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    I am still waiting on my developer to finish up on the Classifieds Control Panel so I can use it to encourage members into becoming paying members. Google Adsense has become a real burden on the viewing of this site, but honestly it is the ONLY source of income now that keeps it afloat. I tried offering disabling the ads being viewed by paying members, but apparently that is not enough incentive. Quite frankly, Google Adsense has dropped down to where it barely brings in enough daily to match even a single paid member per day. But it still gets the bills paid. But at what cost?

    So even without the classifieds control panel being complete, I believe I am going to have to disable those Google ads completely and likely disable some options here that have been free since going to the new platform. Like classified ad bumping, member name changes, and anything else I can use to encourage this site to be supported by the members instead of the Google Adsense ads.

    But there is risk involved. I will not pay out of pocket for very long during this last ditch experimental effort. If I find that the membership does not want to support this site with memberships, then I cannot support your being able to post your classified ads here for free. No, I am not intending to start charging for your posting ads here. I will just shut the site down and that will be it. I will be done with FaunaClassifieds. I certainly don't need this, and can live the rest of my life just fine without it. If I see that no one else really wants it to survive neither, then so be it. It goes away and you all can just go elsewhere to advertise your animals and merchandise.

    Not sure when this will take place, and I don't intend to give any further warning concerning the disabling of the Google Adsense. Just as there probably won't be any warning if I decide to close down this site. You will just come here and there will be some sort of message that the site is gone, and you have a nice day.

    I have been trying to make a go of this site for a very long time. And quite frankly, I am just tired of trying. I had hoped that enough people would be willing to help me help you all have a free outlet to offer your stuff for sale. But every year I see less and less people coming to this site, much less supporting it financially. That is fine. I tried. I retired the SerpenCo business about 14 years ago, so retiring out of this business completely is not that big if a step for me, nor will it be especially painful to do. When I was in Thailand, I did not check in here for three weeks. I didn't miss it even a little bit. So if you all want it to remain, it will be in your hands. I really don't care either way.

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    Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.

    And for the record, I will be shutting down the Google Adsense ads on January 1, 2025.
  • Responding to email notices you receive.
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    In short, DON'T! Email notices are to ONLY alert you of a reply to your private message or your ad on this site. Replying to the email just wastes your time as it goes NOWHERE, and probably pisses off the person you thought you replied to when they think you just ignored them. So instead of complaining to me about your messages not being replied to from this site via email, please READ that email notice that plainly states what you need to do in order to reply to who you are trying to converse with.

SHIPPING: What you need to know!

PM with your account number, full name, email and city/state. I will fwd it to my rep who will see it taken care of. You'll need your rep to file the paperwork, so you'd be back to square one even if you send the box in.
 
TripleMoonsExotic said:
Congratulations, not only did you violate FedEx shipping policy, but you violated Federal Law. :thumbsup:
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You know, a simple "You shouldn't do that and here is why...." response would have sufficed. These snide remarks from people have become all to prevalent and just bring the whole forum down, IMO. Just something to think about.
 
The explanation as to why it is wrong is in the 1st post of this thread. If the person didn't have an issue about what I said, you shouldn't be crying about it either.

Ryoko, my rep said she'd get someone on it right away for you. Let me know how it goes.
 
TripleMoonsExotic said:
The explanation as to why it is wrong is in the 1st post of this thread. If the person didn't have an issue about what I said, you shouldn't be crying about it either.

Ryoko, my rep said she'd get someone on it right away for you. Let me know how it goes.
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I got an e-mail from my rep this morning with her info. Thanks so much for the help. :thumbsup:
 
I am working on getting FedEx certified too. I got my account number and signed up for the express delivery discounts and filled out the test package application. So now I just need to get my rep and get my packaging materials.

Also about the shipping to residential/business...I have had several shipped to my home by FedEx so that is a little confusing. And I just moved so I am not sure about how all that will work in my new area since I have no idea when they even deliver up here.
 
If you are unsuccessful at connecting with your rep, please feel free to contact me with your details and I will be happy to forward it to my rep. :)

As for shipping to a home address, the FedEx waiver specifically prohibits shipping to a residential address. Evidently this includes home based businesses as they're zoned residential. Not everyone adheres to the written restrictions.
 
I would hate to have to go to our local FedEx hub station. I used to live just a few miles away but now that I have moved, it is at least 25 miles to mine. Can they ship to FedEx centers like Office Depot and places like that or does it have to be the actual FedEx building?
And thanks for the offer Stephanie. If I don't hear anything in a couple days, I will PM you with my info.
 
You would have to ship to a business. I don't believe Office Depot or Staples will allow you to ship to them for pickup, but it couldn't hurt to ask. Small, privately owned shipping centers (we have a Postal Plus for example), are usually more willing to hold packages for pickup.
 
okay, thanks..I will have to check out stuff where we are now to see if there is anything closer than the FedEx hub in case I need something sent to me. I know someone once told me they had to check to see if FedEx would deliver live animals to my location and they got the approval, but that was at my old house and there was a lot of businesses located around it so it may have been zoned differently. We are all rural out here so no chance in that here!
 
