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    Want to get rid of them? Simple. Just become a Contributor level member or above and they will be gone. -> Please click HERE."

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    Google Adsense ad revenue for December, 2025 was just $30 over the cost of the lease for the server running this site. So, in effect, the money providing the incentive for me to continue running this site is coming SOLELY from the paid memberships and sponsorships here. Which honestly ain't much....

Who is responsible for a successful transaction?

Who is responsible for a flawless transaction? (More than 1 choice OK)

  • Only the seller, he/she must have healthy stock, arrange shipping, etc.

    Votes: 14 14.6%

  • Only the buyer, caveat emptor

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • The buyer should exercise due diligence and research prior to the deal if he can, online, BOI, etc.

    Votes: 17 17.7%

  • God

    Votes: 6 6.3%

  • It is a team effort between buyer and seller

    Votes: 85 88.5%

  • The site should have some responsibility for deals

    Votes: 3 3.1%

  • The gummint should make lots of laws to control transactions

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Burdening sites with responsibility will lead to risk avoidance and reduced choices for consumers

    Votes: 5 5.2%

  • Individual states should oversee consumer transactions

    Votes: 2 2.1%

  • other

    Votes: 1 1.0%
  • Total voters
    96
It goes both ways. Good communcation on both ends. I made a deal on saturday and am looking at my latest aquisitions as I write this......:dgrin:
 
I believe good communication makes a good transaction.

However, it is up to the buyer to research the seller.

It is to the seller to represent good animals and accurate weights,size,age,feeding,health,ect.
 
as a buyer, be reasonable. Communicate what you want clearly--don't say you want a colorful ATB then be mad when you get a yellow instead of an orange say. Don't expect to pay bottom tier prices for top tier animals.
As a buyer? Honestly represent what you have. Answer questions in a timely manner (I'd say generally with 24 hours). Pack your animals well. That sort of thing.
 
I agree with most here. The buyer takes responsibility for communicating exactly what he/she is wanting out of the buyer, whatever that may be. The seller is responsible for educating the buyer about the transaction, which includes health of animal, shipping, records, pricing etc. "A great buyer makes a great seller".
 
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