online ordering

[Matt]

Originally Posted by michika

I'm no longer shopping locally anymore, unless its through members of the board.

Why not? Is it just price, or are there issues that the community should be aware of?

[fishguyxd]

ya James at ocean did great customer service and I had good livestock as well

[michika]

I don't like many of the practices going on through many of our local stores. As much as I am for supporting local business and the local economy I don't feel as if my business is appreciated as of late, or do I feel that my dollars are being used ethically within the stores I used to shop from.

There is more but it isn't something to be discussed openly on the board as it is doubful that it effects anyone else.

In short, I refuse to support the high prices, the bad service, inappropriate care of animals. I have standards and local businesses are no longer meeting those standards in a way that makes me as a consummer feel appreciated or that my business matters to them.

[Dabbler]

What makes you believe the " Online retailers" are any better?

........but to each there own

[michika]

Nothing, but they do offer a change of the proverbial scenery, as well as they offer a chance to try out different vendors. There is more market place freedom for the consummer, more to choose from.

Better or not I still want to try and look around for a company that will treat me better then the local ones, and if they don't treat me better, hopefully some of them will in the very least off better prices.

[michika]

any particular experiences to share Dabbler? Here or in PM

[TRS]

michika,

I will suggest Ocean Aquatics. These guys have great prices and awesome service too. They are way better than my LFS here....Oh, there are no saltwater LFS here. Our next order from Ocean Aquatics is due to be delivered to Edmonton on August 8.

The last time I was at a particular Edmonton saltwater LFS, the live rock tank was loaded with flatworms. Surprisingly enough, they were out of Flatworm Exit. Imagine that!!!

[michika]

Haha, thats so funny....