Really disappointed with some people's integrity...

Sorry, this is a little long to explain....

Okay, so I have been dealing with this person on Craigslist regarding his Ball Python he has for sale. Well, he sent me and other phone # a group text photo of his snake this morning, and I replied inquiring of the hatch date. The other mystery number replied to me, confused why he got a text from me. I replied that it was a group text and we both must've gotten the pic *xx* sent and that I was a potential buyer and was I quoting about the hatch date of the snake. He then said 'good luck dealing with him...' to which I asked what he meant. He asked me to call him, and I did. This 'gentleman' and fellow breeder named John warned me that the guy I was dealing with was a scammer, a shady individual, and a liar with no documentation on his snake that he claimed to have purchased from a big name breeder. He said that he had washed his hands of the individual the evening before, and wasn't going to deal with such a shady person, and warned that I not possibly get scammed by him too. I thanked him for the heads up and got off the phone. Something told me to contact the seller and ask for a pic of the documentation that he claimed he had, which he then provided a legitimate, clear receipt from the breeder to him for said snake! We agreed that I would purchase the snake from him, and shortly afterward I got a text from him (seller) saying 'no I've sold the snake to another individual who is picking up soon.' I sent ?? back, and he said 'oh sorry, that was meant for someone else who was asking for the snake, not you.' Curious, I said 'would it, by chance be John?' And he said 'yes, how do you know him?'

So John told me that the seller was a scammer and a dishonest, untrustworthy person just to get me out of the picture so that he could get the snake, for less. He said he wasn't going to deal with him because he was a scammer and then clearly inquired about buying the snake after speaking to me! Am I totally naive - is this how people work?? Is honesty not the best policy anymore, and is me being nice and fair only going to get me back-doored in this industry? I don't know, I just would never do something like that!! Am I the only one?!

Short answer, yes, the world is FULL of shady individuals. I hear exactly what you are saying. I wouldn't worry about the snake, the country is full of 'em! CL is like playing Russian roulette.

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Originally Posted by 33rpm

Short answer, yes, the world is FULL of shady individuals. I hear exactly what you are saying. I wouldn't worry about the snake, the country is full of 'em! CL is like playing Russian roulette.

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I got the snake :) she is MINE! :D he tried to undercut me, and was dishonest - that's what bugs me! But he failed :P

When dealing with anyone on CL you have to watch out & have your guard up.

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Originally Posted by jedidiah578

When dealing with anyone on CL you have to watch out & have your guard up.

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I totally hear ya.... I had no idea I would have to keep my guard up against other buyers/breeders though!

I've met some really shady people and some really awesome people in this business. Keep your guard up, but from personal experience, it's pretty easy to pick out the bad ones. I am a firm believer in karma and honesty is the best policy, but there's a lot of people that you have to watch out for unfortunately.


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Originally Posted by cschneider

I've met some really shady people and some really awesome people in this business. Keep your guard up, but from personal experience, it's pretty easy to pick out the bad ones. I am a firm believer in karma and honesty is the best policy, but there's a lot of people that you have to watch out for unfortunately.


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I am a firm believer in karma too! Which is why I always try to do what's right. I dunno, I would just never do what that guy did to me.... It's just bad business and shady. I hate shady!

I know what you mean. It really bugs me that people can be that horrible. I couldn't even imagine doing something like that. It's sad really.

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I'll just copy and paste what I posted recently because it applies here too

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Originally Posted by Deborah

It's CL......enough said :rolleyes:

That's what you get when you look for a cheap deal, you deal with the drama, BS and headache, in other words you get what you pay for. ;)

Personally I chose quality animals, customer service and professionalism over cheap deals that's why I buy from reputable breeders. :thumbup:

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You are not gonna find customer service and professionalism on CL, why? Because those people don't care they are here one day gone the next.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

I'll just copy and paste what I posted recently because it applies here too



You are not gonna find customer service and professionalism on CL, why? Because those people don't care they are here one day gone the next.

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It gets really crazy when the seller isn't the one you have to worry about when it comes to professionalism or honesty... It's the other breeders that want the snake!