Just ranting here

[vetteguy53081]

Im sorry to rant but its getting disgusting with coral prices. I went on three sites today with live sales and my favorite site (will not disclose) . . . . I had to close the pages at page 3-4 on each site as the prices are beyond insane and very unwelcoming to new hobbyists who many want that certain starter coral(s) and may be able to get one or two at these prices and add $30-40 for shipping on top of it..
I have been buying local and from private parties and am glad I made that switch.
Some, I paid $10-$20 a year or a little more ago and are now $55-$75 especially for two head zoa or other bread and butter coral.
And this PERCENTAGE off of sale price is a load of garbage as One in particular was $75 and 20% off last week (making it $60.00) and today its $65.00 and 10% making it $59.50 - Still $60
Just sad.. . .. . .
ANYWAY, HOPING EVERYONE IS HAVING A GREAT WEEKEND AND ENJOYING THEIR TANKS

 

[Goaway]

Yup.

 

[Slocke]

I can’t believe the online stores. I bought pixie dust Zoas online. They were “on sale” for $55. They grew like crazy so I fragged some just to be told that they are worthless by my LFS. Nothing against the LFS. They sell “rare” Zoas but never exceed $20. I just feel sorry for people who don’t have a good LFS who have to buy online. Online stores must be making a killing off them unfortunately.

 

[paragrouper]

I do everything possible to buy local. I have to wait for somethings, but the prices are so much better.

 

[iamacat]

It’s pretty obnoxious now I agree. If I buy online it’s pretty much restricted to Black Friday or major sales of the like.

 

[fishguy242]

Kinda like the 500$ red welso that can be landed approx 100$...
Agree pretty sad...

 

[GARRIGA]

Why swaps and clubs exist. Plus why pay $800 for a mushroom with warts. Although I want one

 

[codenfx]

Agreed! I now buy from local reefers. Got 2 jawbreakers frags for $20 each through this.

 

[Slocke]

Wait are there people here who wouldn’t put 30k on a fish that looks injured?!???!!!

 

[Cichlid Dad]

I am very lucky to have a person who ran a reef store selling out of her garage. Way more coral than any LFS in my area. I am filling my reef with a lot of old school stuff that is hard to find today. I just can't get the latest and greatest flaming rainbow arrow head this that and the other

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

I go out of my way and buy from within Florida from dealers with reduced Florida shipping. Then I refuse to buy stuff like Bill Murrys while they are ripping people off.

Simply put, I'll pass on the purple and green one for $100 but I'll take the purple and green one for $20.

Most often I go to two outstanding LFS in Jacksonville. Bio-reef and Coral Logic.

 

[Uncle99]

Fair rant.

People are paying those prices so that sets the mark in this super popular hobby. I pay those prices because I have no choice if I “gotta have that piece”.

When people’s purchases start to decline, the price will proportionally, but likely nothing close to say a decade ago.

There’s a ton of margin in these sales, but if it’s selling through fast, it will increase again. That’s Capitalism…..

Exporters overseas have figured out theirs gold in that western culture, they want there share as well.

Inflation feeds inflation, but there are limits.

 

[jmichaelh7]

It’s all about growing and trading with your locals or selling at reduced price.

Keep the hobby enjoyable!

 

[zoomonster]

Totally agree. One west coast site that used to be really good I have had nothing but problems with the past few months and the prices seem to get worse by the week. Everything is always listed as "on sale" and they manipulate prices when they have their constant 10-20% off and 30% off and live sales it seems like every other week. Not to mention the frags get smaller and smaller and poorer quality. They do still have a lot of deals but usually for stuff next to no one wants. They have some nice Goni up this weekend but anything worth buying is listed at $150-350 (on sale of course) for little frags. Whoever does their photography takes very good macro shots to make everything look bigger. Like a lot of places, they list some things very high to see if anyone will bite and then eventually go down some. If people keep paying those prices it will never end. LOL one other place I occasionally buy from is trying to hawk little rocks of green star polyps for $150. I'm just done with them </rant off>

 

[dadnjesse]

I just bought a Homewrecker from a local swap and paid $100.00 for a 3 inch frag. I just saw one online 3/4 inch over $500.00

 

[jmichaelh7]

Wait are there people here who wouldn’t put 30k on a fish that looks injured?!???!!!View attachment 3161151

Can’t lie that white tang is beautiful lol . Like a piece of Picasso

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Wait are there people here who wouldn’t put 30k on a fish that looks injured?!???!!!View attachment 3161151

A sucka born every minute. I dont known how that particular vendor makes cash for anything with the stratospheric prices.

 

[dadnjesse]

Totally agree. One west coast site that used to be really good I have had nothing but problems with the past few months and the prices seem to get worse by the week. Everything is always listed as "on sale" and they manipulate prices when they have their constant 10-20% off and 30% off and live sales it seems like every other week. Not to mention the frags get smaller and smaller and poorer quality. They do still have a lot of deals but usually for stuff next to no one wants. They have some nice Goni up this weekend but anything worth buying is listed at $150-350 (on sale of course) for little frags. Whoever does their photography takes very good macro shots to make everything look bigger. Like a lot of places, they list some things very high to see if anyone will bite and then eventually go down some. If people keep paying those prices it will never end. LOL one other place I occasionally buy from is trying to hawk little rocks of green star polyps for $150. I'm just done with them </rant off>

These live sales are becoming more popular. I agree they raise the price then say it's on sale.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Totally agree. One west coast site that used to be really good I have had nothing but problems with the past few months and the prices seem to get worse by the week. Everything is always listed as "on sale" and they manipulate prices when they have their constant 10-20% off and 30% off and live sales it seems like every other week. Not to mention the frags get smaller and smaller and poorer quality. They do still have a lot of deals but usually for stuff next to no one wants. They have some nice Goni up this weekend but anything worth buying is listed at $150-350 (on sale of course) for little frags. Whoever does their photography takes very good macro shots to make everything look bigger. Like a lot of places, they list some things very high to see if anyone will bite and then eventually go down some. If people keep paying those prices it will never end. LOL one other place I occasionally buy from is trying to hawk little rocks of green star polyps for $150. I'm just done with them </rant off>

I think I know who it is... Noticed their prices go wonkey since the beginning of the year.

 

[iamacat]

I think I know who it is... Noticed their prices go wonkey since the beginning of the year.

We all got the email. Then the rage