Will you two help me sell my snakes too. I started a thread here . . . :-poke:

. . . and I've contributed here since 2005 . . .

Thanks! ;)
D80

Hmm I'll see what i can do. :D

Bump!!! Please, please don't forget to check the BOI!!! If you don't know how, PM me and I will help you!!

Reminder! Check the BOI before purchasing snakes!!

Bump !

That was the first thing I thought when I saw some of the new postings last night...thanks for the reminder though!

Bump! Don't forget to check the BOI!!

Just a reminder!!

Good call Nanci!!

I agree everyone should check the BOI before purchasing online. Good call Nanci.

I agree as well- But also remember not every good breeder out there has a post on BOI that says so. I've had a lot of satisfied customers but not a single one of them has bothered to make a good guy post about me. I feel awkward about asking a customer to make such a post. I would hate to lose new business because of it. But yes check the BOI and make sure there is at least no "bad guy" post out there?

I wish people were better about posting Good Guy posts as well. At least the worst will turn up with a search there, though.

I think I've posted Good Guy posts for very nearly all my purchases.

It's also useful for checking out buyers. And if I can't dig anything up at BOI, I'll ask people I know who have bought a snake from that source, or sold a snake to that source.

Wisely said, and I totally agree.

Good for you, Nanci! It would be ideal if people all posted positive remarks as quickly as they do the negative ones. I guess it's human nature to complain more loudly than to praise. Good advice about checking out buyers, as well. I want my babies to go to good homes.

Bump for Monday! And new people!!

Don't forget to check the BOI!!

Friendly reminder! "Big Name Breeder" or not- it pays to check the BOI!!

If it helps at all, as a customer, I wouldn't mind you asking me to make such a post. Just something like "Hey, if you're happy with our transaction, please post about it on the BOI." Most people on here know about the BOI, but I'm sure you've had some customers that have no idea, and would need to be pointed in the right direction.

I know I've posted a few good guy reports, though I don't recall if I've posted for all of my reptiles. My memory's about one knock to the head away from being like Dory's from 'Finding Nemo.' ;)

Thanks. I actually did finally get a good guy post on me. And more importantly no bad guy posts and the only person I ever sold a snake to that didn't do well was offered a replacement, I have tried to do my best by every customer.

I would like to take this time and remind anyone who is new or not so new check the BOI before you buy. It will list not only the BAD but the good. And there is a lot of both out there.

I see a new-ish member here is over there checking people out. Great!! Inform yourself!!!

Don't forget! Check out ANYONE you might wish to buy a snake from!!

And I might add don't forget to do your positive BOI's if you had a great experience with someone. I know I am guilty. I will get everyone that I bought snakes from this year, I just haven't sat down to do it yet.

But I know that really helps with people decisions as well.

Remember! Check the Board of Inquiry before purchasing a snake!

Bump !

Reminder!!

A reminder to actually READ the threads. I know for a fact that there are threads (one very recently posted) where the title says "Bad Guy" but the OP actually turns out to be the liar and the cheat and the supposed bad guy is in reality a "Good Guy". There is one older thread where the title asks who the bad guys to avoid are but members were replying with the names of breeders they recommend and my name was mentioned, but if you didn't go past the title, you could falsely assume I am one of the bad guys.

It is very important to read the BOI when you're considering buying an animal from anyone.
If you don't see a BOI thread for someone you're considering buying from, ask around. It's better to research & avoid heartache.

I can not urge new members strongly enough to check the BOI before you buy online. A few minutes searching could save you a lot of heartache.

Very Important!!!!!!!!!! Check the BOI!!!!!!!!!!! If you don't know what that means, I or any other mod can help you.

Great point Susan!! The BOI is littered with "Bad Guy" threads that turned out to be without merit and the OP of said threads was exposed for a cheat/scammer/liar/etc.

Check the BOI people! I think it's time to bump this up!

Tara? You read my mind!! I was just on my way here, thinking the very same thing.

Check out everyone before getting or buying from them.... no matter the kind of animal you are getting. A person can Never be too safe about the animals they are bringing into their homes. Cant find someone? Please ask around or start a thread asking!

Dee Anna

Want to know why we keep bumping the BOI thread? Because someone here is selling snakes that have a high likelihood of dying. If you don't already know who it is- PM me. I'll hook you up with a VERY informative BOI thread! Hint- this person locks their For Sale threads so new people can't be warned.

That's good mods for you folks...
I love the BOI... It protects the honest seller....

But only if people know to check it. Unfortunately, innocent buyers frequently find out after it's too late and they get screwed over by SOMEONE.

I hope more learn to read the BIO, also I can help too if anyone needs help with the BOI. I know if I had known I would not have had the heartache and misery I had earlier this year.

Bumping this up for newbies...be sure to check the BOI thread before buying animals!
It could save you money & heartache.

One wonders why a person would lock their for sale post. Perhaps they have something to hide!

If you post a 'Bad Guy' thread on the BOI, you have to inform the person you're posting it about, right? But if you post a 'Good Guy' thread, do you have to inform the person?

I don't believe there is a rule about informing the person you are posting about, either way. Although the BOI wolves will tear you to shreds if you don't inform someone of a Bad Guy post. But double check the rules on that, I could be wrong.