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I got a beautiful healthy young Crested from them yesterday. They were great about answering any questions I had in a timely manner and my gecko was packaged properly. I would definatly recommend them to anyone. They have amazing animals and I'm sure I'll buy from them again in the future.
Thanks for looking.
 
I have done much business with Andrew as well and out of anyone i have ever had the pleasure of dealing with he is by far the best. His knowledge on cresties and other species is second to none. Need to get around to making my own boi thread on them soon. Andrew has always stayed in contact with me and answered any questions i have had even not related to a sale. At one point i had sent him money as down payment on some geckos. Ran into some trouble and was out of work so i wasn't able to pay them off. He informed me that he would save the money for any future purchase i made when i was able to. Even though i had told him for the inconvenience he could keep the money which was $75 or atleast part of it he declined. Shortly after that i was able to get back on my feet and sent him a few hundred bucks picked out a couple geckos and asked that he use the remaining balance to send whatever other geckos he pleased. I couldn't have been more impressed with the gecko he sent with the remaining money. Worth well over what i had sent him. If you are ever concidering a crested Andrew is the man to go to.
 
I received some beautiful babies from Andrew a few weeks ago. The babies arrived warm and healthy. They were better than pictured and communincation with Andrew was great. I hope to purchase from them again :)
 
I can't more loudly echo what everyone else has already said about them. After multiple requests and back and forth banter about which gecko best fit my projects, they personally recommended a gecko that was PERFECT for what I was looking for. Communication was excellent, customer service was top notch, shipping, payment etc. all went very well.

I look forward to completing more transactions with them in the future.
 
I just received 2 gorgeous little Crested geckos from Andrew and Sarah Gilpin today and am thoroughly thrilled with them. There was a bit of a shipping glitch (apparently the local FedEx logged them in incorrectly when they arrived) and I had to make two trips before I was in fact able to pick them up- Andrew and Sarah both called me multiple times to make sure that everything got all straightened out, the geckos arrived safe and sound, and that I was happy with them.

A++++++++++++ :thumbsup:
 
Just purchased 6 babies from the Gilpins and they were great to deal with. Very up front and honest in their descriptions and the babies were even prettier in person than in the photos-and the photos were already lovely. These little guys look like they will be gorgeous when they grow up.

They were very careful about the packaging and added extra cool packs to ensure their safety. All arrived in good condition. They answered all of my questions and were very patient about describing the parents and the colors of the babies.

Will definitely look for more of their geckos in the future!
 
I have known Andrew and Sarah for over 5 years, and during that time we have done a number of trades with them as well as joined them on a number of herping trips around the country. They are some of the best people I have met in this hobby and am happy to be considered their friend! Anyone looking for some awesome geckos shouldn't hesitate to hit them up!
 
Recently got my first 2 Gilpin geckos. Great fast communication, really appreciated that! Lots of clear pics provided of both the geckos for sale and their parents, always a huge plus. Would recommend big-time.
 
Thanks for all of the kind words guys. Always happy to help in any way we can.
P.S. Thanks for your purchases, most of the funds went towards our 3 week anniversary trip to Australia this fall!!!!
Will share photos when we get them up.
Andrew & Sarah
 
I have purchased MANY cresteds from the Gilpins and all have beat my expectations! Great communication and quick to answer any questions. Even shipped out the geckos the very next day on short notice. I am very pleased with all my amazing geckos from them and will definitely be purchasing more in the future.

Just an example
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Just got 3 awesome geckos from Sarah and Andrew and I'm incredibly impressed with the geckos and the service I received! Just a great transaction. I'm thrilled with my purchase and would recommend them to anyone looking for quality geckos and great service!

Thanks Again!!!!!!

James
 
Last week I received 3 juvies for the Gilpins. I was thrilled with them, they were even more gorgeous in person and incredibly structured.

Andrew worked with me every step of the way, answered any questions I had in a timely manner and were understanding when I needed a bit more time to make a payment when an unexpected event happened during our transaction. He was very attentive during shipping making sure I had all the information for tracking and that I notified him as soon as I got the three to be sure they made it safely to me.
This was also my first time getting live animals shipped to me and he made the experience so much easier with being easily accessible for any and all of my "first-timer" questions.

I would highly recommend LACHerps to anyone interested in their animals.
 
Ugh! Im SO LATE writing this.....but better late than never right? LOL

I purchased 4 geckos from LAC Herps last year. Communication was great, the geckos were perfect, and I am very happy with them :) I will definitely buy geckos from the Gilpin's again in the future. They have beautiful animals!
 
I bought my first gecko from L.A.C Herps last week, due to reasons unknown (likely stress of the ship) the little one passed and was DOA. The Gilpins were very quick, orderly, and generous enough to give me credit towards a replacement gecko, Also split shipping with me since my area does not cover live arrival until 12pm. Andrew was extremely professional about the situation, and i feel L.A.C went above and beyond. I ended up getting a sibling to the first gecko, She just arrived an hour ago and is impeccable. Photos do no justice for the excellent quality animals they sell.

Attached is a quick photo of Riddle, the gecko i recieved today. :)
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A+++++++++++++++
I will definitely be a repeat customer and would recommend the Gilpins Anytime!
 
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