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Neil Gubitz, Tampa Snake Pit (Good Guy)

Rozann,

Am I ever so happy not to have described them in detail! LOL

I guess the old memory does not serve as well as it once did, I thought he was asked to leave and then left; so maybe to what I refer was the time before last. Oh well, I think my inqiry is still valid.

Even though I usually found myself opposed to Neil's points of view, I would like to see Neil herein able to defend himself on this one, it would certainly make it much easier for all to decide, because if he has not changed, he would likely hang himself in short order. If he has changed then no matter how much rope we would give him he would just put it to good use to take a look at his old self and see what needed changing. Oh well, not my decision about whether or not to allow him to defend himself - just a thought.

Best regards,
Glenn B
 
Oh heck, I gotta go outside an light a candle - it is 9/11 already. Later for this stuff, much more important things to do like rembrances, and making sure the guns are ready just in case! (Since Osama put out a new video and since it is a known fact that this is how he, in code, calls for acts of terrorism to be carried out - I am getting ready - better safe than sorry). Most of all though, I will be remembering and trying to put the ghosts of 9/11 to sleep so I can get some.

God Bless America (and today on 9/11 that includes all Americans, Neil Gubitz too)
 
Glenn, I do not think neil should be allowed back here. He had his chance and blew it. Then he had his chance and blew it.

Now he pays the price for being such a lying ........ well you get the picture.

And Stardust, I at least like to get kissed when I'm getting screwed, he didn't even do that for you. He sent you a snake he knew would die. It did. Then he sent you a lizard he knew would die. It did. He took advantage of your newness to the reptile world twice and is not trying to take advantage of your general niceness. Save it for someone who deserves it.

Then, three months later he all of a sudden decides to give you your money back? Sorry, not good enough for me. It's great you got your money, but the principle of the thing is all wrong. He should not be rewarded in any way for doing what is right by you. Had he done it THREE months ago, when your daughter was crying over her SECOND animal to die, then yes, kudos to him. But now, sorry, he is out of luck. He's a scumbag, through and through.

Wes Pollock
 
First of all, The BOI is an excellent tool, it does serve a great purpose as such, but just because the majority in this particular matter is against a transaction with a individual does not mean someone cannot CHOOSE to try a transaction with said individual and report their findings. Thats basically stating "since theres 100 pages of bad bad things you're a bad bad person for doing what we say not to do." Silly isnt it? If you're looking for a cult I hear witnesses are now paid mileage when going door to door. Look into it. :p

Joking aside, I've actually been frequenting the BOI often and when I feel I can to or create a thread of relevance people should hear about I do it. I knew this would be one of those "OH NO LETS GET HIM" things but boys will be boys. I just thought it would be good measure to post the good transaction since all i've read is basically a cluster**uck of garbage piled upon garbage with a few inteligent posts and first hand experiences thrown in here and there. You do have to admit these sort of threads get out of hand and wayyyyyyyy off track sometimes. I was trying to avoid that with this thread but obviously since so many people are attracted to drama some can't help but involve themselves. I knew it would happen, but I guess one can only hoep the best. Regardless I wanted to atleast share our experience and keep people updated on future experiences. Nothing we say was meant to change someones perspective, those things just don't happen. People come to their own decisions and perspectives and they choose to change them on their own terms. But we were however relaying facts on a single transaction. Unless you have somethign to say about this particular transaction or comments about it anything else I am sure has been covered in a few other hundred posts.

The deal was actually offered to us in an email we received from Mr. Gubitz in response to a add we placed on kingsnake, we did not inquire about anything with Mr. Gubitz. We were not able to meet his offer and told him what we were currently buying our dragons at, and apologized. I was not expecting to do business with him at that point. He replied and offered to let them go at our normal cost, we asked a few questions, we agreed, and they arrived in great time as represented. No real lengthy correspondence, nothing of the like. It arrived the following monday after the deal on the weekend. It was a cut and dry transaction. Simple as that.

As for my use of the word ignorant I was referring to just that, ignorance, "ignoring something". As in ignoring my request to keep this on track and to please spare the drama. I wish not to provoke any further drama, it's pointless. I wanted to state one simple experience with someone that people should hear about. With all that has been read I felt that the bad should also be accompanied by the good. And if this is a man striving for change he is on the right track so far. I agree to the proposition about counting good guy threads, I do not think they should be ignored. A substantial amount of good guy type threads without mention of bad transactions could put some more truth to the matter if this individual is in fact on the straight and narrow.

Please do not turn my contribution to the BOI into further drama. As stated in my very first post it was the very thing I was trying to avoid, but just because someone is in fear of attracting attention does not mean they should be forced into silence.

Thanks, Take care!
 
Seems like we're in the same boat.

I make an honest contribution to the BOI and it just calls out to those who wish to create drama.

