Tracy Lancaster

Originally Posted by Montoya

She contributed so she could lock the thread and bump the ad for the weekend. I would think that since she registered and contributed, Fauna could look into getting some info when it is proven to be a scam. I also think there should be some safegaurds in place to help prevent this stuff from happening.

That I believe was added by the user. If they were actually a contributing member they would have coins next to their name. I also believe that anyone can lock a thread not just a contributing member

Originally Posted by WiseReptiles

That I believe was added by the user. If they were actually a contributing member they would have coins next to their name. I also believe that anyone can lock a thread not just a contributing member

Sorry forgot name

Jeffery Wise

Originally Posted by reptails

Okay, here's proof that this is a scam. I also bought the same snake. I questioned her about her lack of references so we agreed that half now and half upon receipt of the snake would be acceptable terms. I guess if there is a bright side, I will only get screwed out of half the money. The snake was supposed to ship today for delivery tomorrow, but amazingly I have not received a response either. I will also be filing a dispute via paypal. I do have the email correspondence for those interested.

Robert Franklin

Robert, could you please post all the email correspondence for everyone to see and read.

Thanks

Jeffery Wise

I thought you had to be a contributor to bump the thread? It was the only way to avoid seeing what was transpiring with that ad.

Here is the entire thread. I thought I asked all the right questions, but apparently all in vain.

Of course


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From: reptails@embarqmail.com
To: tracy.091@live.com
Subject: Re: '08 Female Mojave
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:32:05 -0600


That will work. Please send me the tracking number when you get it. Thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: Tracy Lancaster
To: reptails@embarqmail.com
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 2:25 PM
Subject: RE: '08 Female Mojave


Tuesday should be fine for shipping

I am aware of the shipping process and will be using FedEx if you need that information.


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From: reptails@embarqmail.com
To: tracy.091@live.com
Subject: Re: '08 Female Mojave
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:18:54 -0600


I sent payment thru paypal. I will need to have you ship her to my work address:

Robert Franklin
Lankford + Associates
1730 Walnut St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-305-6039

It looks like Wednesday would be the warmest day next week for receipt. Would you be able to ship her out Tuesday? I assume you are familiar with proper shipping (heat packs, packing, etc)?
----- Original Message -----
From: Tracy Lancaster
To: reptails@embarqmail.com
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 2:02 PM
Subject: RE: '08 Female Mojave


I have it closed so people will redirect questions to my email and not ask on the thread, since I'm much more likely to see them here

(If you go to your User CP, there's a box that says manage your classifieds - this is where you go to lock/unlock threads and highlight/bump, if you weren't aware.)


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From: reptails@embarqmail.com
To: tracy.091@live.com
Subject: Re: '08 Female Mojave
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:00:04 -0600


Just one more question. Why does the ad say "thread closed"?
----- Original Message -----
From: Tracy Lancaster
To: reptails@embarqmail.com
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 1:56 PM
Subject: RE: '08 Female Mojave


tracy0091@aim.com


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From: reptails@embarqmail.com
To: tracy.091@live.com
Subject: Re: '08 Female Mojave
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:53:54 -0600


That would work for me. I will send payment thru paypal and I will indicate that the remaining balance is due upon receipt. What is your paypal account email?
----- Original Message -----
From: Tracy Lancaster
To: reptails@embarqmail.com
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 1:50 PM
Subject: RE: '08 Female Mojave


I understand

One thing I could do is a 50/50 agreement, if that would help. Half of the payment now, then half after you receive her and have had a chance to look her over


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From: reptails@embarqmail.com
To: tracy.091@live.com
Subject: Re: '08 Female Mojave
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:46:18 -0600


I would like to get her. Is there anything at all that you could do to make me feel a little more comfortable since you don't have any references? Again, nothing personal.
----- Original Message -----
From: Tracy Lancaster
To: reptails@embarqmail.com
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 1:39 PM
Subject: RE: '08 Female Mojave


I own a pair of pastels and 3 normals.

My sole reason for selling is because I'm in a bit of a financial strain right now and this is forcing me to cut down on my collection.


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From: reptails@embarqmail.com
To: tracy.091@live.com
Subject: Re: '08 Female Mojave
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:37:26 -0600


What other ball pythons do you have? May I ask why you are selling her?
----- Original Message -----
From: Tracy Lancaster
To: reptails@embarqmail.com
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 1:35 PM
Subject: RE: '08 Female Mojave


I bought her as a hatchling from a local reptile specialist (projectreptile.com is the store's website.)

I guarantee anything mentioned in my thread, including sex, live arrival, and 30-day health guarantees

-Tracy


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From: reptails@embarqmail.com
To: tracy.091@live.com
Subject: Re: '08 Female Mojave
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:29:31 -0600


Who produced her? Do you guarnatee sex?
----- Original Message -----
From: Tracy Lancaster
To: reptails@embarqmail.com
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 1:10 PM
Subject: RE: '08 Female Mojave


I'm not sure how I didn't see this; terribly sorry about that! She is 1100 empty

(Sorry, but I don't conduct businees over the phone. I realize this may affect your decision to do business with me, and I respect any decision you make.)

Thanks!
-Tracy


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From: reptails@embarqmail.com
To: tracy.091@live.com
Subject: '08 Female Mojave
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:37:10 -0600


Is she 1100 grams full or empty?


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Originally Posted by Montoya

She contributed so she could lock the thread and bump the ad for the weekend. I would think that since she registered and contributed, Fauna could look into getting some info when it is proven to be a scam. I also think there should be some safegaurds in place to help prevent this stuff from happening.

While I don't want to discourage constructive discussion, these topics are off topic to this thread. Feel free to raise them in the Fauna Feedback Forum. (Please keep in mind that BOI threads/topics need to be kept here, and not dragged into the other forums)

hmmm - I thought I had Christine's post in there as well...must have dropped it when I removed my initial response and redirected to the other forum.

I thought scam right when i seen that ad in the classifieds, sometimes if its too good to be true it probably is. Cmon guys this 'tracy' had like 1 post when she put that ad up, it has scam all over it.

I hope u guys get your money back. Only buy from reputable people and ask if they have references. Good luck.

I agree, but on the other hand I have gotten some awesome deals on here numerous times and had no problems. Sometimes it's worth taking a gamble, but knowing what your limitations are. I should have followed my gut on this one, but live and learn.

(Sorry, but I don't conduct businees over the phone. I realize this may affect your decision to do business with me, and I respect any decision you make.)

That statement sends up red flags to me. If you can't give me a phone number I sure in the hell can't send you money. I have found that if you follow that rule you have less problems down the road. Good luck to the both of you in recouping your money if you can.
Wil Combs