Finding people and prices?

iamkellogg · 03-11-2007, 07:56 AM

Where do you find people to buy from and trade with once you get started in this hobby? Also how do you know what a fair price is to pay for a coral when you are getting started? How can I make sure I do not get taken advantage of especially since I am female. Or will being a girl get me farther in this hobby.

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Kelly

Woodstock · 03-11-2007, 08:36 AM

LOL Kelly. I'm not sure being a female is advantageous or not... though it does have its perks

Truth is, you never know so you need to read reviews and take other people's experiences with a vendor into consideration. I try to choose vendors or "fraggers" very carefully; only doing business with the ones that are recommended by others.

"Window shop' online and at local fish stores so you know what certain corals are going for. Once you are familiar with the 'normal price' of things, you become more comfortable making a purchase decision.

Good luck! And don't beleive everything you hear

iamkellogg · 03-11-2007, 08:48 AM

Well, Saturday I went poking around the city for some frags and what i found looked bad. There is one place that sold corals and they did not have much to pick from and his prices were high I thought. I have seen much better things on the internet cheaper even with shipping. Then I found some at another store and the employess did not know anything and told me if I wanted anything in the saltwater tank I would have to go get it out myself because they were afraid of bristle worms and urchins.

Needless to say I am still fragless.

Kelly

Woodstock · 03-11-2007, 09:02 AM

LOL! Well then, go for the popular online vendors. Our sponsors are excellent choices!

saltwaterfarm · 03-11-2007, 09:12 AM

I find that it is really helpful to know what I'm looking at. If you go in there and seem to have a clue what you're talking about... you are more likely to get results. But you have to remember... although there are a ton of ladies on here... the hobby, unfortunately, is predominantly male. I have specific places that I go for things and don't usually stray far from my "comfort zone".

mps9506 · 03-11-2007, 09:48 AM

Where are you located? Sometimes you can find local hidden gems from your local reef clubs or through the net.

Triggerjay · 03-11-2007, 09:49 AM

I wish I had a local reef club. I would try to start one, but would have no idea how to find people...Nearest one to me is 200 miles away in St. Louis

Jason

Travis · 03-11-2007, 09:50 AM

Don't forget frags.org - The Reef Keeping Frag and Blog Network - our portal to frags.org, definitely a huge resource for buyers and sellers of frags.

T

Triggerjay · 03-11-2007, 09:59 AM

I have been watching it.. I wish it had pics of the frags you would be purchasing..

Jason

Travis · 03-11-2007, 10:20 AM

A lot of them do... example, the photo icons on this page:

frags.org - The Reef Keeping Frag and Blog Network

billyr98 · 03-11-2007, 10:52 AM

Frag Swaps are the way to go also... You get to see everything and you can purchase there, not just trade...

chads29 · 03-11-2007, 12:10 PM

lcstorc · 03-11-2007, 01:02 PM

RS is also a good resource. Lots of people here trade or sell frags. I would also do an internet search for a local reef club. Those are the best because you can see what you are getting and know what lights they have been under etc.

BoomerD · 03-11-2007, 01:04 PM

Where are you located? There may actually be members here who are in your general area who can point you to a good LFS, who know of a local reef club, or may actually have frags available...

iamkellogg · 03-11-2007, 08:09 PM

I am in Southern Indiana. The nearest city is Evansville. I am wanting to get started with whatever is easiest and hardiest. I have been reading and getting the basic supplies together as far as lighting, supplements, gloves, glue, etc. I want to make sure I am ready. I love all kinds of coral and I really do not want to get in over my head and kill anything.

I also do not have tons of money to throw into this if I am going to suck at it.

Kelly

03-11-2007, 07:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
iamkellogg Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Owensville, IN Posts: 174 View Gallery Karma Komment	Finding people and prices? Where do you find people to buy from and trade with once you get started in this hobby? Also how do you know what a fair price is to pay for a coral when you are getting started? How can I make sure I do not get taken advantage of especially since I am female. Or will being a girl get me farther in this hobby. ? Kelly

03-11-2007, 08:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,673 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Finding people and prices? LOL Kelly. I'm not sure being a female is advantageous or not... though it does have its perks Truth is, you never know so you need to read reviews and take other people's experiences with a vendor into consideration. I try to choose vendors or "fraggers" very carefully; only doing business with the ones that are recommended by others. "Window shop' online and at local fish stores so you know what certain corals are going for. Once you are familiar with the 'normal price' of things, you become more comfortable making a purchase decision. Good luck! And don't beleive everything you hear __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

03-11-2007, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
iamkellogg Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Owensville, IN Posts: 174 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Finding people and prices? Well, Saturday I went poking around the city for some frags and what i found looked bad. There is one place that sold corals and they did not have much to pick from and his prices were high I thought. I have seen much better things on the internet cheaper even with shipping. Then I found some at another store and the employess did not know anything and told me if I wanted anything in the saltwater tank I would have to go get it out myself because they were afraid of bristle worms and urchins. Needless to say I am still fragless. Kelly

03-11-2007, 09:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,673 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Finding people and prices? LOL! Well then, go for the popular online vendors. Our sponsors are excellent choices! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

03-11-2007, 09:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Finding people and prices? I find that it is really helpful to know what I'm looking at. If you go in there and seem to have a clue what you're talking about... you are more likely to get results. But you have to remember... although there are a ton of ladies on here... the hobby, unfortunately, is predominantly male. I have specific places that I go for things and don't usually stray far from my "comfort zone". __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

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mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte and Wilmington, NC Posts: 6,862 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Finding people and prices? Where are you located? Sometimes you can find local hidden gems from your local reef clubs or through the net. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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Triggerjay Reef Lobster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,424 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Finding people and prices? I wish I had a local reef club. I would try to start one, but would have no idea how to find people...Nearest one to me is 200 miles away in St. Louis Jason

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,330 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Finding people and prices? Don't forget frags.org - The Reef Keeping Frag and Blog Network - our portal to frags.org, definitely a huge resource for buyers and sellers of frags. T __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

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Triggerjay Reef Lobster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,424 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Finding people and prices? I have been watching it.. I wish it had pics of the frags you would be purchasing.. Jason

03-11-2007, 10:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,330 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Finding people and prices? A lot of them do... example, the photo icons on this page: frags.org - The Reef Keeping Frag and Blog Network __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

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billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Finding people and prices? Frag Swaps are the way to go also... You get to see everything and you can purchase there, not just trade... __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,453 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Finding people and prices? RS is also a good resource. Lots of people here trade or sell frags. I would also do an internet search for a local reef club. Those are the best because you can see what you are getting and know what lights they have been under etc. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,234 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Finding people and prices? Where are you located? There may actually be members here who are in your general area who can point you to a good LFS, who know of a local reef club, or may actually have frags available... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

03-11-2007, 08:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
iamkellogg Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Owensville, IN Posts: 174 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Finding people and prices? I am in Southern Indiana. The nearest city is Evansville. I am wanting to get started with whatever is easiest and hardiest. I have been reading and getting the basic supplies together as far as lighting, supplements, gloves, glue, etc. I want to make sure I am ready. I love all kinds of coral and I really do not want to get in over my head and kill anything. I also do not have tons of money to throw into this if I am going to suck at it. Kelly

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