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Elytra and Antenna

Arachnoboards Username
Elytra and Antenna
Website
http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/elytraandantenna/
Previous Review/Report Link
http://arachnoboards.com/threads/elytra-and-antenna.80149/

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Overall rating
5.00 star(s) 21 ratings
Quality
4.95 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
4.95 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Great prices on good specimins
Purchase Date
11/30/2021
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Good selection of unusual isopods
  • Good communication
  • Fast shipping
Cons
  • None
I ordered 5 different isopods. Seller's prices are excellent, and the animals all arrived in perfect shape. I was able to get species I hadn't seen elsewhere. Highly recommend.
Impeccable
Purchase Date
09/28/2020
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Variety of exotic to USA species
  • High confidence in the health of the animals
  • Quickly and accurately provided estimated arrival time and tracking
  • Live Arrival Guarantee on express shipping
  • Pleasant surprises in the package
  • Very good comparatively prices for the quality and demand of the rarer species
  • Trustworthy of your money - no "forgetting" or mixing up orders
  • Good eyeball for genders
I asked for 4 flamelegs and 4 thai rainbow millipeds. Not setting anyone's expectations, but I got an extra thai rainbow in the package, which I am very happy to have. I don't know what else to say, they're all super cute and very adventurous and fast, which to me means they're healthy, but the reason I said I'm sure in their health is because there are many publications by Orin McMonigle you might wanna check out, he's an expert in making good conditions for them and the species I got are the offspring of millipedes that have been successfully bred for over a decade.
You probably already trust the name to trust with money, but I personally confirm the quality (/stand by all the pros listed).
Purchase Date
08/12/2020
Transaction Type
Trade
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Exceptional communication
  • Healthy and active specimen
  • Very fair trade
I trade with Orin for pill millipede. He was very easy and fair to negotiate with. He shipped my order quickly. The pill millipede that I received were well packed and in good health. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again.

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Purchase Date
May 19th, 2020
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Great communication
  • Beautiful millipedes
  • Awesome packaging and shipping
Bought some Thai Rainbow Millipedes as well as some Tanzanian Earthworm millipedes from him and I was amazed with the quality of everything! Totally would buy from again.
Purchase Date
5/12/20
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Communication
  • Great prices
  • Fast shipping
  • Healthy, well packed inverts
This was a fast, easy, satisfactory transaction. Orin was quick to respond and shipped my order quickly. The isopods that I received were well packed and in good health. I wouldn’t hesitate to order again.
Purchase Date
5/6/2020
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Quick to reply, quick to ship, great variety. Trustworthy seller.
This is the second time we have bought from Orin, first time getting a box just for me. Orin was excellent! I have had no luck getting anybody else to contact me back and Orin really came through for me. I would definitely recommend E and A to others!

