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Bulk Reef Supply Group Buy (DSM area)

Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by Bela, Feb 9, 2012.

  1. Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    I need new RO filters, and BRS seems to be the most cost effective way to go, so I am going to see if there is any interest. We get free shipping over $175, and I think there is a GIRS group buy code for some percent off. Haven't look yet.
    I will take:
    5 Stage Replacement Filter kit $31.99
    75GPD Filmtec RO Membrane $39.99
    Total: $71.98
    Still need about $103 to hit free shipping. If we are really close, I have been wanting an in-line TDS meter that I may just pull the trigger on.
    Same "rules" as the last group buy. If your order is under $50 and I know you, no need to pay early. All other payments to paypal as gift or add 3%. Please post here on what you intend to buy, along with a link to the specific item you were thinking. Be aware that if multiple people order the same thing, the per unit cost generally goes down, so I will total everything shortly before ordering.
    For those needing things refrigerated or frozen, I have a chest freezer in the garage for snake and fish stuff, so there is plenty of room.
    I won't be ordering until sometime next week, perhaps Monday or Tuesday. Mostly hoping to hit the free shipping mark.
    PS I know Seascapes carries a lot of BRS stuff... AFAIK they don't have RO filters/membranes, which is why I am posting this here.
     
  2. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    Also Bela you can get the preferred member discount by posting feedback on 5 items you have purchased in the last year. If you don't have this already, generally you get the "Buy 3 and get them for $x.xx" by buying only one, and same for the buy 5 price for buying 3.

    I might be in for some RO filters also, and I've been wanting to have another DI resin chamber so I'll post what I want ASAP.
     
  3. Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    That sound like a good deal bud. Does it have to be items I personally ordered under my username? The reason I ask is I have only ever ordered once. The rest of the times I hopped on group buys. I know I have ordered that many items I could review, just want to make sure I do it legit. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  4. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    Check with BRS to see if you already have preferred status. Jeanette told me that if you have ever been part of a group buy, they automatically give you preferred status as an individual. Give them a call and find out for sure.
     
  5. Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    I am not sure what happened here, but it seems I didn't even have a login with BRS. I know I have personally ordered with them before, and have done a group buy with other members (in fact I think it was you, Bud, who's order I was a part of). I can even take a nerdy picture of myself with a jar of reef chili to prove it! Anyway, I re-registered, did reviews on six different items I have purchased, and dropped an email to their customer service to see if they could help me out. If not, perhaps someone else with preferred status can orchestrate the order?
     
  6. beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team

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    I can help you out if needed.
     
  7. crabbyo

    crabbyo

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    I was just on their site and apparently they have a  "group buy" form that can be filled out, then all the people who are in the group can order their own stuff and they ship it out individually. It says it runs Tues through the following Monday; you have to wait to order until they send out individual e-mails to tell you to start ordering. Has anyone done this? I'd like to order some rock, but don't want to drive to DSM to get it. I'd push the amount well into free shipping if that's how they figure it.
     
  8. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    Yes, we've done that before (I think jeanette / beckerj3 did one) but I think that requires a little more organization ahead of time.
     
  9. crabbyo

    crabbyo

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    Let me know if that's something that you want to put together at some point; I think you need at least 10 people in order to do it. I'll have limited e-mail from 2/23 - 3/5, so advance warning would be good for me if this is something you do get ready to do. I tried to open their group buy link to see what it wanted, but couldn't get it to open, so am a bit in the dark. Thanks!
     
  10. beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team

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    For the group buy you need 10 different people ordering (different addresses).  Then each person gets the group buy price - their lowest price.  Deb is correct - you get the people identified first, then their is a specific week that the ordering in done.
    Once you have participated in a group buy, you permanently become a PREFERRED Customer.  Preferred customers get pricing that is in-between the retail and group buy prices.  I participated in a group buy a couple years ago, so have Preferred customer status.  So, if you're wanting/needing your RO filters now, I can help you out.
     
  11. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    Bela are you a 'preferred' member now?
     
  12. Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    Yes, I just got the email a few minutes ago.
    I guess I didn't realize BRS had a group buy where they actually ship to each individual buyer's house. I was thinking of the traditional group buy, where everything ships to me, and people come pick stuff up. If anyone is still interested in that, I will be ordering tonight. If not, I will order from myself. I have my $5 code from putting some items in my cart a day or two ago! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/wink.gif
     
  13. crabbyo

    crabbyo

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    Thanks! I'll either wait until there's a group buy put together with 10 members so they ship direct or will just order on my own. I just don't have time to drive your way right now.
     
  14. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    West Des Moines, IA
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    Bela, put me down for:

    3 of these http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/10-reverse-osmosis-canister-with-ports.html
    2 of these http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/10-clear-refillable-cartridge-for-di-resin.html
    2 of these http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/easy-blade-algae-scrapers-black.html
    1 of these http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/easy-blade-algae-scraper-replacement-blades-10-pack.html

    $85.05
     

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