GILBERT THOMPSON

To Mr. Thompson,

I've never bought anything from Bill Cagle, but I have purchased animals from Joe D. and I can tell you that you have pretty poor instincts for a policeman if you think Joe is a "snake peddler."

I don't understand why you would stiff the guy three times if he was "too much a snake peddler" for you the first time......

I'm sorry for posting anything more than an opinion in this thread, but Joe Dembinski has treated me well and I certainly think he has conducted himself professionally (again) in this instance. If you had phoned me at 5 am I would have already been gone to work, but most considerate people do not make phone calls to private residences at that time of day.

I can understand that a rancher must get up early in order to take care of stock, but that doesn't excuse you from exercising appropriate social skills when dealing with others.

Anyway..... this goes well beyond any "right" I have in commenting on this thread. I think it is too bad that each time someone new (I don't know about anyone else, but I see a trend here) makes an accusation, you just blow it off like so much fluff on your shoulder. I wonder how Jason feels now that he knows how you REALLY feel about him.... LOL

As to the rest of the contributors to this thread, my apologies for questioning the validity of the message..... there does indeed appear to be a pattern to this behavior, and I responded too soon.....

Tom

I was just wondering if anyone has actually met Gilbert Thompson? He strongly resembles a youngster trying to get a rise out of everyone! Everytime he posts he steps all over his previous statements.He claims that he doesn't want any of Bill's animals yet when he blew off the deal he tried to get Bill to reserve him a future snake he was getting.If he has a reason not to buy from each and every seller then why does he string along each and everyone of them? It appears that Mr.Thompson is a drowning man and he is trying to bring down reputable names with him.It took a lot of courage for all of these top named breeders to come forth with this matter,because they knew they would be slammed by Mr.Thompson out of pure revenge.Anyway,I am really glad you didn't buy that amarali;I can't wait to recieve him!!   Randy Bush

Wrote by Neil Gubitz:

Gilbert.... you know I understand where youre coming from (to a degree),
and if I could post this publicly on the thread, I would have.... If
that really was your reasoning (which I kinda doubt) for not going
through with the dozen or so deals of some very reputable people....
(you ready?).... Dont be a pussy!! Tell them to their face and not just
hide behind your badge and just leave them hanging??? That is sooo
wrong!! If you have a problem with any of them... tell them.... hell,
youre a cop.... tell them the truth! What you did was way out of line! I
wouldnt really blame any of them if they never wanted to do business
with you ever again?? Could you??? And those are some of the top guys in
the biz!! As I said, if thats how you really felt, you should have told
them.... point blank so theres no confusion! What you did sucks big
time!
I actually like you!.... But, do you know how hard it would be for me,
if you ever wanted one of my animals, to say OK, Ill hold it?<img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> It
would either have to be PayPal within five minutes, or theres no
deal.... it doesnt matter how much money you have... its your word that
it of the utmost importance in this (or any) business.... personally, I
think what you said about the other guys was one hell of a lame excuse
which I dont believe for a minute.... I really feel you owe them all an
apology.... thats where Im coming from! ....Neil

I posted this for Neil Gubitz.... as always Ole Neil's straight to the point and NO BULL <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

It sounds as though G. is the buyer equivalent of Jesse Underhill. &nbsp;None of his WEAK reasons even made any sense. &nbsp; If you look at Joe D.'s reputation alone I would send him money, possibly without a pic, just his word that it is a quality animal. &nbsp; What is a snake peddler? &nbsp; Someone who sells snakes? &nbsp;OK, where else are you supposed to buy snakes but from a snake peddler? &nbsp; Nothing is sold until the money is in the bank! It sounds like G. needs to be blacklisted as a buyer. &nbsp; Is he the first DEADBEAT buyer?

David Reid

Hello Bush,
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Is there not or has been an IVD problem in Cagles collection?

