold him a group of Boas I produced, he paid me on the spot. I have always found him to be fair and honestly represent his animals. When I'm ready later this year and I have to spend a small fortune on Visions, I agree with Jason, I will get mine thru Russ also. He will take care of you, without a doubt.

Steve Brockschmidt
Brocks Boids
 
Russ is a stand up guy as everyone else has allready stated. I recieved a great Hypo boa from him, and hope to make more purchases in the future.

Mickey Hinkle
The Lizard King Reptiles
Omaha NE
 
I have nothing but great thing to say about Russ. I personally have purchased over 15 Visions from him as well as numerous animals. He has always treated me with nothing less than the utmost respect and professsionalism. He stocks all the size Visions and is always willing to help with any questions you may have. I have also purchased a few boas from him and have always been 100% satisfied. I have spoken to him on the phone as well as the NY and PA  shows and would not hesitate to vouch for him, and would recomend him to anyone looking for a cage or a high quality animal. He is a stand up guy and as honest as they come. Don't hesitate to deal with him.
 
Brandon here and i would like to thank every one who responded to my Question i am going to buy from him since you all have told me of his good dealings i hope she looks as good if not better in person than she does in the pic well i will let you all know how everything goes
 
Russ have some of the best boas. I purchased an awesome anery male 66% het for snow for a really good price. Right now I'm going to be purchasing from Russ Againa dn Again. He represent his animals very well and sounds liek a great guy (have only talk to him on the phone, hopefully I'll meet him in Tampa). Hey Russ  Anery is doing awesome switched to Rats right away and getting fat too. Thanx Again

Thanx

Winston <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>
 
Russ is a stand up guy. Never hesitate to purchase anything from him. If you have to have a Vision cage and not a "Boaphile Plastics" cage... Russ is your guy!
 
Yeah im getting the snake tomarrow he has been a really cool guy with me so far and i will be getting the snake tomarrow im soo happy i cant wait he was really cool to like i was having some problems sending the money out ( bank only lets me get out 300 a day) but when i did finnaly get the money sent out they said it might get their today(wendsday) or thursday even though i sent it over night but gave russ the Tracking number and he said pretty much no Problem i will trust you and sent the snake out i cannot wait if you seen his post on Kingsnake.com under boa classifides she is #1 so i cannot wait  thanks to every one who has responed to this Inquiry about him and to the others that have e-mail me their dealings with him thanks again Brandon N.
P.S sorry for this being such  a long post well gotta go
 
Hey i got her today and she is a beauty i named her cinnomen that is bassicly  the color she has it is lovely and a nice bright orange by the tail well i was and am very satisfied with her she is even better looking in person well gotta go i recomend him to anyone he is great to deal with
 
I just had a great transaction with Russ.  I got a pair of diamonds from him, and they were everything he said and more.  He was quite diligent in returning my emails and phone calls, and answered all my questions.  He is even looking out for more diamonds if I'm interested.  I'm very happy.

There was a small problem with shipping, but he busted his @$$ to get them out via Delta the day he said he would.

Tim Schroeder
 
I bought two vision cages from him and the transaction was great.  He gave me a deal on the second one and it arrived quickly.  I would buy from him again in a second.

Mike Alessi
 
I have he is a complete waste of time!!

I have found this guy to be a complete waste of time...for two weeks now he has tied me up telling me he wants this and that.. on the phone he said he is a man of his word and would never welsh on a committment...
I gave this guy the benifit of the doubt due to the good post here on the BOI, that was a mistake, so I'd feel it is neccessary to post this here so another person won't fall for his BS.


Would you take $250 shipped? If so I would pay tomorrow for delivery next Wednesday!

...I would like to get you paid by mid afternoon so I can get my animals sent Monday for Tuesday

I'll be forwarding you the $250 tomorrow but please first send me pictures of the other snakes and prices that we discussed this afternoon.....

Justin,

Yup, I want them......Tell me again the prices and what I am getting....So many snakes lately I have lost track completely....Talk to you soon!

I am sending money tomorrow....Send me your address and I will send you cash....Paypal
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Justin Mitcham said:
I have found this guy to be a complete waste of time...for two weeks now he has tied me up telling me he wants this and that.. on the phone he said he is a man of his word and would never welsh on a committment...
I gave this guy the benifit of the doubt due to the good post here on the BOI, that was a mistake, so I'd feel it is neccessary to post this here so another person won't fall for his BS.
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i'm confused, where did he say he didn't want them? or that he wouldn't pay you?

i just did a transaction (actually two) with russ and he was difficult to get a hold of at times, but he always called or emailed and he did come through with payment for the animals he wanted.

my understanding is that he has been purchasing a lot of animals and holds a full time job (or owns a business, can't remember which.)

i give russ kudos for doing what he said he would, i.e., pay for the animals he said he wanted.

if it isn't going as quick as you like, then you can choose who you sell to and who you don't. but don't put up a red flag on a guy who hasn't as least said he changed his mind.

if i misread, then i apologize. if i read correctly, then give the guy a break.
 
Russ Lockenwitz

Have done MANY deals over the years with Russ and he is a stand up guy. We hung out a few times in Orlando & Daytona. One of the nicest guys in the business. Russ if you see this email me, haven't talked in a while. Ron Radloff
 
Russ is a very "colorful" character but I doubt he would ever screw anyone over.
 
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