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Nu2SW
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OK you totally chopped that up justin... LOL
Its true, why keep beating on a dead horse... Jordan has said He learned from it... IM sure im not the only one thinking this should be locked up and moved to the Isle of Misfit threads...IF you CL you will know what that means....
Now Hit the Deck and Give me 20 SOLDIER!!!!!!!
Its true, why keep beating on a dead horse... Jordan has said He learned from it... IM sure im not the only one thinking this should be locked up and moved to the Isle of Misfit threads...IF you CL you will know what that means....
Now Hit the Deck and Give me 20 SOLDIER!!!!!!!
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brianblack72
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Sorry guys, I don't work in Sac again until next week, so I can't relay any more messages.
Justin74
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heheh, Im glad you could tell I was just razzin ya 
This has been a helpfull thread though IMO as Iv'e made a deal in LFS's too and felt like I had to be on the lookout as I smuggled my new frag in my cooler and quckly left the building before any was the wiser but it could've happend to me.
Ive always contributed people meeting at fish stores out of convenience as we all know where the fish stores are located and we can be lazy and not have to look up any other addresses. But totally agree with Rich, its just way better at someones house, and you get to see what conditions the peice is coming from to top it off.
Id like to suggest the possibility of the 133t stores in the bay area not always being 133t. I bet they probably started off with some mediocre coral as well, but through the support of a big city and local clubs and the maturation of there systems they were able to bring some nicer corals to the public. It wouldnt make sense for the CRS to just stock the same mushrooms and brown polyps till the end of there days, and doubt that is his plan. This will change even faster with our support and suggestions, not stonewalling and/or boycotting.
Tis true this thread is near the end of its rope, but am glad it was posted Pico1, as it can prevent any more problems down the road for the next guy or gal.
-Justin
This has been a helpfull thread though IMO as Iv'e made a deal in LFS's too and felt like I had to be on the lookout as I smuggled my new frag in my cooler and quckly left the building before any was the wiser but it could've happend to me.Ive always contributed people meeting at fish stores out of convenience as we all know where the fish stores are located and we can be lazy and not have to look up any other addresses. But totally agree with Rich, its just way better at someones house, and you get to see what conditions the peice is coming from to top it off.
Id like to suggest the possibility of the 133t stores in the bay area not always being 133t. I bet they probably started off with some mediocre coral as well, but through the support of a big city and local clubs and the maturation of there systems they were able to bring some nicer corals to the public. It wouldnt make sense for the CRS to just stock the same mushrooms and brown polyps till the end of there days, and doubt that is his plan. This will change even faster with our support and suggestions, not stonewalling and/or boycotting.
Tis true this thread is near the end of its rope, but am glad it was posted Pico1, as it can prevent any more problems down the road for the next guy or gal.
-Justin
Nu2SW
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7644188#post7644188 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Justin74
heheh, Im glad you could tell I was just razzin ya
No problem man... And i totally agree with yeah, it has been helpful
Very much so
Mr.Nudibranch
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brianblack72 makes a good point I also have heard the same thing and I have posted more then 4 post now I see everyone’s point but as a store owner I have had the same problems with people doing transactions in my store and I will tell you I was not happy to say the least. Now I told them I support what they are doing but I don't like the fact that they did it in front of me and that they are more then welcome to buy or just look around but please don't do that again. Now as for CRS I have had nothing but smiles from them but as for other stores I will not mention I have had mixed reaction good and bad but it does not mean I will not go back, I know that I have not been to YourReef but I hear a lot of positive things also to the point of advertisement:hmm1: it seems to me everyone that was there to meet the employee of YourReef at CRS are the someone’s that have nothing but good to say about YourReef and bad about CRS, I could be wrong but it seems a little political to me. I guess everybody has something to add but all I know is that I am sad to see so many negative things about a store that has only been open for a little over a week now if it was me I would go into the store especially if I lived so close and maybe air out any hard feelings especially if worked at another store and did that, and if you just bought the frags maybe, ahbrainn should get second try to be more friendly like he has been with everyone that went when they were not there to get frags from someone else
just a thought
Now if I am wrong you can PM me and let me know please or post if you want, Thank you
just a thoughtNow if I am wrong you can PM me and let me know please or post if you want, Thank you
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CRS is stocking Arcti-Podsâ"žÂ¢ in the freezer? I'll have to call them and speak to them about this as we 100% advise against that practice. There is not need to degrade the product by shoving it in the freezer. It should only be refrigerated, never frozen. It's got a 4 month shelf life if refrigerated.
Gresham H
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kward@msn.com
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Arcti-Pods in freezer ????????
Arcti-Pods in freezer ????????
GreshamH
Please get your facts straight before publicly posting a reprimand!
The Arcti-Pods were a sample from the supplier . . and were NOT in the freezer but in the Refrigerator next to the freezer as the Manf. suggested.
