Victoria Area Roll Call

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by reef_raf

Ok, let's not get extreme here We can certainly mention the name of any new store opening up that will benefit the local hobbyists.
My understanding is that this is primarily a hydroponics shop that will be bringing some aquarium supplies. If one of you knows the name of it, please do post..

As for local shopping Andrew, the market is mostly the way you left it. Prices are negotiable to a point, but some stuff just can't be bought here meaning OA & J&L still get lots of Victoria business.

Progressive growth, but they only have a few things in right now as they are getting there tank up and running. They will bring in stuff that they are going to carry and the prices looked awesome on skimmers, pumps, lighting ect..

Steve

[scumchug]

Progressive growth is an awesome store... Those guys will go totally out of their way to help you out.. Great people, Great products, and very reasonable prices. I wouldn't have any problem at all recommending these guys.



Oh, and Mark. I'm not sure if it was $35 or $40. What I am sure of is that he lost quite a few sales because a fellow reefer gave frags free of charge to many of his potential customers. Maybe if more people gave away frags, we could put an end to this kind of thing. If a person truly is a enthusiast then giving away frags wouldn't be a big deal. Plus it feels kinda good to help someone out, and cost him a sale at the same time.

[Cameron]

I know anyone who comes by my place gets extra goodies for sure. I even gave someone a maxijet power head. Free is always good.

[Cameron]

I take back what I said before about you can't mention any other store other than a sponsor store. You can't advertise for them in any part, if one of our local stores doesn't carry something then you can't mention where you got it from sort of thing, as a light example. Best to check the Society rules first.

[PoonTang]

Even when you factor in the shipping costs its still cheaper to order from Vancouver then buy in Victoria. Even some of the reefers can be expensive, saw some frags for sale in Victoria this week...$100 each, non negoiatable.

[Cameron]

Originally Posted by PoonTang

Even when you factor in the shipping costs its still cheaper to order from Vancouver then buy in Victoria. Even some of the reefers can be expensive, saw some frags for sale in Victoria this week...$100 each, non nonnegotiable.

At least $100 each non-neg.

And most Vancouver stores offer an arrive-alive guarantee.

[Reefmaster]

FREE mushrooms - just bring me a timmy ho's or starbucks card for the trouble of catchin the lil buggars
shane

[erikages]

I tend to buy online for equipment, as prices in Victoria just can't compete unfortunately. There are examples that drive me insane -- such as maxijets at one third the price online as opposed to retail in Victoria. This is one example among many. I try to buy from Canadian online retailers, but sometimes resort to US suppliers when the price differences are worth the risk of customs hassles.

People refer to a mainland store called OA. I'm not familiar with this store. Please PM me with the name, or post it online (can't see the harm in this, frankly).

All of the above noted, it's still important to support local retailers or we won't have any. I buy much of my livestock here, along with odds and ends where the prices are fair. The front line staff in local shops here are well-intentioned and excellent, in my opinion.

All the best, and welcome back to Victoria!

[scumchug]

OA = Ocean Aquatics

http://oceanaquatics.com/store/

[JoelV]

Thanks Guys! For the mention of the Company and your positive comments.
I PM'ed the moderator of this site and there is nothing wrong with mentioning the company name in the threads as long as its not direct advertising For example
widgets 5$
gadgets 25% Off
Or direct Company promotions.
if it comes up in conversations no problems
Can reef has also welcomed me having my Company web address in my Signature as lots of other users also have theirs.
My main motivation for being on the forums is to gain information about the industry and the hobby.I also was completely green when it comes to Reefing So I very much value all the free advise I have been given, keep it coming! There are some really good people in this hobby, I'm am so excited every day I go to work that I'm going to meet another. its so fun once again I get to learn something new every day.

Check out my tank build thread on this Forum.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=37682

Cheers!

Joel.