Thank You Harald for reminding me to defend my case in such a matter. Several Points I must Point Out in my defense in which took so long in a delay in response on this thread/forum. Before so, I must say that I am NOT new to the business/industry/hobby of Breeding & Selling reptiles, pets, or animals. I have vended for years for Repticon in the previous years before we sold ABD, wife and I split up and relocated back in South Florida with only the Money in my pocket to re-establish my business under a different name, re-incorporate myself, as well as my stock/inventory in order to do so. I frown upon people who do NOT obtain the correct knowledge as a requirement for the proper husbandry in owning the animals in which they intend to breed, collect, or own as pets. I have dealt with umpteen amounts of people trying to scam, manipulate, and fraudulently make blame over the years. Which is why I, and mostly all of us have “shipping terms” posted in our Ad’s or listed on our website as a disclaimer to the consumer in which they Purchase and animal, they are purchasing/AGREE under the terms of your policy. My Policy is, as well stated under “Terms” on my site:
Payments
.All orders must be paid in full prior to shipping
.We accept Paypal, for shipments, checks and Cash for local pick up. Payment must clear prior to shipping order.
.All animals are guaranteed to arrive 100% alive and healthy. If you are unhappy with your order please contact us immediately within 24 hours of the recieval of your shipment. Pictures must be provided of any damaged/defected package or animal (no refunds accepted, only exchange of equal or lesser value).
***None of these which have been changed/altered since the site has been open.
Buyer paid for the Dragon on JULY 28th, 2013. Dragon was SHIPPED OUT/ARRIVED early that week (of the 1st of Aug.)
Buyer waited 2 weeks in concern of contacting us that there was an issue. Which at the time of shipment there was NO Respiratory Infection (which I am well aware of the signs & symptoms of…) and the swollen wrist, which the buyer saw in the Pics prior to purchasing, was explained from the get go. I purchased this dragon from someone locally whom had the Correct UVB/UVA, Gigantic Set-up, which all the correct suppliments/diet knowledge to convince me that this Dragon was Extremely well taken care of. Which is what I seek when I purchase an animal for myself, or one I am going to retail to one of my personal customers under my name representing myself.
Of course if it was 2 or 3 Days After the animal arrived I would gladly entertain a request in assisting the business transaction of going well, as it was originally intended to do so. This circumstance was 2 weeks LATER. And anyone who knows Dragons, knows if not kept/housed properly, what can happen at a two week period with disease.
I was never provided with a Copy of the VET bill from this buyer. ONLY a message saying that they “purchased this Dragon for breeding purposes, and they were unhappy she’s not waiving her arms and bowing her head submissively to the Male”. When I instructed that she had just needed some time to be introduced to Males and for them to personally research on Breeding Habits. They instinctively started pointing fingers at this particular animal’s health WEEKS LATER.
In previous endeavors, I have had people say “My Dragon Died”, and never got a picture of the animal BELLY SIDE UP to justify that it is Truly DEAD. All in all, I have been swindled enough, and the attempts I could go on and on about.
I am truly a very Nice guy, care more than anything for my animals (whether it’s a Rat that I have to feed off NOT by choice, but for the snakes own good or a sick animal in NEED).
As far as for NOT responding to this punctually or cordially sooner…. Was due to the fact I am NOT frequently On Fauna Classifieds, hence the amount of “POSTS I HAVE OVER THE DURATION OF TIME I’VE BEEN A MEMBER AS HExotics”.
All in all,
All of my animals I own, propose for Sale, or intend to rehome are all in utmost health Standards (Fed properly, and frequently. Have proper space and sized enclosure. Handled regularly and observed properly.) That I, as a licensed breeder and business owner seem fit and up to Par based upon my experience of 7 years. I would WORK ANYTHING OUT with anyone, as long mutually and respectfully standing by and abiding by the shipping/buying terms in which we are both agreeing to.
