Hey John, I think you made the right choice. I have not run accross anyone who would not agree that the health of the animal is solely on the seller until arrival. I've been there shipping out snakes where there was an error on the shippers part and the overnight package was not delivered until the second day. All was fine and of course I was worried. I still would have made it right had it not turned out well.


>>I was recently in negotiations to purchase an expensive boa. This animal was in the $7-$8,000 range. After getting close to finalizing the deal the seller advised me that he would guarantee live arrival but not if there was a carrier error. I told him i was uncomfortable with these terms and would not be able to purchase this animal. I would not take the risk with any animal, let alone one of that value, and run the risk of just being out of luck. I have been breeding/selling/shipping snakes for about 7 years now and have always guaranteed live arrival no matter what. I always thought that the industry standard was that the seller took on the shipping risk in order to reach a larger customer base. If this is no longer the case, that is something i would be very interested in finding out. I have purchased countless animals from many breeders, large and small, and was never told that there was no guarantee due to carrier error. I would appreciate all your opinions on this matter. Thanks, John Martino
-----
Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC)
0.2 kids (CBB, selectively bred from good stock)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count:
13.26 BRB
11.16 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

[ Show Entire Thread ]