• Responding to email notices you receive.
    **************************************************
    In short, DON'T! Email notices are to ONLY alert you of a reply to your private message or your ad on this site. Replying to the email just wastes your time as it goes NOWHERE, and probably pisses off the person you thought you replied to when they think you just ignored them. So instead of complaining to me about your messages not being replied to from this site via email, please READ that email notice that plainly states what you need to do in order to reply to who you are trying to converse with.

  • IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!! About the Google Adsense ads being displayed

    =====================
    Posted 08/15/2025
    =====================


    Yeah, I know. They are a pain in the butt. But they pay the bills to keep my server running. Just a fact of life, I am afraid.

    Want to get rid of them? Simple. Just become a Contributor level member or above and they will be gone. -> Please click HERE."

    Is that too much for me to ask of you to keep this site running? Well, sorry about that. I too wish I could get everything for free. But alas.....

    =====================
    Addendum: 01/10/2026
    =====================


    Google Adsense ad revenue for December, 2025 was just $30 over the cost of the lease for the server running this site. So, in effect, the money providing the incentive for me to continue running this site is coming SOLELY from the paid memberships and sponsorships here. Which honestly ain't much....

Inquiry Rockabirdie- Thomas Munoz

It’s probably been too long to dispute it at this point thru the cc. I was just about to go on 3 months and only just got it in before the September statement closed and I was unable to dispute the charges on the July statement. My cc lets you dispute charges on like 2 statements back plus the current statement that’s not closed, I was lucky that I contacted him when I did. I would call and be sure though in case you still have a small window left.
 
I certainly would like to see you refunded, Andy. You are absolutely due a refund at this point, so do pursue it.

That said, I also do hope Thom is okay; he's had a good rep for a long time here. But shite happens and over the years here we have seen good, reputable breeders / sellers disappoint and shock us as biz declines. Really don't like the idea that Rockabirdie may have gone to the dark side. :(

PS - As far as PayPal is concerned, I closed my personal account a few years ago when my account got hacked and I got ripped off. PayPal did nothing to assist me in my attempt to ID the hacker or recomp my lost funds. Please don't judge sellers just because they may not take PayPal.

Hope you get every penny refunded, Andy.
 
given that he told the OP

We do not know for sure what he has told the OP. The OP has made allegations and has not backed them up with emails or proof despite my request yesterday.

We DO know that Robert says he contacted Thomas and that Thomas's account has visited the site several times since the allegations were made.

Rockabirdie's Profile Picture
Rockabirdie is at reputation level 10 - 49


Rockabirdie Rockabirdie is offline
Benefactor Member
Trader Rating: (4) [Rate This User!]
Send Message User Lists
Last Activity: 12-01-2018 12:51 AM



Something doesn't seem right here. Hopefully he will post and explain what's going on.
:iagree:
 
You hate to think the worst, but from what we do know...
1. We have this active thread for no delievery
2. Thomas is here each day, but remains silent
3. IS on his facebook page right now, actively trying to sell off cages.
https://www.facebook.com/RockabirdieReptiles/

1+1+1 = not looking good.
 

Attachments

  • Untitled-1.jpg
    Untitled-1.jpg
    292.7 KB · Views: 578
I hope he is doing OK


Kevin,
Let's say for sake of argument, Thomas isn't doing OK, and has a catch in his get along, WHY, can't he come here and answer the OP here on the BOI? He comes here and Farcebook often, So given his problem, if any, gives him NO REASON not to let his fingers do the walking, and speaking up......


Not looking good!

JMHO

Lynn Peterson
Big Time Reptiles
 
Ah, good point Lucille. A screen shot of him saying his animals had died would be
important to see for confirmation.

Thomas's silence at this point speaks volumes. If he's legitimately getting out of the herp business, he could just say so.

Continuing to accept payment and post ads with repeated failure to actually ship the animals, while not coming forward on this thread to say what's happening is very concerning.
 
I can't believe how much this happens ! They advertise animals for sale that they don't have, take the money for them and then don't ship for monthes - if ever - because they never had the animals in the first place LOL. :face_palm_02: And then what a battle getting a refund !!

I read about the one guy taking money for some turtles and then went turtle hunting in 40 degree weather to see if he could fill the order :rofl: WTF is going on in this hobby ???

I don't buy anything from classifieds anymore ... only from friends or referrals from them.

