WARNING!!

TSJ · Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 2

On Jan 12, 1:13 pm, "crystal101 via PetKB.com" wrote:
> I just wanted to warn anyone that buys fish mail order "SOMETHINGSPHISHY"
> and my experience. I spent $200 on my order for 4 fish.. (1)blue phantom
> pleco...it had severe fin damage........(1) long tailed blue ram....bloodshot
> eyes(1) showcase red Cherry flowerhorn....doesn't look anything like the
> photo...no bump on the head(1) EB jack dempsey...which arrived with a
> collapsed eye and the other swollen and red, which subsequently died 3 days
> later.......I immediately wrote this company and was told dont worry they
> will all be fine in a week or so, if they arent let me know.
>
> I wrote again to Keith that the Jack Dempsey never recovered and died and
> also inquired about why he would knowingly send me a fish with extensive finn
> damage. His reply was in short.......so sad , too bad buy your fish
> somewhere else.
>
> I hope this email saves people time, money and heartache.
>
> PS. I have photos I took the day these fish arrived if anyone would like to
> view them....it's a shame
>
> Crystal
>
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Soooooooooooooooooo, with no real proof you really got fish like you
say you did or any other kind of proof that you really dealt with
this company everyone is supposed to just up and not buy from them
HUH? NHow about some proof positive instead of a bunch of bullshit
rambling and ranting. IIRC its not the first post I seen in various
groups from old crystal101 bitching about this or bitching about
that.............scan the bill of sale, post pics of the shipping
conntainer with labels...come on give us some proof......I bet yur a
real fan of Gill Passman and probably an understudy of TYNK the chick
with a dick!

Archived from group: rec>aquaria>freshwater>misc

Telstar · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 16

Crystal,

Do not waste your time here. Find the Goggle Newsgroup on this subject.
This newsgroup is infested...just look at the threads.

"crystal101 via PetKB.com" wrote in message @uwe...
> Dear TSJ,
>
> As you requested I downloaded photos of the condition of the fish I
> purchased
> as well as the receipt of purchase posted in my photo gallery. Just
> trying
> to inform those that buy fish online make an educated and informed
> decision
> on where to purchase from. My experience was a nightmare and an expensive
> one. I wasn't telling anyone not to purchase from this establishment but
> ONLY sharing my experience it hopes to help others.
>
> Sincerely,
> Crystal
>
> TSJ wrote:
>>> I just wanted to warn anyone that buys fish mail order
>>> "SOMETHINGSPHISHY"
>>> and my experience. I spent $200 on my order for 4 fish.. (1)blue phantom
>>[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
>>> --
>>> Message posted via
>>> PetKB.comhttp://www.petkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/freshwater/200801/1
>>
>>Soooooooooooooooooo, with no real proof you really got fish like you
>>say you did or any other kind of proof that you really dealt with
>>this company everyone is supposed to just up and not buy from them
>>HUH? NHow about some proof positive instead of a bunch of bullshit
>>rambling and ranting. IIRC its not the first post I seen in various
>>groups from old crystal101 bitching about this or bitching about
>>that.............scan the bill of sale, post pics of the shipping
>>conntainer with labels...come on give us some proof......I bet yur a
>>real fan of Gill Passman and probably an understudy of TYNK the chick
>>with a dick!
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.petkb.com
>

crystal101 via PetKB.com · Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Posts: 7

I just wanted to warn anyone that buys fish mail order "SOMETHINGSPHISHY"
and my experience. I spent $200 on my order for 4 fish.. (1)blue phantom
pleco...it had severe fin damage........(1) long tailed blue ram....bloodshot
eyes(1) showcase red Cherry flowerhorn....doesn't look anything like the
photo...no bump on the head(1) EB jack dempsey...which arrived with a
collapsed eye and the other swollen and red, which subsequently died 3 days
later.......I immediately wrote this company and was told dont worry they
will all be fine in a week or so, if they arent let me know.

I wrote again to Keith that the Jack Dempsey never recovered and died and
also inquired about why he would knowingly send me a fish with extensive finn
damage. His reply was in short.......so sad , too bad buy your fish
somewhere else.

I hope this email saves people time, money and heartache.