Ken - -Coral Reef Shop
Arcti-Pods in freezer ????????
GreshamH
Please get your facts straight before publicly posting a reprimand!
The Arcti-Pods were a sample from the supplier . . and were NOT in the freezer but in the Refrigerator next to the freezer as the Manf. suggested.
Ken - -Coral Reef Shop
kward@msn.com
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Marc
Is it time to allow Brian Ward to come out of hiding and re-enter this forum as a respected member?
He is a business owner in the community now and deserves that consideration.
Ken - Coral Reef Shop
Is it time to allow Brian Ward to come out of hiding and re-enter this forum as a respected member?
He is a business owner in the community now and deserves that consideration.
Ken - Coral Reef Shop
Nu2SW
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Re: Arcti-Pods in freezer ????????
Re: Arcti-Pods in freezer ????????
OK he wasnt reprimanding anyone, he was stating a fact that it should not be put in a freezer. Based on a report from someone that his product is being stored in a freezer and he is informing everyone that it should not be placed in the freezer. Hence the reason he said he will have to call you, which seems to be the correct thing to do to tell you if that was the case.
There is no need to be defensive, unless there is something to worry about?
Respect is earned not given, if someone has done shady business in the past, its hard to gain that respect. Just because he is a business owner doesn't give him the respect either if people has had issues in the past with said owner. Also, he broke the rules based on the terms of service that everyone signs. He is no longer able to be re-entered as a forum member.
Am I the only one seeing this CRS just get worse and worse.... I think I wont be going back to that store... IM sorry if it sounds like im coming off harsh, but this is getting ridicules
Re: Arcti-Pods in freezer ????????
OK he wasnt reprimanding anyone, he was stating a fact that it should not be put in a freezer. Based on a report from someone that his product is being stored in a freezer and he is informing everyone that it should not be placed in the freezer. Hence the reason he said he will have to call you, which seems to be the correct thing to do to tell you if that was the case.
There is no need to be defensive, unless there is something to worry about?
Respect is earned not given, if someone has done shady business in the past, its hard to gain that respect. Just because he is a business owner doesn't give him the respect either if people has had issues in the past with said owner. Also, he broke the rules based on the terms of service that everyone signs. He is no longer able to be re-entered as a forum member.
Am I the only one seeing this CRS just get worse and worse.... I think I wont be going back to that store... IM sorry if it sounds like im coming off harsh, but this is getting ridicules
Re: Arcti-Pods in freezer ????????
Re: Arcti-Pods in freezer ????????
Wooh, I think you took my post the wrong way Ken, sorry. It was not directed at you, which is why I didn't post your name on the top
I was simply going off what a poster posted here, thus the part about me giving you a call (to confirm what the poster posted). In hindsight, I probably shouldn't have posted to a thread that is heated and not in your favor. Again, sorry. My aim is only to have quality product presented to the end user. If it's being frozen, that comprimises my product lines integrity, and that concerns me to no end. Being the supplier and manufacturer, it's in my best interest to make sure my line is being presented in a proper fashion.
Gresham H
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Re: Arcti-Pods in freezer ????????
Wooh, I think you took my post the wrong way Ken, sorry. It was not directed at you, which is why I didn't post your name on the top
I was simply going off what a poster posted here, thus the part about me giving you a call (to confirm what the poster posted). In hindsight, I probably shouldn't have posted to a thread that is heated and not in your favor. Again, sorry. My aim is only to have quality product presented to the end user. If it's being frozen, that comprimises my product lines integrity, and that concerns me to no end. Being the supplier and manufacturer, it's in my best interest to make sure my line is being presented in a proper fashion.Gresham H
Reed Mariculture
yoshiod9
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that's awesome that you're such a forgiving person.
sometimes, i wish that i could be just like that but i can't. i refused to go to aquaworld when it was open (poor selection, high prices, WAY off i-80 for me-- but super friendly owners), i refuse to go to the place on 47th street (the girl at the register didn't even acknowledge my existence), i refuse to go to pet connection (not because of customer service-- most of the employees are very courteous-- but because of $100+ discosomas, bearded dragon babies with missing appendages[still being sold, mind you] and for selling other animals that are in poor health. as for the insinuation that we are yourreef cronies, advertising yourreef-- i'm willing to say good things about any store in the area (as long as i still shop there, of course
). i still enjoy aqualife, o street, exotic (mostly to see bryan, though-- their livestock doesn't always look so hot), and capitol (only to see how exorbitant their prices can be and to see what corals they have that are nice, for cheap). it just happens that john's store is one of the stores in the area that has great prices, good customer service, and great selection of healthy livestock. i don't know how it is political but the reason i have good things to say about yourreef is because i'm treated well and they have a nice selection of livestock/drygoods at a great price. Aqualife comes in at a VERY close second place. CRS, on my list, falls right above the place on 47th and pet connection.
