Have You Ever .............

[Royal Morphz]

Well let me start by saying I hope this is in the right place. This is mainly a "What would you do" post. I got the go ahead to pick up a new female BP Morph that would go good with future project from my very loving and understanding wife Liza. I found this animal for sale from a seller I've used a few times in the last year and felt comfortable making the purchase. Now I must stop here and say I have only dealt with this seller on a reptile show level, never in a shipping situation. I made payment on Mon. April 6th by direct deposit into his bank account (we bank with the same bank). Now I can understand not getting the animal shipped out on Mon. as the funds may not get to his account until the next day. I received a call from the seller on Tues. morning letting me know the funds had arrived. Now there was another problem the seller asked me the price on his website when I called him about the purchase. I went to his site while having him on the phone (gotta love a fast laptop) and gave him the price that was listed on his then not totally finished site. The problem lies in the fact that as of Tues his site(now finished and immaculate) is higher. Fine I offer to pay the difference which wasn't much more, he said no don't send the difference, and to let him see if he made a mistake. He said that the difference in price wouldn't stop him from shipping and he would get back to me. Tues goes and Weds. comes and no call so I contact him and he says he is looking at a Mon ship date as he was going to be predisposed weds. night and all of Thurs. and he would rather send out the animal instead of an employee.
With all the delay it's starting to make me wiery and kinda wanting to walk away from the deal which I'm hesitant to do because I kinda like the deals I get from this seller. So I guess the reason for this post is to get some "outside of this box insight", so give it which ever it might be lol.

[mainbutter]

It sounds like the guy is having organizational issues with an unfinished website, busy schedule, and perhaps a number of other things.

[Spaniard]

End of story is he has your money now. I would try to maintain an open line of communication with him in a professional and calm manner. In the meantime you may want to call your bank and ask what you could possibly do to retrieve your funds if things turn sour, it never hurts to be prepared. If you've bought from him at shows on more than one occasion and have been pleased with the animals then there should be nothing to make you feel concerned about. If you don't here back follow up on friday to confirm the Monday delivery date.

[Royal Morphz]

It was brought to my attention that it could be bad weather where he is at lol I forgot to mention he is about 7 hours(thats putting it in a slow drivers time) from me in southern ca which other than a bit of rain should be having just about the same weather as here in vegas

[wolfy-hound]

Most people also will not ship in the later half of the week, just in case something goes wrong. Most shipping seems to be done on monday or tuesday, with wedsday as the last day.
I'd be patient, and ask him to set it up to ship monday, and make sure all the addresses are correct.

[Royal Morphz]

Most people also will not ship in the later half of the week, just in case something goes wrong. Most shipping seems to be done on monday or tuesday, with wedsday as the last day.
I'd be patient, and ask him to set it up to ship monday, and make sure all the addresses are correct.

Yes thats why I would have assumed he was going to ship on tues after making the call that he had received the funds. Let me say this I haven't said this seller is bad in fact he is a pretty well known guy and like I said I've been very happy with the animals I have bought from in the past at shows. I guess its just a fear of having over a grand out there and not having my purchase. He has said he will ship on mon for a tues delivery and thats fine but what was the delay I mean this is all the seller does he sells reptiles and FEDEX will come pick up the package you don't even have to drive to a depot. I will keep it posted and let everyone know that she arrived on tues

[stormwulf133]

I wouldn't worry about it. Some times real life gets in the way. Give him a couple of weeks to get his stuff together. A lot of the breeders are going full bore into fighting HR669 and have more on their plate than usual. IF at the end of two weeks, there is still and issue, then take it up with him, or anyone else you need to.

[Royal Morphz]

I wouldn't worry about it. Some times real life gets in the way. Give him a couple of weeks to get his stuff together. A lot of the breeders are going full bore into fighting HR669 and have more on their plate than usual. IF at the end of two weeks, there is still and issue, then take it up with him, or anyone else you need to.

It definitely won't make it to 2 weeks believe me lol

[Patrick Long]

Call him. Tell him your worries.

I mean dont call him and be like "I dont trust ya! wheres the snake!"

But I know you know what I mean. Be yourself brudda man.

[CTReptileRescue]

I don't have much experience in buying / selling and or shipping. But it sounds like the shipping towards the end of the week could be an issue. Plus it never hurts to call the company and inquire. Any good buisness person would be happy to explain the situation and calm your worries.
Let us know how it goes.
Rusty