Bad Guy Anthony Caponetto - acreptiles.com

[ajc]

Andrew, Tori, Brian and everyone else who chimed in on my behalf, thank you for all your support (moral and financial ).

 

[ajc]

There was no problems with heat or cold. I did not ask for a specific shipping date he told me I would receive the 20 lot 30 days after he received payment, he also said the geckos are already hatched that he wanted to put some size on them before he shipped.after he missed HIS shipping date I emailed asking for a refund, he then offered me all cresties with missing toes and tails, I refused the defective cresties demanding perfect cresties or a refund...couple days later I receive a box of fresh hatched babies after he told me months before that the cresties were already hatched when I sent payment.what I received was recent hatchlings averaging about a week old, I ordered specific morphs as his ad said nothing held back , his very best, orders for specific morphs welcome. he did not send what I ordered,he sent a box of low end wholesale cresties. I was very disappointed that he did not send what he said he would. he is someone that can not be trusted.

Now that I just read this (after prodding from some friends), I have to ad a few things.

First of all....Ed, you're a lying sack of monkey shit.

And yes, Rich...I know, go ahead and give me some penalty points. Calling Ed Clark "dishonest" is like calling Charles Manson a jerk.

1. 30 days was never discussed. They were advertised to ship out within 4-6 weeks of when they're ordered.

2. It was a WHOLESALE OFFER - no guarantees on morphs, but I will *try* to fill reasonable requests. Your order notes show a request for 10 Red Full Pinstripes...in a 10 lot.

3. There was no discussion of a 30 day ship date, there was no discussion about what morphs you would receive...in fact, there was no conversation at all. You ordered and paid for the geckos before we ever discussed ANYTHING....believe me, I remember because I was surprised and slightly mortified when I saw your name on the order the next morning.

Bottom line, this imaginary conversation we had is nothing but fabricated BS and we both already know that.

4. The geckos you were sent were by no means low end. If they were, why did you decline my offer to give you a full refund?

 

[skinwrappedbox]

Besides Ed Clark, who? Almost every customer who has ever bought a high end (aka "Motherload") package has raved at how nice the babies turned out...and most of them end up coming back for more.

If you want to talk about me and the satisfaction of my customers here, that's fine...that's what Fauna is here for, but you need to back up what you're saying with fact.

So if someone has a 'meh' experience they should immediately post so for everyone to see? And I of course must be lying in a thread on Fauna if I can't go back into my entire history and pull out every slight comment said or over heard over the hand full of transactions I've read about? Is it really so far fetched that some people have been a little underwhelmed and haven't decided to make huge, grandiose posts about it?

If you would really like to know the opinions in which I'm referring- please take the time to search for threads on the Pangea Reptile Forums where people discuss making these purchases. That is where I've seen the sentiment I'm talking about. Disappointed =/= BOI Thread Worthy or even bad.

I honestly do not understand how this thread went from someone who was clearly( in my mind) a little nuts and possibly trying to take you for a ride- to a giant advertisement for your Motherload Packages. Like how does saying "Well, one time I bought a gecko from someone discussed in this thread once" have anything at all to do with the actual (now solved???) dilemma at hand.

I should have just not said anything, but every day someone would bump this friggin' thread with another 'rainbows and starshine' non essential comment to the thread it becomes a little irksome.

 

[WebSlave]

So if someone has a 'meh' experience they should immediately post so for everyone to see? And I of course must be lying in a thread on Fauna if I can't go back into my entire history and pull out every slight comment said or over heard over the hand full of transactions I've read about? Is it really so far fetched that some people have been a little underwhelmed and haven't decided to make huge, grandiose posts about it?

If you would really like to know the opinions in which I'm referring- please take the time to search for threads on the Pangea Reptile Forums where people discuss making these purchases. That is where I've seen the sentiment I'm talking about. Disappointed =/= BOI Thread Worthy or even bad.

Because making such statements without a NAME associated with the claims you make anonymously ARE anonymous in nature. These are considered to be "Anonymous Third Party Quotes" and are specifically against the rules here for what should be obvious reasons. Such statements require direct and verifiable ownership, otherwise they are not welcome here. ANYONE can say they heard some unnamed person say anything at all, which is merely a rumor, not a FACT or even credible evidence. If someone does not want to, nor cannot, take ownership of such statements, then this is NOT the place for such baseless rumors to be aired.