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Purchase Date
2020-01-18
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Easy to get a hold of and great prices
Cons
  • Zero
Thanks for the recent shipment of Porcellio expansus and Porcellionoides pruinosus isopds. Shipping, communication, prices, and quality were all spot on. Dont hesitate to buy from Orin
Thanks Again Orin
Purchase Date
2019-06-12
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • All animals were well packaged and exceptionally healthy.
Cons
  • N/A
All animals were well packaged and exceptionally healthy. Package arrived on time. Good communication. No complaints!
Purchase Date
2019-05-21
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Quick Response
They were really patient and answered all my questions, as I was trying to figure out which millipedes I wanted to purchase. Initially I wanted to just buy a bunch of Thai millipedes but ended up buying a lot more hahaha. They were shipped right away and all of them arrived healthy and active. Overall, it was a smooth transaction and I will definitely be purchasing more in the future!!!
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Purchase Date
2018-09-24
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Good communication, nice selection of species, very good packaging.
Cons
  • None
I recently placed a large (for me anyways) order with E & A which was delivered today (9-27-18). The order consisted of 7 species of isopods, 1 springtail culture and 3 Giant Asian Blue Millipedes. The seller was helpful and answered all of my questions leading up to and after the purchase. Everything was packaged very well. Zero DOAs. Not even a single dead springtail as best I could tell. I would definitely recommend Elytra and Antenna to others.
Purchase Date
2018-05-20
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Great seller, always has the good stuff LOL
Cons
  • absolutely none
I think this is the second or third time I have purchased from Orin and I should have written a review long ago. Received 10 P. horrida nymphs/juveniles today all packaged perfectly shipped overnight. Cant wait till they grow up and start to breed.
Thanks Orin.
Purchase Date
2018-05-06
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
4.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
4.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Quick and secure shipping, Good prices, and Generosity
Cons
  • 0
I made an order of two Apeuthes sp. and a group of E.decipiens - he very kindly sexed the millies for me and sent larger specimens than what were on offer along with including two free beetle jellies and a copy of the latest issue of Invertebrates Magazine!!! There was just one small problem, instead of Eurycotis decipiens, I received Dorylaea orini.
I let him know about the mixup and when everything was said and done, I ended up getting to keep the orini and received a second shipment containing the decipiens and a very cute M.brachycerus that I ended up ordering afterwords. :)
I applaud Orin's generosity throughout the process and definitely plan on purchasing more inverts from him in the near future!
Purchase Date
2018-05-03
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Excellent specimen selections, great communication, great packaging, very helpful with inquiries.
Cons
  • None.
I recently purchase a book, several sp. of roaches and 1 pair of D. diadema from Orin. Everything about the transaction was great. I highly recommend Orin. He has beautiful specimens from his collection. Also very professional and helpful.
Purchase Date
2018-02-02
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Excellent communication, willing to hold animals for you, great shipping and beautiful animals!
Cons
  • none
I purchased a few millipedes from Elytra and Antenna on Feb 2 but unfortunately had some horrible weather for a few weeks so it was not safe to ship the animals. They were incredibly nice and willing to hold the 'pedes until temps were up to safe levels to ship. Excellent communication during the entire process and ended up receiving my 'pedes safe and sound. Has some really awesome animals, would definitely buy from again in the future. =)
Purchase Date
2018-01-09
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Smooth and easy communication; great packaging; fast shipping
Everything as described and healthy on arrival. He communicated with me back and forth to choose the best date and method to ship. Animals arrived in great shape and I'll definitely be watching his for-sale lists in the future. Thank you!
Purchase Date
2017-10-31
Transaction Type
Trade
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Perfect packaging. Evryone made it! Bright colors!
First trade on the boards. I learned some things from this one. Thank you for havibg patience! I took notes from their grest packaging. Mine will be sent out like a pro from now on.
Purchase Date
2017-11-06
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Good communication Good prices
Cons
  • None!
Ordered a set of Zebra pillbugs on Monday and received by Thursday. They arrived in great condition, lively and I was very satisfied. Would buy again!
Purchase Date
2017-10-06
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Healthy and lively specimens, has a large selection to choose from, great prices and fast communication
Cons
  • none c;
I ordered about 6 different species of isopods and some rainbow millipedes from them. There was a package delay on usps's part when the items were shipped, but luckily everything arrived safely, though luckily (aside from expected moralities of the smaller species) unharmed.

I chose this dealer as the prices they had were such good deals, as the isos I wanted were often double of what e&e wanted for them.

I also got some jelly in the package, which was a good treat :D!
Definitely will be purchasing some more items when I have the funds.
Purchase Date
2016-10-21
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Great communication and information Watched the weather to ship at ideal time at reasonable rate Great packaging
Cons
  • None
I purchased five young yellow-spotted pill millipedes (Glomeris pustulata) and have been very happy with them! They are beautiful and seem to be in good health. For being immature, they are already a good size and I look forward to seeing how they look as adults. :)

It is always a pleasure to do business with you -- thank you! :happy:
Purchase Date
2016-10-31
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Excellent selection of uncommon/rare arthropods, great packing, good communication and healthy, high quality specimens
Cons
  • None!
Bought a small group of Deropeltis paulinoi from Orin and am very very happy with what I got. Great communication throughout the transaction, packing was excellent and two of the roaches even molted during shipping! Was a little nervous when I saw the molts because they would be soft, but not a tarsi was out of place on those individuals. I've bought a couple times from Orin in the past and will be very happy to continue purchasing from him in the future (maybe some rare amblypygids next time too!). Highly recommended seller, definitely check out his future FS lists!
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