jp pets?

I just have not heard/read anything about joe lately, wondering if he changed his ways

Hi,

Joe is the same as he has been for a while.  Has not changed a bit. I have bought many animals from him but only when I Personally HAND PICK them.  Hope this helps you.

Hahahahahahha, changed their ways.  That was funny.  I thought they changed their ways a year after they screwed me.  Some guy emailed me and said that they were going to give me credit for 5 red eyes.  (Although they screwed me out of about a thousand dollars, I figured it was a start).  The guy said to call him and place an order and he would credit me.  He would never be there when I called and would never call me back, I called about 5 times.  The secretary told me to place the order with her, but that she didn't have the authority to give me credit.  That old gag! I would have placed the order and paid full price.  I said screw it and went about my business....

Ciro Spina

I have had several dealings with Joe and I have ALWAYS walked away happy and his staff has always treated me with respect.I do not know about his past but Then as long as a person is honest and up front with me I do not really care about his past.

Ha!  I dealt with them a few years ago, 75% of everything I ordered (several thousands of dollars worth) came in dead.  the rest was so bad I just gave it away.  Back in Dec., my boss Keith Northrop went on vacation in Northern texas near Armadillo, he said a small pet srtore just received a shipment from Jp Pets and was horrified at their condition.  Why are these people still in business?  why does Reptile still allow them to advertise in theri magazine!

I'm w/ Dave and Rob.  Joe has some of the best stuff on the planet.  He also has some stuff that I wouldn't bring into my collection if he paid me to do it.  JPPets is an importer/wholesaler he is NOT a pet store or any type of retailer.  If you are looking for that type of animal, go talk to Ben Siegal.  You'll pay twice as much but you'll be happy, and that's what Ben specializes in (that was meant in a good way, I hope it came out as such).  If you are willing and able to understand the fact that when you order from JP you will get untreated imported animals at times, and you are set up to deal w/ that fact, you won't be disappointed.  NO ONE has better prices than JP, he guarantees that!  His terms are on the pricelist and he does issue credit on your next order.

Now let me post this before anyone thinks there is a conflict of interest. &nbsp;My name is Brian Conley and I work for JP 3 weekends a year. &nbsp;This practice started last year w/ the Easter Expo. &nbsp;And will continue through this year. &nbsp;I have been buying and selling animals from/to JP for over 7 years. &nbsp;If anyone thinks I'm not telling the truth about JP perhaps you should take another look at my third sentence. &nbsp;JP is strictly wholesale, even when I do shows for them, animals are sold as is/where is, and I let people know that. &nbsp;If an animal is imported I tell them. &nbsp;I couldn't even count how many people I talked out of buying $10 ball pythons at the Tampa show. &nbsp;Because, neither JP or I benenfit in the long run by selling an imported adult ball python to a kid (who doesn't know how to care for it). &nbsp;But, here's the thing, &nbsp;I bet I was the only person there telling people the truth (adult imports) about the snakes. &nbsp;There were other people selling the exact same snakes as JP, but not for $10, for $45(!!!!&#33<img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>, (I know because I delivered them or watched vendors buying them for the show the day before the show) and probably not saying a word.
&nbsp;If you are not educated enough about what you are buying to know what you're getting yourself into, keep walking. &nbsp;Great example c.b. ball pythons. &nbsp;What does that c.b. really mean; captive born IN AFRICA! &nbsp;How many of your customers really understand that? &nbsp;The import business has been around for years and will be around for many more. &nbsp;People that understand how it works can make good use of it. &nbsp;People who don't usually get burnt and end up blaming others.
Just my opinion, &nbsp;Brian

not sure if this is the same JP pets that was just shut down in Sanford??? &nbsp;This week's herp digest has an article about Joe and JP Pets being shut down and forced to move due to complaints from neighboring businesses--you know how some people feel about lots of reptiles living next door and escapees attacking cats, lol. &nbsp;you might want to check it out. &nbsp;
Dana

It is the same, however, they have not been shut down only told to move. &nbsp;It's really sad, I wish everyone could see the "pristine" business district Sanford is trying to protect. &nbsp;Oh well, at least the crack whores will be safe from the rabid iguanas <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

Brian, Your killing me with the "crack whore" and "rabid Iguana" stuff, great stuff! &nbsp;I live an hour away from Sanford and its not all that bad. &nbsp;Im just curious but is this the same Brian Conley we vendor with at the Melborne and WPB shows? &nbsp;If so thanks for the great Barking Tree Frogs! &nbsp;They haven't shut up since we got them home, they croak so loud We can hear them through the walls at night! &nbsp;Any how take it easy...Mike

Yep, that's me <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> &nbsp; Those crappy frogs came from JP so blame him <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>