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Reef Crystals @ $31.99 / 160g bucket

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Eric, Feb 16, 2009.

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  1. Feb 18, 2009 #21
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Posted By h2so4hurts on 02/19/2009 05:28 AM
    How much does F&S charge for shipping each bucket?
    $9.99 for the first bucket, when I ordered the system infrormed me that I could purchase additional items with no additional shipping - don't know what the cap is.
    Easy to play with the cart in checkout without committing.
    -Eric
     
  2. Feb 19, 2009 #22
    h2so4hurts

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    I usually buy my salt from Hung $40/bucket for instant ocean is pretty good.
     
  3. Feb 20, 2009 #23
    psulion

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    Just orderd two buckets. $35 each shipped to my door. Thanks for the heads up.
     
  4. Feb 20, 2009 #24
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Posted By Psulion on 02/20/2009 08:47 AM
    Just orderd two buckets. $35 each shipped to my door. Thanks for the heads up. No problem!
    Not a bad deal, either [​IMG]
     
  5. Feb 20, 2009 #25
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Posted By h2so4hurts on 02/19/2009 09:29 AM
    I usually buy my salt from Hung $40/bucket for instant ocean is pretty good. I asked Hung last night if he could sell me Reef Crystals (he's currently out) for $42 w/tax, same as F&S shipped, and he said he couldn't match that.
     
  6. Feb 20, 2009 #26
    JB Marion

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    It's unfortunate that the LFS's can't get within $10 of DF&S's prices. I don't think it's their fault because they can't loose money on the deal, but it still sucks because I'd much rather buy local. However, I just can't justify paying a $20+ markup per bucket.

    -JB
     
  7. Feb 20, 2009 #27
    Rustin

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    Sweeeeet, my two buckets just arrived!!
     
  8. Feb 20, 2009 #28
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    Posted By jbrunken on 02/20/2009 11:16 AM
    It's unfortunate that the LFS's can't get within $10 of DF&S's prices. I don't think it's their fault because they can't loose money on the deal, but it still sucks because I'd much rather buy local. However, I just can't justify paying a $20+ markup per bucket.
    -JB
    I agree, would rather buy local but in DSM 60+ dollars is way too much!!
     
  9. Feb 20, 2009 #29
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Posted By Rustin14 on 02/20/2009 12:11 PM
    Sweeeeet, my two buckets just arrived!! Same here - about an hour ago.
    I looked but didn't see any more on the truck - bet there was earlier in the day [​IMG]!
     
  10. Feb 20, 2009 #30
    JB Marion

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    3 of the 4 I ordered got delivered earlier this afternoon... :)
     
  11. Feb 20, 2009 #31
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    My bucket showed up today too....fedex guy always puts them on the front step even though I put a note to put it on the porch...oh well, little snow did'nt hurt it I guess. Great deal guys, thanks for heads up. Labeling on the bucket is a lot different from the last one I got, last one(from dr's) had a round reef crystals symbol this one has a big square symbol that goes around the bucket....guess its the same stuff, just an observation.
     
  12. Feb 21, 2009 #32
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    Posted By Luukosian on 02/21/2009 12:57 AM 
    Labeling on the bucket is a lot different from the last one I got, last one(from dr's) had a round reef crystals symbol this one has a big square symbol that goes around the bucket....guess its the same stuff, just an observation.
    That is the new labelling for the salt so you are good!
     
  13. Feb 21, 2009 #33
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Posted By gb387 on 02/21/2009 09:06 AM

    Posted By Luukosian on 02/21/2009 12:57 AM 
    Labeling on the bucket is a lot different from the last one I got, last one(from dr's) had a round reef crystals symbol this one has a big square symbol that goes around the bucket....guess its the same stuff, just an observation.
    That is the new labelling for the salt so you are good!
    I also noticed that, and when I read the label it reminded me that they are "stretching" to call it enough mix for 160 gallons!
    I think most of us mix stronger than the minimum they use for the 160g branding...so what is it, 110-120g?
     
  14. May 2, 2009 #34
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Just ordered more this morning - both codes (salt & discount) still work.
    -Eric
     
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