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Jason Whitecotton AKA both Fauna members Deacon, deacon31280 Bad Guy!

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Look, Im not going to rant and rave over this issue! I have told offered to buy the kings back even though randomly that was the only snake out of 126 that had mites.........weird huh? The kink....my mistake! Totally overlooked and didnt noticed which is why i offered to buy them back I have heard nothing of the response. The shipper I gave him the place where i mailed them off they said ups didnt come by taht day and so he sent the dhl ON HIS OWN figuring he was doing me a favor! I even offered dave the number to the place to verify what had happened has he called no! I can give everyone the number they can check! The packing he did himself I am truly sorry first time i have heard that from DAVE and he knows it. The shipping date was off one day because of temps here. I told him he was complaining from jump! I am sending the paperwork for the boa which i forgot (MY BAD) but he is getting it!!! if I was trying to rip him off I would not offer to ship the paperwork after the fact....right! He was a miserable customer and I did everytthing I could all he does his complain but he took 3 days to send the money??? Like I said to make it right I offered to buy back the kings......no response.....as far as shipping its out of my hands! But then again like I said its funny how only one snake in the same rack inclosure as 126 snakes had mites?????? Never had a complaint ever! I love this site and this community and dont want to be looked down upon so i am doing what I think is right in witness by all in offering to buy the kings back yet again and state that paperwork is being sent! Im sorry truly but you all are hearing a complete one sided story as usual all it takes it a post from a moron to ruin someone!
 
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on the shipping dave why didnt you tell everyone i gave you a UPS tracking number the place gave me when i was there??? This is like one big high school drama
 
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hey dave hope you like the lawsuit you got coming for displaying my full name and work information (that has nothing to do with reptiles) all over the internet
 
deacon31280 said:
all it takes it a post from a moron to ruin someone!

So far, no one who has posted about you in this thread fits that description. I think you are doing a good job ruining your own self.

Quit whining, stand up and do the right thing, and finish this so when people read through this thread, they will respect you and want to do business with you.

Offer an apology
Offer a refund
Offer an extra snake or two as a gift to David for his trouble
 
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i offered a refund on the kings! I will offer one on the DOA striped (sorry) and I will offer a refund on the ghosts! All the complaints will be taken care of and i will ship him his paperwork! That should be clear right? But like i said about the shipping I didnt pack the box the mail box place did it!! I know to use certain materials! If this does not square away the situation i dont know what will. Like i said that is all complaints taken care of> The only reason snakes where so cheap because people kept emailing me saying I can get snakes for 10 each anykind plus I have xmas coming up! DAVE I AM SORRY! I AM NOT TRYIN TO RIP U ONE!! I HOPE THIS CAN SQUARE AWAY PROBLEMS!
 
deacon31280 said:
i offered a refund on the kings! I will offer one on the DOA striped (sorry) and I will offer a refund on the ghosts! All the complaints will be taken care of and i will ship him his paperwork! That should be clear right? But like i said about the shipping I didnt pack the box the mail box place did it!! I know to use certain materials! If this does not square away the situation i dont know what will. Like i said that is all complaints taken care of> The only reason snakes where so cheap because people kept emailing me saying I can get snakes for 10 each anykind plus I have xmas coming up! DAVE I AM SORRY! I AM NOT TRYIN TO RIP U ONE!! I HOPE THIS CAN SQUARE AWAY PROBLEMS!

That sounds better, and I can see where you are really trying now to square this deal and make your customer happy. And that's all any customer could want.

But you were kinda mean. I think you should send him an extra snake as a gift.
 
lucille said:
That sounds better, and I can see where you are really trying now to square this deal and make your customer happy. And that's all any customer could want.

But you were kinda mean. I think you should send him an extra snake as a gift.
THAT is simply idiotic.

WHO are YOU to decide what needs to be done?

I suppose you have a right to your opinion, but I do find it odd that it is your friend dandy you are asking a free snake for.

Why should he get a free one? Should everyone who gets a crappy packing job and misrepresented snakes get a free one? How are you going to enforce such a edict?

Some AWFULLY BIG britches there, awfully big.

Do the refund, quit the nonsense about 1 out of 126 having mites, get your stuff together and do better next time.
 
