Do you want to pay less for your stuff!

stephane · #1 08-03-2002, 04:11 PM

[ 07 August 2002, 12:01: Message edited by: stephane ]

Chin_Lee · #2 08-03-2002, 07:09 PM

I'll have to keep you in mind when I set up my reef tank. I've just finished my basement and I still need to lay tiles in my "fish" room. Then the reef tank starts!! Can hardly wait. I appreciate people like you that can offer cheaper prices for poor people like me.
CWLee

Bryan · #3 08-03-2002, 10:54 PM

Stephane, would you be willing to share the actual manufacturer number or model number of the Radium bulbs. I know someone who might be able to order them for the west coast but they need the mfg number.

How much are you asking for the Radiums?

EmilyB · #4 08-04-2002, 12:20 AM

No, I don't want to pay less necessarily.

I want to pay my money to LFS/MO that are increasing their knowledge and listening to the concerns of the reefing community.

AJ_77 · #5 08-04-2002, 04:42 AM

Yes, I want to pay less. Ask anyone who knows me. ;)

But at the same time, I want to support those who have made efforts to further the hobby, to supply reliable goods and livestock, and who are enthusiasts themselves. Who else would send a person livestock "no charge" to help with a chronic tank problem? Who else would drive 3 hours to deliver a customer order? Who else would approach your own prices while still trying to cover his overhead and make a living at the same time? And who will honour product warranties, give extra discounts, put a half-dozen free snails in the box, and lend you his clam book?

This is why I will support the small business owner whenever I can, at least the ones that have shown they deserve my business.

(Well put, Emily B.)

:D

zulu_principle · #6 08-04-2002, 01:28 PM

I am always interested in paying less....

Let me know exactly what you can get and the price.

ron101 · #7 08-05-2002, 12:57 AM

I like to support consciencious businesses as well. However what bugs me are manufacturers that markup prices on a hobby product line over say the same commercial or industrial product just because it's for a hobbyist. So especially in those cases I think cheaper is definitely better.

BC_Grl · #8 08-05-2002, 01:18 AM

Well put Ron. With us starting out, saving every penny will help. [img]smile.gif[/img]

stephane · #9 08-06-2002, 02:47 AM

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Jeff · #10 08-06-2002, 10:13 PM

What's the avg lifetime in hours you'd want to use one of those bulbs for before replacing it?

Thanks