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Old 03-15-2012, 10:04 PM
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I deal with a travel agent, same person I have dealt with for years... Her pricing and packages have always beat any online price/package from any of the major internet sites.

Because it is online, doesn't mean you will get the best price!
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Old 03-15-2012, 10:08 PM
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I deal with a travel agent, same person I have dealt with for years... Her pricing and packages have always beat any online price/package from any of the major internet sites.

Because it is online, doesn't mean you will get the best price!
oh i know. i took the chance because of the price assurance
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Old 03-15-2012, 10:17 PM
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oh i know. i took the chance because of the price assurance
HEHE... Live and learn... Remember the one thread awhile back where reefers were bashing me on the SWC skimmer I bought from a LFS? I bought it also based on the price protection they offered, but did not honor... It happens to all of us, at one time or another.
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Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite)
Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker
Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO)
Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish
Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk
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Old 03-15-2012, 10:20 PM
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HEHE... Live and learn... Remember the one thread awhile back where reefers were bashing me on the SWC skimmer I bought from a LFS? I bought it also based on the price protection they offered, but did not honor... It happens to all of us, at one time or another.
lol i fought with SWC and ended up getting my money back on the broken skimmer they sold me.

i am also fighting redtag. will be reporting them to the bbb, the Competition Bureau. TICO. and anywhere else i can.

then i will go on every trip review website and make sure to post how horrible they are.

If i pursued on customer to not buy from them, i will be happy
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Old 03-15-2012, 10:31 PM
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lol i fought with SWC and ended up getting my money back on the broken skimmer they sold me.

i am also fighting redtag. will be reporting them to the bbb, the Competition Bureau. TICO. and anywhere else i can.

then i will go on every trip review website and make sure to post how horrible they are.

If i pursued on customer to not buy from them, i will be happy
You've pursued me.

And global designs has pursued me to contact a travel agent for my next trip. How do you know you've got a good one?
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Old 03-15-2012, 10:35 PM
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You've pursued me.

And global designs has pursued me to contact a travel agent for my next trip. How do you know you've got a good one?
Ask family or friends if they have one.

Mine is in Calgary, with today's technologies and everything being electronic bookings. You could even use my travel agent if you wish. I have booked about 10 or so trips with her, and always she has blown others and internet out of the water.

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Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker
Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO)
Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish
Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk
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I just went to Mexico using redtag.ca. Have nothing to say but good things. Price was amazing for a 5 star all inclusive. I've been using them for years however you have to remember that a Mexican 5 star is not the same as a Canadian 5 star. Each country has their own requirements for the ratings system.

I'd rather read users comments online and see all the pictures for myself than book blindly with a travel agent. I've done the travel agent route a few times before also and been ripped off. You got to be vigilant no matter which route you take
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I deal with a travel agent, same person I have dealt with for years... Her pricing and packages have always beat any online price/package from any of the major internet sites.
Weird. I booked our trip to Kauai with Travelocity as it was lower than the Resort's website and lower than two different travel agents I tried.
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Weird. I booked our trip to Kauai with Travelocity as it was lower than the Resort's website and lower than two different travel agents I tried.
Ive always used Travelocity with great success...... But stupidly tried this other place because of the advertised "price assurance"
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Definitely sounds shady Marko. What did they suggest to make it better for you? Anything?
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