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Good Guy Reptile Addictions Spokane Washington

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Just wanted to let you know that you do have loyal customers and that we continue to support you. I was going to post on craigslist too but have too much to do to weed out all the hatemail today. ;~)

You have a storefront and satisfied customers, I am simply a hobbyist of exotic animals and am in no way involved in the local reptile trade except as a consumer.

I live in north Idaho and stop by your shop every time I make it to Spokane, which isn't often enough with my college and work schedules. I am continually impressed by the conditions in your store.

The quality of your animals surpasses any other local or supplier and it shows!

I am also continually impressed with the patience you show your customers (and me) and your willingness to assist them in their husbandry issues, especially with animals purchased elsewhere. You go above and beyond, it definitely shows that your concern lies with the health and quality of care these animals receive.

And, just so you know, your customers do appreciate the cleanliness and lack of stench in your shop. ;~) Too many reptiles in the other local shops are kept incorrectly and the leftover food and unkempt enclosures are enough to make me gag. It's nice to be able to look at what you have for sale without my eyes tearing from fumes.

Hang in there. I can't begin to tell you how much intelligent, experienced, and informed reptile hobbyists are delighted to have you in the area and we do appreciate all that you do for the hobby (lifestyle? hmm...none of my business or anyone else:NoNo:) of keeping reptiles.:thumbsup:
 
I would also like to show my support for reptile addictions, Wendy and staff.

I started in this hobby with alot of questions that needed answers before i wanted the responsibility of reptile care and ownership.

Wendy has been an invaluable resource in my education in reptile care and shows by example in how the store is kept. Healthy animals in clean and visible enviorments.

What an amazing hobby to share with my 8 yr old son. The treatment we recieve when we visit is and always has been top notch. The assortment of reptiles is amazing. No other pet store in the area can match the health and prices.

I am and have never been disapointed in the professionalism and experience we have recieved. I evaluate and judge people and establishments on how they handle customer service and again reptile addictions and staff have my support.


Thanks again for introducing us to an exciting and interesting hobby
Loyal and repeat customers. Dennis Riley
 
This is a great shop. We have bought numerous reptiles from Wendy and she has the cheapest feeders in town. It is the cleanest reptile store we have ever been in. Thanks ,Jodi & Joe
 
Thank you so much!

I have posted pictures of the store here in the photo gallery , I am not sure what/how to post a link straight to it.........
 
Reptile Addictions has quickly become my favorite place. I definitely appreciate the way I am treated when I shop there. You can really tell that Wendy (and the rest of the staff) really cares about every animal in the store. She is very Knowledgable about how to provide the correct habitat, and diet for all of your pets. The cleanliness of the store is amazing, considering the amount of different species. The enclosures are always kept clean, and the store never has an undesirable aroma, unlike every other pet store in town. I love this place! I would, and DO, recommend that everyone go to Reptile Addictions for all your reptile needs. Espeacially feeders, they truly are the cheapest in town!!! It's about time we got a REAL pet store in Spokane! I definitely don't have anything negative to say about this place. Keep up the great work!!!

Neil & Kristen
 
I am so glad I was told about Reptile Addiction. The store was very interesting and had a wide varity of Reptiles. I knew nothing when I walked in the store. Wendy was extreamly knowledgable and more than willing to help me learn. I thank you SO much and my boys will love the Bearded Dragon!!!
Thanks Kyla
 
When I dealt with her last year, i bought some three crested geckos, There was an issue with the shipping of the wrong gecko. BUT it was promptly, with a major applogy and explaination ( Tired [just opened store], babies not fired, looking at back pattern and grabbed the wrong one). Very exellent customer support. Reptile Addiction will take great care of you!
 
LOL, sorry about that again. It was chaos last year when we first opened. I still get little sleep, but at least now I get some sleep. I still make mistakes every once in a while, but I am more than willing to take the critisism, cop to it, and make up for my mistakes when they do happen!

I hope your geckos are doing great!
 
Which is a sign of a very good business. There is no need to apologies. Yep mistakes happen, I totally understand and you took care of things quickly, thoughtfully and professionally. You are very good people, and I have, and will continue to recommend you to people. I would definitely buy from you again. Everybody is doing very well, and the little man has been VEEERRY busy! lol.
 
I enjoy going into Reptile Addictions. :) I love to go in and see the new reptiles in the store every week. They definately do have the cheapest feeders in town and I am extremely greatful for that. It saves me a lot of money.

Thanks so much!!!

Alicia Heyen
 
Reptile Addictions is a fantastic store. Wendy has been very helpful and her love for the animals is apparent just by entering the store. I have never seen such well cared for animals in a store ever. We purchased a fantastic lizard from her and would recommend Reptile Addictions to anyone. Thanks Wendy!
 
reptile addictions... NOT SO "GOOD GUY" AFTERALL

Since i posted a "good guy" thread at wendy childs request i have seen a complete turn around in the way she does buisness. Very dishonest and rude. I apologise to anyone that i have indirectly or directly sent her way. There is a new shop in spokane and i look forward to there success as Wendy Childs will surely ruin reptile addictions temporary popularity. Being new to the herp hobby i don't think my opinion will make a large difference but i hope that anyone i talk to locally will take notice of Reptile Addictions unsavory tactics and spiteful craigslist postings. Thanks for reading,Dennis Riley 509-995-0123
 
WOW, Dennis This is even low for you.

Considering he is my vindictive EX BOYFRIEND. That post isnt worth the paper its written on.
 
There is nothing vindictive about honesty and personal opinion that is commonly shared with alot of others in the hobby locally and online. Red Rum Reptiles, Lilac City Reptiles,River City Reptiles and reptile addictions are all the same people and all the same complaints you read about wendy and her mother are true. Vindictive would be below me and bringing personal anything into an opinion of buisness dealings is immature. I wish her the best but the writings on the wall. If she continues harrassing a new shop in town that is very likely to succede she will only have her award winning personality to thank for her failure. Like i said in the previous post this is my opinion on her buisness practices not personal. Time will tell
 
Dennis, there is a spell check button here for your use.

"Like i said in the previous post this is my opinion on her buisness practices not personal. "

Ok, so what business practice did I do to you that was wrong? Was it the free snakes? The free supplies? The free feeders? How about the $300 burm that I GAVE yo in exchange for building me shelves in my storage room? The shelves YOU NEVER BUILT, and the supplies I gave you money to buy at home depot I NEVER GOT BACK? Those bad business dealings?

Crazy Cresties always was my crested Gecko breeding. Everyone knows that. You are years behind Dennis.

River City Reptiles is my mothers website, separate from me and my business.

Never heard of a lilac city reptiles.

Reptile Addictions IS my storefront.

I am no newbie to this forum Dennis, the hate you are trying to spew is OLD NEWS around here.

"If she continues harrassing a new shop in town that is very likely to succede she will only have her award winning personality to thank for her failure."

I would like you to back up that claim with proof. That's what this forum is for......PROVE IT! That is a flat out lie. I am the one who had to issue a cease and desist today to them. You are welcome to start a new thread if you are somehow involved, but in this thread it is OFF TOPIC!

Read the rules- if you can.

You no longer humored me in the bedroom, and you are no longer humoring me here.:rofl:
 
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