Got a kick out of this add

[lastlight]

offer the guy $20 for his fancy reactor media.

[fishytime]

I got a steal of a deal then for my rare albino acro just paid $10 for this one this w/e Not my pic

[sphelps]

Large pieces of coral skeleton are fairly expensive from stores, more than he's asking for. You'd have a hard time finding these from retail for less, in the hobby we might be able to score a deal on someones misfortune but that's pretty rare for large sizes.

People look at things differently, I've had plenty of people laugh at me for spending X amount of dollars on a small piece of coral less than 1" long. And I recall a thread not too long ago where someone was laughed at and ridiculed for asking what was apparently too much for what some call "rare" corals.

[lastlight]

I think the humour here is stemming more from his wording and fibbing in his ad more than anything else.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by lastlight

I think the humour here is stemming more from his wording and fibbing in his ad more than anything else.

Care to elaborate?

have 15 pieces of coral for a saltwater fish tank. I had a 200 gallon tank and did not want the ressponsibility of having live coral to take care of. All pieces are very rare as you can no longer purchase coral because it is now protected. I will sell pieces seperatly or as a package for $500.00. Some of these pieces are very large and cost over $100 each. e-mail me for any questions that you may have.

I would have to agree that these are rare and hard to find and would assume you'll need some kind of permit to import them.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I would have to agree that these are rare and hard to find and would assume you'll need some kind of permit to import them.

Yup, I would agree. In years past, you would pay well over $100 for a large coral skeleton. I rarely see them in stores anymore, so again, they are probably rare and hard to find.

[lastlight]

Ok he claims you can't buy coral anymore. I don't really need to elaborate

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Care to elaborate?



I would have to agree that these are rare and hard to find and would assume you'll need some kind of permit to import them.

Sphelps;

I got a box of 18 acro colonies that came in dead. I didn't know they were worth more dead than alive. I have a great deal for you. No permit required.
Kevin

[aquatic_rice]

HAHAHAHAHA TOO FUNNY!

gotta make the most out of every situation

Originally Posted by Red Coral Aquariums

Sphelps;

I got a box of 18 acro colonies that came in dead. I didn't know they were worth more dead than alive. I have a great deal for you. No permit required.
Kevin

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Red Coral Aquariums

Sphelps;

I got a box of 18 acro colonies that came in dead. I didn't know they were worth more dead than alive. I have a great deal for you. No permit required.
Kevin

Hilarious , do you write your own material? Perhaps we should talk about your prices and how outrageous someone may think they are. How many times have you had a newby over react to a fish that costs over $100 or even $20? Maybe you should consider that this person paid good money for what he's selling and is only trying to recover some of his costs. Those mini colonies aren't what I'm referring to nor is it what he's selling. Show me any retail store selling real ornament corals of the same size for less.

It's pretty easy to point and laugh at someone else but put yourself in his shoes and you'll think different, I don't know anyone that likes to have others tell them what they should sell their own stuff for.