GFO (think PhosBan) Bulk Order!!!

[bored4long]

I'd like to pick up some GFO (granular ferric oxide) for my system and found a really great deal at TwoPartSolution.com on some generic GFO that they claim is exactly the same as PhosBan, but at a much much cheaper price. Hopefully, there are others that may be interested in sharing a bulk order so we can all enjoy a low price alternative to PhosBan.

Here is a price comparison:

150g of Phosban is $17 at FosterSmith
150g of TwoPartSolution's generic GFO with a large order would be around $7. That is quite a savings.

Please let me know if you are interested in this and how much GFO you would want. I'd be happy to place the order and package the amounts. I have a FoodSaver vacuum sealer that will work great for packaging and ensuring a long shelf life for this.

 

[shiveley]

hmm, I'd be surprised if MikeB didn't already have bulk quantities lying around his "garage".

 

[Reefugee]

Hey Mark,

I would be interested in some. At one time, MikeB thought he could get some in bulk. Do we know if he was ever able to get some?

Thanks
Minh

 

[bored4long]

Can someone contact him and find out? I'll be seeing Paul later today, I'll ask him to find out.

 

[mpoletti]

I know thet Yourreef started carrying Warner Marine products, ie Phosar

 

[kdblove_99]

I'm interested

 

[bored4long]

Can you guys please include the amount of GFO you think you may want to purchase. That will help me calculate a more accurate per 150g unit cost to each since the price may drop depending on the amount we want.

I think I will get about 10 units of 150g for myself, so about 1500g for me.

 

[funman1]

If the price is arround $7.00 per 150G then count me in for 600gs

 

[kdblove_99]

Not sure yet Mark but i am thinking 2041G. Thats the $69.99 bucket unless we get a discount then it might be less

 

[Nu2SW]

When would the order be placed and how much do we need to order to get the bulk pricing.


Does the $7 include shipping?

 

[H20Sidhe]

I had received some estimates during the summer & Mike told me he also received some estimates that he wanted to compare. He didn't get back to me.

I am interested in participating in this group buy.

 

[pv1191]

I'm in let me know when. 600gs for mee too

 

[bored4long]

Well, I just noticed this product shows it is out of stock (well 9 pounds available, but that is not enough for our order). I have sent 2Part an email to determine when they expect more in stock. I'd really like to see this order reach 5 gallons (22 pounds) to get the max discount, but will definitely place the order as soon as we can.

$7 should be the max cost for each 150g (including shipping) with the possibility of it costing a little less depending on how much we order. There is no minimum per person that wants in on this since it is essentially me making a big order and splitting it up for all.

Here is the tentative list:
bored4long: 1500g
funman1: 600g
kdblove_99: 2041g
pv1191: 600g
H20Sidhe: ??
Reefugee: ??

 

[dieselgrk]

im in....ill take 750g. LMK who, when, where to pay

 

[Reefugee]

Put me in for 600g.

 

[bored4long]

Andrew from 2Part got back to me and said they will get more GFO in early next week. Unless there are any objections, I will plan on placing the order at that time.

Revised list (don't worry I won't hold you to these amounts, so let me know if you have changed your mind):
bored4long: 1500g
funman1: 600g
kdblove_99: 2041g
pv1191: 600g
Reefugee: 600g
dieselgrk: 750g
H20Sidhe: ??

This puts us a little over a 2 gallon order so far.

 

[bladeruner143]

Could I get 450g? Where would we have to go to give you the money and pick it up?

 

[shiveley]

hmm, i'm thinking of joining in and i don't even have a phos-ban reactor yet...i think i've developed quite an addiction to this reefing thing. maybe we should start a local chapter of M.A.A. (Marine Aquarists Anonymous).

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Hi all, I'm in for 600g. Can we do the distribution at the meeting?

Thanks John

 

[Jim_S]

I'll do 600 as well