Southside Morelia
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Hi all,
This is probably not the best section to post this (should be in Wanted to buy) but , I thought it may get the best exposure to a possible scam which may leave the unwary vulnerable.
This may not be a scam but it smells a bit, especially after I had asked alot of questions without satisfactory answers from the Author.
Please, let me know your thoughts!
To explain thus far. I placed an ad for WTB Cape York Coastals for my colection and got the following response...
I don't know seems fishy, to me. After I asked them a list of specific questions, where they got them from, how much, where are they now etc etc, the questions could not be answered.
My advice for anyone wanting to purchase, talk with the seller first, or preferably purchase from a reputable seller/breeder.
I hope this has helped anyone who has been approached or is thinking of putting a WTB ad!
Cheers..:?
This is probably not the best section to post this (should be in Wanted to buy) but , I thought it may get the best exposure to a possible scam which may leave the unwary vulnerable.
This may not be a scam but it smells a bit, especially after I had asked alot of questions without satisfactory answers from the Author.
Please, let me know your thoughts!
To explain thus far. I placed an ad for WTB Cape York Coastals for my colection and got the following response...
judith wrote:
>
> Hello
> I got a call from a friend in Brisbane who saw your ad and he gave
> your address. .Well as a matter of fact I have a pair and I am having a
> lot of difficulties taking care of them because I am busy with a
> project with WWF.We are tracking a rare bird specie called the
> Bannerman's turaco here in Cameroon.Please I have been looking for
> someone to adopt them .We are so busy with work such that we hardly
> have time for them.that is why we have decided to give them for
> adoption.Selling animals is not our thing and we feel it is not
> right.My wife and I have decided to give only to someone caring and
> serious.I just shipped one to my friend and so asked him to get someone
> who needs them too..I was in Brisbane recently but as earlier mentioned
> I am now out of the country with my wife for this project.Please if you
> are interested then reply me OK so we can arrange on how you can get
> them.I will like to know the kind of accommodation you have and your
> experience.I am
> willing to give you just the one you need but it will be a relieve for
> us if f you can accept the pair..Please we will be grateful; if you
> take care of the shipping fee.We paid approx $320 to ship the pair to
> brisbane.It might a bit higher or lower depending on your location or
> nearest airport from where you can pick them up.Please get back to us
> if interested for details.We have one two other suitors.
> Thanks a lot and just hope I found the right person
> Best regards
> Judith and Roland
I don't know seems fishy, to me. After I asked them a list of specific questions, where they got them from, how much, where are they now etc etc, the questions could not be answered.
My advice for anyone wanting to purchase, talk with the seller first, or preferably purchase from a reputable seller/breeder.
I hope this has helped anyone who has been approached or is thinking of putting a WTB ad!
Cheers..:?