Stores that don't display prices.

[Proteus]

Originally Posted by scubadawg

What burns me most is that you try to support your LFS, but they don't even have the decency to return your call

I call my LFS about 3 weeks ago look for a gate valve for my Reef Octopus skimmer, he hmm and haw about looking for a price for me, and said he would get back to me. No return call

Walked into the LFS last week, inquired about a price for a Reef Octopus Water Blaster WB-7000, their price was $350.00 and told them Goreef and Royal Aquariums was 260.00, on their website, it states they match prices.
Left my name and number, inquiring about the gate valve and price matching the WB-7000. One week later, no return call. They don't need my business.
Won't be shopping there or ever stepping foot in their door.
Waste of my time and gas. They are the only supplier for Reef Octopus in the city.

Called Ray at Reef Supplies and ordered a WB3000, WB7000, ROP-50 GATE Valve

I know what store your talking about and no they don't price match. I was told if its cheaper at anther store then go buy it. Just the attitude of the employ there made me mad. Ill never set foot in there again and won't refer it to anyone.

[mike31154]

Coupons man. Coupons, they gotta go. My daughter is a coupon collector but to me it's a huge waste of time & paper. Clubs too. Although I have to admit, I'm a Costco member. But every freakin store these days including grocers ask me if I'm a 'club' member & circle how much money (printed on the receipt) I would have saved by being in the 'club'. Just gimme the best price & don't bug me about clubs man, I'll choose what club I wish to belong to & don't need to be reminded every time I buy a pound of butter. I'd rather haggle than be a club member at some of these places. It's all a great marketing strategy since once you're in the club, they have your personal info & can profile you to 'better serve you'.

But I digress & rant. I'm not a fan of having to ask for a price in a store that doesn't mark stuff, but hey, it's their business & I'm sure it will survive or fail based on how they run it. If I have to wait too long to find someone to ask, I'll move on. Same goes if the price is out of whack. But not going to get my shorts in a knot over it. But coupons & clubs, lookout.... they ruffle my feathers...

[MarkoD]

I'm the type of person where price matters to me. I know what most things cost at each store in Edmonton and I'll go to where the price is best. Peppermint shrimp cost anywhere between 13 dollars to. 26 dollars each. When buying 10 it makes a difference.

I have no loyalty to any specific store. My loyalty is to my wallet.

It seems like those that don't post prices are gonna try and rip you off and hope you say " ok ill get it"

[Oilers]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

I'm the type of person where price matters to me. I know what most things cost at each store in Edmonton and I'll go to where the price is best. Peppermint shrimp cost anywhere between 13 dollars to. 26 dollars each. When buying 10 it makes a difference.

I have no loyalty to any specific store. My loyalty is to my wallet.

It seems like those that don't post prices are gonna try and rip you off and hope you say " ok ill get it"

I agree. I was told to shop somewhere else as well just because I didn't buy an item from him but from another store. To me, there's a difference between $800 and $700. If you can buy the same item for a cheaper price, why wouldn't you?
PS. Thanks for the PM.

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by Oilers

I agree. I was told to shop somewhere else as well just because I didn't buy an item from him but from another store. To me, there's a difference between $800 and $700. If you can buy the same item for a cheaper price, why wouldn't you?
PS. Thanks for the PM.

What people are gonna say is "you should support your LFS"

[Oilers]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

What people are gonna say is "you should support your LFS"

I do. I have bought things from every single LFS in Edmonton. But since I was told to shop somewhere else, I haven't been back.

[Aquattro]

I think we all want to support our LFS. And we like stores that give good advice. And it sounds like that store gave great advice, and you should consider taking that great advice. Me, I would just shop somewhere else. Easy peasy.

[Coralgurl]

Curious Marko, what did you think of our stores overall besides the pricing issue? There was another thread recently about what Calgary reefers wanted in an LFS and displayed pricing came up along with a myriad of other thoughts.

Edmonton stores seem to be very active here, posting pics and have developed good relationships both on CR for out of towners and with their local customers. What do you see Edmonton stores doing better/different?

I'm heading to Edmonton this weekend and hoping to see for myself, if time permits.

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by Titus99

I know what store your talking about and no they don't price match. I was told if its cheaper at anther store then go buy it. Just the attitude of the employ there made me mad. Ill never set foot in there again and won't refer it to anyone.

Bad service and overpriced. How do they even stay in business?

[ktsalt]

Its likely they are able to stay in business bc 9/10 ppl will walk out but the 1 person that buys their products, the "DISPLAY ONLY" tank. Yah, that will keep funding the business. Ever notice that seems to change every other week...someone is buying it! No need for price tags or to provide service to us little peasants lol