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Yes im happy to order via illegal courier 8 8.70%
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:26 PM
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Im just curious about something , if you KNEW the reptile you were buying was coming via an illegal courier be it royal mail or parcel force etc would you still buy it and save money rather than spend a bit extra and send the legal/proper way?
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:42 PM
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Definitely not, the risk against the life of the reptile/animal or whatnot is too great IMO.

You always hear of bad things that happen, even with licensed companies as you have rouge traders - But the risk is increased that much more with companies which are not licensed IMO.
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:44 PM
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Sadly there are people im aware of on this forum that think its ok to do so
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:50 PM
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Take it you saw what was said in the newt posts Rachy? I can not believe they said it was ok to send via royal mail even though it is illegal.
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:54 PM
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I was more aware of fastway couriers to be honest
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I was more aware of fastway couriers to be honest
Fastways are able to courier livestock its the third partys which are unable to take it on.
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:56 PM
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what is an illegal corrier?

they actually send people to prison for bringing something to another person?.. kinda stiffles free enterprise if you ask me.
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:58 PM
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Fastways are NOT allowed to courier reptiles , i have spoken to them and pointed them to defras website , the guy i spoke to was most helpful and reassured me he would no longer courier reptiles , all customers that have prepaid will be allowed to use fastway until their 'stamps' runs out then they will only be able to use the sameday service!
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Fastways are NOT allowed to courier reptiles , i have spoken to them and pointed them to defras website , the guy i spoke to was most helpful and reassured me he would no longer courier reptiles , all customers that have prepaid will be allowed to use fastway until their 'stamps' runs out then they will only be able to use the sameday service!
Strange that Rachy because the company we use down here is fully aware about defra and still allows them to be couriered LEGALLY. But the funny thing is fastways are franchise so different rules for different areas. Even though we have spoken to head office regarding this they have no problems couriering reptiles if they are well packed and the correct proceedures are followed when sending. But once again you like to cause trouble dont you
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