SLASH Fall FRAG SWAP
- Thread starter Baron
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I'm not completely against selling at swaps, especially to newbies who don't yet have anything to trade. However, I think the general concept of a swap (particularly a small one like SLASH's)should be what Nanook suggested. More trading (or freebies) than selling. I hate going to a large swap and paying LFS or online prices for a coral that been closed up in a bag all morning and I can't even see.
If I make it (and I'm going to try), I plan on setting up and doing trades only for the first hour or so and then open up what's left for sale (cheap $5-10 tops). I also plan on having quite a few donor corals which I'll post on the SLASH Forum so that members can get dibs first.
Try not to take this as a rant, it's just my opinion but I don't think small local club swaps should be a place to make money. If the club decides to take the swap to the next level and bring in online and out-of-state dealers well that's a different story but I like the small local vibe where we're all trying to have fun, help each other out, and make this hobby a little cheaper for the next guy.
Thanks again to everyone who is working so hard to put this thing together, I (and I'm sure many others) appreciate the hard work and dedication
stlouisguy
Registered Member
Nick, you make some very good points. I plan to try and swap or some stuff I am looking for before I sell, or I will swap while I sell. As far as frag prices, I will be between $10 to $25. While that may seem high, the $25 frags will be either large or rare coloration. The same frags would be online for $50+
I think a good balance needs to be set. No price is set in stone, and the more someone buys the cheaper it gets.
I do think though the the more people we can get to bring frags and sell/swap is what will dive this to the next level of having people come from out of the area. I really dont want to keep it small as the larger it gets, the more differant frags appear
Looking forward to it!!
I think a good balance needs to be set. No price is set in stone, and the more someone buys the cheaper it gets.
I do think though the the more people we can get to bring frags and sell/swap is what will dive this to the next level of having people come from out of the area. I really dont want to keep it small as the larger it gets, the more differant frags appear
Looking forward to it!!
chadfarmer
Premium Member
i just hope clark and i arent the only ones that are selling
last time i was the only one
last time i was the only one
Reefer Wannabe
Premium Member
I'll be selling about 7 or 8 frags, compared to the 300 or so between the 2 of you. 
I personally like to buy. Unfortunately, trading typically only works for people who have the "same level" of frags. If you're looking to "move up" as I am, trading doesn't work. Chad or Clark probably won't care about my finger leather or more common zoos, but someone who wants cheap frags to fill up their tank will. I'll spend every dime I make from selling on frags at the swap, so it's as good as trading. I've never spent anything close to LFS prices at the swap, and I've been able to buy some of my favorite pieces there. Just my 2 cents.
I personally like to buy. Unfortunately, trading typically only works for people who have the "same level" of frags. If you're looking to "move up" as I am, trading doesn't work. Chad or Clark probably won't care about my finger leather or more common zoos, but someone who wants cheap frags to fill up their tank will. I'll spend every dime I make from selling on frags at the swap, so it's as good as trading. I've never spent anything close to LFS prices at the swap, and I've been able to buy some of my favorite pieces there. Just my 2 cents.
capncapo
New member
Personally, whatever works is good for me.
I like for folks to have a good time whether they're buying, selling, trading or just looking. Isn't that what it's all about?
I think that folks expect to see frags bought, sold and traded.
I like the idea of reefers helping reefers with free items too and anyone who wishes to do so can use the Donor program to do that at any time. No need to wait for a fragswap.
I like for folks to have a good time whether they're buying, selling, trading or just looking. Isn't that what it's all about?
I think that folks expect to see frags bought, sold and traded.
I like the idea of reefers helping reefers with free items too and anyone who wishes to do so can use the Donor program to do that at any time. No need to wait for a fragswap.
nattydread
Member
SOunds cool. WHat do most people use to transport frags?Buckets?
Also, does this place require I wear a moose hat?
Also, does this place require I wear a moose hat?
fazgood
Not Quite Right
The other board
The other board
I was mentioned that you might be looking for another meeting location for future swaps? We use Greenfelder REc Center for our family xmas partys. I don't know what size room is needed but they have a kitchen and meeting room for $25 an hour.
https://bookit.stlouisco.com/cgi-bin/prp_fbk.exe?act=facInfo&facCode=GRC
http://stlouisco.com/parks/ and click FACILITY BOOKING. I couldnt figure out the website so it might take a call.
I can check into it for next year if you like.
Faz
The other board
I was mentioned that you might be looking for another meeting location for future swaps? We use Greenfelder REc Center for our family xmas partys. I don't know what size room is needed but they have a kitchen and meeting room for $25 an hour.
https://bookit.stlouisco.com/cgi-bin/prp_fbk.exe?act=facInfo&facCode=GRC
http://stlouisco.com/parks/ and click FACILITY BOOKING. I couldnt figure out the website so it might take a call.
I can check into it for next year if you like.
Faz
When are you leaving?
Baron,
Can you list the frag swap info in regular text also? The picture isn't showing up for me.
Thanks,
Can you list the frag swap info in regular text also? The picture isn't showing up for me.
Thanks,
chadfarmer
Premium Member
are you trying to get credit or try to get thrown out of the house in the first few months
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