Inquiry Nikki Gulizia (buyer) a scammer?

[zzzdanz]

so how does the reptile show in white plains and staten island operate then ?

It's not part of NYC I'm guessing.

 

[Matt2979]

these shows sell reptiles to the public. I am unsure of what you are pointing out.

Good point. Then... That was just the rule that seemed to justify it, but I also was not thinking about those shows selling to the public.

 

[laterob]

Chad - is there a way to notify Nikki of this thread?

I, too, have heard that BP's are illegal in the boroughs, but I can't explain how/if they are sold at the show there. Upstate NY is different, too.

At this point, if she doesn't come here, I would guess that she KNEW it was illegal and that MAY be part of the reason she's pulling this. How can your "friend" claim damages if he was shipping illegally? Your "friend" has a pretty big name when it comes to Surinames, though....you'd think he'd know about the the law. Maybe he doesn't do his own shipping/labelling?

 

[jimoo]

It's not part of NYC I'm guessing.

Staten Island is definitely a borough of NYC

 

[zzzdanz]

Staten Island is definitely a borough of NYC

That's why I was guessing....Pavy might be able to explain it

 

[PAVLOVK1025]

so how does the reptile show in white plains and staten island operate then ?

White Plains is not New York City, and there are no shows in Staten Island, just tanning salons. You're thinking Long Island maybe, which is also outside city limits.

Stop fighting with me on this, I'm from NYC, you're not.

 

[jeremyk]

Bob futo is a very good friend of mine. I had a lengthy conversation with bob, about this a few days ago. There are numerous facts about this, that point to nikki being a scammer. Im not going to delve into them. That is between bob and the authorities at this point. i will say this though. (1) I don’t think the animal was sent to staten island, the chick used two different address’ payment went through. Animal was shipped. (2) bob, has been doing this a VERY long time, this aint his first rodeo. He would NEVER ship an empty box to anyone. (3) He would never knowingly ship an illegal animal to anyone. Why would he? He could sell a super cinny to someone else; legally. Its not like no one wants them.(4) I doubt notifying this person and making them aware of this thread will do any good. She wont respond to any of the phone calls or emails he has sent her. so apparently she doesn’t want to resolve any issue. I know if I got an empty box. I would REALLY want to talk to the person who shipped it! Or show up on their doorstep! So back to the O/P. has any one heard of this chick?

 

[ophidile]

Um... not sure how this is helpful in any matter, but ok. So they are illegal in the state of NY? Did not know that plus can think of 1 breeder already that is based out of NY and did not have any problems then. But thanks I guess for that tidbit...



thanks for the info Ophidile, I will pass that along!

Errr, woop, I stand corrected, this guy apparently got his money back for a DOA:
http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221431

Looks like I am just putting my foot in it all over today DX Time to stop posting!

(but, good luck to your friend, I still think he stands a good chance with paypal, especially if he has a weight on the box as someone else pointed out - it just sucks to have your account tied up like that for however long it'll take)

 

[FLAWLS1]

This really pisses me off I've done business with Bob Futo and he would NEVER do this. I swear... some people man. Last time I spoke with Bob we even discussed these people who scam. Anything to get a dime I guess

 

[JustChad04]

This really pisses me off I've done business with Bob Futo and he would NEVER do this. I swear... some people man. Last time I spoke with Bob we even discussed these people who scam. Anything to get a dime I guess

I too. Just finished a purchase with bob for a Blonde Pewter female, not only was I was impressed with the animals quality, but the process before purchase, during, and after. Bob is truly a professionaly and handles his business with passion! He was willing to provide me background information. Work with my delay on paypal for payment even with another buyer waiting, and through the tough trials of a family death, and a winter storm, still worked late in the hour to get her ready for shipment. But I got to say the one thing that truly blew me out of the water with Bob is three things: 1.) how attending he was during the whole process by keeping in touch via email, phone, etc. 2.) Even after recieving the animal, he didnt say thanks good luck! He insured the animal was ok, healthy, safe and STILL follows up to make sure. 3.) Not only is this animal AMAZING in color, but this is the FIRST bp I have purchased and it arrived DOSILE! Never striked at me, never hissed, and soon as it was out of the box, wanted to explore my shoulder and neck. It just shows how much work he puts into his animals!

The idea of Bob scamming someone blows my mind. I cannot see someone who puts soo much effort and pride into his animals do such a thing.

Bob=GREAT GUY!

Hopefully things work out in his favor, Any info of this Nikki attempting this on someone else will pretty much put it to rest.

As far as the NYC ban goes, thats a shocker! but hey, NYC has enough problems, for once the hippies got one through! I dont see it holding up too long though. But can we keep that topic in another thread and stick to finding out about this Nikki Gulizia in this thread? thanks!

 

[KelliH]

I hate to be the one to say this, but Bob Futo needs to be the one posting about this, not his friends. I understand he is dealing with a funeral, but when he is able to he really needs to be the one that posts about this.

 

[jeremyk]

I hate to be the one to say this, but Bob Futo needs to be the one posting about this, not his friends. I understand he is dealing with a funeral, but when he is able to he really needs to be the one that posts about this.

