eBay Live rock?

[supersaltlick]

I was looking on eBay for liverock and found Sea Trade Marine. They have walt smith premium fiji for $1.50/lb with free shipping. Has anyone ever heard of or dealt with this dealer?

 

[WaterKeeper]

Never heard of them but I hope someone has as that is a bargin. Anyone?

 

[zma21]

Just have a bin ready for curing.

 

[supersaltlick]

Their feedback on eBay was 100% positive with lots of nice comments on shipping speed and rock quality.

 

[stuccodude]

i bought rock from e bay and it was crap, unless you dont have a good lfs to pick and choose from then go ahead, good luck and if it smells like rooten tuna dont put it in(thats what i was told).

 

[supersaltlick]

This is advertised as pre-cured and would need an additional 2wks of curing before placing in tank. My setup will be new and I figured that this would help kickstart my cycle.

 

[KAKLANGLEY]

I know of a few that hanve purchased from ebay that was walt smith brand for cheap but cannot remember the sellers name. FWIW they were happy with what they got but as said it will need to be cured.

 

[supersaltlick]

I just placed an order. will let you all know how it goes.

 

[REMF]

Got a link?

 

[supersaltlick]

Just looked over the thread and realized a very significant typo... the rock I was referring to was $3.50/lb. I posted it as $1.50/lb. A careless keystroke on my part. I am sorry to disapoint.

 

[Pistonkev]

I was going to say wow that's under wholesale pricing by a lot.

 

[IMAGINEER]

yea, my LFS has some beautiful stuff but its 8.99 lb .....Im thinking of ebay too.

geesh

 

[FZ1Rider]

Check Craigslist before you go ebay. I've gotten great cured rock on there for $3 - $4 a pound. Plus no shipping charge.

Peter

 

[an411]

Yeah let me know how the transaction goes cause i myself was thinking ebay 165$ for 50 pounds shipped. NOT BAD

 

[stubbylong]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9571225#post9571225 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FZ1Rider
Check Craigslist before you go ebay. I've gotten great cured rock on there for $3 - $4 a pound. Plus no shipping charge.

Peter

Got a link?

 

[ic_geeps]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9571614#post9571614 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by stubbylong
Got a link?

Just go to www.craigslist.com If this is the first time visiting, setup the city or area that you are located. I bought a very nice drilled 75 gallon from Craigslist about 2 month ago - look around, be patient - you might find a great deal!!!

Dave

 

[reefraj]

hERE IS ONE i WAS PLANNING TO BUY FROM. COST 2.19/LB!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/FIJI-LIVE-ROCK-...yZ117437QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[reefraj]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9571453#post9571453 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by arsenuts411
Yeah let me know how the transaction goes cause i myself was thinking ebay 165$ for 50 pounds shipped. NOT BAD

Depend on whether it is the actual weight or the total weight. Most of them are the total which includes the box and all

 

[Lion_Babe]

It sounds too good to be true...I hope it isn't. I would have everything ready for curing it.
Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[JerseyWendy]

I purchased ALL my rock from Seatrademarine yesterday. We actually took a ride down there and had an outstanding experience.

I am a total newbie, so I can't say HOW good the rock is that we bought, but it is full of colors and smells fresh and clean.

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Wendy