Boamaster Prices Jump $200+ Right Before I Order

I got one for my daughter for her ball python for Christmas. Took 2.5 weeks from time to order to delivery. Status to this day still says manufacturing. I did call him after 2 weeks to check on it. He was polite and answered all my questions no issues. Customer service seemed alright to me.

The cage itself...I’m not that fond of. Don’t like the acrylic doors or how the ventilation is done. Especially the vent holes in the door. There’s such a gap in between the front panel and the door that the bp can squeeze in between there. Can’t escape but can’t squeeze in there. The front panel itself just seems too big. Like the cut out isn’t cut out enough. The panels seem to flex pretty easy. Way easier than aps. I blocked off 3 of the vents in the back and it’s holding temps and humidity great though. Herpstat controlled people products radiant heat panel.

Don't know if this is the difference in the pricing you noticed or not.....

But I looked at AP cages, 72x24x24 the base price is 440.00 + freight of 231.00 for a total of 671.00

The Boamaster price for a 72x24x24 is now 650.00 base price BUT states "price includes shipping"

So maybe the 200 difference was from "plus shipping" to "includes shipping" ???

Just a thought.

P.S. I did email Boamaster and ask if there was a discounted price if I picked up an enclosure and didn't need it shipped.

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Originally Posted by Gocntry

Don't know if this is the difference in the pricing you noticed or not.....

But I looked at AP cages, 72x24x24 the base price is 440.00 + freight of 231.00 for a total of 671.00

The Boamaster price for a 72x24x24 is now 650.00 base price BUT states "price includes shipping"

So maybe the 200 difference was from "plus shipping" to "includes shipping" ???

Just a thought.

P.S. I did email Boamaster and ask if there was a discounted price if I picked up an enclosure and didn't need it shipped.

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Boamaster replied within 24 hours, The above enclosure is $475.00 if picked up.

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Originally Posted by Gocntry

Boamaster replied within 24 hours, The above enclosure is $475.00 if picked up.

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Interesting, he never replied to my messages. You going to risk it? The cages look nice to me, but sounds 50/50 if you're going to get a decent product.

In fact, neither serpent obsessions nor jonsccar replied to my messages either. My friends father is a retired master carpenter, so I'm just going to see if I can work out something with him instead I think.

Nevermind, jonsccar literally just replied lol

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Originally Posted by wnateg

Interesting, he never replied to my messages. You going to risk it? The cages look nice to me, but sounds 50/50 if you're going to get a decent product.

In fact, neither serpent obsessions nor jonsccar replied to my messages either. My friends father is a retired master carpenter, so I'm just going to see if I can work out something with him instead I think.

Nevermind, jonsccar literally just replied lol

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If he's a master carpenter and has all his tools still he can definitely help you out, assuming he's willing. I did carpentry for a few years, and have the knowledge, just not the tools. Otherwise I'd be building my own and commissioning orders on the side

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Originally Posted by Craiga 01453

If he's a master carpenter and has all his tools still he can definitely help you out, assuming he's willing. I did carpentry for a few years, and have the knowledge, just not the tools. Otherwise I'd be building my own and commissioning orders on the side

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I've brought it up, I'm waiting to hear his thoughts. But he has every tool on the planet, seriously. I was just visiting my friend (they live in Washington, so still need to pay shipping unfortunately), and he has two shipping containers filled with tools.

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Originally Posted by wnateg

I've brought it up, I'm waiting to hear his thoughts. But he has every tool on the planet, seriously. I was just visiting my friend (they live in Washington, so still need to pay shipping unfortunately), and he has two shipping containers filled with tools.

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Might be worth it. I have heard some people say PVC sheets can be tough to come by in their area, but my local Home Depot has them. Not sure on Lowe's

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Originally Posted by wnateg

Interesting, he never replied to my messages. You going to risk it? The cages look nice to me, but sounds 50/50 if you're going to get a decent product.

In fact, neither serpent obsessions nor jonsccar replied to my messages either. My friends father is a retired master carpenter, so I'm just going to see if I can work out something with him instead I think.

Nevermind, jonsccar literally just replied lol

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What did Jon say about your cage? He never replied to either my text or FB messenger communications recently which is why I ordered pre cut panels for my cage mods through acme plastics. The cage he built for me is tough as nails though


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Originally Posted by wnateg

In fact, neither serpent obsessions nor jonsccar replied to my messages either. My friends father is a retired master carpenter, so I'm just going to see if I can work out something with him instead I think.

Nevermind, jonsccar literally just replied lol

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it's also the holidays, people may be traveling, just a thought.
I've heard mixed reviews of boamaster over the years, enough that I would avoid.
Whatever you decide, I hope it all works out well!
:)

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Originally Posted by Craiga 01453

Might be worth it. I have heard some people say PVC sheets can be tough to come by in their area, but my local Home Depot has them. Not sure on Lowe's

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For how much per sheet? The sheets online are so expensive, like $150+ each. I've heard people making enclosures out of melamine.

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Originally Posted by jmcrook

What did Jon say about your cage? He never replied to either my text or FB messenger communications recently which is why I ordered pre cut panels for my cage mods through acme plastics. The cage he built for me is tough as nails though

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I asked him if he could make me a 72x24x24 without a center brace, and he said no problem, hes not worried about sag either, for $360 + shipping.

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Originally Posted by AbsoluteApril

it's also the holidays, people may be traveling, just a thought.
I've heard mixed reviews of boamaster over the years, enough that I would avoid.
Whatever you decide, I hope it all works out well!
:)

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Yea, it's just hard for me to imagine because even when I'm away I still have my phone and can reply. Not critiquing them per se, that's just not how I operate, especially when I can make some money from responding.