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Bad Guy Garret Smith ( Scammer )

You would think-
Being who he is, exporter and such- He would have a back up plan to bail his self out! Maybe pick up the phone, call a few friends and cash in a few favors!
 
Again the parties do not want to be mentioned for fear they will never see their cash or the rest of their cash. I talked to 2 of the 3 parties other than Mike. One got a full refund. One got 5000 of 6500 and one of them told me the third party got all but 1000. Not sure what the original amount was owed to that third party. That's all I can say so say what you like about he said she said but this came directly from the parties involved.
 
chuckwalla said:
Again the parties do not want to be mentioned for fear they will never see their cash or the rest of their cash. I talked to 2 of the 3 parties other than Mike. One got a full refund. One got 5000 of 6500 and one of them told me the third party got all but 1000. Not sure what the original amount was owed to that third party. That's all I can say so say what you like about he said she said but this came directly from the parties involved.
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Hearsay. I would think the "parties" and Garrett would want to come on here and post such positive news. Certainly seems like many steps in the right direction. It didn't come "directly from the parties involved". Not from what I am seeing here. But I am sure they are proud of your martyr like stance and taking infractions for them and their lack of integrity. Keep fighting that good fight.
 
Frogman11 said:
MIKE IS NOT A CUSTOMER.

Garrett
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As Garrett has mentioned many, many times, and wanted all to believe, "Mike is not a customer".

By paying Mike back if we are to believe he's not a customer, Garrett is dissolving the partnership, and refunding Mike's initial investment of $6500, after 18 months, plus.

Considering he did this to others as well, that's a hell of a stake to make money with, buying critters, and flipping them, and NO interest to pay over an 18 month plus period.

Pressure will make most folks do things out of fear of the unknown, and in some instances knowing what the unknown may be, not because they suddenly come to their senses and/or, are good folks.

Garrett can repay everyone he owes, every penny he owes, and he'll still be a scammer in my opinion.

The BOI is a great tool!

Best of Luck getting the rest your money Michael.

Can't stress it enough, AVOID Garrett Smith like the PLAGUE, he CAN'T be TRUSTED, PERIOD!

Lynn Peterson
Big Time Reptiles
 
uromastyx13 said:
As of friday garret has refunded $1500 , hes waiting on some more funds to come in and he will be sending the remaining $5000
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Excellent news and def in the right direction, wishing you a speedy recovery !

Chris Kennard said:
Hearsay. I would think the "parties" and Garrett would want to come on here and post such positive news. Certainly seems like many steps in the right direction. It didn't come "directly from the parties involved". Not from what I am seeing here. But I am sure they are proud of your martyr like stance and taking infractions for them and their lack of integrity. Keep fighting that good fight.
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Thank you Sir!!!
 
uromastyx13 said:
As of friday garret has refunded $1500 , hes waiting on some more funds to come in and he will be sending the remaining $5000
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Michael,
I hope this finds you feeling better!

I saw frogman's latest ad he posted this evening:

[For Sale] ADULTS NOW AVAILABLE 100% PURE AUSTRALIAN PAGONA BARBATA EASTERN BEARDED DRAGONS RARE Frogman11
07-11-2016 09:51 PM

How's that payment plan working out? Has there been any payments since you last posted here on 6/6/2016?


Can't stress it enough, AVOID Garrett Smith like the PLAGUE, he CAN'T be TRUSTED, PERIOD!

Lynn Peterson
Big Time Reptiles
 
But not for this site, not one of his victims would have received a dime. I'd love to know the ratio regarding the survival rate of animals he has sent out since this thread started. And why no "good guy" posts, especially from well knowns in this industry.
 
Again, but not for this site, which Garrett took for granted and grossly underestimated the power of, not a cent would have been paid. He knows he is being watched like a hawk. I will not forget his weasely games with regard to all the behind the scenes harassment and intimidation tactics, as well as the plethora of lies. No animals, no Pakistani contact and zero documentation proving any existence of the supposed deal in question. The only reason he is paying WHAT HE HAS OWED for well over a year is to avoid being Bubba's girlfriend in an 8 by 10 cell. Why no good guy threads? Just sayin'.
 
Well if I was a satisfied buyer and saw how anyone with a difference of opinion was attacked by 2 grown men I wouldn't post either. It's less hassle to be happy with a purchase and not say anything at all then say anything and be attacked for even doing business with the man even if they didn't see the thread. Again, not sticking up for the guy but this thread and 2 grown men's behavior against anyone who doesn't agree will ensure there isn't any good guy threads. And I'm not going to reply to anything directed at me for saying this because I know it's going to bring some comments saying I'm defending Garret when I'm not.

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Judging from the PMs and the positive karma I've received for this thread I'd say you are in the minority here. Nothing to sat to Mike or Garrett. No secret why you posted this. I'm sure you are a hero to someone other than yourself.
 
Chris Kennard said:
Judging from the PMs and the positive karma I've received for this thread I'd say you are in the minority here. Nothing to sat to Mike or Garrett. No secret why you posted this. I'm sure you are a hero to someone other than yourself.
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You don't feel you just made Elexis' point? This type of response is exactly why people hesitate to post good comments on people involved in BOIs, deserved or not.
 
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