What would you do?

BrothaWolf · 10-26-2006, 12:13 PM

Ok here is the deal without mentioning names... I ordered a piece of coral from one of our sponsors, it was supposed to be shipped out on such and such a date the week before I went on vacation. Two days before I left I hadnt heard anything and was worried they might ship while I was away. I called the vendor and was told the shipper/email guy had a family emergency and was out for a few days but that they could ship it overnight so I would have it before I left. I wasnt sure that was the best idea because I was going away and if something was wrong with it I wouldnt be there to handle it but wasnt 2 worried since it was a zoa. I got the shipment and was very surprised to see an extremely large rock covered in polyps. I only have a 29 gallon tank and was very unsure where I could fit this in. After HOURS of rearranging and stressing my entire tank I just kinda propped it up in the back (all this time I shoulda been packing) When it finally opens up it was the WRONG zoa No time to do anything about it since its late and IM late I head out to the airport. Coresponding back and forth with the owner of the shop he sends me an email telling me there was a mix up , the piece I ordered is GONE and asking what he can do for me so I am satisfied... The coral is OK its not what I ordered and it takes up half my tank I honestly have no clue what to tell him so i figured I would bounce it off the forum for help...

blue_eyes53813 · 10-26-2006, 12:21 PM

well it sounds like he wants to work with you,, If its bigger than what you expected you may have got a more expensive piece to begin with... I would just keep it and maybe sell it or trade it at your lfs for more.. You prob got the better end of the deal..

BrothaWolf · 10-26-2006, 10:10 PM

Maybe more expensive but I doubt it I will have to see what the LFS guy will give me for it Its just 2 big for a nano and I would still like the piece I paid for... maybe I can frag it...

das · 10-27-2006, 08:05 AM

G'day dude
Have you purched from this guy before?for experiance sake (if it was me)i would frag it seeing as though your stuck with it! until further notice. Or divide the frags and sell, it may lead to a better situation.

JaxReef · 10-27-2006, 02:11 PM

i vote to frag it and trade or sell what you cant fit

Woodstock · 10-27-2006, 02:55 PM

Sounds like you are receiving good customer service. Receiving a coral that is too large or larger than you wanted is a rare occurance but definately a problem I would like to have

Frag it and sell the leftovers to local reefers!

10-26-2006, 12:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrothaWolf Acropora Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,798 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	What would you do? Ok here is the deal without mentioning names... I ordered a piece of coral from one of our sponsors, it was supposed to be shipped out on such and such a date the week before I went on vacation. Two days before I left I hadnt heard anything and was worried they might ship while I was away. I called the vendor and was told the shipper/email guy had a family emergency and was out for a few days but that they could ship it overnight so I would have it before I left. I wasnt sure that was the best idea because I was going away and if something was wrong with it I wouldnt be there to handle it but wasnt 2 worried since it was a zoa. I got the shipment and was very surprised to see an extremely large rock covered in polyps. I only have a 29 gallon tank and was very unsure where I could fit this in. After HOURS of rearranging and stressing my entire tank I just kinda propped it up in the back (all this time I shoulda been packing) When it finally opens up it was the WRONG zoa No time to do anything about it since its late and IM late I head out to the airport. Coresponding back and forth with the owner of the shop he sends me an email telling me there was a mix up , the piece I ordered is GONE and asking what he can do for me so I am satisfied... The coral is OK its not what I ordered and it takes up half my tank I honestly have no clue what to tell him so i figured I would bounce it off the forum for help... __________________ 75 Gal AGA Nano - 115lbs LR 140lbs LS Tunze 6025 x 3 40 gal DIY Sump/fuge 20lb LS 26lb LR Outer Orbit 150 HQI Mh x 2, 54w T5 x 4, 18 moons, ASM G3 Mated pair Yashia Gobies (seperated) and Red Band Pistol Shrimp, True Percula, Purple Fire Fish, Yellow Clown Goby, Orange Back Fairy Wrasse, Barber Pole Goby, Blood Shrimp, Crocea Clam, Scarlet Hermits, Cerith, Nassarius, Nerite and Margarita Snails (hold the salt) Zoas, Rics & Shrooms, Xenia, Hammer & Frog Spawn, Star Polyps, Blasto, Blue Anthelia, Lord Acans 29 Gal Oceanic Bio Cube- 40lbs LR 30lbs LS Sapphire Skimmer, DIY Nanotuners 4.36 Lighting, DIY Moonlights, DIY Mod CPR Refugium Randalls Goby, Zoa's ,Trach,Shrooms President: Crabs Make Me Itch Society

10-26-2006, 12:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What would you do? well it sounds like he wants to work with you,, If its bigger than what you expected you may have got a more expensive piece to begin with... I would just keep it and maybe sell it or trade it at your lfs for more.. You prob got the better end of the deal.. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

10-26-2006, 10:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
BrothaWolf Acropora Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,798 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What would you do? Maybe more expensive but I doubt it I will have to see what the LFS guy will give me for it Its just 2 big for a nano and I would still like the piece I paid for... maybe I can frag it... __________________ 75 Gal AGA Nano - 115lbs LR 140lbs LS Tunze 6025 x 3 40 gal DIY Sump/fuge 20lb LS 26lb LR Outer Orbit 150 HQI Mh x 2, 54w T5 x 4, 18 moons, ASM G3 Mated pair Yashia Gobies (seperated) and Red Band Pistol Shrimp, True Percula, Purple Fire Fish, Yellow Clown Goby, Orange Back Fairy Wrasse, Barber Pole Goby, Blood Shrimp, Crocea Clam, Scarlet Hermits, Cerith, Nassarius, Nerite and Margarita Snails (hold the salt) Zoas, Rics & Shrooms, Xenia, Hammer & Frog Spawn, Star Polyps, Blasto, Blue Anthelia, Lord Acans 29 Gal Oceanic Bio Cube- 40lbs LR 30lbs LS Sapphire Skimmer, DIY Nanotuners 4.36 Lighting, DIY Moonlights, DIY Mod CPR Refugium Randalls Goby, Zoa's ,Trach,Shrooms President: Crabs Make Me Itch Society

10-27-2006, 08:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
das Star Polyps Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney,Australia Posts: 174 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would you do? G'day dude Have you purched from this guy before?for experiance sake (if it was me)i would frag it seeing as though your stuck with it! until further notice. Or divide the frags and sell, it may lead to a better situation. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society*

10-27-2006, 02:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
JaxReef Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would you do? i vote to frag it and trade or sell what you cant fit

10-27-2006, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What would you do? Sounds like you are receiving good customer service. Receiving a coral that is too large or larger than you wanted is a rare occurance but definately a problem I would like to have Frag it and sell the leftovers to local reefers! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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