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Bad Guy California Zoological Supply - Horrible Scam.

Sorry but no, we do not edit threads (including title/icons) on the BOI. However, you did read the entire thing and come to your own conclusion which is what this board is intended for.
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Cal zoo lets you know if a animal in under weight but eating or defected and is open about it. So I have a hard time believing that a wholesaler that is brutally honest stole snakes form this guy.

Alex
 
georget2 said:
I also have done business with Cal Zoo and have met Ty at Daytona several times in the years past.I have sold to him personally and shipped animals to him on a few occasions and i can honestly say he can be fully trusted. I always shipped first and the checks arrived promptly and he even sent me an official Cal Zoo shirt,lol. He has been in the business longer than most of us have been alive. I seriously doubt he is the problem here.
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Isn't that how it starts? Good reps,good animals lots of happy people. Then a guy has issues,health,money,family,criminal or whatever. He/she goes bad. We see it on here more than we should.
I'm not saying this guy Ty is or will be a bad guy later down the road. But I'd hate to find out on a $10,000 litter! Or more. He has his rep,and lots of us have our good reps that are shown on here. Why should he be different than us and pay later! We have to trust him,he doesn't have to trust us? That doesn't set well with me after putting in years of good sales of healthy animals. As many of us have. But if people wish to take that chance,it's their right to do so. But they also should cry when something happens like giving up animals first and being paid later.

Is this guy a certified reptile vet. Just curious.
 
allreptiles1966 said:
Isn't that how it starts? Good reps,good animals lots of happy people. Then a guy has issues,health,money,family,criminal or whatever. He/she goes bad. We see it on here more than we should.
I'm not saying this guy Ty is or will be a bad guy later down the road. But I'd hate to find out on a $10,000 litter! Or more. He has his rep,and lots of us have our good reps that are shown on here. Why should he be different than us and pay later! We have to trust him,he doesn't have to trust us? That doesn't set well with me after putting in years of good sales of healthy animals. As many of us have. But if people wish to take that chance,it's their right to do so. But they also should cry when something happens like giving up animals first and being paid later.

Is this guy a certified reptile vet. Just curious.
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This is pretty standard with wholesalers. CalZoo is a wholesaler. That being said, Ty has always been a straight shooter with me. Very upfront, very quick to help. If you don't want to sell him your clutch, then don't do it.
 
Isn't that pretty much what I did say. It's up to the seller. Not me. And I don't and won't sell to them. And I do sell wholesale and some retail. I also get my money up front to avoid issues. I'm honest and would not do anyone wrong. So why would I wait for my money? That's not how business usually works. But yet again,I guess it does since people use credit cards and credit period.
It's just harder for the average person to go through what the CC companies do if not getting paid.
 
I have done business with Ty. Truly the most honest and a man of his word.
Send him over a dozen adult crested geckos and promised that on there arrival he will send out a check/ Done deal and could not have gone any smoother. Seen Ty at shows years after that and a very nice guy. Doubt that with a large company and great reputation that he would pull a scam like discussed in this thread.
 
kimber anderson said:
I received my order. I can't think of a single way it could have gone smoother. Admin, can I start a separate good guy thread?
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You can if you feel you need or you can add your good experience to this thread. We usually prefer people try to all use the same thread but it's not a 'rule', just a recommendation.
 
Ty is one of the true good guys in the business. Everyone who sells to him knows his money and his word are good. I know of many instances he has chosen to lose money for the better good of the hobby. From getting rare animals (I'm talking small numbers that most would consider not worth their time)to competent breeders for a wholesale price ( the opposite of what a business like his does) to getting special orders to people quick that are far below the minimum. Ty sets what should be an example in this business.
 
I have known Ty for 30 years and have done hundreds of transactions with him both buying and selling. He is a good guy as well as all of his staff. He has always paid in a timely manner and never once has a check bounced(unlike the majority of others that I have dealt with). I never hesitate to do business with him...he is a straight shooter.
 
I have been sending Cal Zoo (Ty) shipment for the past 6 - 7 years and not once have I experienced one questionable or dishonest experience with him. I have sent as many as 60 - 70 Leopard Geckos and have never been told that even one Gecko was dead. He will sent out a check within 1- 2 days the exact amount we agreed on. I was shocked to read what I have read about him here. I will continue to do business with him. Sorry for those who had unpleasant experiences.
 
I saw this add also about them wanting to buy large amounts Of Leos. I always thought its a bit fishy that they would pay after they get the shipment. Well its a good thing i never shipped them any. Sorry this happend to you and thanks for letting us know.
 
To Wickedleos - apparently you FAILED to read & understand my message regarding Cal Zoo as I will continue to business with them. No more said. Either you are a fake or just wanting to make stupid comments.
 
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