Joe Rossi

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JoeRossi
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Overall rating
5.00 star(s) 499 ratings
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
4.99 star(s)
Price
4.96 star(s)
Incomparable...
Purchase Date
April 3, 2023
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 buy from
  • Awesome selection of rare species
  • Fair prices
  • Quick shipping
  • Follow up after delivery
Joe Rossi is my go-to when I want to add to my collection. It's as simple as can be - there's nobody that does it better than Joe. I contacted him on Monday afternoon and had my new slings by Wednesday morning. The fast service is extremely appreciated, especially when you've ordered a couple of those bucket-list species. The packaging was flawless and the T's all arrived in perfectly healthy condition.

I will absolutely be purchasing from Joe again, and I'd be happy to answer any specific questions that anyone has - just message me.

Thanks as always, Joe!
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Purchase Date
3/5/2023
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 customer service. Package arrived on time.
Cons
  • There are no cons for this nice gentleman.
This my first time ordering from Joe. All of my slings arrived safe and sound. Excellent customer service, and a very impressive packing. Heat pack was still warm to the touch after opening up my package lol l will definitely wanna come back and purchase again! Thank you very much Joe 😊
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Highly recommend!
Purchase Date
2/21/23
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
  • Shipped quickly
  • Safely packaged
Cons
  • Zero!
So happy I purchased from Joe Rossi! I was on the hunt for something specific for awhile and he had exactly what I was looking for. Super easy transaction from start to finish, Joe shipped out my tarantula the same day and I picked her up the next morning in perfect condition. I would highly recommend him and he will my first choice if I'm in the market for another tarantula in the future!
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It's Joe Rossie, what more needs to be said?
Purchase Date
February 15th, 2023
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 bar none
  • Excellent pricing and availability
  • Unbelievable variety of stock
  • Willingness to work with the customer
  • Pro-level packaging
Cons
  • None exist
This wasn't the first time I've purchased specimens from Joe and it most certainly won't be the last. I had been eyeing a Phormingochilus sp Sabah Dwarf that Joe had listed on his Local Pickup Only classified ad for quite some time. Having discussed the difference between the PU only ad and Shipping Available ad in the past, I knew Joe kept some specimens for local pickup only because of the extreme difficulty in finding replacements for them. I decided to take a gamble on Joe's proven track record/skillset and voluntarily waved LAG to purchase this extremely rare tarantula, even offering to send a Polartech box with Phase-22 panels if that's what it would take. In the end, the kit wasn't necessary and Joe shipped it out to me on 2/14. When I picked it up on 2/15 and started to unpack, I practically missed the small centrifuge tube. That spider was safely ensconced in an impressive Russian nesting doll of packing materials with a heatpack safely positioned in a foil-lined foam shipping box. Joe took no chances and I greatly appreciated it given the LAG-less agreement between us. Thanks once again Joe for working with me and managing to get this obscure specimen safely into my collection. Until we next trade currency, specimens, or stories, take care sir.

Thanks,
--Matt
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Great to buy from
Purchase Date
1/26/23
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
  • Well packaged, no danger of box coming apart.
  • Very responsive
Cons
  • Only con is shipping, but not that's on FedEx. Still ok since we're on other sides of the US.
Great selection, great to transact with. Will most certainly be doing business with him again.
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Great purchase
Purchase Date
01/21/2022
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, beautiful slings, great packaging, quick service
Cons
  • None
Bought 3 slings (E. murinus, G. pulchripes, and C. marshali) from Joe. It was a smooth, seamless transaction. He was consistently responsive throughout the purchase. In fact, he sent actual pictures of the slings prior to shipping which was awesome. I would 100% buy from him again
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Purchase Date
1/22/2023
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
  • Reasonable prices
  • Great selection
  • Nice guy
  • Good qualities
Cons
  • None
Went to pick up a female B. Boehmei and it was amazing meeting up with him! It looked more beautiful in person and I was so satisfied. I definitely would buy more from him.
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Buy from Joe Rossi!
Purchase Date
January 7, 2023
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
  • Amazing selection
  • Rare species
  • Fair prices
  • Fast shipping
  • Perfect packaging
  • Great guy!
Cons
  • No cons!
Another seamless transaction with Joe Rossi - I'm sure it will be the first of many this year! Whether you're an experienced keeper that has ordered inverts dozens of times, or you're a first time keeper wondering about getting a more exotic or unique specimen than you can find locally, I urge you to give Joe a try. Nothing could be easier, and Joe does everything in his power to provide the best experience possible for his customers.

