As far as not taking or accepting Paypal making someone a bad guy or person to avoid is asinine. I don't accept paypal from folks I don't know and will likely stop that soon due to Paypal being a pain to deal with.
2 days on a truck in the summer is PLENTY hot enough to cause that level of decomp. Ohio to South Carolina is easily done by truck following trucking regulations in the 2 days paid for for delivery. If you have never been inside of a trailer during the summer, it can become an oven by noon.
Its a shame animal based hobbies attract complete
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