references before i purchase please

[BFE Pets]

Hope im not being rude but..... I responded to a KS ad about a great deal on a pewter. Im not sure of the breeder and was wondering if anyone on here has any dealings with a Joanne Black from MA. We corrisponded via email. I asked the usual questions. Like....
Once payment is made how long til you ship and what method of shipping do you use. Do you guarantee live arrival and sex. What was the hatch date on the animal I'm getting and how many and what kind of meals has it had. All the normal info etc.
The only answer i got was send postal money order to ...... I ship once recieved and live arrival guarantee. So without answers to my questions i just feel a little shakey on the deal. Kinda hoping someone here has some dealings with her and can reassure me. Id really like to get that lil boy.

Heres the ad if it helps
http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=32&de=944530

[1nstinct]

I say pass, just the ad alone seems sketchy. I woulnt risk my money if I were you. Never have done business with her tho. But if there's no picture in the ad i and on alert, and nothing about guarenteed correct sex not a good sign.

[Don]

I don't know her or see any information on-line that would indicate either good or bad experiences. Before just writing it off, I would talk to her. See if you can find out if she is established in her community and if she has any references. Ask for pictures of the babies. Ask about the genetics. Make sure she knows what she is talking about. It could be that she is just starting to produce and build her reputation. Of course, I would only take all of those steps if I were really interested in the Pewters.

[TerrieL]

I get my first impressions by initial contact with a seller. Earlier this summer I purchased a YB from an ad on KS. I could not find any references at that time and although he had a website, he had just a few snakes available on it. All of this made me assume he was just beginning or just a small time breeder. However, because of how he quickly answered my all my questions and sent additional pictures I took a chance and paid for the YB. He kept the snake until it had 4 meals and after each meal he would email me and update me on my purchase. When the snake arrived it was beautiful and very healthy. He also included the snakes infor card that had it's birthdate, hatch weight, what it ate and when and weight when shipped out. Needless to say, since that transaction went so well, I have purchased from him again and the second time was a nice as the first. I guess after all my rambling , my feelings about that seller is she is not someone I would be overly comfortable with. I might contact her again , ask for pictures and detailed info on the snakes. If you did that the first time and did not get complete responses, I would look elsewhere. For me , first impressions mean a lot

[BFE Pets]

She emailed pics but no info on what ones were male or female and i had to ask for shipping info 2x before i got an answer. I habent been able to find any info pr pther ads from her so idk. Think ill have to pass. Thank you all. Guess ill have to keep searching.