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Bad Guy Not happy with Tom Carlton at Cypress Creek Reptiles

canzoman said:
At this point its all his word over mine. So its just going to go back and forth. I know what was said. Luis was with me when me and Tom spoke also and knows the truth. I didn't freak out at all. I think we can put it to bed. I will tell Luis to give you his paypal.
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I was not trying to say you were a bad guy or anything, but the more people you get in a transaction the muddier the water gets. Keeping the issue between the buyer and the seller keeps things as simple as possible.

I also try to do most of my transactions in a form of communication that can be documented so that you do not run into the your word against theirs issue.
 
joshjtd said:
I was not trying to say you were a bad guy or anything, but the more people you get in a transaction the muddier the water gets. Keeping the issue between the buyer and the seller keeps things as simple as possible.

I also try to do most of my transactions in a form of communication that can be documented so that you do not run into the your word against theirs issue.
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Agreed. Thanks
 
Payment Sent (Unique Transaction ID # 15H13168BA729552S)

Original Transaction
Date Type Status Details Amount
Aug 7, 2013 Payment To [email protected] Unclaimed ... -$23.00 USD

Related Transaction
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Aug 7, 2013 Add Funds from a Bank Account CompletedYour transfer from your bank account to your PayPal account is complete.
Your transfer from your bank account to your PayPal account is complete. Details
$23.00 USD

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Sent to: [email protected] (The recipient of this payment is Unregistered)
Email: [email protected]
Amount sent: -$23.00 USD
Fee amount: $0.00 USD
Net amount: -$23.00 USD

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Date: Aug 7, 2013
Time: 20:48:16 PDT
Status: Unclaimed
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Subject: You have sent $23.00 USD to [email protected] with PayPal
Funding Type: Instant Transfer
Funding Source: $23.00 USD - WELLS FARGO BANK Checking (Confirmed) x-3971
Back Up Funding Source: MasterCard Card XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-7514
 
Hey Luis, here's the correct info.

Payment Sent (Unique Transaction ID # 8T017696XG487393K)


Original Transaction
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Aug 9, 2013 Payment To Luis Huaman Completed ... -$23.00 USD


Related Transaction
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Sent to:
Luis Huaman (The recipient of this payment is Verified)
Email:
[email protected]
Amount sent:
-$23.00 USD
Fee amount:
$0.00 USD
Net amount:
-$23.00 USD


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Date:
Aug 9, 2013
Time:
11:33:55 PDT
Status:
Completed

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You have sent $23.00 USD to Luis Huaman with PayPal
Funding Type:
Instant Transfer
Funding Source:
$23.00 USD - WELLS FARGO BANK Checking (Confirmed) x-3971

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cypresscreek222 said:
You were not there. But you way in as though it's nothing. My reaction was 4 months ago. The whole thing is ridiculously blown out of proportion. If Luis will contact me, on where he wants' the check mailed, I will refund him the difference in shipping owed because it showed up 2nd day. He can't help it if his friend is a prick.

Tom Carlton
Cypress creek Reptiles
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Considering I was literally just about to purchase a het clown pair from you, (which by the way are probably just siblings) after reading this forum and good advice from a YouTuber to do so on this forum. There is no doubt in my mind I would ever purchase from you. You see, you apparently misunderstand the fact that you are running a business, I worked at as a Manager at a Mc'Donalds and half of the customers did nothing but complain, was I allowed to call them F***king P***ks? Course not I would have lost my job. But seeing as you severely miss the point that you are INDEED running a business, it is apparent that you don't care about customer satisfaction. Just because you have been doing this for 20 years doesn't mean that one bad review won't tear your reputation to shreds. Like I said I was just about to call you to set up a purchase and after reading this, not happening. Sacrifice business for the benefit of your pride if you will. It's not us(the consumer) losing out. Have a nice day. :shootfoot
-David
 
canzoman said:
At this point its all his word over mine. So its just going to go back and forth. I know what was said. Luis was with me when me and Tom spoke also and knows the truth. I didn't freak out at all. I think we can put it to bed. I will tell Luis to give you his paypal.
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So you did not freak out at all?
1. But you were mad enough to get involved and e-mail him about a snake that was sent to your friend? NOT you, but your friend.
2. And here you are still mad enough to keep posting.
3. Also mad enough to call him from work.
4. Have you read your initial e-mail to him? I DOUBT that you "did not" freak out at all. Look at all those exclamations.

I am not saying he has an excuse. But please do not try to convince me or anyone that you "didn't freak out"
 
HerpVenue said:
So you did not freak out at all?
1. But you were mad enough to get involved and e-mail him about a snake that was sent to your friend? NOT you, but your friend.
2. And here you are still mad enough to keep posting.
3. Also mad enough to call him from work.
4. Have you read your initial e-mail to him? I DOUBT that you "did not" freak out at all. Look at all those exclamations.

I am not saying he has an excuse. But please do not try to convince me or anyone that you "didn't freak out"
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This is was I thought too. When someone makes themselves out to be totally blameless, their usually stretching the truth. Actually I think all parties here were wrong and this really never belonged here. Luis jumped to conclusions and got impatient, not to mention made a big deal out of a small sum of money on principle. Anthony escalated the situation, again on principle. And finally Tom initially refused to send the refund because of Anthony's behavior, again on principle and taking the risk of ruining his reputation over $23.:shrug01:
 
Yup. If you and me were friends... and you got the snake.
I certainly would not be e-mailing AND calling anyone for you

Unless I was heated about something.
or
Unless I thought you were thoroughly incapable of being able to handle your own affairs.
 
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