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    So even without the classifieds control panel being complete, I believe I am going to have to disable those Google ads completely and likely disable some options here that have been free since going to the new platform. Like classified ad bumping, member name changes, and anything else I can use to encourage this site to be supported by the members instead of the Google Adsense ads.

    But there is risk involved. I will not pay out of pocket for very long during this last ditch experimental effort. If I find that the membership does not want to support this site with memberships, then I cannot support your being able to post your classified ads here for free. No, I am not intending to start charging for your posting ads here. I will just shut the site down and that will be it. I will be done with FaunaClassifieds. I certainly don't need this, and can live the rest of my life just fine without it. If I see that no one else really wants it to survive neither, then so be it. It goes away and you all can just go elsewhere to advertise your animals and merchandise.

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    I have been trying to make a go of this site for a very long time. And quite frankly, I am just tired of trying. I had hoped that enough people would be willing to help me help you all have a free outlet to offer your stuff for sale. But every year I see less and less people coming to this site, much less supporting it financially. That is fine. I tried. I retired the SerpenCo business about 14 years ago, so retiring out of this business completely is not that big if a step for me, nor will it be especially painful to do. When I was in Thailand, I did not check in here for three weeks. I didn't miss it even a little bit. So if you all want it to remain, it will be in your hands. I really don't care either way.

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    Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.

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Snake for Crested Geckos

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This is a trade for two hatchling of mine for 4 crested geckos from Chris (crestedcrazy) I am shipping my two snakes to on Monday for our trade. Then Chris is to ship me the geckos.

Details:

0.1 Red Blood Python
1.0 Normal Ball Python

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4 Hatchling Crested geckos...

We have swapped images of our reptiles already. Also Chris as normal reptiles shipping terms reptiles. Someone must be there to sign for the package.


PS. Chris as you know my days are very busy so if I don’t get them out on Monday it will be Tuesday.
 
csreptiles said:
This is a trade for two hatchling of mine for 4 crested geckos from Chris (crestedcrazy)

I am shipping my two snakes to on Monday for our trade. Then Chris is to ship me the geckos.

Chris as you know my days are very busy so if I don’t get them out on Monday it will be Tuesday
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There is no member of Fauna with the username “crestedcrazy”.
 
Charles,

As Dennis points out this person is not a member of Fauna (maybe you posted the wrong screen name). If you want the reassurance provided by this forum you should have this person post in here accepting the terms and conditions of your trade. Please verify that, and let him/her know about the existence of this thread.

Thanks,

Dan
 
Sorry chris, I missing the over night shipping due to miss information from the USPS call center. But I have the correct information now... I needed to be there before 4:30pm and I gto there like 4:50 or so. I was told that it could be shiped before 5:00pm... So I will ship it in the morning...
 
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Sorry chris, I missing the over night shipping due to miss information from the USPS call center. But I have the correct information now... I needed to be there before 4:30pm and I gto there like 4:50 or so. I was told that it could be shiped before 5:00pm... So I will ship it in the morning...
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May I ask if as part of this deal, you made it clear to the buyer that you shipping snakes via the USPS is a violation of federal law?
 
[font=&quot]Thanks for all the information, But that was same thing that they told me at the post office... Here for the public, Chris I AM SHIPPING DELTA DASH.. For all the members that need to know I am a Verified shipper with delta dash…


PS. Cat_72 Now you know... and thank for all you helpful information I found out thanks...

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I'm just wondering what smells funky?? I'm making a trade with someone who wants to get his reputation back after some people on this forum ripped him a new one. I'm giving him a chance to do this but at the same time I'm being cautious as with everyone and not putting myself in a situation to get ripped off. He has shipped the agreed animals and I'll recieve them tomorrow. I don't know Charles but he clearly made me aware of the 124pg. post on the boi and requested a phone call before the deal was done and so far I have nothing wrong to say about him. You can check on me if you like or im or email me and I'll be happy to answer any questions. I've never made a bad deal and don't expect to see my name negatively on the boi. I can give references of people I know and dealt with if anyone would like. I get a kick out of how some people on this forum make everything there business to make negative comments about others business and until today you've never even seen my name before and suddenly I smell funky. Maybe thats our fault for posting our deal for everyone to see. Sorry if I have offended anybody that was not my intention. Thanks, Chris
 
Hay Chris you'll love the Blood and the Ball, Make sure when you have any hatchlings you email me I want some... I will return the business your way... Also send me a few images of those new crested once they hatch...
 
