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Old 11-04-2010, 01:31 PM
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This is very unfortunate. While I don't know the backstory, I know I'll miss the great service I've received from Oceanic over the years. The only reason I ever started shopping at Oceanic in the first place was because of their affiliation and posts on Canreef.
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Old 11-04-2010, 02:31 PM
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The service will still be there I imagine they'll have their own forum up on their site eventually if they do cease sponsorship. They're not going anywhere!
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Old 11-04-2010, 04:59 PM
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In hindsight, my original post was misplaced and over-dramatic. All the best, OC.

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Old 11-05-2010, 08:03 AM
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Paul & the rest of the OC crew,

Always been & always will be a pleasure doing business with you and coming out to the Valley for a nice drive, steak & prawn dinner (@ the local pub) and a great visit at OC.

I've dealt with Paul for many years & always found him to be a nice, genuine guy. Have also known Eugene since he first started in this hobby & he's also been a great guy to know & deal with.

I'm sure that whatever the final decision, whether to stay or go, their brand of ultra customer service will help OC grow, even thrive, in this very competitive business.

To the ones who helped drive away a great vendor/sponsor, karma is a b!tch
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Old 11-05-2010, 01:08 PM
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Unfortunate you are leaving the board, hopefully you choose to stay. You clearly provide good service and contribute some great photographs of your livestock.

That being said, I would historically be one of those to give you a hard time about some of your marketing strategies (call me a consumer advocate, or whatever other term makes sense).

As dealing with feedback can take way to much time for a small business, many vendors simply post pics and say call the store for additional info. Perhaps that is approach that will work in the future. The serious buyers always show up or call.
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Old 11-05-2010, 02:05 PM
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Paul, I am really sorry to hear this. You have been a great help as I have been accumulating the equipment for my new aquarium (by the way it comes in Saturday!!!). I hope you are able to set up an email list to advise customers when you have new corals come in. I have been drooling over the pictures you have posted waiting for the day I could buy some. Anyway, good luck!!
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Old 11-05-2010, 04:09 PM
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First off, I'm "glad" OC is leaving. The few frags that I have gotten from OC make the rest of my corals look bad in comparison! What jerks! That and all of the pretty pictures they post make me under appreciate the corals I already have.

I know that all of the great product and customer service is not going anywhere, but I want you guys to stay on the board. I probably wouldn't have discovered you (well, as soon as I did anyways) if it weren't for your activity on this board.

Anyways, all the best and thanks for the eye candy!
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Old 11-05-2010, 06:25 PM
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First off, I'm "glad" OC is leaving. The few frags that I have gotten from OC make the rest of my corals look bad in comparison! What jerks! That and all of the pretty pictures they post make me under appreciate the corals I already have.

I know that all of the great product and customer service is not going anywhere, but I want you guys to stay on the board. I probably wouldn't have discovered you (well, as soon as I did anyways) if it weren't for your activity on this board.

Anyways, all the best and thanks for the eye candy!
OMG! You've opened my eyes Danny.. I have a new prospective!! Think of all the money I will have left at the end of the month now!! Those damn pictures Paul used to post clogging up the whole internets were actually costing ME money!! Now I can save my money for something constructive, like a new
Vacume cleaner
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Old 11-05-2010, 06:27 PM
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OMG! You've opened my eyes Danny.. I have a new prospective!! Think of all the money I will have left at the end of the month now!! Those damn pictures Paul used to post clogging up the whole internets were actually costing ME money!! Now I can save my money for something constructive, like a new
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You two crack me up, especially Danny. Good one
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