Hi there guys. I've been reading these boards for a long time but never really took the time to sign up. My mentality centralized on the fact that I am an LFS employee (Gold Aquariums) and therefore my opinions will always be regarded as biased. I'm speaking from past experiences.
Regardless, I really have to comment on all this. The LFS will always be a starting point for anyone to get into the hobby. That's a fact.
I think the biggest issue here is that no one says anything. No one tells the LFS what their concerns are (dead fish yeah, but really, when's the last time most of you have stepped up to bat and told anyone "hey, you shouldn't import those things anymore" or "look buddy, you're ripping me off and I know it".
Voice your concerns. Let them know that you know. If enough opinions become valid to the LFS business, that would make any responsible LFS owner at the very least consider the changes.
I'm not sure if I've dug myself a hole somewhere here, but honestly, I think that if change is to be made, the consumer has to let the dealer know directly rather then hole up on some message boards and debate on the merits who's good and who's horrible.
Anyway, what do you guys do at your meets and when are they?
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