Need Help! I'm interested in a Grey- but don't know if the seller is legit!

[dunklekatze]

My husband and I are really interested in this Grey that we found in an ad- In the first email sent, I had asked where she was located, and she didn't respond to that question in the 2nd or 3rd email. I located her as being in Durham, NC and I'm out in Southern California. She wants to ship it, which obviously makes sense, but how do I go about checking her reputation? I asked for references, and have emailed them but both accounts and hers as well is from yahoo.com

The classified ad I have posted to sell my artwork would get responses from scammers with yahoo addresses, so I really don't know how to trust.

If anyone can give me insight as to how to check if this is a real deal, please leave messages!

Thank you!
Vanessa
dunkle.katze@gmail.com

[birdsnreps]

if she doesnt answer your Q's, walk away quick!! if in doubt, dont buy from them, never. a legit seller will make you feel at ease and answer all your questions, talk with you on the phone, send you pics, etc. you can easily catch a liar in their lies if you speak with them on the phone, thats what i do.

[dunklekatze]

Thank you! I have yet to hear back from her references she had emailed me... I think I'll just have to call her up. I believe I found her ad on birdboard last night... the email is [email address removed to protect the identity of others on this board... by PowerBBS]
and here's the link if anyone's curious: http://www.birdboard.com/classifieds...p?product=1437

[Lisa B]

you have to let us know how it goes. good luck

[Syaoransbear]

If someone wants to sell a bird they won't make it difficult for the buyer!

[birdsnreps]

exactly!! if she is legit, she may just have other buyers that contacted her before you did or been busy with her life, but who knows. i dont think its normal for you to be asking her questions in THREE emails, and still not get a straight answer...for me, that fact alone would make me run the other way and find another breeder....but thats just me i say talking to her on the phone will prob be the best way for you to find out if she is legit or not, and since you will be actually talking to each other, you can hear her tone of voice, and you can ask her your questions and she should be able to give you a straight answer right then and there. she wont have time to ponder and think and edit her answer, the way she would if she were writing you an email.

[dunklekatze]

Well, thank you for the insight everyone! Unfortunately/Fortunately I decided to not take it. I felt so absolutely dumb when I realized "why not ask the breeder I picked up my sun conure from?"

Now I know better, thank you so much for the advice and tips... I really wish I had common sense at times. lol Take care!

[saucie]

That's good that you thought of that. I think NC to SoCal is way too long of a distance to ship a bird.

[Lisa B]

thanks for the update.

[hoofsnhorns]

I have a similar question I'm new to the board (love it!) and am looking at a pair of Grey's and the gal has been great chatting w/me via email and had pics but what is the best way to buy and protect both of us? I am thinking I could send payment via Paypal but what about making sure I am getting what I think I'm getting etc.? also these birds will be shipped.. anything I should know or ask.. does not seem to be a breeder seems to be a private owner..? thanks!