I don't know beans about the man from personal experience. But here is a general rule that I find helpful. I should buy from someone with an excellent reputation, even if it I pay a little more for the animal. Spending an extra $50 or $100 bucks up front is nothing compared to the potential cost of a single vet bill.
And if I'm looking to buy hets I'm doubly nuts if I don't buy from a guy or gal with a spotless reputation because with most hets all I really have to assure that I will get what I'm paying for is the seller's integrety.
I firmly agree. with as much doubt and haze around Fred kicks reputation I'm not sure why people still take the chance. save your money and get a quality animal, not a quality vet bill.