What makes an expensive "Ultra" clam expensive??

Niven

Premium Member
What are the reasons some clams go for so much while others are pocket change? The obvious difference is size. But what colors and what types do you feel are worth the most? I imagine it's different for each species, so go ahead and tell me what you think for each. Is it all just personal preference? or are certain colors rare? like the zebra maximas?
Thank you for your responses,
Gareth
 
Lets deal with the maxima clam. There are basically three types. Ultra, color and gold. Ultra being the most $$$, then the colored and then the gold. But with in the colored group there is the black tiger which sells for big$$$$$. To me all three groups are awesome. I personally think it is a marketing ploy to get more money.
Jim
 
Jim, I agree with you 100% but as you know the farms and whole seller charge dealers more for those Ultra's.

Now that there is very few Black Tigers comming over, when those WS get some they charge big $$$$ as well. Just like Black Tangs, I saw one today at a whole seller and he was selling it for 125.00 and retail would be about 180.00 and as high as 199.00.
 
Toptank,
It is amazing the difference of the price between ultras and colors both on wholesale and retail prices.
Barry,
I love your banner did you do it yourself? (well done) Also you website is TOPS!
Jim
 
Jim,

Thanks for the kind remarks regarding my "Banner" and site. The banner was made for me but I did the web site, later I want to re-do it.

As far as Ultra and 1st grade clams, they do have nice color and design but I have seen and I know you have, some 1st grade or color Maxima have some beautiful coloration such as that Black one in my tank :) I have had offers up to 275.00, and I keep saying NFS. After what Blacky,Sherry and I went through for about a week after being attacked by a copperband and survived. He is not going anywhere. He has found a place in the LR that he loves. :)

Barry
 
Barry,
I agree some of the color maximas IMO are much more attractive than the ultras. Yes that black max you have is still one of the most AWESOME clams I have even seen! Clams Direct is GREAT, I know how happy you are keep up the good work!
Your friend,
Jim
 
Barry,
Just in case I didn't may myself perfectly clear what I meant to say is your black maxima is the second most AWESOME clam I have ever seen----I still have the First!!!!
:D
 
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