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Paul Yancick, BAD BUYER!

Thank for that. I do not need pics or a body. It is apparent that the snake arrived DOA. I just require civil treatment. I will go ahead and
send you a refund. Thanks for your time.
James
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Yes, but that was not the issue here.
James knows there was an issue with his shipments. He has not denied it.
I don’t think he has tried to be let of the hook for anything in regards to the actual shipments and it was not why he stated this thread.
He understood that he was completely responsible for these animals and did not once try to back down from this.
 
In an opposing opinion !

And these are nothing but opinions, but when I read a statement like this:
Most experienced shippers will not guarantee live arrival when temperatures are below 40. Most experienced and conscientious shippers will not ship under those temperatures as they can’t guarantee the safety of the animals.
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It makes me cringe a little bit ! I consider myself both experienced and conscientious, and I am one of many who feel that it is well within my means to ship at temps below 40 degrees. I respect those who choose not to ship at temperatures below 40 degrees, but do not feel that they qualify as "most" even if they do waive their guarantee. And as for the "guarantees" that we all have, I didn't know that we were guaranteeing safety! I thought it had to do the seller absorbing the loss should a mishap (temperature or otherwise) occur, with a few provisions etc, and therein lies the incentive to do our utmost to insure that the animal arrives healthy and that the customer is pleased. Some sellers choose to shift that risk to the buyer under certain conditions, such as temperatures and weekend deliveries, which is fine so long as both parties are in agreement. But "conscientious" has nothing to do with it with regard to implying where that risk is accepted, for we all take risks when we ship, and 40 degrees is not a magic number ... just a number. Larger boxes better insulated, better heat packs, faster delivery, are all options to overcome low temperatures, at an added cost of $10 ? To ship in a reckless manner, and by that I mean with little or no regard for the animal, the net result being injury to the animal, certainly qualifies as being "unconscientious". I do not think that James showed any traits of being reckless, and most of his mishaps that black day had nothing to do with cold temps. But as many of us feel that the true measure of a person is not how they perform when all is peachy keen, but rather when things have gone awry and they are under pressure, I would rate James as one of the most conscientious in the business.
Don't care to discuss musical preferences in the BOI, but if someone voluntarily makes it a part of their signature, avatar, etc, its fair game, especially when they open themselves up so widely to criticism on all fronts.
Can't please everybody James, and I'm sure that if you had it all to do over again, you'd do some things differently. But I'd buy from you, and feel that you are experienced and conscientious, ....... and "yes", in the majority!
 
The BoidSmith said:
Having 80% of the animals die in a particular shipment day calls for urgent changes in shipping practices and/or policies. This has nothing to do with what I think of you as a person, I’m just looking here at the outcome.

Regards.
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And what about all the other animals he sent out before this date that managed to make it without a problem.

On this unfortunate day, James also sent a package to California that also arrived DOA.
There was no heat pack included in that shipment. It was not needed.
 
Mark and Dennis, I could not agree with either of you more! I am 100% confident that if James could go to Staples and get an "Easy Button" so that he could erase all of this he would. I also firmly believe that circumstances beyond Jim's control were contributing factors to the doa's. I live within an hour and a half of Paul and that particular day was EXTREMELY out of the ordinary. We had a cold front move in very rapidly that plummeted temps. You combine that with winds that were approaching over 20mph sustained and you end up with a situation that was not easy to predict. Even our local weather forcasters were caught off guard. I remember that day well as I was on my way to deer camp and was loading my camper at the same time Paul's snake was arriving. It was bitterly cold and nobody expected it. The simple matter that Jim's animals arrived doa in not only cold weather but also the polar opposite tells you that it was not his shipping method that was in question.

Kelli, Paul's behavior in this and his blatant "in your face" references to the glorification of drug use is par for the course. It tells you exactly what type of person Jim was dealing with. If I have a drug user/pusher/abuser in one hand and a reputable business person in the other, I guaran-fricking-tee you that I know who is going to receive my benefit of the doubt. Not saying that Paul falls into the above category but with his references to drug use one has to wonder.

