Flyride
I don't want to join the argument, but the snake was actually $450, Cameron paid $350, and the mysterious Bruce paid $100.....
Also, Scott has already mentioned that he was selling this particular snake becuase he had received a replacement for it and no longer had a need for the DH. So, therefore, It's my estimation that since he's not in business and only a hobbyist, the price wasn't his main concern.
I understand your empathy for what happened, and the fact that you are personally familiar with Anthony, But there are more holes in what Cameron is saying than with what Scott is saying in my opinion.
Everybody has pointed out all of the facts in the case, so I will not beat a totally dead horse. The things I want to know are....
If age wasn't an issue, as has been pointed out by every party involved with Cameron, then why was this the basis for his mother's first threat?
Where and who is Bruce, and why hasn't he stepped forward to received his $100 back?
Why hasn't Anthony stepped up and told us what happened from the time he opened the box, given an account of the packaging, etc., and put to rest all of the hearsay in regards to what he did in the 5 days that the snake was in his care?
Hear's the way I see it in my own personal opinion......
Cameron's mother has been grabbing at straws for the entire thread. She's come up with threat after threat as to what she's going to have charged to Scott. First it's sellign to a minor, then it's a federal standard warranty on livestock, then it's a federal law about shipping reptiles via FedEx. The bottom line is that she's not happy that her son made a large purchase and received damaged goods (not sure when or how the goods got damaged) She may be a nice woman, trying to do the right thing, but these threats have taken it to the extreme. Bringing up the occupations of her father and husband to toot her own horn and give the impression that her threats actually have a leg to stand on. The truth is, she has NO legal standing in this case. EVerything she has said is a bluff, plain and simple. I can tell this because once one is disproven, she comes up with a new one.
FACT
Scott sold a boa for $450 to 2 individuals, a minor, and one assumed to not be a minor. Regardless, the boa was sent to an adult.
FACT
Scott shipped the animal via FedEX, a legal way of shipping animals. (notice I said LEGAL, not within policy)
FACT
There was no written or verbal guarantee given at the time of purchase, and an individual is not LEGALLY required to honor a guarantee if one was not provided.
FACT
The snake is now dead. There were no complaints made prior to the rightful owner receiving the boa. In fact, the initial recipient gave it a good bill of health. Even when he noticed a defect, he did NOT inform the rightful owner, nor the seller that shipped the animal to him.
Scott has nothing to worry about in my opinion. These threats are just to blow smoke up his ........and scare him into giving a refund. I say don't do it. Let them TRY to sue you.
One question I have for the peanut gallery......IF you had purchased a $450 boa constrictor, and had it delivered to a friends house to ensure that someone would be there to accept it.....would you not go there THAT NIGHT to claim it......I know I sure would.......
Nice also to know that you are in tune with reality. Kids do lie. Kids NEED to know that they should be responsible for their own actions. Teach em that and the world is theres. Neglect to teach them that and McDonalds....Burger King....service positions are theres. Maybe.
