is it just me??

[Delphinus]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Sometimes I post I'm looking for things like specific fish or inverts in hopes either someone will just happen to be thinking about parting with their's or some saw the item recently at a LFS. It saves me driving around to every store or calling them which is actually harder than it sounds due to language barriers or unreliable employees. If it's something I really want I'll even consider shipping from other locations. I don't consider using convenient resources to my advantage lazy, more like efficient

+1 this sums up perfectly my own take on this..

Originally Posted by daplatapus

My first thought as to why I'd post a "looking for" a specific fish is the same reason I'd visit the SPCA before a breeder if I was looking for a dog. I'd like to see if there was an unwanted fish out there that I could home before creating a demand at an LFS.

+1 to this point too.


I shop at all my local LFS as much as I can. But geographically being in the south end of a very long city north-south where all the LFS are in the north side, for me to visit all my favourite shops is a full day endeavour, or at minimum several hours. I just can't do that every week anymore like I used to. So I might very well post about something I'm looking for, it can't hurt to ask, and if I get a tip of someone on the fence about selling one privately .. or a LFS who has it ... either way it's a win for all parties.

[Snaz]

I'm not anti LFS, we need them and I support mine. That being said livestock from a hobbyist will typically be larger, healthier and cheaper.

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by freezetyle

Has anyone actually asked their LFS to bring in a fish for them? That might solve some of the stagnation of fish that come in. Our store asks people all the time what fish they want to see in store. Unless its really expensive there is no obligation to buy it either. But were spoiled here in Victoria as Brad mentioned

AI gets new fish in on a weekly to bi-weekly basis. AI can also order in specific fish for anyone who asks and it's usually 2weeks to get here. The problem I find is that most people won't ask or don't like not know exactly how much it will cost as there are shipping costs involved that need to be added on after the fact.

[Northernseacorals]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

AI gets new fish in on a weekly to bi-weekly basis. AI can also order in specific fish for anyone who asks and it's usually 2weeks to get here. The problem I find is that most people won't ask or don't like not know exactly how much it will cost as there are shipping costs involved that need to be added on after the fact.

Generally there is no shipping cost if you ask to have your fish added to their next order

[Flash]

depends on the place.... sometimes your fish is more!

it's no different then the reptile hobby. I deal with breeders, kijiji, people that just have pets.... I rarely have to go to a store, I can even get the food for my geckos from the forums!!!

To put this thread into perspective.. I will be picking up a foxface from Subman today for a portion of the price of a lfs. 2" for $75 or 12" full show piece healthy fish from another reefers tank for $50?? I got a heck of a deal and an amazing fish for a great price!

[windcoast reefs]

I've posted a couple of times looking for stuff, for me it was because ive asked for a couple different fish or corals at my LFS and they couldnt get them in. But I recently started to go to a different LFS and I can get anything under the sun the sun within 2 weeks. I really think its just due to what suppliers stores use.