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Inquiry on Ed Lilley of Constrictors Northwest in WA

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Hi Folks,

Anyone have any information on this person and company?
I tried to do a search but it doesn't want to help me for some reason.

Thanks in advance.
 
I purchased a male hypo boa from Ed last year. The hypo was an outstanding boa. I wouldn't ever hesitate to do business with Ed again.

He's definitely one of the Good Guys:D
 
I was on the other side of a deal with Ed and he was a great and professional customer. I have also kept up with him somewhat since that deal and know he has taken great care of and successfully bred the animals I sold him. I wouldn't hesitate to do business with Ed - IMO he's a good and sincere guy.
 
Hi again folks,

Well looks like I even got Ed to talk here.

We are talking about a couple babies and Ed has been very pleasant and accomodating.... I ask alot of questions and usually only a couple are answered and I have to reask....not with Ed, he has answered them all with each email.

I look forward to figuring out which ones I am hoping to buy and taking this to fruitation.

I'll be back at that time I'm sure full of smiles and kudos.

Thanks,
Sandy
 
I personally have not purchased or sold anything from Ed, but I have spoke with him several times via email and through online chats.

I would not hesitate to purchase an animal from Ed. He seems like a person that cares about his animals.
 
Ed is a good guy - no worries..
would look forward to doing business with him again.

take care, Joe - BciJoe
 
Well folks I got my girl in this Tuesday and she arrived safe and on time. She is gorgeous and very alert and actually didn't want time to acclimate as some do....she showed off and ate the same day without a problem. She is also tame and not at all nippy.

Ed represented her honestly throughout the entire transaction and has been such a great guy. For those of you that don't know he also has a nice forum set up on his website...there is a icon to click on at the bottom of the Home page.

Thanks Ed......I'll keep in touch and let you know how she turns out.
 
What in particular are you asking? There are several good guy posts/remarks here already...
Not to be rude, but do you not like the persons here and want someone else to respond or are you referring to something else in particular?

take care, Joe

PS - Ed's got some amazing Salmons, Salmontines and Hoggs right now that came from top breeders and/or were produced by Ed - all are top notch and beautiful animals.
I wouldn't hesitate to pick up a few.

Joe Rollo - BciJoe
 
Dude do you get free money or something? Have you ever been burnt by a breeder? I have a very limited list of who I deal from and take it very seriously if I decide to add someone. I want only top quality animals in my collection so I get as many answers to a post as possible. I have no problems with anyone here and enjoy the forum a great deal. I am doing a deal with Mr. Lilly right now because of the previous posts! I just liketo be sure and from my communication with him he is a really good fellow. Thanks,
-Matt Graybeal
 
Matt,

Honestly don't worry about dealing with Ed....he is easy to deal with, honest and reliable. The girl I got from him is even nicer than her pics and a big girl too....very nice size for a May baby,
he really takes good care of them.

I'll be buying another Salmon from him next year after his male, Panama Red fathers some. I just bought too many snakes this year and broke the bank or I'd already have a male from a litter he is advertising right now.

Good guy to deal with, quality animals and great shipping practices........you ask me it doesn't get any better!

Thanks,
Sandy
 
I work hard for my money and have been burnt quite a few times in the past as well.
I have had my fair share of bad experiences and good experiences, and learned a great deal from them.
For this reason I can easily say Ed is one of the better guys to deal with out there.
Last time I was burnt was a few years back... I don't give my money to just anyone.

I'm sure it will turn out great for you and chances are you will make a good friend in the process.

Thanks again, take care - Joe
 
I just purchased the "pick of the litter" hogg from Ed. He sent
pics of her. Told me about her parents. She was exactly what I was shown un the pics. Ed is a great guy to deal with.
 
Well I took everyones advice and delt with him and I am so pleased. I bought 1.1 hog islands and a salmon from him and they are awsome. He called me within 10 min of me being home from UPS to check on them and we talked for 30 mon or so about snakes and the bussiness of them. Very nice man all the way around!
-Matt Graybeal
 
How many breeders do you know that will take the time to explain camera tips to you? Well Ed did! I might not have bought a boa from him, but it didn't matte he still took the time to speak with me and help me on camera settings. We talked on the phone for a long time on camera issues and he seems like a great person.
 
I just received my second salmon from Ed. She is smokin...he will have some more business for sure...
-Matt Graybeal
 
Well Folks.....

That is what makes this a great format and forum. When we take the time to check and have honest information to work with positive things happen.

In my opinion it's a bad thing to lose money but in this never ending rush about world our emotional well being IS as important as our money.

Thank you BOI for helping us all keep both.
 
Ed Lilley - Good Guy

I bought a Colombian Rainbow Boa from him a while back and he was a joy to deal with in every way.
Our booths were next to each other recently and I got to know him. Now I know he is definitely one of the Good Guys.
Michael Beach
 
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