Bad Guy Vincent Menna AKA Anerythristic

[DynamicReptilez]

if the item is not insured then I'm not sure what would be covered by FedEx other than the cost of shipping. Also, having a signature required is something that I've always been told is a bad thing when shipping live animals. In fact, I believe one of the top shipping company's recommend you do not send with signature required. If the receiver is not there to receive then the package could float around for days until a second delivery attempt or the buyer picks up if they see a notice.

When an item is negligently misdelivered, FedEx is still responsible for repaying declared value (checked the website terms).
And yes I do understand the philosophy behind the no signature part, but at the same time, shipping companies see this as a waiver of responsibility and so insurance would be pointless.

 

[DynamicReptilez]

While I wholly sympathise with the OP, it looks like they are up against the wall here
If Fedex are sticking to their guns and claiming the animal was delivered, neither Paypal or probably the credit card company will play ball either.
Its basically at a stalemate right now and is a he said/she said situation.
As rightly said there is NO insurance or refund bar possibly shipping cost and yes that goes to the shipper so OP would still have to fight for that.
Very unfortunate indeed

As I currently am.... Not sure why he didn't insure it for loss, I get that live animals aren't covered against death, but on the case of non delivery like this, it would have been covered.

 

[MidSouthMorphs]

Good one.... Look at the picture I attached towards the beginning of the thread, also the seller has the listing still posted where it shows 2 very obviously different animals and it's a female cinny pied, the male that I was to pair her with is a black pastel pied male. And why do you all of a sudden assume that I'm trying to scam anyone. I wrote the disclaimer in that post stating what people's opinion was but that it was purchased from a black pastel pied to black pastel pied pairing. So I would appreciate that you not make accusations.

Because the animal in that ad is not a Black Pastel Pied. From the text in your ad, it's very obvious that many people have told you that it isn't a Black Pastel Pied and you continue to try to sell it as one, including those that have commented on the ad itself. Perhaps the ones who sold you that male weren't completely truthful about the pairing?

 

[DynamicReptilez]

As per ship your reptiles.

"Should I require a signature for delivery?
We do not recommend you require a signature for delivery of live reptiles, but this is your own individual choice.

If the recipient is not available to accept the Signature Required package from the FedEx driver, the package will go back onto the truck for later delivery, most likely the following day.

In the case of live reptiles, it is preferable to have the driver leave the package at the address — in a location that’s protected from weather and extreme cold or heat.

NOTE: Be sure your customer/recipient is alert, ready, and watching for the imminent arrival of their package."

It is $2.50 per $100.00 for insurance and I would bet that if item is delivered dead because item was not left due to signature being required item would not be covered by the insurance anyway. So if the seller had shipped insured and signature required and you were not there to sign you could end up with a dead Uninsured animal. Although there has been two scenarios touched upon, the item was never left or the item was stolen, there is at least another scenario and that one is where Buyer claims both of those and is lying.

That may be your opinion, but then again, I wouldn't have also involved police in that regard, that would bring too much attention if I was trying to scam. Sad to think that that was probably your first thought.
I work for an airline, let's see if I show you that your bag was scanned at the drop point, and you come up and say that your bag wasnt delivered and I said you were probably lying because our scan shows your bag was there.
That's kind of messed up.
All of that aside, regardless of what you or anyone else wants to think, this thread is about the fact that the individual is not filling the claim, after I have confirmed time and tie over that I can file one.

 

[DynamicReptilez]

It is starting to look more and more like this should not be a "bad guy" BOI for Vincent Menna as it appears he did exactly what he was supposed to
He got paid for the animal, he shipped it, provided a tracking number and got confirmation that it had been delivered.
Everything after that is out of his hands and boils down to whoever you decide to believe.
I can well understand his decision to pull his initial offer of a refund after being hit by a chargeback from the OP
Dont get me wrong not saying the OP has done anything wrong at all at this stage but it also does not seem like Vincent Menna has either really

Well, again, this was a Bad Guy thread because of 2 reasons, 1-seller stated he would offer me a credit to help me out, but then didn't respond to make good on his own offer, and 2-wiped his hands to let me deal with the loss because he didn't want to file the claim as asked and I told him I confirmed over and over that I could file the claim, once I got that started that's all I needed him to do.
There are definitely things im taking away from this experience....