isn't there a quote out there that says something akin to 'do something bad and people will tell 100 friends-- do something good and people will only tell 10 friends'? high prices, wholesale-employee picked corals (can't expect anything great if you don't take the time to hand pick your own corals), and poor customer service will cross CRS off the list for me. there was no coral and no money exchanged between jordan and i, so i'm not exactly sure why i was treated so coldly.I guess everybody has something to add but all I know is that I am sad to see so many negative things about a store that has only been open for a little over a week now if it was me I would go into the store especially if I lived so close and maybe air out any hard feelings especially if worked at another store and did that, and if you just bought the frags maybe, ahbrainn should get second try to be more friendly like he has been with everyone that went when they were not there to get frags from someone else
Now if I am wrong you can PM me and let me know please or post if you want, Thank you
Nu2SW
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Yourreef is a great store and he is super nice. I was going there before i was in mars. He always takes the time "if hes not busy with other customer" to answer questions and he knows his stuff...and of course His prices are some of the best around.
I am a customer of johns for life And since I like him and his store so much I tell everyone about it... Hence what yoshi is speaking about, But I do it on a bigger scale...
I am a customer of johns for life And since I like him and his store so much I tell everyone about it... Hence what yoshi is speaking about, But I do it on a bigger scale...
Marc Daniels
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Ken-
I realize that you are just in the middle of things, and for that I am sorry.
As far as whether or not it's time to allow Brian to reenter RC, that's up to RC. He flagrantly broke their users agreement to the point that they banned him. Then he tried to come back in and he broke them again, I'm assuming that he's back again. That's between RC and Brian to work out. Since you singled me out for this question, I want to make it perfectly clear...I had nothing to do with Brian being banned. I have never reported him to the RC mods. Brian got Brian banned.
Now as to whether or not it is time to allow Brian back into our forum...NO! This is the "MARS" club forum. The only activity Brian has cared to persue in this forum is one of hawking his wares, damage control, and market the new store. Just like his posts in the MARS forum at RDO. By the good graces of the club, other people/nonmembers are allowed to post and communicate here, but this is not the Sacramento Area forum. It's our club forum. Since you, Brian and CRS have no affiliation with MARS, have never shown that you wanted to have an affiliation with MARS, you really don't have any room to ****/moan about being a participant in this forum.
Just because he now owns a store, he should get a free pass! Are you joking!
Mr.Nudibranch
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Well if YourReef is as great as it sounds I am force to check it out for myself I always try to tell people when I get good service from someone also and CRS did that for me and I am sorry you feel as if the service got was not good yoshi but I guess we all have had different experiences at each store like your encounters with exotic are good but whenever I go the owner gives me the feeling that I am bothering him when I ask for a price on coral and the list goes on, that’s besides the point I just noticed whenever certain people talk about a store it's always about John's and that’s great if it is as good as everybody says it is I would love too ad another great store on my list of favorite stores. Maybe I am too forgiving sometimes, but if I was not I would have never gone back to exotic and got such a good deal on my 135gal tank so like I said I have got good and bad responses from allot of stores expect the few (CRS and Marine Flora.com) anyways I guess I will go checkout YourReef and join the minions that support John:lol: just joking this is funny that this thread has gone as far as it has
I always try to tell people when I get good service from someone also and CRS did that for me and I am sorry you feel as if the service got was not good yoshi but I guess we all have had different experiences at each store like your encounters with exotic are good but whenever I go the owner gives me the feeling that I am bothering him when I ask for a price on coral and the list goes on, that’s besides the point I just noticed whenever certain people talk about a store it's always about John's and that’s great if it is as good as everybody says it is I would love too ad another great store on my list of favorite stores. Maybe I am too forgiving sometimes, but if I was not I would have never gone back to exotic and got such a good deal on my 135gal tank so like I said I have got good and bad responses from allot of stores expect the few (CRS and Marine Flora.com) anyways I guess I will go checkout YourReef and join the minions that support John:lol: just joking this is funny that this thread has gone as far as it hasMan, this thead makes me happy my tank is fully stocked and I don't need to go shoping for corals any more....all I ever need now adays is salt and test kits, and I can gett that just about anywhere for the same price and I dont need customer service to get it...and hopefully I'll start makeing my own test kits soon...
I have to kind of agree with Mr.Nudibrach that it's funny this thread has gone this far. If I were Ken I would have stoped at the first response and the just made the best impression that I could when the people came to vist the store...but now as it continued and unfolded as it did, I personly don't think I'll take the time to see the store.
I have to kind of agree with Mr.Nudibrach that it's funny this thread has gone this far. If I were Ken I would have stoped at the first response and the just made the best impression that I could when the people came to vist the store...but now as it continued and unfolded as it did, I personly don't think I'll take the time to see the store.
kward@msn.com
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Have you have nothing else to do, you sound like a bunch of old women with nothing to do but gossip and complain about each other. Give the new store a break!!!!
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