I'm just wondering what smells funky?? I'm making a trade with someone who wants to get his reputation back after some people on this forum ripped him a new one
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You're joking right.......he got ripped a new one because he diserved it!!

I don't know Charles but he clearly made me aware of the 124pg. post on the boi and requested a phone call before the deal was done and so far I have nothing wrong to say about him.
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If you don't know him and have never done business with him, how did you manage to make your way here Chris?? Just curious that's all.

Let's see now, you join a forum that you've never been to, in order to do a trade with someone that you have never done business with?? AM I correct so far??

What I can say is that it will take a lot more than one business deal to repair the reputation that Charles has earned. But I will say good luck to both of you........
 
crestedcrazy said:
I'm just wondering what smells funky?? I'm making a trade with someone who wants to get his reputation back after some people on this forum ripped him a new one. I'm giving him a chance to do this but at the same time I'm being cautious as with everyone and not putting myself in a situation to get ripped off. He has shipped the agreed animals and I'll recieve them tomorrow. I don't know Charles but he clearly made me aware of the 124pg. post on the boi and requested a phone call before the deal was done and so far I have nothing wrong to say about him. You can check on me if you like or im or email me and I'll be happy to answer any questions. I've never made a bad deal and don't expect to see my name negatively on the boi. I can give references of people I know and dealt with if anyone would like. I get a kick out of how some people on this forum make everything there business to make negative comments about others business and until today you've never even seen my name before and suddenly I smell funky. Maybe thats our fault for posting our deal for everyone to see. Sorry if I have offended anybody that was not my intention. Thanks, Chris
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I believe the "funkiness" was over the fact that Charles posted in this forum with your forum name before you were ever a member. Which would certainly lead one to wonder about the legitimacy of this entire exchange.
 
Knock it off. This forum is not for you to host a private trade. You started this transaction with the intent to fix your reputation. You had Chris brought here to prove you can handle a trade. Attacking others is only going to have negative results.
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Laura Cox your correct, This is a deal for me and Chris...Hmmm Chris did you invite Laura?? Seem some of us have noting else to do... I feel sorry for you Laura and infect based on your lonely life, and that you have to spend so much of it in other members business. I offer you a free male ball python... Maybe he will keep you busy... Please let me know... Now I have to get back to work, my life and off this thread... LOL!!
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The purpose of this forum is to lay the foundation for a trade. None of that has been in this topic.
Chris, when you receive your part of the trade from Chuck, What will happen if you are unsatisfied with the quality of animals? Would you ship them back at your expense? If Charles receives any DOA, How would you rectify the situation? Would Chuck be required to send the DOA back, tack pictures, etc.

How long does Chris have to ship, once he receives the snakes? Can he wait three months to complete the deal? What if he is busy as Chuck is and changes the shipping day on a daily basis?

Chuck, This is what this forum is about! So these types of deals don’t end up on the BOI.

You did not come here to do any of this.
 
Dennis Hultman you know that the issues, I come here to lay the foundation for a trade my trade, Sorry is I was not detailed enough... Chris take as long as you like to ship. PLEASE DO NOT SHIP ANYTHING TO ME UNTIL YOUR completely satisfied. I did feed both of them about on Thursday... I also will send you a PDF file that show all there information also.


PS. Chris is there are any issues with shipment I will pay on both our ends, hope you like the snake...

Dennis Hultman knock it off, Your on my back how can I! Again my reputation is fine chirs has already informed you of that, I just posted every here so I don't end up like the last trade.

 
I just recieved the snakes and both look well. I will call and arrange a time to ship most convient for you and if the geckos did arrive dead or in bad shape I would correct the situation by replacing them. Charles did hold up his end of the deal and now I will do the same. I have been a lurker on this forum in the few things I could see without being a member and did register to complete this deal because Charles wants it out in the public so I guess what happened before doesn't happen again. Or at least that is my viewpoint. I hope no one here has a negative opinion of me for this trade or this thread. Thanks, Chris
 
Chris, Hay man I just recivied them and there even better looking in real life then those images you sent... Hs evernthing been done in fare exchange? OOO the $20.00 i'll get that off next week, I'll be busy all next week.
 
Hey Charles,
Glad they got there in good shape and you like them. That will be fine next week. thanks again, Chris
 
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