Losing an animal is something that nobody ever wants to deal with. However, the measure of a true business man is what he does after the doa. In this case, I believe Jim rose to the occasion and made it right to whomever was involved. What more can you ask for?

Griz
 
Here's a little trick I use....

This helps in a pinch...in fact works as good even better than the ones you buy online. We have a Hunting/Outdoors outfit here called Academy , this may sound a bit weird but this is what I do...
The only real difference between a heat pack that last 12hours and one that last 48 is the amount of material in it. I like to buy the 20hr heat packs , cut open the ends with scissors and dump the contents into another heat pack, roll up the extra material and staple it so it is nice and and faily firm...not too tight!! I have found that with the brand I use the 20 hr heat pack will now last for 2-3 days and it doesn't get extremly hot like most do, it bakes at a nice 110-115' , this is good for couple reasons, does not consume large amounts of oxygen quickly they have a nice and steady breathing rate, and of course like stated before they don't get too hot and last MUCH longer, in fact if you take a normal 20 hour heat pack and compact all the contents to one end and then take whats left over and roll it up and staple it it now will last for about 26-30 hours. Of course it doesn't burn as hot but I prefer longetivity to higher temps any day.Sometimes I'll stick them in a delicup to be safe and prevent them from flying around in the box.
Hope this ideal helps..
 
"You claim to have sold thousands of dollars of reptiles"

Your bad attitude and lack of vocabulary are not your only problems, you also seem to have a problem with the truth. I say this because I have never made that claim to you or anyone. I stated that I shipped out close to 500 shipments in the last 7 years. I have no desire or need to brag my way out of this. Your bad attitude and lack of vocabulary are apparently not your only problems, you also seem to have a problem with the truth.

"yet you had to search for 2 days for heat packs?"

I had Heat packs, just not enough as I was not planning on shipping your package as I had not even received your payment.

"In the middle of November you had none?Do you only ship to southern states?"

I already said that I did have heat packs for the shipments that I was shipping out that week. Yours was not on the schedule for that week because you did not get the payment to me. I just let myself get pushed into something that I should not have done.

"The fact of the matter is (the snake arrived semi frozen)not dead and cold. Was'nt rigormortis and cold it was semi frozen."

Now you are quoting facts?

"And yes I own up to every word I typed and the message on your answering machine. Maybe it did die in transit from things neither of us could have prevented.But your pack job to cold climates needs serious improvement."

Thanks for your suggestions, I appreciate any and all suggestions and customer imput in regard to shipments.

"The child size candy bar heat pack and the vents will not work .The person who typed in a previous post that the cardboard would have kept the heat in anyway."

Actually, considering your lack of experience in regard to shipping, I do not think you are qualified to make that assumption.

"Well we can put him in a box in my yard and I will even let him have a heating pad.The guys good as dead."

I suppose you feel that is sound logic???? I rest my case.

"I apologized once and wont do it again."

I did not ask for an apology. Ironically, it was you that asked for an apology numerous times AFTER your abusive e-mails and smear campaign on the KS. I am however aware that you did send me a backward apology. I find it pretty funny that you are coming here saying that you apologized when anyone can see that you retracted that apology. The fact that you took it back in the next e-mail pretty much cancles that out.

"The snake would have been dead regardless of what happened on the plane."

More assumptions?

"I dont want a refund from you as seeing your name makes me ill."

Now that makes a lot of sense.

"But to prove im not a complete azzhole take the 100 bucks and go to Cabela's,Bass Pro Shop,Gander Mountain and order some 20 hour heat packs.I use them and they work."

That is what appears to be a very nice gesture. However, I must admit that I am suspicious at to your motives in making such a gesture.

"Because of my extreme frustration with the whole shipping ordeal,not just this one,I wont be ordering anymore reptiles online.I wont ship anymore reptiles either."

OK.

"I wont be back to this post and have no desire to harass James."

Is that why I received this e-mail from you last night in response to one of my ads?

Kisses..lol...

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this message is in response to.

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This person may or may not be who they say they are.
The return address they provide may or may not be their correct address.

