How to get into the elitist rare circles =)

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9651169#post9651169 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kinetic
now I'm just waiting for Gresham to come and say: "no art, that's totally not what it is... it really means..."

haha =) he's my idol O.O

:lol:

Others corrected you, so I can't :(

I thought O.O was hacker code for a bra or bakini :D

The Bay Area - Coral Farmers Market is going to be a blast. If you ahve not been, start saving now :lol: ALso, get your ticket now for best pricing(see sticked thread on top of forum).

If you can swing it, there will be a North West - Coral Farmers Market in Portland in August. Some mighty nice rares up there and typically better prices :D
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9653755#post9653755 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GreshamH
:lol:

Others corrected you, so I can't :(

I thought O.O was hacker code for a bra or bakini :D

It is actually very big eyes with a tiny nose =P haha
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9649398#post9649398 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cwolfus
Kinetic,

I've given away plenty of frags of rare and semi rare stuff. What's cool is that as I give more stuff away other people want to give me their cool stuff. As a result I have gotten some very cool rare stuff.

Strangely the more I give, the more I get. This seems to work even better than trading!

Even cooler, I've found a group of similarly minded buddies in this hobby. We all know what each other likes so when something good comes to one it is quickly fragged and given to others.

But I have bought a few corals too. It seems to be a balance between how long I'm willing to wait and how much I'm willing to spend.

So I say, give away frags of as many cool corals as you can. You'll be surprised at what comes your way!

-C

Having a stable system and a proven track record go a long way to achieving this. Nobody wants to trade/sell/give corals to a coral killer.

For newbies, have patience and an eagerness to learn. If you have some experience, pick up some nice frags and start growing them.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9653991#post9653991 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GreshamH
So what would .|. be? :D
Gresh, someone is gonna report that emoticon to a mod :D
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9651023#post9651023 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bookfish
Very, very well put. I think I have to give you some coral now.:D

But,

No coral for you Jim! :D
 
I also heard tell that if you hold out and feel lucky enough, you can score some great deals at the end of the BA-CFM, since most of the vendors travelled a good distance and don't want to transport any left over frags back home. This of course is if any of the ones you want are still left. :D. This should only be an option if you don't have the money to pick up your desired frags at the beginning of the event. I seem to recall that several of the more popular/rare frags sold out rather quickly, so chose your buying strategy carefully :)

I doubt that we will make the CFM this year :(, due to personal reasons and not to mention blowing our tank budget buying out Verns tank yesterday :)
 
it all comes down to throwing down cash and trying to jump on the latest and greatest corals that come into the wholesalers or lfs.
when i was addicted, i would visit stores during the week and the weekends to the point that it was consuming my life..haha
thats what sps did for me.
 
wow, this is actually becoming quite an informative thread, not only about how you guys got into all the rares, but also about funny emoticons. =)

anyone else wanna put their input? bump!
 
doh, ba-cfmgasdfjsdklf is on the same day as the Bay to breakers =( I won't be able to make it. Can I give someone a wad of cash to buy me something neat? I'm going to demand a receipt so don't try anything funny >=) hehe
 
Sure Art. Do understand I ahve yet to see any recipts written at any I have attended though :)

Honestly, if you want something and can't make it, I can arrange to pick it up for you and get it up your way. The best bet is to look at what farmers will be there and contact them prior to the show. That way your corals will be paid for and awaiting me to pick them up.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9655521#post9655521 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by raddogz
Ping Pong ;D

No, it's just Pong :)

One paddle
Two objects you hit (where they called balls, or pongs?)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9655472#post9655472 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kinetic
doh, ba-cfmgasdfjsdklf is on the same day as the Bay to breakers =( I won't be able to make it.
Just go after the race. You guys are done running by around 11am, no?

Unless it takes too long to get out of the Nemo costume :)
 
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