I work for UPS, (loading trucks) and i actually found 4 huge boxes of snakes going to ProExotics from the breeders expo while i was working. I brought it up to my boss as I am required to do, and he told me UPS will accept non-venomous snkes now....
 
4riscorn said:
I would hate to have to go to our local FedEx hub station. I used to live just a few miles away but now that I have moved, it is at least 25 miles to mine. Can they ship to FedEx centers like Office Depot and places like that or does it have to be the actual FedEx building?
And thanks for the offer Stephanie. If I don't hear anything in a couple days, I will PM you with my info.
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I have shipped to a FedEx Office (formerly Kinko's) location without a problem; but, honestly, I'm never comfortable doing so.

AltitudeExotics said:
I work for UPS, (loading trucks) and i actually found 4 huge boxes of snakes going to ProExotics from the breeders expo while i was working. I brought it up to my boss as I am required to do, and he told me UPS will accept non-venomous snkes now....
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That would be great, if it was true for the masses. Unfortunately, the simple fact is that it isn't. UPS has long turned a blind eye to some accounts using their services, while refusing others (unless they've got a lot more waivers out there than are admitted to).
 
It's very true Harald but it seems that UPS is getting the message. I'm sure there are still some that are skeptical about accepting the packages but from what I've seen.. they are getting better about it. My UPS Hub knows me now.. LOL.. and when I bring a box into them... they set it inside and not in the warehouse because they are aware of what it is that I am shipping. Ever since the first incident I had shipping with RE... I haven't had any problems or calls about my packages. All have gone through the HUB without a hitch :)

As long as people are aware and actually print out the waiver when using their services.. if the HUB has an issue with it... all you have to do is call Debbie at RE and she can get the issue resolved. They've been good to me so far and I'm hoping that this service will continue the way it's going.

I do have the backup plan of FedEx if anything does fall through with RE or they strip the waiver away again so it's a little less stressful in my situation now :)
 
Steph, If this is true and works according to the law and w/ respect to the Lacey Act, I'd be more than happy to just list "wildlife" and include an invoice of common/scientific...

One thing I found in the Lacey Act says this:
(d) False labeling offenses
It is unlawful for any person to make or submit any false record, account, or label for, or any false identification of, any fish, wildlife, or plant which has been, or is intended to be—
(1) imported, exported, transported, sold, purchased, or received from any foreign country; or
(2) transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
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It's vague, but I guess at the very least labeling it "live harmless reptile" would be disingenuous and may fall under a "false account" as anything that can bite can cause harm.

and then there's this:
It can be be UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL, Delta, US Air, etc. The Lacey Act clearly states that any reptile shipment crossing state lines must be labeled with the exact contents: Common & scientific name of each herp, as well as the quantity of each. As per the Lacey Act, this has to be clearly marked on the outside of the box, and not simply listed on a packing list inside the box. Still using the Ball Python as an example, if I ship it to you and the box is simply labeled as "Live Harmless Reptiles", I have violated the Lacey Act and "YOU" will violate the Lacey Act if you accept the shipment. If does not matter at all if the shipping company states that it is OK with them if your shipment is simply labeled as "Live Harmless Reptiles". No shipping company policy can override the "Federal" Lacey Act when it comes to labeling shipments!!!
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http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-53097.html

It would be great if we could get this resolved.
 
In this thread here

http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127571&highlight=lacey

It does mention shipping according to "existing practices" so I guess that would mean the FWC code would then be applicable, meaning labeling a snake with "wildlife" would be sufficient, and including an accurate ledger with scientific/common?
This could really save some headaches for everybody
 
These two sections come from the Lacey Act:
(b)​
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[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]Marking offenses
It is unlawful for any person to import, export, or transport in interstate commerce any container or package containing any fish or wildlife unless the container or package has previously been plainly marked, labeled, or tagged in accordance with the regulations issued pursuant to paragraph (2) of section 3376(a) of this title. [/FONT][/FONT]​

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[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]The Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce shall jointly promulgate specific regulations to implement the provisions of section 3372 (b) of this title for the marking and labeling of containers or packages containing fish or wildlife. These regulations shall be in accordance with existing commercial practices. [/FONT][/FONT]​
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Perhaps that second section is what allows Fish and Wildlife to regulate labeling? It still seems like since the first part says the box must be "plainly marked" the label would need to be visible on the outside of the box:shrug01:
 
Good catch!
FireStorm said:
These two sections come from the Lacey Act:


Perhaps that second section is what allows Fish and Wildlife to regulate labeling? It still seems like since the first part says the box must be "plainly marked" the label would need to be visible on the outside of the box:shrug01:
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This part is I guess what would relate to the FWC code:
These regulations shall be in accordance with existing commercial practices.
 
I guess a label that said "Wildlife" with the quantity and species and quantites listed would comply with the Lacey Act and Fish and Wildlife regs... I don't think that could be considered false or misleading.
 
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