Who pays sticker price for corals?
 

Ive always asked if they can do beter on the price, and 9 times out of 10 get a deal. There is so much competition out there they almost have to give a discount.

Interesting. The few times I've purchased corals at the LFS the thought of bargaining never even crossed my mind. Thanks Chris...I've been missing out :mrgreen:

I've tried that too, but our stores out here tend not to cave in when I ask. Maybe you have more competition out your way though, which might be a factor.

I think you're right about that, Tony. Between the bargain-priced place (where no haggling is really needed) and the high-priced place (where haggling is mostly useless), there is one or two shops where they are willing to at least listen to your offers. OK, maybe just one...

OF course, if you offer to pay in cash, and don't ask for a receipt, it makes it easier. Even the owners with the worst reputations will deal sometimes...
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But to answer the question, maybe 2 times out of 10... and that's when I remember to try.

Couldn't have said it better myself. What a perfect description.

I have yet to buy a coral from a LFS.. I perfer to get it from fellow reefers.. Unless I find something that is rare or I cannot get from people here.

Chad

J&L won't budge an inch :neutral: .

However when I go to King Eds, I get a deal without even asking :cool: :biggrin: .

Most other places that know your not a newbie will give you a deal.

J&L has awesome prices. If you bid with them aren't you insulting them? I mean, they do have to make some money don't they? What more do you guys want?

I think some places might be way over priced thats why deals come easy.

Whoa Jack, no ones complaining :rolleyes: . Around here all the stores are very competitive. Why pay more when you can get it for less, provided they or it is a healthy specimen. Having said that, I'm willing to pay more for a nicer specimen regardless of size :smile: .

Naw I wasn't mad. Just throwing some thought out there.

Some places sell acording to size but other factors are usefull too. :lol:

They are going to make money regardles if they give you a discount or not. I dont know why Id feel bad about trying to save money? They can say no. They try to make as much money as they can and keep the customer happy. Its an expensive hobby and if they can keep you coming back they are only going to make more money.
Maybe I just get discounts because Ive been doing this way to long and and they are tired of me asking. :rolleyes:

You get discounts from J&L? I don't. I tried a couple of times. My experience is exactly the same as Mak's.

Yes. I got a discount on my Blueface angel. List was $179, got it for $150 with tax included. They had the fish for 3 weeks. That was my last purchase purchase besides salt. No discount.

I guess its worth a try. I think it's just me cause I live on the island so when I come out to Van I like to support my "local" fish store. We don't have any here and you kinda go nuts :rolleyes: I think the way I look at it J&L can have my few extra bucks so that when I come back the next time they have nice livestock ect, ect. Know what I mean? Ah well..

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