Clean Up Crew Group Buy Info!
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MeVsTheWorld
Salt Creep
I agree. It sounded like we were going to be buying out of the back of a van in a dark alley.
aerius007
New member
Ok, I'm prolly going to regret posting this but...
Whats is the difference between buying a clean-up crew, corals, or fish livestock? How is one good and the other is bad? My snails are offended. As far supporting our local retailers I personally drove 50+ miles Friday to go up north and spent over $120 on less than a handful of fish. I could have bought them online but I liked being able to see them eat, swim, parasites etc...
I ask what the difference is because a few years ago I was talking to a friend about going to a certain type of bar for a bachelor party. This friend is religous and asked me if I would take an 8 year old to that "certain type" of bar. I of course said no and he asked me why I wouldnt. "because its a bad place for an 8 year old." He then made what I thought was a good point and said well at what age does bad turn to good? Same thing with this, Frags and snails and skimmers and salts are all ok to buy from drsfostersmith.com and other non-local retailers when did buying fish become "bad?"
Having said that, I'm glad I bought the fish locally that are all eating and doing great, but if some of us want to take a chance going a different route then...
Whats is the difference between buying a clean-up crew, corals, or fish livestock? How is one good and the other is bad? My snails are offended. As far supporting our local retailers I personally drove 50+ miles Friday to go up north and spent over $120 on less than a handful of fish. I could have bought them online but I liked being able to see them eat, swim, parasites etc...
I ask what the difference is because a few years ago I was talking to a friend about going to a certain type of bar for a bachelor party. This friend is religous and asked me if I would take an 8 year old to that "certain type" of bar. I of course said no and he asked me why I wouldnt. "because its a bad place for an 8 year old." He then made what I thought was a good point and said well at what age does bad turn to good? Same thing with this, Frags and snails and skimmers and salts are all ok to buy from drsfostersmith.com and other non-local retailers when did buying fish become "bad?"
Having said that, I'm glad I bought the fish locally that are all eating and doing great, but if some of us want to take a chance going a different route then...
serpentman
part time superhero
I think there is a pretty significant difference. A group buy implies a group volume discount off of retail price as well as shipping costs savings. Buying off a wholesale list is an entirely different matter, (which is probably why the wholesaler in question is remaining anonymous.)
Both local reef shops have historically supported us for club raffles, annual swaps, etc. and in turn we have supported them. Ultimately, we all benefit from having quality local places to shop. Many cities I have traveled to aren't nearly as lucky. Personally, I think going this route would be contrary to the long standing relationship.
Both local reef shops have historically supported us for club raffles, annual swaps, etc. and in turn we have supported them. Ultimately, we all benefit from having quality local places to shop. Many cities I have traveled to aren't nearly as lucky. Personally, I think going this route would be contrary to the long standing relationship.
aerius007
New member
Just placed my order, tell me if I need to change/add anything. Keep in mind I already have about 20-25 various hermits and 20-25 various snails (ceriths, nass, etc.) in the tank
100 dwarf ceriths
16 blue leg hermits
45 florida ceriths
12 limpets
3 fuzzy chitons
21 nassarius
Total after the 25% discount came to $65.26
Anyone here have emerald crabs in their tank? I would like to have a few but think my clown goby might dissapear.
100 dwarf ceriths
16 blue leg hermits
45 florida ceriths
12 limpets
3 fuzzy chitons
21 nassarius
Total after the 25% discount came to $65.26
Anyone here have emerald crabs in their tank? I would like to have a few but think my clown goby might dissapear.
newsalt1
Member
My order is in also, mostly macro algae, a few snails.
20 Limpets* ]
20 Nassarius Vibex
10 Zig Zag Periwinkles
1 1 Penny Macro Algae
1 Codium (Tall)
1 Fire Fern (Frags)
1 Green Gracilaria
1 Mermaid's Fan
1 Shaving Brush
1 Red Titan Algae
20 Nerite Snails (Small - Medium)
Subtotal : $77.53
Coupon Discount: - $19.38
Shipping : $0.00
Tax Total : $0.00
Nice deal good discount free shipping!
20 Limpets* ]
20 Nassarius Vibex
10 Zig Zag Periwinkles
1 1 Penny Macro Algae
1 Codium (Tall)
1 Fire Fern (Frags)
1 Green Gracilaria
1 Mermaid's Fan
1 Shaving Brush
1 Red Titan Algae
20 Nerite Snails (Small - Medium)
Subtotal : $77.53
Coupon Discount: - $19.38
Shipping : $0.00
Tax Total : $0.00
Nice deal good discount free shipping!
MeVsTheWorld
Salt Creep
Mines in:
10 Nassarius Vibex $5.00
6 Dwarf Planaxis $4.50
25 Dwarf Cerith $5.50
1 Spatula Algae $4.99
Subtotal : $19.99
Coupon Discount: - $5.00
Shipping : $0.00
Tax Total : $0.00
Total: $14.99
Looks like half my stuff is free with discount and no shipping...cheers jb!
10 Nassarius Vibex $5.00
6 Dwarf Planaxis $4.50
25 Dwarf Cerith $5.50
1 Spatula Algae $4.99
Subtotal : $19.99
Coupon Discount: - $5.00
Shipping : $0.00
Tax Total : $0.00
Total: $14.99
Looks like half my stuff is free with discount and no shipping...cheers jb!