Tom,
&nbsp; &nbsp; I am glad you think Joe is a good guy. &nbsp;What is this 5 A.M. stuff? &nbsp;I never called him at 5 A.M. &nbsp;If that is what your are refering too. &nbsp;Him being a snake peddler. &nbsp;What else would you call it? &nbsp;Maybe, I wasn't polite enough or used the wrong terminology.
Revenge I think not!! &nbsp;They brought it upon themselves by posting here. &nbsp;I know I have not lied about one single think.
After those have posted you might have jumped a gun? &nbsp;Well maybe in your mind. &nbsp;I have not changed or wavered from nothing.
To be quit honest I can give two $hit$ less what anyone thinks. &nbsp;I am in the position I don't have too.
Some of you are merely sucking up. &nbsp;Thinking in your mind! &nbsp;WOW! &nbsp;This is my chance to suck some a$$ and get a cushioned deal on the next purchase I make.
I could be wrong though. &nbsp;If so, sorry!!
I may have a trend going on that is true. &nbsp;However, I see one too. &nbsp;It is suck a$$ing, feelings of being inferior and clandestine.
I can damn well assure you there are others I have let down as well. &nbsp;Feel free to open yourself up to the real reason. &nbsp;I can also assure you this one thing. &nbsp;I will never let another person down without giving them an explantion why. &nbsp;From this moment on I promise that. &nbsp;It will be the real reason.
I can care less if it would hurt anyones feelings anymore.
It is also this simple if you are so concerned about people leading you on or changing their minds why are you in business?
You think it took alot for them to post this? &nbsp;I think it takes a diaper and a binky.
&nbsp;I am glad to see your time is so precious and safeguarded to not deal someone. &nbsp;However, you have time to post and get into debates on here.
That makes alot of sense. &nbsp;I also agree with others this forum has gone to $hit. &nbsp;It will eventually kill itself.
Should you not be concerned with the thefts and crooks in this industry. &nbsp;Instead of someone that has been burned and caused to feel and act in an undeciseive manner? &nbsp;However, again I will sure be to the point from now on.
Bottom line, I can afford to be the way I am. &nbsp;I don't hide it, I don't lie about it and I don't run from it. &nbsp;So I am not drowning!!
However, that reply and others is very understandable. &nbsp;It very common for people to hate something they are not, don't have and cannot understand.
Thanks,
Gilbert Thompson
P.S. &nbsp;I am not dragging anyone down with me. &nbsp;I am not going anywhere. &nbsp;So me where I have falsely accusssed someone of something.

Just for everyones info... Neil emailed the above that i posted to Gilbert and cc one to me. Neil never asked me to post this for him, I asked him.

FYI.... Gilbert... It's called IBD
Shawn Gray
www.sunbakedserpents.com

G.,

Your rambling incoherrant BS grows tired. &nbsp; What is IVD? &nbsp; &nbsp;Your problem, and it is a problem, is not that you are indecisive, but that you tell people YES I want it, please hold it for me, please do not sell it to someone else, and THEN you cut off contact with them for a week or two, and then email that "something has come up" and you cannot buy the animal that was HELD for you. &nbsp; That is the difference between you and most of us. &nbsp; I will never have anyone hold an animal and then not pay for it. &nbsp; I have backed out of a few deals, very few, but nothing was ON HOLD, CONSIDERED SOLD etc. &nbsp; &nbsp;You sound like your eyes are bigger than your wallet, no big deal until you start costing others money. &nbsp; Window shop, but do not say you will buy something and then give some lame excuse. &nbsp; EVERYONE has said the same thing about you, one or two people ok, maybe we give you the benefit of the doubt, but EVERYONE!!! &nbsp; Come on, stick to buying anoles or something from Petco. &nbsp; What you do is similar to some lame A$$ in the fast lane going 55 MPH's when you want to go 80, it is just Freaking annoying!

David,
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;You don't know me and I am glad. &nbsp;I can see the height of your intelligance. &nbsp;Go ahead and blacklist. &nbsp;Woh!! &nbsp;What a punishment! &nbsp;I would hate to keep my money.
The comment referring to the female anatomy was pretty tasteless. &nbsp;However, I will be your huckleberry! &nbsp;I have no problem with handleing a physical confrontation if it comes my way. &nbsp;It is one of my finer qualities. &nbsp;However, I don't like things resorting to that. &nbsp;I prefer using my brain but it is fun though.
Some of you will get your chance to hone you skills I am sure. &nbsp;I will be attending some shows here before long. &nbsp;I will make it a point to announce the ones I will be attending.
However, just remember you brought it on yourself when you put yourself in that siuation.
I will be saving these comments. &nbsp;Therefore, when you step to me. &nbsp;You cannot run and cry assault. &nbsp;I am allowed to defend myself. &nbsp;So if anyone feels the need to test their abilities. &nbsp;Goahead and afterwards just remember that you caused this on yourself. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Thanks,
Gilbert Thompson

David,
&nbsp; &nbsp; If you are so annoyed!! &nbsp;Shut the Hell up. &nbsp;Don't you have some a$$ to be sucking somewhere. &nbsp;I am sorry you have to do this to afford some animals. &nbsp;I don't and will freely speak my mind from now on.

As far as, EVERYONE!! &nbsp;You are very wrong and there are alot of people that will repeatidly sell to me. &nbsp;As well as, alot that are happy.

Thanks for the heads up on it being IBD instead of IVD.
Why haven't you answered my reportedly false accusations?
Thanks,
Gilbert Thompson
I wish everyone luck on selling there animals &nbsp;I understand it is the way you put it on the table. &nbsp;In the real business world you would be eatten alive. &nbsp;I see why alot don't have jobs now.

Hello,

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Wow.......am i mistaken or did i see a challnge/threat to a physical confrontation in what this LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER said. From what i've read it's just people commenting on the their own experiences with Mr Thompson and at no time did i read where anyone made any kind of a challnging or threating statement in regards to Mr Thompson. So why does Mr. Thompson feel a need to make those kinda a statements? And remember this person can shoot anyone he wants and the burden of proof will not be on him. Ciao.

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