Personally, I don't care how others run their sites and what they allow there. If you cannot associate the name of a REAL PERSON to a quote you make, then please do NOT post such comments here.

And for the record, that is why I do not want to have links to other sites for such comments. If the other sites do not have the same rules here concerning REAL NAMES being associated with posts made on their sites, then any such comments linked to them from here will be considered as being third party anonymous, and therefore not allowed.

 

[skinwrappedbox]

Because making such statements without a NAME associated with the claims you make anonymously ARE anonymous in nature. These are considered to be "Anonymous Third Party Quotes" and are specifically against the rules here for what should be obvious reasons.

Well then, I am sincerely sorry for my comments and do apologize. I was misguided in assuming my post did not actually constitute a third party anonymous post.

 

[Ed Clark]

I purchased a 20 lot Motherload of high end cresties.

I will post the ad from which I purchased and what I specifically ordered before I paid he said what I wanted would not be a problem. after he was paid $789.00 emails from him stopped. with no contact from him about a ship date I ask for a refund he then offers me nipped up cresties with missing tails and toes that I refuse. he eventually sends a box of low end tiny babies around 1-2 weeks old. not the cresties he told me he had hatched on July 29. he lied about having the cresties on hand when we agreed on this deal. all I am saying is MY deal with Anthony was bad very bad. I do realize some of you had good deals with Anthony and I am not trying to take anything away from your good deal.

This reads from bottom to top.I will put up more later as I am having computer issues now.

Re: Message about: High End Geckos in Wholesale - Motherload Packages (Very Seasonal)
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Hi Ed

I can send the 20 *all with perfect tails/toes* next week, preferably Tuesday or Wednesday if that works for you.

I was just offering 30 of the nipped/no tails in case you wanted those. I just put those up about two weeks ago an I've had a lot of customers see them on my website and ask to switch their orders. Wasn't sure if you were planning to resell or wanted stuff to raise up as breeders.

Just email your preferred ship date to [email protected] and I'll get you scheduled when I get back in town.

Thanks,
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Anthony Caponetto
www.acreptiles.com

On Sep 29, 2011, at 9:29 PM, Ed Clark wrote:

Anthony, I sent $439.00 on July 29 then another $350.00 on August 14 for a 20 lot of perfect cresties. your ad stated 4-6 weeks for delivery.I do not want dropped tails or anything with missing toes.

You can refund the $789.00 to my paypal acct.

paypal is [email protected]

From: Anthony Caponetto <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:15 PM
Subject: Re: Message about: High End Geckos in Wholesale - Motherload Packages (Very Seasonal)

Hey Ed,

I'm at home, getting ready to leave town, but I'm pretty sure we should be good to go next week. If you're OK with nipped/missing tails, I could upgrade you to 30. Just a thought…I have a lot of nice stuff that has either dropped its tail or had a stuck shed pinch the tip off.

Anthony Caponetto
www.acreptiles.com

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Hi Anthony, any idea on an approx ship date on that 20 lot?

Thanks Ed

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[Ed Clark]

This is the ad I replied to.

What I received was mostly low end wholesale cresties that I could have bought anywhere for $15.00 each.there were maybe 3-4 better cresties but nothing anywhere near what he talked about in his ads.

He misrepresented these cresties big time!!

I will post pics of these cresties as I took pics of all the minute they were unpacked.

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During the summer our production gets too high for us to raise everything by breeding group, so I basically am offering some very high end babies in wholesale to make cage space.

Whether you're trying to start a new colony, spruce up your existing colony, or are buying geckos to retail later, you cannot lose with this deal.

This is essentially no holds barred and includes ONLY geckos from my top projects, including every color and pattern morph you see on my website (obviously the more geckos you buy, the greater variety). These will be $150 to $500 geckos on average, with the occasional $1,000 "everything came out right" trophy gecko in there.


Availability is very limited (these groups often sell out as soon as geckos have hatched), but inventory is kept current on website at all times.

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[TattooLost]

Pics of the geckos? Do show that the geckos sent are NOT what he claimed? Again, your word is suspect, so some actual physical evidence would be required for me to take what you say with anything other than a grain of salt.

