Is this Normal from a known breeder?

[3skulls]

I hope that you trust your gut feeling next time.
Shipping should never be based on how much of a rush of the buyer is in.

I only feel bad for the snake.

[DooLittle]

I think the op did open a can of worms. You can't post a dead snake, without everybody here wanting to know who, what, why, and where. And then neglect to include important details, such as their live arrival guarantee was void since they requested shipping in unsafe conditions, as stated by the breeder. So no, that is not normal from a big breeder, as they normally wouldn't have shipped! That loss is his, Garrick is in no way obligated to do anything for him. And what is so damn important that he HAD to have them shipped that day?? For the safety of the animal, he couldn't wait a day or two? Really? Disgusting is what this all is. A snake died probably because of someone's impatience.

And to Nimbly, after all this came out, Garrick had a right to know and to speak his side of the story. Also, for the record, I have purchased from Garrick, and my transaction was fine, and my snake arrived alive.

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[Seanjackmc]

If you send me a PM, without checking first to see if I'm willing to keep what you send me private, you have made the huge mistake of ASSuming I will not share as I see fit what you have sent.

The person pm'd was under no obligation, that I know of, to keep anything a secret.

This was not blown out of proportion, it actually brought to light some of the intricacies of online selling and buying, how important it is to READ a seller's TOS and how to answer questions without making it seem like you're hiding facts that are pertinent to the problem. The OP failed to provide what was needed to be of assistance to him. The OP muddled through this half-heartedly. Blaming those who tried to help is hardly fair.

My fault I was under the impression a PM was also known as a PRIVATE Message. I forgot there is no such thing as common courtesy on the Internet. But it is clever how you capitalize ASSuming.

[3skulls]

Impatience is not the only blame.
Shame on both parties.

I think the op did open a can of worms. You can't post a dead snake, without everybody here wanting to know who, what, why, and where. And then neglect to include important details, such as their live arrival guarantee was void since they requested shipping in unsafe conditions, as stated by the breeder. So no, that is not normal from a big breeder, as they normally wouldn't have shipped! That loss is his, Garrick is in no way obligated to do anything for him. And what is so damn important that he HAD to have them shipped that day?? For the safety of the animal, he couldn't wait a day or two? Really? Disgusting is what this all is. A snake died probably because of someone's impatience.

And to Nimbly, after all this came out, Garrick had a right to know and to speak his side of the story. Also, for the record, I have purchased from Garrick, and my transaction was fine, and my snake arrived alive.

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[nimblykimbly]

And to Nimbly, after all this came out, Garrick had a right to know and to speak his side of the story. Also, for the record, I have purchased from Garrick, and my transaction was fine, and my snake arrived alive.

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Please don't skew what I said. I NEVER said Garrick didn't have the right to know, nor did I ever say he didn't have the right to defend himself. Perhaps you should reread what I wrote, as I've repeated myself several times already... but to be nice I'll repeat myself AGAIN. The OP never put Garrick's name out... Someone else did. This could have all been avoided and Garrick wouldn't have needed to spend time out of his day defending something he never did wrong, had someone not put his name out. This was a can of worms that never even needed to be opened but dang it, everyone just kept prying the can until it opened. Silly really. It's like some people have just GOT to make a mountain out of a molehill. Listen, I think this forum is great and I don't have a problem with anyone on it... would like to keep it this way. My statement is just how I see it all... Too much drama that didn't need to be created.

[Royal Hijinx]

Well, it seems a lesson was learned on both ends of the deal.

[3skulls]

Well, it seems a lesson was learned on both ends of the deal.

You would hope.

Now how does it work on the end of FedEx? If they guarantee a time and fail to meet it, is it just to bad or do they pay an insurance?

[nimblykimbly]

You would hope.

Now how does it work on the end of FedEx? If they guarantee a time and fail to meet it, is it just to bad or do they pay an insurance?

I think we need to notify FedEx of this post and have them put their two cents worth in... After all, it is their reputation that is now on the line......
And yes, that was facetious. Ha

[MrLang]

Am I just reading more threads that aren't immediately interesting, or is the forum doing a lot more of this debate club stuff recently?

OP mysteriously disappears. Classic. A name to add to my list of 'not worth doing business with.'

[wilomn]

I think we need to notify FedEx of this post and have them put their two cents worth in... After all, it is their reputation that is now on the line......
And yes, that was facetious. Ha

Fedex and UPS do NOT guarantee live arrival. Period. He is supposed to get his shipping refunded if he paid for an early delivery and they didn't make it IF the guarantee early delivery to the receivers location. In many places they do not guarantee early delivery. Paying for insurance to ship a live animal any way other than Delta Dash, or some other airline equivalent is a waste of money.