Andrew Schnell

This is Mike Annunziato over at Abros Reptiles hoping to save people some time and money when dealing with Andrew Schnell. I have worked with him before and vetted him via Fauna and his rating history so I was hesitant to post this but I am out of options.

I sent him $300.00 on 11/13 and $125.00 on 11/19 for two hatchling crested geckos. The key to the deal was my ability to receive animals due to weather. He assured me he could ship even down into the coldest weather by using the fedex airport as his hub. I heard from him about his clutch going, which was red flag, and then low and behold the shipping day came and went with no response to messages trying to confirm shipping day or the shipping day itself. He got back to me after the shipping day saying he lost his job and had been lax in getting back to people. Offered to try shipping or a refund. I opted for refund.

I texted him Weds (12/3) asking about a refund and avoiding this situation. He assured me Friday was the day (yesterday). I sent a text 5:00 est (me) requesting the status of the refund. Said he was at work? but would send the funds when he got home. Here I am Saturday morning with no funds and no message from him.

Hope this helps somebody avoid the same financial blow I've received right at the holidays. Nice job Andrew. I have a show today and I am sure someone will ask for text message shots. I am no tech wizard but if anyone wants to tell me how to post text messages I will when I get home. thx

Take screen shots of everything. To post them here when you press reply below the box you type in there will be a bottom that says manage attachments press that. then press choose file and pick your screen shots then when youve picked as many files as you want press upload which is on the right. once it's done press close window at the bottom. Then submit reply.

Mike - I sent you a text at 7:06 AM yesterday (Saturday) morning. I'm not sure what you mean you received no messages from me Saturday morning???





Not sure why you started a BOI thread instead of just texting me back...

Andrew and I have messaged back and forth today. Andrew is supposed to make the refund by Friday, December 12th. I am hoping this solves the communication issue and that I can post a positive resolution by the end of the week.

Originally Posted by aschnell

Mike - I sent you a text at 7:06 AM yesterday (Saturday) morning. I'm not sure what you mean you received no messages from me Saturday morning???





Not sure why you started a BOI thread instead of just texting me back...

If you look at the timestamp, this thread was started before you texted him. Perhaps the thread was the reason you texted him, perhaps not...arguably, it doesn't matter, as long as communication has been resumed.

Harald, I agreed to not get into posting text messages and keep the drama to a minimum as long as we have this resolved by the end of the week as agreed. The thread did generate the response and we are getting things worked out. thx - mike

Takes me a few minutes to send a fund via PayPal.

Originally Posted by Guy Castro

Takes me a few minutes to send a fund via PayPal.

Yup, it's fast and easy...when you have the money available. The money not being there sort of hinders the process.

Originally Posted by Spritzer

Hope this helps somebody avoid the same financial blow I've received right at the holidays.

Originally Posted by Spritzer

Harald, I agreed to not get into posting text messages and keep the drama to a minimum as long as we have this resolved by the end of the week as agreed. The thread did generate the response and we are getting things worked out. thx - mike

Your first post seems to be made as a service to the community. The second on the other hand seems as if the BOI post was made for your benefit only, and that as long as you get what you want, further details will not be forthcoming?

Posted the screenshots as attachments. Hopefully this helps answer some questions. Mike & I are in the process of working things out as we speak.