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that all i want is to get squared away I have never had a problem with anything!! Can someone get my name and work info and email addy off here please!! I love reptiles and this community deeply! But ALOT of this was misrespresented and unnecessary! I want to continue with trust and a good name as always because this is my passion! SOUND OK DAVE?
 
explaine

deacon31280 said:
i offered a refund on the kings! I will offer one on the DOA striped (sorry) and I will offer a refund on the ghosts! All the complaints will be taken care of and i will ship him his paperwork! That should be clear right? But like i said about the shipping I didnt pack the box the mail box place did it!! I know to use certain materials! If this does not square away the situation i dont know what will. Like i said that is all complaints taken care of> The only reason snakes where so cheap because people kept emailing me saying I can get snakes for 10 each anykind plus I have xmas coming up! DAVE I AM SORRY! I AM NOT TRYIN TO RIP U ONE!! I HOPE THIS CAN SQUARE AWAY PROBLEMS!
I have a couple questions for you.How can you not notice the kink in that snake when i noticed it right away in the pic? I have never heard of of someone allowing "the mail box place" to package up your snakes for shipping.What would happing if someone stole those snakes what would your excuse be then? I will tell you NOTHING! I believe you packed those snakes just like those pics show and you need to refund the whole purchasing price.I bet it costs more to treat them for the mites and such then your asking price.You should be ashamed of yourself shipping multiple snakes in small deli cups :angry: .Someone should notify paypal of your collecting extra to cover there fees and have them close your account :NoNo: .
 
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he didnt end up paying extra just the asking price and the reason he packed them was because i was at lunch and he ships all the time for me! Simple mistake! And treating for mites cost hardly anything!! Most pet stores will give you samples for treatment. Your opinion is noted but thats it I am trying to make this good but its not your call on what is right!
 
deacon31280 said:
he didnt end up paying extra just the asking price and the reason he packed them was because i was at lunch and he ships all the time for me! Simple mistake! And treating for mites cost hardly anything!! Most pet stores will give you samples for treatment. Your opinion is noted but thats it I am trying to make this good but its not your call on what is right!
jason, time to just stop talking. First it's 1 out of 126 with mites, now it's petshops giving away stock.

Your credibility is sinking and sinking.

JUST stop posting.
 
whatever

deacon31280 said:
he didnt end up paying extra just the asking price and the reason he packed them was because i was at lunch and he ships all the time for me! Simple mistake! And treating for mites cost hardly anything!! Most pet stores will give you samples for treatment. Your opinion is noted but thats it I am trying to make this good but its not your call on what is right!
If you have never had mites how do you know whether or not the cost to treat it is hardly anything? When i had the mite problem a few years back i spent a couple hundred bucks over time getting rid of them forever! Kinda sad you did not take the time to properly pack those snakes.Now who placed that worthless handwarmer in their?
 
Jason,

Look in the front yard, a cross is burning. For anyone who cares, I have had several business dealings with Jason and he has always done what he said he would do. I have a friend that has been in the business of breeding reptiles for over 25 years Once every blue moon he gets mites on one species of Boa. He keeps a very clean facility, a building bigger than most peoples houses. I have been blessed to have dealing with mites even though I start to itch at just the talk of those lovely little bugs. Jason does not have many years experience to the best of my knowledge and if your not looking for mites it is very easy to miss them. but for Future reference if you look in the bottom of the water bowl and see little black specks .....well have fun ...you got mites ( past pet shop experience).

As for shipping, I bought a MS65 high end Buffalo nickle from a guy from Nebraska. I had a tracking number, the coin was on its way according to UPS's website and it vanished. Stuff happens and it's not always good.

I was burned by thr Reptile Ranch a couple of years ago ( true dirt bags) and it still hurts, so I know what it is like. But those of you that hover this website like buzzards looking for potential road kill, give Jason the chance to fix what he and the customer need to work out, Jason is a honest guy and he'll make it right or he won't get a Chistmas card from me. Good Luck Jason

Scott Sweeney/ Sweeney's Serpents

PS , for the purpose of this reply, I am Buddist, Please no crosses in my front yard.
 
