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Discussion in 'Des Moines & Ames Region' started by beckerj3, Nov 23, 2014.

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  1. Nov 23, 2014 #1
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    My CUC is getting low and I need to add. I've been happy in the past with Reeftopia.com and would like to order from them again. I looked at their prices and they haven't increased since when I/we ordered from them in July 2013.......


    $120 for free shipping. On many of the popular snails/crabs they offer lot prices. I haven't figured out what I am needing yet, but it will be a mix of astrea turbo snails, cerith snails and some hermit crabs.


    I'd like to get the order put together this week, and then order early next week (Tuesday or Wednesday) for a Wednesday or Thursday delivery. But I'm flexible depending on people's schedules. Let me know if you are interested, and if so what and how many. Once a lot price is reached, additional qty for that item are at the lot price (at least that is how it worked last year). So for example we wanted 120 of the astrea turbo snails. The lot price for 100 is $40 (or 40 cents per snail). The additional 20 would also be priced at 40 cents per snail.




     
  2. Nov 23, 2014 #2
    Chris C. Des Moines, IA

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    I need in on this. Just need to look at everything and get back to you.
     
  3. Nov 24, 2014 #3
    Chris C. Des Moines, IA

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    I am looking for a combination similar to you. If no one else is in need in our area. Just give me a call and we can talk about what is best to order.
     
  4. Nov 24, 2014 #4
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    Nick has indicated that he needs some stuff. Terri may be interested as well, depending on if it looks like the weather will cooperate..
     
  5. Nov 24, 2014 #5
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

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    Very good deal. How far does that offer strech?
     
  6. Nov 24, 2014 #6
    daalbers

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    I want in also will have to look tonight when I get home
     
  7. Nov 24, 2014 #7
    Borky00 Lisbon

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    Ray/Jen if you get in on this let me know then we can group our order and I can meet you in Iowa City for a drop off.
     
  8. Nov 24, 2014 #8
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

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    That would be awsome. I will pass the word on this end as well.
     
  9. Nov 24, 2014 #9
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    Just so there is no mis-understanding. I'm creating an order for delivery to my house in West Des Moines. If someone is coming to Des Moines and can pick-up, that's fine. You're welcome to join our order. But they don't ship a single order to multiple locations.


    Now that being said, if you have enough interest, it makes most sense to create your own group order for delivery in Iowa City or Davenport - depending on who is organizing it and can be home to accept shipment.



     
  10. Nov 24, 2014 #10
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    I will "probably" just order on my own. I have enough to get free shipping and with the weather, well, you know it's unpredictable!
     
  11. Nov 24, 2014 #11
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

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    Understanding, also yes with the weather I clearly understand. But yes that is a deal u cannot pass up./DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/shocked.gif
     
  12. Nov 24, 2014 #12
    hart

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    Need to check if they have trochus snails. That's the only snail I use anymore.
     
  13. Nov 25, 2014 #13
    Maureen Urbandale, IA

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    Count me in, I will order 1 med fighting conch @ $12.00, 1 Blue Porcelain Crab @ $9.95, 1 Scarlet Reef Hermit @ $4.00. I also might go in on a small amount of blue hermits or other snails if your getting a large amount. Thanks!
     
  14. Nov 25, 2014 #14
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    I understand Terri. If you have enough for free shipping, why pay the extra to drive to Des Moines!! I wouldn't!



     
  15. Nov 26, 2014 #15
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    Thanks Maureen...


    I'm planning to get the following:


    Lot prices qty for me


    Astrea $40 for 100 @30


    Cerith (large) $45 for 100 @30


    Nassarius snail $36 for 50 @20


    Medium blue crabs $40 for 50 @20-25


    So let me know who is interested in the above items and approx qty - to see if we can get to the lot price level.



     
  16. Nov 26, 2014 #16
    Chris C. Des Moines, IA

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    Duplicate that for me.
     
  17. Nov 28, 2014 #17
    Nik Windsor Heights

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    working on my order now. I will have more than enough to get us to lot quantities and all of the ones you listed. Plus I am going to get a least a dozen turbos maybe more if some else wants some. here is what i am looking at in addition to what you have.

    maybe these instead
    Hermit, Small BlueLeg (300 @ .25 Each) ineed 150-200

    also
    Turbo Snail....100 lot
    Price: $40.00 Per 100 lot i need 50-80
    Nassarius vibex
    Price: $36.00 Per 50 i need 20-30

    Also plan on ordering 500-1000 dwarf ceriths from reefcleaners.org shipping would be free and the snails would be .09 - .13 each I need 400 - 500.
     
  18. Nov 29, 2014 #18
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    Nick - so your quantities on the Turbo (astrea) snail and nassarius snails, will get us to the lot prices on those (including what Chris is wanting)


    My preference is for the medium blue leg crabs - I've seen some of the small ones that people have gotten in the past (don't remember from where), and they were just too tiny in my mind. Same with the ceriths - we got the mediums last time and I thought they were a nice size.


    Maureen and Dan are still planning to order some CUC, but I haven't heard quantities yet and/or which specific ones.






     
  19. Nov 29, 2014 #19
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    I will take 100 nassarius vibex snails through ReefCleaners ($45.00)
    I will take at least 2 small fighting conch through the lot on Reeftopia (4@$6.00) If no one wants the other (2), I will take them.
    I will take (and need)3 Emerald Crabs (Reeftopia has a special on home page-look for free stuff) if no one wants any. If I need to purchase them, that's fine; buy them through ReefCleaners @ $4.50 each.
    I will take 50 Cerith snails through Reeftopia as long as we can get the lot price:0)
    I will also take 25 medium blue-legs through Reeftopia if we can get the lot price :0)

    I am "flexible" on the amount of Cerith snails and blue legs...more or less on the numbers ;0) As far as the blue legs, I can also go with a few/some of the small size in my Nem tank and actually would prefer them for that tank :0) So if Nick wants small crabs (LOL) I can go in with him...Sorry, no matter how I try to word this, it just doesn't sound right! lmao and the tears are flowing too from laughing so hard!!! Ok, I'm quitting and going to do a WC to get serious again!! :0)
     
  20. Nov 29, 2014 #20
    daalbers

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    I'm planning to get the following:



    Astrea $40 for 100, qt 20


    Cerith (large) $45 for 100, qt 50


    Nassarius snail $36 for 50, qt 25


    Medium or small blue leg crabs, qt 25


    just let me know what how much my part is


     
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