 

[garchukks]

So since he did not send ten full red pinstripes they are bad quality geckos? Of the 4 packages I have gotten from him not a single gecko would I say is worth less than a hundred. If they were so bad Ed why was I seeing you list AC geckos around december all for 95$ to some in the two hundred price range. All of them of AC lines. Obviously you yourself do not believe the 15$ claim

 

[TattooLost]

Sounds like he's made because his supplies of wholesale animals for him to flip seems to be dwindling as he burns bridge after bridge trying to get over on them.

 

[TattooLost]

mad*

whoops.

 

[Ed Clark]

Here are a few pics of the cresties that Anthony sent.can you pick out the $1000.00 crestie? how about a $500.00 crestie?or maybe a $150.00 crestie?

I will put up more pics, I'm working with a sick computer.

 

[garchukks]

I can point out a really nice phantom pinner worth at least that and a lot more when older

 

[TattooLost]

That's just it though Andrew. Ed is looking for the quick flips for easy money. He obviously didn't read the entire thread, or think that maybe they'd have to GROW to show their true potential.

 

[Wilomn]

We also have no way to verify that what he's showing actually came from Anthony. We also have no way of knowing where they came from at all. As is usual mr. clark, your word means nothing to anyone who knows your ways.

 

[garchukks]

did anyone notice the posts ed made trying sell these same geckos for much more than 15$ has been removed now?

 

[garchukks]

i recently bought more from AC and would be pleased if he included a phantom similar to bottom one ed posted in it.

 

[Cache Reptiles]

Re: Message about: High End Geckos in Wholesale - Motherload Packages (Very Seasonal)
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Hi Ed

I can send the 20 *all with perfect tails/toes* next week, preferably Tuesday or Wednesday if that works for you.

I was just offering 30 of the nipped/no tails in case you wanted those. I just put those up about two weeks ago an I've had a lot of customers see them on my website and ask to switch their orders. Wasn't sure if you were planning to resell or wanted stuff to raise up as breeders.

Just email your preferred ship date to [email protected] and I'll get you scheduled when I get back in town.

Thanks,
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Anthony Caponetto
www.acreptiles.com

On Sep 29, 2011, at 9:29 PM, Ed Clark wrote:

Anthony, I sent $439.00 on July 29 then another $350.00 on August 14 for a 20 lot of perfect cresties. your ad stated 4-6 weeks for delivery.I do not want dropped tails or anything with missing toes.

You can refund the $789.00 to my paypal acct.

paypal is [email protected]

From: Anthony Caponetto <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:15 PM
Subject: Re: Message about: High End Geckos in Wholesale - Motherload Packages (Very Seasonal)

Hey Ed,

I'm at home, getting ready to leave town, but I'm pretty sure we should be good to go next week. If you're OK with nipped/missing tails, I could upgrade you to 30. Just a thought…I have a lot of nice stuff that has either dropped its tail or had a stuck shed pinch the tip off.

Anthony Caponetto
www.acreptiles.com

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Hi Anthony, any idea on an approx ship date on that 20 lot?

Thanks Ed

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So you emailed him asking about the ship date, which was roughly 7-8 weeks after the ad was posted. Granted, he gave a predicted ship date of 4-6 weeks- BUT honestly, if you were that concerned with the ship date, why didn't you contact him around the 5-6 week mark and ask about the ship date?

After responding within a reasonable time frame, he asked you if you would like a nipped lot along with the "motherload package". What's the issue with this? You're already buying animals from him, what's the problem with him asking if you would like a recently advertised lot along with them? Seems like a good business practice to let your customers know what newly available animals you might have.

Ed, didn't anyone ever tell you: don't where you eat? Keep screwing over good breeders and you won't have anymore animals to flip!

 

[TattooLost]

And we all know Ed's not going to post pics of the nicer ones. Even if he didn't flip them right away.

These will be $150 to $500 geckos on average, with the occasional $1,000 "everything came out right" trophy gecko in there.

Sounds about right to me. I don't see any guarantees or percentage of values or types you'll receive.

Andrew, I'm not surprised by that either.

 

[garchukks]

here is a gecko got from Ac and how wll it progressed. Started out kind of homely

Ok this is chai. A bright red dalmation. It did not look like much when I got it but now a lot of people love it/ Typical from AC