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Tom and an offer that sounds too good to be true

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I have been looking and looking for an albino female ball python for some time (one that I can afford). I found an add that offered a female 05 100% with paper work for only $500 + shipping. The person advertising name is Tom and he wants a money order. I don't like sending money orders. Am I being too careful and letting a great deal go? Is this a too good to be true offer? Every 100% female I have seen has been 600 (mostly 700) or more.

I have another offer (more believable) from another person for a 66% het female ball for $250. Should I gamble on what I hope to get or what I know is a more "real" offer?

Angela Adams
 
The 100% is offered by Tom Cowell in NJ. I was only able to pull up one post on him and it was positive.

Angela Adams
 
never heard of him.... sorry. sounds a bit too good to be true but then again there are always circumstances where people need to move things for a loss to pay bills and such... just use some caution and try to get him to provide references. If not I'd rather pay a bit more elsewhere to be certain. Good luck.
 
Is it Tom Cowell in NJ or another Tom??

Tom Cowell in NJ is a great guy and sells beautiful snakes. You may never have heard of him because he isn't a "Big Time" breeder. If you look at his web site you see he has a limited inventory. I purchased 10 snakes from him last year in a package deal. He shipped right away when he said he would. The snakes were packaged perfectly and arrived 100% healthy. I got the 10 snakes for a deal that seemed too good to be true. After talking with him on the telephone several times I decided I could trust him. It is hard to trust people with so many scammers out there. I was extremely pleased with the beautiful snakes that he sent me. Tom has references and at least one of them is a "Big Time" breeder who will vouch for him. I would definitely buy the het from him and not lose any sleep over it. He even has the photo documentation on his website. I hope this helps you.
 
Cool, its nice when someone is actually able to confirm an inquiry. Whats his website?
 
Tom is the best!!!No worries at all,he was a nervous wreck until his shipment to me arrived of quality Ball Pythoins.A.P.DIPASQUALE
 
He has a homemade aol website http://members.aol.com/tomsballsnj/

I contacted Joe Compel who vouched for him before I bought from him. Everyone who enjoys this hobby knows how hard and scary it is to put your trust out there. I actually asked Tom last week about holding a het albino pair for me for a month but he has alot of inquiries on them and I don't have the cash on hand at this time. This forum has saved me from losing money several times so I like to put out the names of people who do good.
 
Nice site. Im surprised I had not heard of him! Sometimes the smaller breeders are the best ones. Good pricing and they do it for the love of the hobby, to simply cover the cost of keeping the animals they love :)

Sounds reputable to me. Let usk now how your deal goes!
 
Tom is a great guy.

I was over Tom's house the other day and got 2 female 100% het albino balls.Everything he had was great. I would not delay on those.
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Ryan
R AND R BOAS
 
I know Tom personally. (He lives across the street!) He has a very nice collection, and I wouldn't hesitate to do business with him. He takes great care of his animals, and is a very nice guy.

-Sid Dawson
 
OK guys, I have decided to go for it (mostly because of your recommendations). So far this site has never done me wrong and it is very reassuring that people have come forward and vouched for him. I admit I am VERY nervous as this is the largest amount that I have EVER paid. She will also be the smallest ball I have ever gotten. I thank you for your help. This is an investment for me. It would be so wonderful in a few years (more likely 3 years) if I got an albino from her and my 100% het male ball :).
 
ooops my name is Angela Adams (dont know if it counts it your name in on the right side) I think it dose bu t want to be sure :)
 
Great Guy

I bought a 100% het male from him....I picked the snake from his web site and thats what I got...Fast shipping....nice guy great comunication..He even called to see if everything was OK....He took paypal for me but charged me the 3%..no biggie though....

Tom Sutton
 
Tsutton5 said:
I bought a 100% het male from him....I picked the snake from his web site and thats what I got...Fast shipping....nice guy great comunication..He even called to see if everything was OK....He took paypal for me but charged me the 3%..no biggie though....
Tom Sutton
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Except for the fact that it violates their TOS and is actually illegal in many states.
 
Thanks John

Thanks for that info JOHN (suncoast), I didnt know that...I do now.....wont happen again...
 
I recently picked up a pair of het albinos from Tom. Everything went well with the transaction. They are definitely big hatchlings. BOth have already eaten for me and are doing Great. Thanks Tom
 
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