Anyway, I hope this guy gets his money back ... but agree with others that it doesn't look good at this point. But I hope we're wrong.

 
I don't buy anything from classifieds anymore

Someone with a previous good record that changes abruptly is unusual, and as you see, the community cottons to such changes pretty fast, significantly shortening risk exposure. Much faster than in the old days because there are now communities that watch out for the little guy, and alert to possible problems, and this community is the best.
In my opinion, buying from the classified with a BOI search is ordinarily a good way to go.
 
I've purchased hundreds of herps and never had a problem go unresolved yet. Pay using seller protection, buy from known good dealer, and always do a search for any recent feedback and you should be golden. If the delays become much longer than expected ask for refund and you can always reorder later should the situation become favorable again. Make sure the matter is resolved or refunded sooner rather than later.
 
From rockabirdie facebook

November image
speaks volumes
Rockabirdie had GREAT reptiles
I hope thinks work out
he could make a lot more
by making good
 

Attachments

  • ADD5D28A-0F3C-4B4B-B0A8-7EF700AA4F3C.jpg
    ADD5D28A-0F3C-4B4B-B0A8-7EF700AA4F3C.jpg
    183.1 KB · Views: 665
Ok. So still no contact. Here are the messages.
 

Attachments

  • FA48B480-1E8D-4999-A3CD-69F8204458FC.jpg
    FA48B480-1E8D-4999-A3CD-69F8204458FC.jpg
    142.2 KB · Views: 596
  • 1BDA1A41-006D-4273-8FB8-54CD2AF57729.jpg
    1BDA1A41-006D-4273-8FB8-54CD2AF57729.jpg
    143.9 KB · Views: 592
  • 88235C11-71B1-450F-A3DF-5B2E7FA69A32.jpg
    88235C11-71B1-450F-A3DF-5B2E7FA69A32.jpg
    169.3 KB · Views: 587
  • FBAA66FB-13BF-44FF-907F-1C2ADE0D7264.jpg
    FBAA66FB-13BF-44FF-907F-1C2ADE0D7264.jpg
    133.8 KB · Views: 590
More text and email
 

Attachments

  • C6936338-D374-45C9-BA34-231924328B1C.jpg
    C6936338-D374-45C9-BA34-231924328B1C.jpg
    163.2 KB · Views: 585
  • D020D563-3CE1-4121-BDAB-D049AA404D13.jpg
    D020D563-3CE1-4121-BDAB-D049AA404D13.jpg
    110.7 KB · Views: 570
  • B60D5F03-C161-4875-9D8D-67ED11598C7A.jpg
    B60D5F03-C161-4875-9D8D-67ED11598C7A.jpg
    81.7 KB · Views: 570
  • 25139891-616E-48C8-9180-31145EC21B54.jpg
    25139891-616E-48C8-9180-31145EC21B54.jpg
    84.5 KB · Views: 574
i think this seller imports his animals. therefore he keeps posting to sell. i believe in the case, the import did not go through therefore he said they all died. paypal has buyer protection. so just file a claim. i believe a seller has to offer buyer's protection. i inquired on one of his uro but he never reply. i guess he does not want my money.
 
Can't you be a little more understanding .... he did say he had a heart condition.

It may be doctors orders not to lift envelpoes ... especially with the added weight of a check or money order and a stamp.

Not to mention the walk to the mailbox.
 
he did say he had a heart condition.


He hasn't replied to any of the posts thus far, so I'm sure this will be a loooong shot.


Thomas if you would please, post some proof that you at least went to see a doctor or saw the inside of a hospital. You did text a couple of messages to the OP back on Sept. 7, and I quote "I was hospitalized yesterday just got out today" and then "I have heart probs so, not too bad but not good lol"

I've never known any one that after leaving the hospital being diagnosed with a heart problem texting, "not too bad, but not good lol.......

I'm thinking some ones full of you know what.....

Lynn Peterson
Big Time Reptiles
 
this guy may have been a good seller back then to get his reputation up then when he sees the money coming in, then pulls scams.
 
So, still nothing and wont return calls or emails. Could the andministor please change this thread to the the red X icon. Not someone that you want on your site. I have purchased from amny on ghis site and never had an issue kike this ever. This and the other threads should be linked to his for sale posts. Which is still occurring/posting.
 
Back
Top