John2097

Arachnoboards Username
John2097
Previous Review/Report Link
http://arachnoboards.com/threads/john2097.277948/

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Overall rating
4.95 star(s) 148 ratings
Quality
4.98 star(s)
Variety
4.97 star(s)
Communication
4.99 star(s)
Packaging
4.94 star(s)
Price
4.97 star(s)
Purchase Date
2018-01-31
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
  • Responds in a timely fashion and is knowledgeable and helpful all around.
Cons
  • No cons.
I made my purchase while Ohio was insanely cold and he was nice enough to hold the t's for me until the weather got better. Easy transaction all around, good prices and variety, John is knowledgeable about the species he deals with and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him.
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2018-01-24
Transaction Type
Sale
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, packaging, communication, promptness, prices
I purchased several B. albiceps slings from John along with two freebies! They all arrived real plump and healthy today.
Everything was just excellent. It was so thoughtful that he asked if I was OK with a certain species as a freebie. I was surprised he was selling B. albiceps slings at such a low price, considering they are perfectly started and how uncommon and beautiful this species is.
Aside from a local meet up purchase, John is the first person that I’ve purchased tarantulas from Arachnoboards. His packaging is superb! I was surprised that there wasn’t a heat pack in the box, but rest assured the way tarantulas were packed made up for it. Definitely will purchase from John again.
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-11-29
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
  • Perfect packing job! USPS decided to give the package an extra couple days tour of the country and the packing saved them. Extras! Ordered 3 P. ornate and got 4 and all arrived safely despite the USPS. Great Communication from John.
Cons
  • None. T's were a little chilled after the extended trip but came out OK.
T's were of really nice size and price was great!
Perfect packing job! USPS decided to give the package an extra couple days tour of the country and the packing saved them.
Extras! Ordered 3 P. ornate and got 4 and all arrived safely despite the USPS.
Great Communication from John.
Will not hesitate to buy from John2097 again. I'll just make sure I pay the extra for overnight shipping! I trust John, but not the USPS.
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-11-16
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 prices and selection. Fast shipping and excellent packing.
Cons
  • None
Purchased a group of slings from John. Great prices and selection. Fast shipping and excellent packing. Threw in a couple of freebies as well. Would purchase from again.
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-10-26
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 seller
Cons
  • None
Purchased a few slings from John, everything went well. I'm very happy with the purchase. I'll buy from him again.
Purchase Date
2017-10-24
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
  • everything came on time, great communication excellent seller!!
Cons
  • NONE
I ordered a MM M.balfouri from John. he was great with communication and answered all my questions I had. the packaged shipped the day he said it would and arrived on time. packing was good and not only did I get what i ordered, but he also gave me 3 free N. incei. was surprised to see them in there as well and much appreciated!
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-10-23
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 Ts were packaged well
Great seller, excellent communication. T's were packed very well and arrived happy and healthy. Thanks John!
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-10-04
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, Friendly, Capable
Cons
  • None
Seller was fantastic from start to finish. He gave me great prices on his Ts and even threw in one for free without me asking for it. Ts were packed professionally and arrived quickly.

Would recommend for sure. Will use again!
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-10-04
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
  • Awesome prices and the freebies!!
Cons
  • none, nada, zero, zilch
Bought 7 T slings way under market value even with shipping included! Would of been thrilled with it as is, but it didn't stop. 15 freebies were included! No kidding, 15 free little slings of 3 different species!

Shipping and packaging was perfect! Everything was well protected.

Communication was really good too! Every time I messaged him. He messaged back in probably less then an hour. Even when I got off work at 2AM and sent a message. He still messaged back pretty quick. Sorry if I woke you.

When the time comes. I will be buying from this seller with ZERO hesitation!
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-09-23
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
4.00 star(s)
Price
4.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
John gave me a complimentary T for just a $50 purchase! On top of that, both my T's were well packaged and were alive and healthy on arrival.
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-09-20
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, prices, variety
Cons
  • None
I bought a bulk set of 17 tarantulas from John, and I couldn't be happier. They were priced at nearly wholesale - a selection of five of them would have been worth more than what I paid for the lot. I've got no complaints about this seller, and I'd certainly do business with him again in the future.
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-09-04
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
  • FANTASTIC PACKER!! Shipment was delayed 7 days. 10 total days in transit. I expecting the worst but to my surprise all spiders came in alive and kicking! Best packer ever. John also threw in two freebies. Did I mention the free roach colony? Will most definitely get more spiders from John. Beautiful specimens also.
Cons
  • NOT A THING
My review is in the Pros box. As I stated (in the wrong section) John is without a doubt the best packer that exists. I will continue to purchase tarantulas from him.
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-09-05
Transaction Type
Sale
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. Very helpful. Healthy slings.
Cons
  • None
All slings arrived happy and healthy. John was very helpful and communicated with me every step of the way. Would buy from again in the future.
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-08-27
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
  • Great trade all around.
Cons
  • none
Traded a hapalopus sp Columbia mm for three slings. All three came alive and healthy. Nice guy, would do business with again.
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-09-01
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
  • Price, selection, communication, health of the T's - in other words, everything!
Cons
  • None
We recently purchased a variety of tarantulas from John to add to our website. The T's all arrived straw-packed, which is something we see very, very often. However, I must say that this was the best straw-packing we've ever seen. Everyone was very, very healthy, sized as advertised (or larger), and we're happy as can be.
John's communication was awesome - something that is occasionally lacking in the exotic pet industry, so when we get great customer service, we notice.
The box they arrived in was also appropriately sized. FedEx charges more for larger boxes, so this was great to see!
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-08-29
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
  • Extremely reasonable pricing, prompt service
I am very happy with John's professionalism and with the care he took getting me these small spiderlings. It was all done quickly, no problems at all. I had some special shipping instructions he was happy to accommodate.
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-09-01
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 packaging, fast shipping, got a freebie
Cons
  • none
I ordered a C. Elegans and H. Sanguiniceps from John. He was quick to respond to my questions and a quote on shipping. After sending payment John shipped the spiders promptly on the next business day. They arrived well packed in a box, with each spider in a clearly labeled straw. He also included an extra H. Incei which was a really nice surprise. I would recommend this seller and look forward to buying from him again in the future.
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-08-29
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 deals Great communication Great packaging Fast shipping
Cons
  • None
John is a very kind and generous person. This has to be my best transaction with anyone so far. He has the best deals around and is willing to work with you. He would be the first person I would recommend to anyone in the hobby.

I purchased a female from him only expecting her but nope he threw in a couple of slings that I was originally going to purchase from the start. His packaging of the T's made it really easy to rehouse them.

Again thank you very much John, I appreciate it!
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-08-26
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 healthy specimens.
Everything arrived in perfect condition. The packing was great and looking forward to ordering again.
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
Purchase Date
2017-08-29
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
  • Most amazing transaction, Great communication, very knowledgeable!! Great packaging!! everything arrived healthy and well!!
Cons
  • When you deal with such amazing people you just end up spending to much money...
I purchase a few times from John and always had great experience with him from packaging to communication to quality I would definitely buy again from him!
John2097
John2097
Thank you :)
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