PS. I have photos I took the day these fish arrived if anyone would like to
view them....it's a shame

Crystal

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crystal101 via PetKB.com · Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Posts: 7

I understand you would want proof but I do not understand your rude comments.
This is the only site I have written to and this is my 3rd correspondence at
that. I am a new aquarium owner and found this site to answer a few
questions which I received several very nice and informative replies. In the
interim, I don't not know who the people you are referring to are. Anyone
that would like proof of information that I wrote about please contact me and
I will gladly fax, email, pics at your request. If someone had a terrible
experience and it was not rectified I certainly would want to know as to be
able to make a decision on where I buy fish. If it was a $3 fish, I would
cut my loss, but when you spend over $200 you should expect to receive
quality fish as stated on their site.

Sincerely,
Crystal

TSJ wrote:
>> I just wanted to warn anyone that buys fish mail order "SOMETHINGSPHISHY"
>> and my experience. I spent $200 on my order for 4 fish.. (1)blue phantom
>[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
>> --
>> Message posted via PetKB.comhttp://www.petkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/freshwater/200801/1
>
>Soooooooooooooooooo, with no real proof you really got fish like you
>say you did or any other kind of proof that you really dealt with
>this company everyone is supposed to just up and not buy from them
>HUH? NHow about some proof positive instead of a bunch of bullshit
>rambling and ranting. IIRC its not the first post I seen in various
>groups from old crystal101 bitching about this or bitching about
>that.............scan the bill of sale, post pics of the shipping
>conntainer with labels...come on give us some proof......I bet yur a
>real fan of Gill Passman and probably an understudy of TYNK the chick
>with a dick!

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crystal101 via PetKB.com · Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Posts: 7

Dear TSJ,

As you requested I downloaded photos of the condition of the fish I purchased
as well as the receipt of purchase posted in my photo gallery. Just trying
to inform those that buy fish online make an educated and informed decision
on where to purchase from. My experience was a nightmare and an expensive
one. I wasn't telling anyone not to purchase from this establishment but
ONLY sharing my experience it hopes to help others.

Sincerely,
Crystal

TSJ wrote:
>> I just wanted to warn anyone that buys fish mail order "SOMETHINGSPHISHY"
>> and my experience. I spent $200 on my order for 4 fish.. (1)blue phantom
>[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
>> --
>> Message posted via PetKB.comhttp://www.petkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/freshwater/200801/1
>
>Soooooooooooooooooo, with no real proof you really got fish like you
>say you did or any other kind of proof that you really dealt with
>this company everyone is supposed to just up and not buy from them
>HUH? NHow about some proof positive instead of a bunch of bullshit
>rambling and ranting. IIRC its not the first post I seen in various
>groups from old crystal101 bitching about this or bitching about
>that.............scan the bill of sale, post pics of the shipping
>conntainer with labels...come on give us some proof......I bet yur a
>real fan of Gill Passman and probably an understudy of TYNK the chick
>with a dick!

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crystal101 via PetKB.com · Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Posts: 7

Thank you Telstar........I did exactly that as well as filing a claim with
the Better Business Bureau! This kind of business is shameful and people
should be aware. As for this sight, I did review some of the threads as you
suggested and I find it distasteful. Consider me an ex member.
Telstar wrote:
>Crystal,
>
>Do not waste your time here. Find the Goggle Newsgroup on this subject.
>This newsgroup is infested...just look at the threads.
>
>> Dear TSJ,
>>
>[quoted text clipped - 29 lines]
>>>real fan of Gill Passman and probably an understudy of TYNK the chick
>>>with a dick!

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Tynk · Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 41

On Jan 14, 6:16 pm, "Reel McKoi" wrote:
> "crystal101 via PetKB.com" wrote in message@uwe...
>
> >I just wanted to warn anyone that buys fish mail order "SOMETHINGSPHISHY"
> > and my experience. I spent $200 on my order for 4 fish.. (1)blue phantom
> > pleco...it had severe fin damage........(1) long tailed blue
> > ram....bloodshot
> > eyes(1) showcase red Cherry flowerhorn....doesn't look anything like the
> > photo...no bump on the head(1) EB jack dempsey...which arrived with a
> > collapsed eye and the other swollen and red, which subsequently died 3
> > days
> > later.......I immediately wrote this company and was told dont worry they
> > will all be fine in a week or so, if they arent let me know.
>
> Brevity snip!
> ============================
> This is a classic example why I refuse to buy fish or plants online
> sight-unseen. They can send you anything. Report them to the BBB in their
> state.
>
> One time I ordered aquarium plans online and got nothing like I ordered and
> most were rotting and near dead, if not dead. When I called them to tell
> them, a small child ran up my phone bill as I tried to get him or her to put
> their mommie or daddy on the phone. The child just chatted on and on. What
> a horrible way to run a business. They send me a second order with the
> wrong plants again. At least a few were alive. That was the one and only
> time I dealt with buying plants online. Too many rip-off artists on the
> net. Too many horror stories.
> --
>
> RM....
> Zone 6. Middle TN USA
> ~~~~ } ~~~ }

