Disturbing Trend in the Reptile Hobby

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Shoot he also wants you to provide the vaseline (no offense to the weak kneed)
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Hey Rob,

spam_For all those who haven't dealt with Rob...Let me say something. I live a short distance away and have bought an emerald tree boa from him. Not only did he go out of his way to make sure we were happy with the snake but he also warned us of her tendencies to nip a bit. She is a wonderfully healthy snake with a great appetite. Both my husband and I were and are extremly happy with her as well as the way Rob dealt with us and would not hesitate to buy from him again. By the way Rob...as you thought She is gravid and getting bigger every day with a typical pregnant females attitude spam_ spam_<img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

spam_Someone like Nick and his apparent attitude is not only sad but extremely bad for the reptile business. After all people who are happy will tell about 3 people...those who complain will tell 10 people. He not only is shady but will harm those of us who are trying to breed and sell healthy reptiles.

Alison Crews

Rob,

I wouldn't have done anything any differently than you have. &nbsp;I sell handcrafted jewelry and pride myself in customer service. &nbsp;If something breaks or needs to be modified, I'll do it. &nbsp;If the customer isn't happy with the product, I'll either replace or refund it. &nbsp;On returns with my products, however, merchandise must be returned unaltered by anyone but me before I will issue any returns. &nbsp;Obviously there is also a time limit (usually 30 days after a show). &nbsp;

For the very limited number of snakes I've sold, I've never really set up a definative set of return rules but usually apply a 48 hour time span to account for buyer's remorse or for the person who really didn't have permission from the others in their household to bring a snake home (usually parents, wives or girlfriends). &nbsp;Other than that, I know the animals are healthy because I produced them and offer nothing more. &nbsp;I do always tell whoever purchases my animals that if they get to be too much or they decide they really don't want them, that I will take them back (they're my babies after all *smile*) regardless of the amount of time elapsed. &nbsp;That doesn't include a refund by the way.

As for the snake you sold, I can't see a darn thing wrong with it even with the little black arrow. &nbsp;A hairlip snake??? ROTFLMAO!!! &nbsp;Obviously the guy is a nutcase and I would just write him off.

My .02

Dianne

Dont sweat this guy. spam_He is a notoriously wishy washy dude. spam_His rep has already been established by many breeders and dealers in the Arboreal Community. spam_And its not a good one so dont worry. spam_I know of several underhanded things this maroooon has pulled on friends of mine. spam_Like saying he will sell them the animal or will email them back if a sale falls apart. spam_Only to turn around the very next night an post it as a pair sale only. spam_Totally disregaurding the agreement he made to return the email if the deal fell threw. spam_
Second thing I know he pulled, he pulled on Noe Perez in reguards to a basin he called Zayere(i think). spam_Anyways he really ticked off that Dealer too.

He will say he wants it then back out then back in then back out. spam_I would avoid this guy like the plague. spam_

Let him email JoeP, thats his only real friend in the Arboreal world, so I think your rep is safe.

Again, this guy sounds like a total jerka$$.

By the way...What is his NAME??? &nbsp;E-mail addy??? &nbsp;

I just want to be sure I never sell or buy from this goofball.

Thanks everyone for your responses. &nbsp;I think it is rediculous this had to happen, but it did and nothing I can do about it except let it go. &nbsp;I also think it is rediculous that a person can start a rumor and in some circumstances that rumor can be blwon so far out of proportion it affects someones character. &nbsp;I am referring to the whole thread about neil's break in. &nbsp;Even though in that thread there were some people with dis- agreements some of the rumors were made to sound like fact which is not true. &nbsp;I am so glad that I have enough people out there that know I am an upstanding Man and only sell quality animals. &nbsp;Thanks again to everyone.

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My appologies to all parties. I misunderstood a conversation with a friend and posted this in error. spam_Sorry for any confusions.

Just thought you might like to know. I came upon this ad while browsing KS.com and I knew the pic of the snake looked familiar. I've never seen an ETB with such black markings. Notice how he cropped out the snakes nose in the pic. This guy really needs help. If I had the $$ I would buy that baby in a second!! I just worry for you what he's telling people on the phone. Best of luck to you, and sorry you had to encounter this guy.

KS Ad

Thanks Rachel,

I had not noticed the ad, but to tell you the truth. It does not matter what he is telling people on the phone about me. I did the right thing, he refused to accept the refund and ship the animal back to me so he is free to do with it as he likes. I can't let him waste my time any longer. I really wish I had the animal back, I have had tons of people since that have wanted to purchase the animal and saw little or nothing wrong with the nose. And as you can tell she does have a LOT of black on her. I could have sold her for alot higher but chose to sell her at a reasonable price instead. &nbsp;Thanks for your concern.