I would be happy to answer any questions that anyone may have about my experience dealing with Joe, so feel free to message me if you have any! Thanks again for the great service, Joe!
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Purchase Date
01/07/23
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
  • Thoughtful
  • Went out of his way to help me find what I was looking for
  • Knowledgeable
Great doing business with. Set up purchase of what I was looking for, brought 2 so I could chose (I seriously wanted them both) and held her for me while I attended the Repticon. Also set me up with a vendor near me for another T that I hadn’t been able to find at the show. While a bit pricier, the T I wanted has been super tough to find. Great guy, will buy from again. Love my new T, 0 regrets!
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Ornithoctoninae import mastery
Purchase Date
December 23, 2022
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, probably the best communication I’ve had with any dealer.
  • Worked with me to make sure the order fit my financial schedule.
  • Packaging was on point
  • Very personable
  • If you ever can’t find anything stateside, go through Joe. He works miracles!
Cons
  • None
Joe was super awesome and helped me get some Ornithoctoninae sp. malthai imported. All 5 came in packaged extremely well. His communication is on point and you can tell he cares about this hobby. He is an iinvalyable asset to our community and hobby and I will be doing business with him again. 120% recommended!
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Master of the Trade!
Purchase Date
12 NOV 2022
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
  • Knowledgeable, Excellent Variety, Healthy Slings, Professional Mannerism, Cares for Keepers
I met with Joe Rossi at the 12-13 NOV 2022 Repticon in Costa Mesa and was amazed by his incredible selection of rare and phenomenal specimens of Ts. Joe's booth had some of the best prices in the show for the size of the Ts and also featured some of the newest or most exotic species in the trade. Joe's extent of knowledge is also nearly unfathomable. He was able to identify numerous uncommon Ts just by appearance and knew exactly how to care for them, helping me answer questions about some of the more obscure species I asked about or were hoping to buy. His well-kept and healthful stock demonstrated that T keeping and breeding is not just a trade for him but a passion. Joe was exceptionally courteous during our transaction and treated all other guests who visited at the same time with great care and respect, regardless of age or skill level.
I highly recommend Joe Rossi to be a supplier source of advice for any T fanatic, whether you are contemplating your first spider or are hoping to add a rarity into an already impressive collection. Regardless of who you are or what you are seeking, Joe can find the perfect T for you or help you perfect your keeping!
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Top Notch Dealer
Purchase Date
11/7/2022
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
  • Quick Responses
  • Great Selection
  • Honest and Upfront
  • Reasonable Prices
  • Perfect packing & shipping
Cons
  • ZERO - NONE
Placed another order with Joe on Monday afternoon, and by Wednesday morning I had my new T's in hand. They were excellently packaged and arrived active and alert, not lethargic and dehydrated like you may get from other vendors. I really appreciate Joe's communication - his integrity is top notch, and I know that when I do business with him I will be treated with respect and given honest, accurate information. He follows up on all the orders he ships out, ensuring that the package arrived as expected and that everything is good. It's a pleasure to buy T's from Joe, and I expect I'll be doing it again soon. Please feel free to message me directly if you have any questions - I'll be happy to answer if I can!
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Amazing
Purchase Date
10/12
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 good
Cons
  • None
This is my first time purchasing from Joe and I am very happy with this purchase. The curly hair adult female arrived in superb condition. The shipping was fast and as scheduled, and the packaging was great. Joe has been thorough in communication and replies to my questions timely. He is awesome! Highly recommend!