If fokls would do their homework and beuy from a reputable place like
Premium Aquatics / Drs Foster and Smith etc, there is no risk at all
involved, and they truly have a hassle free warranty and replacement
policy..............on everything. I ordered over $450 worth of marine
fish and critters.Yes I had some die, or that did not look
good.........and there is no reason in the world that I would think
they packed them like that to begin with, it just was something that
happened. I called them up and they made note of it, and stated that
they would not do any further rectifying of my purchase until the end
of my 14 day life period was up, just incase others
died.............ONce the 14 days were up I got a phone call from them
tekling me what my options were.....Credit mycredit card back for the
price.............issue me a store credit, or send replacement fish
etc at no additional costs for shipping to me............I asked to
have replacements sent..whicih they did, and I got perfectly fine fish
except for one, whjich they issued my credit card a credit back on. No
dead bodies to return, no hassles etc, just friendly and helpfull
sales associates. Reputable places are not gonna rip you off over a
$5.00 pl;ant or a $2 fish or a $100 fish..but yu gotta do yur homework
and not be naieve and just buy where you see low
prices.................I can honestly say I have spent a heap of money
online buying not only livestock like fish and corals and plants but
lots of other items from A to Z and I have yet to ever get screwed
even inthe slightest..............but I do my homework first, before
any credit card transactions take place....even for a $5 item I check
em out.

Reel McKoi · Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 385

"crystal101 via PetKB.com" wrote in message @uwe...
>I just wanted to warn anyone that buys fish mail order "SOMETHINGSPHISHY"
> and my experience. I spent $200 on my order for 4 fish.. (1)blue phantom
> pleco...it had severe fin damage........(1) long tailed blue
> ram....bloodshot
> eyes(1) showcase red Cherry flowerhorn....doesn't look anything like the
> photo...no bump on the head(1) EB jack dempsey...which arrived with a
> collapsed eye and the other swollen and red, which subsequently died 3
> days
> later.......I immediately wrote this company and was told dont worry they
> will all be fine in a week or so, if they arent let me know.

Brevity snip!
============================
This is a classic example why I refuse to buy fish or plants online
sight-unseen. They can send you anything. Report them to the BBB in their
state.

One time I ordered aquarium plans online and got nothing like I ordered and
most were rotting and near dead, if not dead. When I called them to tell
them, a small child ran up my phone bill as I tried to get him or her to put
their mommie or daddy on the phone. The child just chatted on and on. What
a horrible way to run a business. They send me a second order with the
wrong plants again. At least a few were alive. That was the one and only
time I dealt with buying plants online. Too many rip-off artists on the
net. Too many horror stories.
--

RM....
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
~~~~ } ~~~ }

Reel McKoi · Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 385

"Tynk" wrote in message @v29g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

Brevity snip

.......I can honestly say I have spent a heap of money
online buying not only livestock like fish and corals and plants but
lots of other items from A to Z and I have yet to ever get screwed
even inthe slightest..............but I do my homework first, before
any credit card transactions take place....even for a $5 item I check
em out.
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I wasn't online very long when that happened. As I recall someone from this
NG or the plant group recommended the place. Apparently it was a young
couple with a back-yard business. But I got the impression they were having
difficulty keeping the plants alive and healthy until sold. They were
shipping them in from Fla. growers.

One plant I ordered was riccia for example. I was $5 for a "handful." This
was 10 years ago at least. Not cheap. I received terrestrial lichen complete
with pine needles and a few tiny twigs. I was really ticked off and felt
ripped off. The water sprite was rotting and about dead. > Sad

I do business with F&Smith but never bought plants from them.
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RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
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