Sent 12:39 PM, Nov 29th, 2005 from I.P. Address 12.221.52.160

I should mention that the e-mail was sent unsigned, but its IP address places it in Paul's hometown of peoria, IL. Paul, if my name makes you so sick, and you do not want to harass me, then why are you doing just that?

I responded with this:

Paul, Thanks for the kisses, I mean no offense, but I am not really interested in kisses from you. On the other hand, I would really appreciate it if you would be so kind as to send me your paypal address. If you do not have one, just let me know.

Thanks for your time,

James

Unfortunately, it came back undeliverable. However, I did send it to Paul's other two e-mail addresses, along with this:

I am going to ask that you do not contact me again unless of course you
would like to send me your paypal address or just to let me know if you do
not have one.

Thanks,

James


"He will be watched closely now.As his desperate crybaby bad buyer scheme drew all the attention to him."

I am not the one that wanted to bring this here. YOU are the one that continued to threten to bring this here. Honestly, the last thing I would want to do is come here on the BOI and discuss 4 DOA in one day, simply because I knew there might be some people that would come to conclusions such as Dan did.

"Good luck in the future buddy...Paul Yancick."

Good luck to you as well.

Kelli, thanks for your thoughts and suggestions. No need to apologize for giving your opinion.

Dan, I respect your opinion, but I think that your conclusions are unfounded.

Justin, I appreciate your thoughts as well.

I should also mention that the DOA Rosy Boa that I sent to Tony in North Carolina was sent with a signature not required waiver at the buyers request. When he requested this we discussed that it canceled his live arrival guarantee. Tony assumed responsibility, and I followed his directions.

After I found out it arrived DOA, I still refunded his money for the snake and shipping. I did this simply because I do not believe that this animal died as a result of being left on his shaded porch. I am convinced that these animals were exposed to some other, random/out of the ordinary, factor that contributed to their deaths.
 
Opps... I forgot to highlite these three comments from Paul. They are in quotes, but no highlited in my previous post.

"The fact of the matter is (the snake arrived semi frozen)not dead and cold. Was'nt rigormortis and cold it was semi frozen."

"Because of my extreme frustration with the whole shipping ordeal,not just this one,I wont be ordering anymore reptiles online.I wont ship anymore reptiles either."

"He will be watched closely now.As his desperate crybaby bad buyer scheme drew all the attention to him."

Sorry if that caused any confussion.
 
Refund

James, no offense, but if you really wanted to give Paul the refund you could have had it to him via the mail long ago......... Since he paid you initially by mail I would assume he does not have a Paypal account, send him a check with delivery confirmation and at least you have done your part. What he chooses to do with the check is up to him.
 
James......after all is said and done, FWIW, I would still never hesitate to buy from you...and yes, have you SHIP it.

Things happen...some we can control, some that are far beyond our control, but what matters is that you both made things right with the buyers, and learned from what happened.....and were very professional through the whole ordeal. I'm sorry it had to happen.....I only wish there were a way to find out what exactly happened....
 
Jim, Let me first start off by saying I wouldn't give Paul a second thought his true colors show in blinding colors :rofl: Second IMHO I think that some thing happened at the hub in your shipping town(ie: fork lift gas). Only because if you think about it all of your D.O.A's were never on the same plane so that rules out the plane theory. third as always you handled this with dignity and honor
 
Thanks Bill,

I would say that the plane theory is not totally out though. The packages most likely all went out together on the same flight to the hub (Memphis). My guess is something happened either at the Shipping drop off point, the hub, or anywhere in between those two places. I was told by Chris that he smell of death was very strong when he opened the package. It usually takes a little time to get that smell going. Anyway, I belive that the contributing factor to these animal's deaths occurred before they left the hub in memphis, and that is what the evidence seems to suggest.
 
