Nervous about buying from a GAN farmer

[plumber]

For people who have bought from a GAN farmer, what is the interaction like? I don't know why, but I am nervous about buying a queen ant.

[SolenopsisKeeper]

For people who have bought from a GAN farmer, what is the interaction like? I don't know why, but I am nervous about buying a queen ant.

Hasn’t replied, been 6 months. Use the phone number, not email. Most people aren’t up-to date…

Good luck!

[plumber]

What?

[AntsLuxembourg]

Mine was okay. Got a Lasius Queen and arranged with the GAN Team to get in touch with the guy. Guess I got lucky.

[plumber]

When you buy, are there usually any conversations? Or is it just like buy, and go.

[SolenopsisKeeper]

When you buy, are there usually any conversations? Or is it just like buy, and go.

I believe since no one follows Guidelines provided to be a GAN farmer,I think it is: just here ya go, got any questions?

Also, if available use phone number NOT email

[plumber]

When you buy, are there usually any conversations? Or is it just like buy, and go.

I believe since no one follows Guidelines provided to be a GAN farmer,I think it is: just here ya go, got any questions?

Also, if available use phone number NOT email

Oh, alright. Thank you! (:

[NKantsalberta]

For people who have bought from a GAN farmer, what is the interaction like? I don't know why, but I am nervous about buying a queen ant.

Hey, I am on the GAN. Typically the conversation starts via email chain from AntsCanada, then the buyer reaches out to the GAN farmer for what they are looking for. I provide a fairly detailed response to my buyers. But it definitely depends on the seller. Many are out to just make a quick buck, whereas I aim to provide as much assistance as possible to help the buyer raise a successful colony and not waste their time and money. Most of my buyers remain in contact with me, even a couple years after purchase.

[plumber]

For people who have bought from a GAN farmer, what is the interaction like? I don't know why, but I am nervous about buying a queen ant.

Hey, I am on the GAN. Typically the conversation starts via email chain from AntsCanada, then the buyer reaches out to the GAN farmer for what they are looking for. I provide a fairly detailed response to my buyers. But it definitely depends on the seller. Many are out to just make a quick buck, whereas I aim to provide as much assistance as possible to help the buyer raise a successful colony and not waste their time and money. Most of my buyers remain in contact with me, even a couple years after purchase.

Oh, wow. Thank you very much for this response.

[SolenopsisKeeper]

For people who have bought from a GAN farmer, what is the interaction like? I don't know why, but I am nervous about buying a queen ant.

Hey, I am on the GAN. Typically the conversation starts via email chain from AntsCanada, then the buyer reaches out to the GAN farmer for what they are looking for. I provide a fairly detailed response to my buyers. But it definitely depends on the seller. Many are out to just make a quick buck, whereas I aim to provide as much assistance as possible to help the buyer raise a successful colony and not waste their time and money. Most of my buyers remain in contact with me, even a couple years after purchase.

The GAN project isn’t moderated, as many farmers are inactive or don’t update their page. I am not sure if AC doesn’t update it frequently, or people just don’t let them know to change it.

Like you said, it absolutely depends on the seller.