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Eresus Walckenaeri
Purchase Date
Tuesday: October 4, 2022
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
  • Trustworthy
  • Consistency
  • Price
  • Packaging
  • Health
Cons
  • NONE
This was my first time ordering a spider, as I do all of my shopping in person for my collection. I have been looking for months to find a Velvet Spider (Eresus walckenaeri) and never had any luck. They were either overally priced or sold out. Joe has been an amazing seller! Communication is great and the sale was fast and simple. He has different varieties of them which I will more than likely purchase later on (while supplies last, haha). He has been fantastic to work with and I highly recommend. My new baby arrived safe and healthy and eager to explore the new enclosure. Very well priced and bigger than expected (a plus!). I am so ecstatic to have this a part of my collection and I will definitely be returning. 10/10 recommend!
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Awesome transaction/buying experience
Purchase Date
09/25l/22
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 variety of Ts to choose from
  • Great communication
  • Fast shipping
  • Professional
  • Competitive pricing
  • Knowledgeable
I just made my first purchase from Joe & everyone arrived safe & secure. Joe answered all questions I had when I was deciding what I wanted, was excellent at communicating, & gave me tracking updates better than Fed Ex did! I would definitely purchase from Joe again.
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First time ordering
Purchase Date
09/21/2022
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 prices
  • amazing selection
  • healthy spiders
  • instant shipping
  • provided pictures
  • knowledgeable
  • great communication
  • great packing
  • professinal
Cons
  • absolutely none
This is my first-time ordering from Joe Rossi, and it will not be the last. This was hands down the best interaction I have ever had with an order. Outstanding selection, communication was fantastic, shipping was insanely fast. When FedEx had a hiccup and said it would take 3 days for the slings to arrive, I was immediately notified that they were trying to fix it from their end. Everything turned out all right and the slings arrived promptly and in perfect health. Overall, this was pleasant experience and will definitely be ordering from Joe again. Thanks again.
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Purchase Date
8/22/22
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
  • Professionalism
  • Knowledge
  • Selection
Cons
  • None
Well let me first start off by saying this wasn’t my first purchase from Joe and it certainly won’t be the last. Joe is a true professional and has a great selection of T’s to choose from. This particular transaction had great communication and both T’s arrived safely and on time too! Don’t hesitate to purchase from Joe!
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Outstanding as usual.
Purchase Date
8/24/2022
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
  • Amazing selection.
  • Good prices
  • Great communication.
  • Extremely healthy spiders.
  • Offers husbandry advice.
  • Extremely knowledgeable.
  • Nice guy.
Cons
  • None
I’ve purchased from Joe multiple times. I cannot say enough about his selection and the health and quality of what he sells. Whenever I am looking for another tarantula he’s the first person I check with.

in addition he is super knowledgeable and is quick to offer suggestions or advice regarding husbandry.

I’ve never had a problem and I’m at the point where I would purchase sight unseen from him.
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Simply the best...
Purchase Date
August 16, 2022
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
  • Outstanding selection
  • Reasonable pricing
  • Super fast shipping
  • Healthy animals
I've lost track of how many tarantulas I've purchased from Joe Rossi recently - I think this is the 4th or 5th order since the start of the year. Each time it has been an absolute pleasure to deal with Joe. He's got an amazing selection of spiderlings, from common hobby staples to the newest species available, all of which are at competitive and fair prices. Joe is easy to get in touch with, quick to provide any info you need, and makes the entire process of ordering live tarantulas simple and enjoyable. As always, I can't recommend Joe highly enough, and would be more than happy to answer any specific questions that anybody may have. Thanks for everything, Joe!

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Second order and still awesome!
Purchase Date
7/28/2022
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
  • Perfect specimens
  • Instant shipping
  • Good prices
  • Great guy
Cons
  • None
After my first transaction went so smoothly with Joe, I decided to reach out to him, looking for something interesting and larger. He ended up giving me two awesome Xenesthis options, and went with the X.immanis. Once again, he had my order in the mail as soon as humanly possible, communicating every step along the way. The specimen I received arrived in perfect condition, well packed and hungry. I really can't say enough good things about doing business with Joe. He's awesome.
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