I need some help on holding fees

[Craiga 01453]

This seems pretty crazy to me. I would want my money back and I would move on to another breeder. The only way this would be acceptable is if you agreed to it up front.

Something about this seems fishy though. I hope it works out for you and wasn't some scam. Good luck! Keep us posted.

[Vithaxton]

Definitely guys! I'm going to take my boyfriend with me just in case! It's a really unique snake so I'm not giving up on the deal yet but there's no way I'm paying $100. I think he realized this and is now saying he'll give me a special deal of $50 which is still ridiculous.


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[mlededee]

Definitely guys! I'm going to take my boyfriend with me just in case! It's a really unique snake so I'm not giving up on the deal yet but there's no way I'm paying $100. I think he realized this and is now saying he'll give me a special deal of $50 which is still ridiculous.

That isn't a special deal at all. I would absolutely advise that you try to get a refund and move on from this person. The entire deal sounds super shady.

[AbsoluteApril]

Ahh okay so the breeder did want the money in addition to the price of the snake. I agree with everyone else, that is ridiculous and totally out of the norm. Any and all fees should have been discussed and agreed upon before you paid.
Sorry you're having to deal with such a hassle.

[StillBP]

Here is my problem with this breeder. most breeders will offer short term (30 day) payment plans on lower priced snakes. So what is the difference if you pay in full and pick it up 30 days later or do a 30 day plan? nothing, this has cost him nothing. and i would recomend (no matter how unique this animal is) to ask for a full refund and buy off someone else. And explain the only reason you want a full refund is because he is charging you a fee that was not disclosed at the time of purchase

[Vithaxton]

Well here's the part where it gets even crazier lol I have a very good reputation in the reptile community in Houston and I absolutely love the reptile community! With breeders that I absolutely love I sometimes offer extra money! The snake was actually $150 but I gave him $200 because he was getting out of the business and he was so friendly and everything! So technically I'd say I already payed for my "holding fee" upfront lol


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[JodanOrNoDan]

Well here's the part where it gets even crazier lol I have a very good reputation in the reptile community in Houston and I absolutely love the reptile community! With breeders that I absolutely love I sometimes offer extra money! The snake was actually $150 but I gave him $200 because he was getting out of the business and he was so friendly and everything! So technically I'd say I already payed for my "holding fee" upfront lol


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The old saying applies ....

No good deed goes unpunished.

[Lizardlicks]

Wow, yeah, I'd say he's trying to milk ya.

(and usually it's the other way around from my experience: breeders you have a good rapport with will offer you discounts or bundle deals. Especially if they think you'll be a repeat customer.)

[WastelandExotics]

Agreed with everyone that this is outrageous - double check his policies and see if he mentions it at all. If not, ask him wtf?

[Vithaxton]

He didn't mention a policy. This was all he told me.


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