Anyone who has recently dealt with Mr. Gubitz actually have something to say about it or are we going to hear people create drama around a subject beaten to complete death?

Just wondering.

Anyone who reads the BOI has already heard all of this, if you're going to contribute, try doing just that, CONTRIBUTE.
 
Christopher, I'd still like to know whose idea this thread was, you haven't answered that yet. Was it your idea or did neil ask you to?

Wes Pollock
 
I'm sure this may leave a bad taste in some mouths but.....

First off, let me start by apologizing to anyone that will be offended by this post. It is not my intention, just my opinion

In "MY" opinion, You can make 100 great transactions with 100 Very happy customers and 100 great posts on Fauna, but when you knowingly conduct Dishonest, Selfish, and Ultimately bad business 1 time, you are not a "Good Guy" PERIOD! "Good Guys" do not conduct themselves in the manner that Neil has been proven conduct himself in the past. PERIOD!

I Request that anyone who KNOWINGLY conducts business with this type of person to not post their bad experiences here. YOU ARE FOOLISH AND YOU DESERVE IT!

I also feel that you are given a chance to do what's right and when you deviate from that it shows that greed is worth more than honor and personally, that's BS!

Furthermore I WILL NOT do business with anyone that has been proven to be Dishonest, and I urge everyone to take that stance. Eventually most of the "Bad Guys" will be weeded out. By the way- Thanks Fauna!

Christopher, I'm glad that you had a good experience with Neal. I just worry that Good Guy posts for a proven Bad Guy like Neal will set the up-and-coming herpers up for failure. Had your deal with Neal been for the right amount of money I'm sure you'd be posting quite the opposite.

My .02
 
But from now on, if you want to call me ignorant you should at least know as much about it as i do. And the proper term for ignorance is NOT "ignoring something" it is lacking knowledge about a particular subject. And just because you don't agree with people here does not make their post "f@cking garbage"
 
No Mr. Gubitz did not have to ask me to post here.

AGIAN.. We just meant to inform people of our recent transaction considering it was actually based on an experience with a questionable seller mentioned on the BOI in various threads filled with 90% opinion and 10% solid substantiated claims and experiences.

AND AGAIN, "just because the majority in this particular matter is against a transaction with a individual does not mean someone cannot CHOOSE to try a transaction with said individual and report their findings."

Anything else? ;)

Thanks. Take care.
 
I know he didn't HAVE to ask you, but did he suggest it? Just going for clarity here. I don't mean to seem nit picky here, but you really haven't answered the question yet.

Was this post solely and only your idea? Or did he have anything at all to do with your idea to post here?

thanks,
Wes Pollock
 
And again, did I ask anything about past experiences? No. I've read it all. I simply commented on a recent transaction.

Obviously the point was missed and I provided a new platform for people to beat a dead horse. This thread has completley derailed.

I did my part and stated the facts and outcome of our recent transaction and pledged to keep the members of the BOI updated. I contributed a recent transaction to the BOI. Simple as that. I do not feel that debating past drama which has now been forced into this thread by a select few is contributing to the BOI in any way shape or form. I also don't see anything else I can say regarding the original purpose of this thread, I made my honest and sincere contribution so I will not waste my time humoring drama any further. I'll leave that to those select few who wish to do so. Have fun.

Take care.
 
No, I am trying to make an effort to contribute our experiences here on the BOI and Mr. Gubitza happened to be a recent transaction. I also informed people of a recent Ball HET scammer, another person misrepresenting ball hets, and a thread refering to a person who recently won an auction of ours as well. I feel any honest contributions I can make based on experiences can help. I'm actually havent been posting here long, but I firmly beleive the BOI is an excellet tool if used correctly.

Thanks, Take care.
 
Chris, are you not going to say for sure, beyond any shadow of doubt, that you and you alone came up with the idea to start this post?

Very interesting. It's late, and maybe you just missed my query when you were posting yourself and will catch it in the morning. I certainly hope so.

Wes Pollock
 
And thats a "No he did not ask me to post"

Just since you seek clarification. I thought it was more than obvious by now. Anything else I can help clarify? I dont mind contributing but I do not wish to add to the derailing of this thread.
 
I agree with you Chris, you came here, posted what happened with you and it did get derailed.
I hope this does not stop you from writing on the BOI, although I am not sure it wont stop others.
Everyone has a right to voice their transactions, good or bad, without feeling on the defensive. Whether it is about someone somebody likes or not.
This is indeed the sad part of the BOI.
Fortunately, the BOI does more good than bad.
 
My god... This is the exact drama I am refering too. :(

Any other drama or do you have to call in the forensic experts? Just let me know :D

Take care!
 
Thank you very much Chris. I sincerely appreciate your humoring my no doubt annoying questioning.

Wes Pollock
 
It's not a problem. Just because I choose to conduct a transactio nwith an individual with a person you may not approve of does not mean my motives are not pure.

Take care.
 
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