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Discussion in 'Des Moines & Ames Region' started by ninjazx777, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines, IA
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    i am going to put in a order for reeftopia.com on sunday nov 29 for a dec 1st delivery.  if anyone else wants in let me know.  shipping will be free since my order alone qualifies for free shipping.  I will need your order and money by thursday nov 26th (thanksgiving) so i will have time to deposit the money in my bank on friday so i can place the order and send the money on the 29th
     
  2. slovan

    slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Hi Matt,

    I am interested and I will get you a list of some things I need. Thanks for offering!
     
  3. JohnL

    JohnL Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I'm not sure what your ordering but have you checked www.reefs2go.com Seems like they have more choices and better prices. EDIT: Prices may not be better at least not on all of the items I looked at.
     
  4. jtesdall

    jtesdall Expert Reefkeeper

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    Actually I am going to check with Scott and Tim to see what they can do for us. We should support our local store if we can. So please list here what you want so I can have them check.
     
  5. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines, IA
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    i was planning on ordering
    1 doz astrea turbo snails $10/doz
    4 emerald crabs $5each=$20
    2 doz medium blue leg hermits $12/doz=$24
    1 horseshoe crab $7.5
    1 royal Grama $10.50
    1 neon cleaner gobi (1.75inches or larger) $12.00
    1 yellow headed jaw fish $12.50
    i will gladly buy from tim at seascapes if he can match those prices
     
  6. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines, IA
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    i can live without the fish and the horseshoe crab if he cant get them
     
  7. Gered

    Gered Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I have a few things on reeftopia I want if you go through with it.
     
  8. jtesdall

    jtesdall Expert Reefkeeper

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    Here are the prices we can gt from Seascapes as group buy, members only:
    Astrea $1/ea

    Emerald Crab $5/ea

    Blue legs, small only, $.75/ea

    Horseshoe N/A right now

    Royal Gramma $12

    Cleaner Gobi N/A right now

    Yellow head Jawfish not even close sorry

    Turbo Snail $1.25/ea

    Nassarius $1.25/ea

    Cerith $1.25/ea

    Nerite $1.25/ea
     
  9. JohnL

    JohnL Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Hate to say it but there are much better prices online I try to support the locals as much as anyone(made a purchase there this afternoon) but they can't compete with online vendors when it comes to this type of order. I bought 3 peps there a couple months ago and spent about $33, I bought 12 online for a couple dollars more.

    Reefs to go has
    blue legs (they are small) $0.49 each
    Buy 10 + at $0.45 each
    Buy 20 + at $0.40 each
    Buy 50 + at $0.24 each
    Buy 100 + at $0.16 each

    Emeralds $3.99 each
    Buy 2 + at $2.62 each
    Buy 4 + at $2.25 each

    Astrea Snail $0.79
    Buy 20 + at $0.65 each
    Buy 50 + at $0.60 each
    Buy 100 + at $0.50 each

    Turbo Snail $0.99
    Buy 10 + at $0.80 each
    Buy 20 + at $0.60 each
    Buy 50 + at $0.50 each
    Buy 100 + at $0.35 each

    Some prices are better than reeftopia and some are not.
     
  10. jtesdall

    jtesdall Expert Reefkeeper

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    Yes this is true. We need to check with who ever did a recent group buy from there. It seems like there may have been problems. Not sure though.
     
  11. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines, IA
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    so whats the verdict are we going local or from reef topia reeftopia is cheaper but sea scapes is local and a club sponcer
     
  12. JohnL

    JohnL Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Posted By jtesdall on 11/20/2009 07:11 PM
    Yes this is true. We need to check with who ever did a recent group buy from there. It seems like there may have been problems. Not sure though.
    I placed an order for me,Xmasia and Cowdust recently. I was happy with my order, the only problem was they sent me on large red legged hermits instead of 10 but they refunded the money.
    I was happy with my portion of the order but can't speak for xmasia and cowdust. They haven't said anything to me if there was a problem.
     
  13. Gered

    Gered Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I am in for a few things if you do order. It is nice to support the local but sometimes its just hard to for some items
     
  14. xmasia

    xmasia Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    i was pleased with my order john the only complant is that my ruby isnt rreally red lol. im in for another small order tho. didnt get the true red legs from fall fest group buy. hey joel maybe you could do a little more sweet talking[​IMG]
     
  15. jtesdall

    jtesdall Expert Reefkeeper

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    I think reefs2go has better prices and definitely better selection. Since these guys have already had a good experience I say we go with them. The negative is their free shipping is a little higher at $150. They also have free shipping on frozen foods at $50. I would like some frozen if anyone else needs it.
    I don't want much in live goods though:
    6 Green Chromis @ $3 = $18
    2 Pink Pincusion Urchins @ $6.99 = $13.98
    30 Astreas @ .60 = $19.5
    = $68.47
    And I would like a 32oz flat pack of Silversides for $16.99 if anyone else wants to get to $50 for free shipping on that. I would also maybe get more if someone wants frozen and we don't quite get to $50.
    I assume more will get in on snails so that price may go down slightly.
     
  16. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines, IA
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    reefs2go is fine by me i will take
    20 bule leg hermits .40=$8.00
    4 emerald crabs 2.25=$10.00
    1 horse shoe crab $4.99
    3 red mithrix crabs 5.00=$15.00
    20 turbo snails .60=$12.00
    10 tonga nassarius snails .99=$9.90
    3 catseye orange chestnut snail 1.99=$5.97
    10 XL cerith snails .69=$6.90
    1 cleaner wrasse $13.99
    1 royal garamma $13.99
    1 green mandrin $14.99
    8 green chromis 3=$24.00
    for a total of $139.73

    who is going to order i have tues and thursdays off so i will be home if everyone who is in wants me to order I woulld like peoples money up front if possable and if someone else wants to order i can give them my money up front
    no matter what lets get this going and set a deadline
     
  17. Gered

    Gered Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I will get a list together tonight or early tomorrow to add to this order.
     
  18. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines, IA
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    for frozen food i will take
    all hikari cubes 

    3 mysis shrimp 3.5oz 3.99=$11.97 
    3 spirulina brine shrimp 3.5oz 4.99=$14.97
    3 squid 3.5oz 3.99=$11.97
    for a total of $38.91
    which will give us the $50 order for free shipping joel
     
  19. slovan

    slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Hey Matt, can I paypal you the money? Or you can stop over to buy some more frags. [​IMG]
     
  20. Gered

    Gered Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Here is my list:
    Rock Flower Anemones(2)   14.98
    Carpenter Flasher Wrasse    24.99
    Royal Gramma                   13.99
    Banghai Carinal(2)             43.98
    Midas Blenny                     27.99
                                        $125.93
    Frozen:
    Mysis Roll A Cube       21.99
     

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