Andrew
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Eight working days and still nothing. After two emails I finally got a response from them saying that my package had apparantly been "mis-routed", but gave no hint as to when I might receive it.
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OGIGA
Dead Leaf Mantis
Okay, so I ordered on Saturday. Today, I sent an inquiry asking for a tracking number. They have responded.....
I must say, that reply was faster than I expected.
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MikhailsDinos
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I'm sorry to hear you guys are having such bad luck with these guys.
Thanks again
Mikhail
Thanks again
Mikhail
OGIGA
Dead Leaf Mantis
Okay. My friend received the maggots yesterday. It took USPS the whole week to ship, which I didn't expect. She said a few (like 5) have pupated, which is pretty good. I haven't seen them myself yet so I can't really say too much more.
Maybe they should have an option where people can choose Priority Mail, especially in the summer. A tracking number is definitely desirable since these are living creatures that can take the whole week to ship.
So, Andrew? Any news?
Maybe they should have an option where people can choose Priority Mail, especially in the summer. A tracking number is definitely desirable since these are living creatures that can take the whole week to ship.
So, Andrew? Any news?
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Andrew
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Still haven't received anything.
OGIGA
Dead Leaf Mantis
Oh dear. Andrew, maybe you should tell them. They'll probably have to send you a new batch because the food won't be larvae anymore. In fact, you might even have a thousand flies buzzing around in the ziplock bag.
MikhailsDinos
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Sorry to hear this guy's. It looks like I'm the only one with luck with JA-DA-BAIT. I got my shipment the same week? :huh: The flies that hatched out of the pupae are nice sized and take longer than blue bottles to hatch, But worth the wait.
Thanks again
Mikhail
Thanks again
Mikhail
OGIGA
Dead Leaf Mantis
I still consider my order a lucky one.
ABbuggin
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Just ordered from them. Got the maggots in great condition in less than a week. B)
OGIGA
Dead Leaf Mantis
I made several orders from them. One time, the shipment came with almost every larvae dead. I emailed them and they quickly sent a replacement without further questions. Another time I ordered, it arrived with far less than 1000 with most of them dead and stinky. They sent a replacement and it came in superior condition.
They suggested that I should buy from a closer source because it takes too long to ship to CA. I asked if I can give them a shipping label in the future and they told me not to order again. I don't know if they blacklisted me or all of California.
They suggested that I should buy from a closer source because it takes too long to ship to CA. I asked if I can give them a shipping label in the future and they told me not to order again. I don't know if they blacklisted me or all of California.
ABbuggin
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I received a few orders at the end of last summer/fall with either all, or most of the maggots DOA's. They would give me replacements, but I just go with Rebecca now. The maggots are always fine, I get extras, and I can trade for them.I made several orders from them. One time, the shipment came with almost every larvae dead. I emailed them and they quickly sent a replacement without further questions. Another time I ordered, it arrived with far less than 1000 with most of them dead and stinky. They sent a replacement and it came in superior condition.They suggested that I should buy from a closer source because it takes too long to ship to CA. I asked if I can give them a shipping label in the future and they told me not to order again. I don't know if they blacklisted me or all of California.
(and oddly, I can get her pupae to last 3-4 weeks in the fridge with no ill effects! :blink: )
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ABbuggin
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I decided to give these guys another shot as I couldn't resist their crazy cheap prices plus free shipping!!! :blink:
I just go my order today, 3 days after ordering! I ordered 2,000 maggots and they look great, only a few have pupated which is to be expected. I noticed that they bumped up how they shipped form first class to priority, this is probably why nothing died this time. I will order from them next time, considering that 2,000 maggots only cost me $24 vs. $36 from Grubco. In addition, last time I ordered from Grubco, the maggots were in very moist sawdust which stank to the high heavens. The maggots I got today from ja-da-bait hardly stink at all.
I just go my order today, 3 days after ordering! I ordered 2,000 maggots and they look great, only a few have pupated which is to be expected. I noticed that they bumped up how they shipped form first class to priority, this is probably why nothing died this time. I will order from them next time, considering that 2,000 maggots only cost me $24 vs. $36 from Grubco.
In addition, last time I ordered from Grubco, the maggots were in very moist sawdust which stank to the high heavens. The maggots I got today from ja-da-bait hardly stink at all.
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I get 2k from Grubco for $27. Is it the shipping that is causing you to pay $36? Seems like it would cost about the same.I decided to give these guys another shot as I couldn't resist their crazy cheap prices plus free shipping!!! :blink: I just go my order today, 3 days after ordering! I ordered 2,000 maggots and they look great, only a few have pupated which is to be expected. I noticed that they bumped up how they shipped form first class to priority, this is probably why nothing died this time. I will order from them next time, considering that 2,000 maggots only cost me $24 vs. $36 from Grubco.
ABbuggin
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Just placed my first order with them. Checkout was quick and the free shipping is what attracted me most. Will update this thread once I receive the spikes. Not sure what kind of fly their spikes are so that may be a concern for some buyers.
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ABbuggin
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Thanks.They are bluebottle.
Received the package. Took three days, which is pretty fast. These are great looking spikes. Very lively. Package was sent first class and none of the spikes were dead. Will order from again.
ABbuggin
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Ordered from them again. Fast shipping!! Very pleased with the hatch rates (near 100%) and the flies are a different species, a little larger. They do take a few days longer to hatch, but I'm willing to wait because there is a noticeable size difference from regular bluebottles.
Will buy from them again!
Will buy from them again!
