wtb: vortech mp10

[phi delt reefer]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

I am not disputing that you can get it, but take it while you can, as I don't think it will last long. 15% off on vortechs is a great deal!!!

You never see sales on these units, as Ecotech keeps tight control on things, and from what I understand from several LFS's, they are not allowed to promote/advertise a discount or sale. Now saying that, I have seen them give discounts, but remember they don't promote it. But again, maybe the LFS are just blowing smoke up my arse.

this is true - ecotech has a MAP policy. Many US sites circumvent this by only showing the lower price once the item is added to the cart or have a generic x% off coupon which you just apply to the entire cart contents to get the discount.


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MP10es brand new can be shipped from the US for $200US to your door. Canadian pricing needs to be more in line with US pricing - I don't understand why i have to pay $60 more for the same pump plus taxes when there is no difference and the dollar has pretty much been at parity (less 10% at times) for the last FEW years (not weeks!)

Personally I blame the Canadian distributors for I am sure they have marked up the units so our local LFS's must sell them for more to turn a profit. (there is no duty on aquarium goods) Canadian distributors are NOTORIOUS price fixers and it only hurts the LFS for basic economic law stipulates people will go elsewhere if they can pay less. Germany is just as bad if not worse from what I hear. How do i know its the distributors and not the stores? Simple - look at JL Aquatics - everything they sell pretty much a dollar more expensive than the best prices in the US - the difference can be attributed to realistic dollar conversion rates. Only the Vortech pumps are not comparable to US prices so it must be an "outside" influence.


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