OK I'll buy that :) I just wish there was a way to figure out what really did happen. One of those unsolved mysteries I guess :rolleyes:
 
Kelli, Paul's behavior in this and his blatant "in your face" references to the glorification of drug use is par for the course. It tells you exactly what type of person Jim was dealing with. If I have a drug user/pusher/abuser in one hand and a reputable business person in the other, I guaran-fricking-tee you that I know who is going to receive my benefit of the doubt. Not saying that Paul falls into the above category but with his references to drug use one has to wonder.
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I was unaware of the glorification of drug use, that is certainly not a good thing! I just thought the Dimebag reference was about his icon here. I don't really care if someone does drugs, but you are right, it is not something that should be flaunted.

James, we all make mistakes (Lord knows I have made a few in my life!), the true test of us as people is if we learn from those mistakes. I have the highest confidence that you have, I am not confident at all that Paul has. I just wanted to point that out about the heat pack., and I appreciate you responding in a mature and professional manner.
 
Thank you Kelli, I have never had anything but respect for you and the way you conduct yourself here. Your advice was constructive criticism, and that is always welcome from anyone (especially someone such as yourself).
 
The saddest part of this whole thing

is that while James was very quick to issue refunds and apologies, as well as admit liability, he has truly learned something from this incident. While Paul, in all his ignorance, has failed to even attempt to be rational (possibly due to emotions), he has refused a refund (ignorant), and continues to browbeat James about his mistakes (unprofessional). These are just my opinions of course, but, it seems that Paul has gotten more ignorant as this goes on, or just appears to be.

And, James, while I have never dealt with you before, I have read alot about you on here and wouldn't have a single problem or doubt buying from you with confidence. The confidence part comes from your display of professionalism in knowing that I will either get what I ordered or a refund. Even though a mistake was made, you handled yourself well, IMHO. Props to you and good luck in the future.
 
James,

As stated before you have shown integrity in how you conduct yourself in general and how you handled this situation in particular. You may be right and my opinion may be unfounded, and after all it’s just that, an opinion. At least I’m pretty sure you and most of us learned something out of this event, and that's what it's all about right? Best of lucks! :)

Regards.
 
"As stated before you have shown integrity in how you conduct yourself in general and how you handled this situation in particular. You may be right and my opinion may be unfounded, and after all it’s just that, an opinion. At least I’m pretty sure you and most of us learned something out of this event, and that's what it's all about right? Best of lucks!

Regards."

Agreed. No worries Dan. I may not agree with every thing you say, but that is to be expected. It does not mean that I do not still consider you one of the good guys here (because I do).
 
Hello James..

Hello there James,
I know I will still ship and receive from you several times a year, great snakes always arrive here and I appreciate everything you have done for me. I hope you had a good holiday weekend, i'm still trying to get caught up at work with 14 hour days and just took a small break to catch up on a few other things.

Have a good one James,

Gregg F.
 
KelliH said:
I'm 33 and idolize John Lennon. I also really like Ville Valo (I'm sure you have no idea who he is, but you should check out his music sometime). Point is.. what exactly is your point? So what if the guy idolizes an extremely talented musician.

And BTW, while it is obvious that Paul is/did not act in a professional manner when this problem came up, that still does not excuse James. Sorry James, you seem like a really cool guy, and obviously you have a fantastic rosy boa collection (among others I am sure), but c'mon! Using one of those cruddy hand warmers in 18 degree weather is unexcusable, and frankly shows an utter disregard for the safety of the animal(s). Sorry, I call it like I see it James, next time I hope you pack your animals in a professional (and humane) manner, ie. 40 hour heat packs.
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I was just about to say the very same thing. agreed 110%

This is the exact reason why we do not ship when temps drop below 35, sometimes depending on location/time in transit, 30.

You're a great guy, and this customer of yours unfortunately is a rude fool. It happens, we all get them.... But don't let him get to you, but please walk away from this practicing more caution when shipping in winter months. Eye those forecasts like a hawk, and remember it is always better to wait and deliver a live animal, than rush and deliver a Popsicle. If a customer is in that much of a rush, even after being alerted of such a high risk, they do not deserve to own the animal(s) in the first place. Move on and find a more worthy customer. Good luck bro, I'm so very sorry for the loss.
 
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