It's very unfair for people to have expectations beyond what was mutually agreed upon by both parties - such as a refund when the agreement is for a replacement under certain conditions - then badmouth the party. I keep seeing all these statements about what breeders "should" do that was not or is not in an agreement between two individuals. If either side wants more/less then the other party is willing to agree to, then walk away and buy elsewhere. Both parties are responsible for their own decisions and actions. Don't come back later and DEMAND something that was not part of the agreement. No one "owes" anybody anything that wasn't agreed upon even if uninvolved parties feel "it's the right thing to do". However, if treated respectfully and asked nicely, you'd be surprised how many breeders are willing to go beyond what was agreed to in writing. I've replaced dogs well beyond what I contractually agreed to just because they were wonderful homes and nice people. I've also told people to go pound sand when they made DEMANDS for something outside of the agreement with a nasty attitudes and innuendos. JMO! Melissa , --- Original Message ----- From: "Edwin Hill" <edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "freelist" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 11:38 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Breeders >a binding contract simply means everyone lives up to the WRITTEN terms of >the contract, its makes no difference what the contract says ( where is >Evan when we need him)...as long as there is consideration ( a legal term) >on each side...what ever both parties agree to they can also agree to >binding arbitration through the GSDCA Ethic's committee...we need to police >ourselves better...all I am really saying is live up to the terms of your >contract...and please have one...Ed ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================