 

[DynamicReptilez]

Because we had no idea of time frame. We dont know if 15 minutes passed from the time "delivered" or 3 hours. That would make a difference. So, were you tracking and showing "out for delivery" and then "delivered" and during this time no Fed Ex arrived?

That is correct, how my house is, I have full window view from my couch and had blinds up since 8am when they said delivery in my area started.
It was pretty warm out so I wanted to make sure to get it as soon as it arrived.
Like a kid on Christmas whenever I get something in the mail.

 

[DynamicReptilez]

It is, because it is possible it WAS delivered.
I have had misdelivered items show up as delivered to the proper address, that is a possibility as well.
I have had deliveries to me that when I checked the tracking number on the package, were shown as delivered to the proper address. I was always honest and notified either the recipient or shipper, but not everyone will make that attempt.

I know you can only speculate, but I still, to this day have not received my package (which of course if I did it would be dead by now) 27 days later.

 

[Deborah Stewart]

I wrote the disclaimer in that post stating what people's opinion was but that it was purchased from a black pastel pied to black pastel pied pairing. So I would appreciate that you not make accusations.

Not what most people will see.

1.0 Black Pastel Pied

in the title and again

This is a Male Black Pastel Pied Ball Python

Proper disclaimer would be worded as Possible Black Pastel Pied Male.

Wording and proper identification is everything when in doubt (ask someone more knowledgeable before posting)

Obviously pricing for a ringer Black Pastel Het Pied is nowhere near the price of a Black Pastel Pied.

 

[DynamicReptilez]

I had an issue last week with Fed Ex. The seller put the wrong address in the ship to but had the correct city and state. It shipped. I was able to catch the shipping address error and was able to have it routed to the correct address. The tracking was then updated with it being delivered and left on the porch. I was standing on my porch and it wasn't there. The driver was falling behind and scanned it as delivered so it wouldn't be late. I contacted the trace department and it was delivered a little while later. Fed Ex will work with you but you need to be on top of the tracking and in contact with them immediately if there is an issue. Fed Ex wanted detailed info for the trace and were able to verify the driver jumped the gun with the scan. I'm not sure how a trace was not able to locate the package. Did they ask you anything about your house?

Yes they asked me to give a description.
I called back later and they said they were waiting on a response from the driver.
They said that the driver couldn't be sure it was the correct address.

 

[DynamicReptilez]

Not what most people will see.

in the title and again

Proper disclaimer would be worded as Possible Black Pastel Pied Male.

Wording and proper identification is everything when in doubt (ask someone more knowledgeable before posting)

Obviously pricing for a ringer Black Pastel Het Pied is nowhere near the price of a Black Pastel Pied.

The title was worded stating Black Pastel Pied "Ringer" (and I put the ringer in quotes because that's what a few are saying but when the animals that produced it are both black pastel pied visuals) and then goes on to specifically state what people are mentioning.... I think it's quite obvious in the post?
But again...... Not what this thread is about.
http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=548890

 

[DynamicReptilez]

"I was actually in my living room for the time frame window they were staying they'd deliver. At no point did anyone show up at my door unfortunately."

Ok, I only ask because you say it must have either been "misdelivered" or "stolen from your porch". I just dont understand how "stolen from your porch" can be a possible scenario seeing that you know Fed Ex never arrived.

Because those are the only two possible ways that a package can be scanned as delivered and not actually be received by a buyer.
I was specifically stating that there are no other ways to show delivered but not.

Well... With the exception of advance scanning I guess as well, as previously mentioned.

 

[DynamicReptilez]

So....
AGAIN back to the whole reason of my post.
Last I checked, the seller has been contacted and still continues to not respond to the thread.
So whenever you are done trying to twist words to make it look like I am trying to be a liar and we can get back to my point, please, let me know.

 

[Lucille]

Last I checked, the seller has been contacted and still continues to not respond to the thread.