Sweeney's Serpents said:
Jason,

Look in the front yard, a cross is burning. For anyone who cares, I have had several business dealings with Jason and he has always done what he said he would do. I have a friend that has been in the business of breeding reptiles for over 25 years Once every blue moon he gets mites on one species of Boa. He keeps a very clean facility, a building bigger than most peoples houses. I have been blessed to have dealing with mites even though I start to itch at just the talk of those lovely little bugs. Jason does not have many years experience to the best of my knowledge and if your not looking for mites it is very easy to miss them. but for Future reference if you look in the bottom of the water bowl and see little black specks .....well have fun ...you got mites ( past pet shop experience).

As for shipping, I bought a MS65 high end Buffalo nickle from a guy from Nebraska. I had a tracking number, the coin was on its way according to UPS's website and it vanished. Stuff happens and it's not always good.

I was burned by thr Reptile Ranch a couple of years ago ( true dirt bags) and it still hurts, so I know what it is like. But those of you that hover this website like buzzards looking for potential road kill, give Jason the chance to fix what he and the customer need to work out, Jason is a honest guy and he'll make it right or he won't get a Chistmas card from me. Good Luck Jason

Scott Sweeney/ Sweeney's Serpents

PS , for the purpose of this reply, I am Buddist, Please no crosses in my front yard.
What is the sound of one mite multiplying?

You're not helping your friend.
 
Jason,

I don't have time to respond to the inconsistencies and excuses thus far. I have a show to attend and I will respond later today. If you truly want to make things right then cut the excuses and contradictions and just do it. It shouldn't have taken me making this thread for you to want to make things right. :NoNo:


Scott,

Were any of your dealings with Jason purchases by you? If yes, did you ever receive animals packed like he packed mine? Ever have mites on any of the animals (even 1 out of 126 :rofl: )?
 
Sweeney's Serpents said:
Jason,

Look in the front yard, a cross is burning. For anyone who cares, I have had several business dealings with Jason and he has always done what he said he would do.
Really, that's odd, several good dealings and no good guy post?
Sweeney's Serpents said:
I have a friend that has been in the business of breeding reptiles for over 25 years Once every blue moon he gets mites on one species of Boa. He keeps a very clean facility, a building bigger than most peoples houses.
Anyone that keeps boids would know that mites can happen and are not only unhealthy for any snake but also have the potential to carry a host of other problems.
Sweeney's Serpents said:
Jason does not have many years experience to the best of my knowledge and if your not looking for mites it is very easy to miss them.
Apparntely so.......
Sweeney's Serpents said:
But those of you that hover this website like buzzards looking for potential road kill, give Jason the chance to fix what he and the customer need to work out, Jason is a honest guy and he'll make it right or he won't get a Chistmas card from me.
Buzzards, we are not, however, we do police each other and when someone is wronged, we do try to call attention to it.
deacon31280 said:
he didnt end up paying extra just the asking price and the reason he packed them was because i was at lunch and he ships all the time for me! Simple mistake! And treating for mites cost hardly anything!! Most pet stores will give you samples for treatment. Your opinion is noted but thats it I am trying to make this good but its not your call on what is right!
Wow Jason, do you always let someone else conduct your business for you. I would really love to hear from the others who have received packages from you that were packed by someone else.
and one last thing Jason, regardless of the cost of might abatement, no one should have to deal with it PERIOD!!!
 
Wow ....

I have never shipped anything live and even i know not to ship snakes like that. Even if you didn't pack the shipment the responsibility still falls with you.

I am confused by this "and the reason he packed them was because i was at lunch" do you work at this mail box place and took the snakes in with you or something? Sorry this line just confuses me.
 
deacon
Why did you at first ask for 110 dollars for paypal fees and then change it to 15 dollars?
Heath Norris
 
I'm a bit confused by the "letting the guy at the mail box place" pack the snakes as well.

Did you supply the proper box, insulating materials, and a 40 hour heat pack, and he just chose to throw it all away and use stuff he found laying around? Did you have the snakes neatly tucked into individual deli cups, and he decided take the snakes out, to cram bunches of them all together for some unknown reason?

The "out to lunch" excuse just doesn't fly. If people would just admit to their mistakes and do their best to make them right, things are viewed in a different light than when people try to make all kinds of lame excuses for their lack of knowledge and/or care for the animals.

And the whole "burning crosses" reference....wow, that was uncalled for and pretty over-the-top, don't you think? Sure, some of us tend to get pretty upset when animals are shipped in sub-par conditions that may cause them to suffer....but that's just a bit drama-queen, isn't it? :rolleyes:
 
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