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Inquiry on reptilleguru.com
- Thread starter split29
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Dennis Hultman
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The online division of prehistoric pets.
MikeCurtin
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I purchased 1.1 BHP's from Prehistoric Pets online last year and the transaction was flawless. Animals are great, price was fair, communication was great...if reptileguru.com is the same people, I wouldn't be concerned.
Mike
Mike
John E Dove
Seeker of knowledge
They are Prehistoric Pets and are very honest people to deal with.
krusty
New member
While I've not dealt with them personally, I've heard nothing but good things about the business they run. Several of my friends have purchased CBB monitor lizard from them.
compoundB
New member
Ive purchased a crested gecko from Prehistoric Pets.
I made an offer including shipping online (reptileguru), for $225, but realized the store was close enough for me to drive. (2 hrs)
When i arrived, i was told the owner had just left and I had to deal with the employees.
I explained to them that i had spoken to the owner via email and arrived at a price including shipping. They said the price was on the tank. I asked them to speak with the owner.
Several calls were made back and forth between the store and the owner about the price. I assumed since they didn't have to ship the gecko, i wouldn't be charged the cost of shipping.
I overheard one employee mention something about "more money" and i couldn't help but feel like i was being "milked." I asked several times very nicely to speak with the owner myself.
They told me that the owner doesn't talk to customers on the phone, and that the price I was quoted (with shipping, $225) was final.
After much disappointment i reluctantly gave in and paid $225, even though they did not ship anything. After all i drove all the way down there.
Then they tried to stick her in a paper bag.
i had to buy a KK.
In the owners defense, he admitted there was miscommunication, apologized and was very kind and professional.
I believe it was the actions of the employee that turned my experience sour. I wish i got his name.
I made an offer including shipping online (reptileguru), for $225, but realized the store was close enough for me to drive. (2 hrs)
When i arrived, i was told the owner had just left and I had to deal with the employees.
I explained to them that i had spoken to the owner via email and arrived at a price including shipping. They said the price was on the tank. I asked them to speak with the owner.
Several calls were made back and forth between the store and the owner about the price. I assumed since they didn't have to ship the gecko, i wouldn't be charged the cost of shipping.
I overheard one employee mention something about "more money" and i couldn't help but feel like i was being "milked." I asked several times very nicely to speak with the owner myself.
They told me that the owner doesn't talk to customers on the phone, and that the price I was quoted (with shipping, $225) was final.
After much disappointment i reluctantly gave in and paid $225, even though they did not ship anything. After all i drove all the way down there.
Then they tried to stick her in a paper bag.
i had to buy a KK.
In the owners defense, he admitted there was miscommunication, apologized and was very kind and professional.
I believe it was the actions of the employee that turned my experience sour. I wish i got his name.
compoundB said:
Dandy! But did he refund the shipping costs?
Best
compoundB
New member
The BoidSmith said:
Nope.
It was a gift for my GF, and I had to eat the extra cost.
I didn't mind at the time since shes such a stellar lady.
That was a very poor business decision on his part.
JJuchems
New member
I purchased a Crested Gecko that was placed on Kingsnake.com and Reptileguru.com websites It stated that this gecko weighs approximately 28 grams is showed up weighing 18.2 grams.
turtlemex
New member
Terrible business practice
I had a terrible experience, lost over $100 because they shipped two rocks in with a light bulb. Everything chipped or broke and they refused to file claim with Fed Ex. I waited three weeks and called Fed ex myself, nothing was filed. When I threatened to go to BBB, they told me to &^%$ off. Not very professional. I would advice everyone to stay away. I dealt with a man names Jim, one of the owners.
Buyer beware.
I had a terrible experience, lost over $100 because they shipped two rocks in with a light bulb. Everything chipped or broke and they refused to file claim with Fed Ex. I waited three weeks and called Fed ex myself, nothing was filed. When I threatened to go to BBB, they told me to &^%$ off. Not very professional. I would advice everyone to stay away. I dealt with a man names Jim, one of the owners.
Buyer beware.