Initially I asked several times why he would offer a credit and then not honor it. You are doing a chargeback and a BG thread, perhaps he really feels as if he has done what he can and he is still getting flak, and perhaps he wants nothing to do with you.

 

[DynamicReptilez]

Initially I asked several times why he would offer a credit and then not honor it. You are doing a chargeback and a BG thread, perhaps he really feels as if he has done what he can and he is still getting flak, and perhaps he wants nothing to do with you.

Please understand, as I have answered this question already.
He offered a credit in the event that there was no claim processed thru FedEx, but he never responded to me, almost a week and a half with no response back.
At that point I knew no resolution was to come.
I notified him that I would be filling a dispute to seek cooperation that way and a BOI thread.
Hardly harassing him.
If he believed he could do no more, then at that point the "credit" would have come into play, but instead he tells me to leave him alone and he was done.
So now I have initiated the charge back.

 

[Lucille]

Please understand, as I have answered this question already.
He offered a credit in the event that there was no claim processed thru FedEx, but he never responded to me, almost a week and a half with no response back.
At that point I knew no resolution was to come.
I notified him that I would be filling a dispute to seek cooperation that way and a BOI thread.
Hardly harassing him.
If he believed he could do no more, then at that point the "credit" would have come into play, but instead he tells me to leave him alone and he was done.
So now I have initiated the charge back.

I'm sure he must have been talking to Fedex as well throughout this ordeal. Perhaps the retraction of credit and his subsequent silence (and I admit, this is speculation) is because he has done what he can do, and perhaps believes the critter was in fact delivered to you.

 

[SPJ]

I can understand the seller not refunding you once you initiated a chargeback. The seller could potentially lose double the money. Once by refunding it and once again if the chargeback goes thru.
Fed Ex and the seller show it as being delivered. They would be able to find it if it went to a different house. They somehow were able to see the delivery scan was done when the truck was not at my house. A call to the driver and it was handed to me. I'd hate to be that driver when he got back to the hub since it looks like they have GPS to show where the truck is when a scan is done.

 

[Black Adder]

Hold on a minute I am now royally confused....
You state "can we get back to the point of the thread which was the seller will not initiate a claim with Fedex" ( at least I think that was your initial point?)in post #58
And yet two posts later you state you have started the chargeback process
What do you expect?

 

[DynamicReptilez]

Hold on a minute I am now royally confused....
You state "can we get back to the point of the thread which was the seller will not initiate a claim with Fedex" ( at least I think that was your initial point?)in post #58
And yet two posts later you state you have started the chargeback process
What do you expect?

I was responding to the inquiries I received so it did not look like I was hiding anything or intentionally ignoring. Hence I responded to somebody (who at this point I don't even know) about needing to file credit card dispute.

 

[DynamicReptilez]

Those may be the only few possible ways to show "delivered but not be delivered" but "stolen from your porch" is not one that is possible in your scenario. To even offer it up as a possible reason can only serve to hurt your position with both the sender and Fed Ex since why should either be responsible if someone took an item off your porch. Yes, I understand your issue with the sender was not insuring or offering insurance but IMHO insured or not rests on the buyer.

BTW, buyer lying was not my first thought at all. A few of my "first thoughts" all involved Fed Ex. I only offered it as an additional scenario and one that is a reality in this industry. We recently had a package "disappear" from our porch in broad daylight. We have been here 20 years and have never had it happen. Also, the Fed Ex driver (not our regular) described the missing package as something in bubble wrap. It was not. He also said he knew the porch because the next day he delivered 2 "small" packages. I showed him the "small" packages I received were 1 foot by 1 foot by 2.5 feet and weighed 40lbs each. he would have had to make 2 trips to delivery these "small" packages from the truck to the porch. Another pet peeve regarding Fed Ex is that even if I walk to the street and meet the truck, even though the driver handed me my package and never entered my property, the fed ex info update will say "left at door"

Correct, this is not a possibility in MY situation, however the only possible explanations for ANYONE having a package not at their house but it showing delivered were stolen from porch, misdelivered, stolen by driver, prescanned, and of course the dishonest buyer (who would not also involve police inquiring as I have done)

 

[lillyorchid]

Police aren't going to get involved, they have much bigger things to deal with.