Bobs not going to post here. he does not get involved with forums very often. the transaction details are a matter for the authorities, nikki and bob. The O/P asked "if anyone had any dealings with nikki" that is really the only thing needed from this thread.

 

[KelliH]

From the BOI Rules-

Anonymous third party quotation - 1 point
Saying something like "my buddy says you are a thief" is a third party quotation. There is no ownership to the accusation being made. Not allowed here. Let your buddy come in here and say it, otherwise it needs to remain unsaid.

Quotes from the OP-

Anyone have any intel about Nikki Gulizia fron Staten Island NY? Friend of mine sold her a BP and she is reporting it to Paypal that she only got a box with newspapers. My friend attempted to keep in contact prior to shipping but Nikki never answered. Nikki also kept communicating to a minimum (just called my friend to give the address). After the animal was shipped Nikki never called, emailed, nothing. few days later my friend recieved the ticket on Paypal stating she never got the animal just a empty box.

The BP value was over $1,000 so local police cannot get involved. FBI will have to be contacted. He has never had this happen to him and been doing business for a long time. As of right now he cannot use Pay pal until the cituation is resolved.

Friend has a great reputation and never has attempted sending an "Empty" box to someone.

Any info on the individual in question would be helpful as well as any tips to handling the cituation proplerly to ensure my friend does not get screwed over.

Thank you all for your time.

-Chad Brown
(not the pro exoctics one, but hes cool! hope he reads this i'd like a jersey!!! )

I've dealt with Bob; I like Bob. But he needs to be the one posting all these claims and details here, not his friend. I've reported the thread, so the mods can leave it open if they wish or close it. If my interpretation of the TOS is incorrect, my apologies in advance.

 

[scorpy]

I hate to be the one to say this, but Bob Futo needs to be the one posting about this, not his friends. I understand he is dealing with a funeral, but when he is able to he really needs to be the one that posts about this.

I agree. It's all a hearsay at this point.

 

[snakeman101172]

White Plains is not New York City, and there are no shows in Staten Island, just tanning salons. You're thinking Long Island maybe, which is also outside city limits.

Stop fighting with me on this, I'm from NYC, you're not.

I spent my entire life in NY until relocating to florida in Jan. 09. I have purchased several pythons from Animal Kingdom over the years. I was not fighting you on anything.

 

[Rainbowboaman]

Any updates on this situation?

 

[JustChad04]

I've dealt with Bob; I like Bob. But he needs to be the one posting all these claims and details here, not his friend. I've reported the thread, so the mods can leave it open if they wish or close it. If my interpretation of the TOS is incorrect, my apologies in advance.

wow.... all I generally asked was does anyone have ANY intel/info about NIKKI GULIZIA, Using what happened to bob as a REFERENCE to bad business she has done.

ffs stop trolling me over something stupid and stick to what the SUBJECT line says...

I just want some info about the individual in question.

but if your that bored keep trolling away =]

 

[KelliH]

wow.... all I generally asked was does anyone have ANY intel/info about NIKKI GULIZIA, Using what happened to bob as a REFERENCE to bad business she has done.

ffs stop trolling me over something stupid and stick to what the SUBJECT line says...

I just want some info about the individual in question.

but if your that bored keep trolling away =]

I'm not a troll. Just a longtime member of this site that knows the rules here.

By the way, it's you're, not your. Have a good day, and I hope Bob comes in here soon to clarify all of this.

 

[ophidile]

I'm not a troll. Just a longtime member of this site that knows the rules here.

By the way, it's you're, not your. Have a good day, and I hope Bob comes in here soon to clarify all of this.

I thought the rule was for anony quotes? In this case the third party is identified?

 

[JustChad04]

I'm not a troll. Just a longtime member of this site that knows the rules here.

By the way, it's you're, not your. Have a good day, and I hope Bob comes in here soon to clarify all of this.

1: thats qualifies as trolling, you are targeting me for a mistake and exploiting it to the public eye to use against me in arguement. AKA TROLLING!

2: In what way have I "Broke" the rules. Yes I used an incident that happened to Bob, But last time I checked this tread is an Inquiry about Said subject in questioning via the subject line description. Yes Bob is not hear to confirm what happened to him. but yet 2 other individuals besides me have confirmed on his behalf as well.

If you open your eyes really really wide, you may be able to read the entire topic instead of what you want to choose to read. I know reading through all these forums just to find something to challenge the OP about to report him/her to the mods must be really exciting and worth waisting your life over, but the rest of us actually use this website/forums to find out information about people in suspicion before making a purchase.

SO inlight of all this wonderful conversation between the two of us, lets please keep this forum on topic and end this childish nonsence of "YOU CANT DO THAT I'M TELLING MOM" where it belongs.... at home. I do not wish to make enemies on this site. It is rather rediculous to argue on a site designed to help those in need. Kind of defeats the purpose if you do the opposite am I right?

There are other forums that could use your rather excellent attention to non-definite details that really really need to be shut down, other than harassing us new members trying to do the honest thing in the crisis situation when we come here in need of help.


Good luck to you on that task!

Any who, back to the subject ORIGINALLY at hand, Still no info about this Nikki? I do not have an email address for her so cannot inform her of this thread. I will see if I can get that from Bob and maybe someone will recognize that and throw up some red flags.