Just wondering....

[SteveConn]

I am into a couple "high end" (ie: expensive) hobbies and I find it downright bizarre and annoying that vendors often don't show pricing either on the forum or in the store itself.
I don't like having to ask for the price because:

-I like to be independent in making purchase decisions when shopping
-I may be weighing several different items and don't want to be a pain in the butt asking for numerous prices
-There is something (that I perceive) as inherently underhanded in NO posted prices

I get that if I were a returning customer I may get better pricing at some point.. anyone who's been in this hobby for a while kinda gets that. I've spent thousands of dollars in the last year getting into this and I can say that most of that money has gone to vendors that DO post prices. I like honesty... and I'm sorry to say that I am left with an overall impression of less than that by the lack of transparency with local retailers that specialize in saltwater.

I don't mind paying more for quality, or good service..just wish I could walk into a store and not have to feel like I am begging for clarity!

Uhm, that's my 2 cents.. been ticking me off for the year I've been into salt!

Thank you to the vendors help to make this hobby more enjoyable by being upfront and helpful!