Getting out of saltwater hobby. - Page 2

rlf_racing · 02-21-2008, 02:19 PM

Price reduction. 700 takes all!

funkpolice · 02-21-2008, 09:18 PM

Hello.

I live in the south chicago suburbs, so not too far from you. I'm looking to upgrade my lighting, so I'm wondering if you're selling your lights too, and if so, what kind of lights do you have. thanks
bill

rlf_racing · 02-22-2008, 01:51 AM

No, I am not selling any equipment. Keeping all of the equipment for setting up a freshwater biotope. Sorry.

rlf_racing · 02-22-2008, 02:49 AM

So posting things for sale is waiting game i never knew about.

Triggerjay · 02-22-2008, 08:35 AM

You would have MUCH better luck posting this stuff on a local club forum. RS'ers are from all over the country,... or world for that matter. Especially if you are not willing to ship...

Jason

rlf_racing · 02-22-2008, 09:14 AM

I know that the people here are from all aver the world in here. The items I have for sale though would be to costly and or to risky to ship. If ir were spring I would consider shipping the fish and inverts because a much better chance of survival. As for the live rock, it would just be to costly to ship. UPS, DHL,FEDEX, and all the other shipping companies charge by the pound. As I am sure everybody here knows this. With the live rock it would be shipped with water to minimize any die off. It would probably cost the people here more to ship than the actual cost of what I am selling the rock for. And to answer your comment on selling this stuff at local clubs. They charge money (if you are not a member) to post to sell on there webpage.

boozeman · 02-22-2008, 09:20 AM

try craigslist

AQTCJAK · 02-22-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rlf_racing

I know that the people here are from all aver the world in here. The items I have for sale though would be to costly and or to risky to ship. If ir were spring I would consider shipping the fish and inverts because a much better chance of survival. As for the live rock, it would just be to costly to ship. UPS, DHL,FEDEX, and all the other shipping companies charge by the pound. As I am sure everybody here knows this. With the live rock it would be shipped with water to minimize any die off. It would probably cost the people here more to ship than the actual cost of what I am selling the rock for. And to answer your comment on selling this stuff at local clubs. They charge money (if you are not a member) to post to sell on there webpage.

I would have to disagree I have sent things across the county live & dry goods no issues. How ever you would have to adjust you pricing to make it worth it for those who would like you to ship. As your LFS if they could help you in bagging for shipping.

neondriver · 02-22-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rlf_racing

If I charged fish store prices you would pay over $1400 for everything I have listed. The rock alone cost me over $900. Florida live rock is sold at $13 per lb and there is only one store around me that sells it. Everything is not set in stone. I could give you a price list of what I paid for everthing if you like to give a comparison.

wow $13 a lb, i can get it uncured for 1.99 lb(min 40 lbs + shipping) but im also in fl. looks like you have a nice setup shame your taking it down
Florida Live Rock

BigAl07 · 02-22-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rlf_racing

I know that the people here are from all aver the world in here. The items I have for sale though would be to costly and or to risky to ship. If ir were spring I would consider shipping the fish and inverts because a much better chance of survival. As for the live rock, it would just be to costly to ship. UPS, DHL,FEDEX, and all the other shipping companies charge by the pound. As I am sure everybody here knows this. With the live rock it would be shipped with water to minimize any die off. It would probably cost the people here more to ship than the actual cost of what I am selling the rock for. And to answer your comment on selling this stuff at local clubs. They charge money (if you are not a member) to post to sell on there webpage.

Yes with the current cost of shipping by the time you add that onto your price it's out of range. At the same time you're also asking a fairly high price compared to what the rest of the country is paying for such items. I offer this ONLY as advice to try and help... generally when selling used stuff it's accepted to ask for 1/2 the store price. Otherwise you're just going to sit on it and have to GIVE it away or lose it all. Even at 1/2 price you're still going to be at or above what people closer to the ocean are currently paying. It's just the law of economics at work.

When I went to sell some Live Rock and Base Rock I couldn't do it locally unless I dropped the price to where it was a "value" to someone here. I was out of the market on the NET because our pricing is IDENTICAL To what you have mentioned ($12.99lb) due to shipping and fair market margins.

Honestly you'd be better off dropping the price and getting out while the getting's good. Just friendly advice

Triggerjay · 02-23-2008, 01:55 AM

Reef club forums in your area:
Joliet Area Reef Club (JARC) - UberFrags
Reef Central Online Community - Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA)
Reef Central Online Community - Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS)

And this one- right in your area, and its RC, so the ad would be free!
Reef Central Online Community - Joliet Area Reef Club

And this one:

JARC - Joliet Area Reef Club - 3reef Forums

Jason

rlf_racing · 02-23-2008, 01:58 AM

BigAl I am asking a little less than half of what I paid for everything in my tank. I understand that my price is close to being the same as the people that live close to ocean. Their stores don't have to incorporate shipping cost into their retail cost. I appreciate your advice, But also to my defense I did say somewhat in the begining that I will not ship. I am willing to meet half way depending on the distance. Maybe a couple hours, since gas prices are slowly starting to rise again. I have tried craigslist and no luck so far. Also the prices are not set in stone, I did put OBO in my price list. So please give me a break.

Triggerjay · 02-23-2008, 02:00 AM

I would still love to have your clowns,..... but you are too far away to drive..

Jason

rlf_racing · 02-24-2008, 04:12 AM

Well I have decided to keep everything, since there isn't any local intrest. If a moderator could delete this post it would very appreciated.
Rob

BigAl07 · 02-24-2008, 10:30 AM

Sorry if my post sounded "attack-like". It wasn't meant that way.

I wish you good luck and best wishes

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Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,065 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Getting out of saltwater hobby. You would have MUCH better luck posting this stuff on a local club forum. RS'ers are from all over the country,... or world for that matter. Especially if you are not willing to ship... Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

02-22-2008, 09:14 AM	#21 (permalink)
rlf_racing Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Getting out of saltwater hobby. I know that the people here are from all aver the world in here. The items I have for sale though would be to costly and or to risky to ship. If ir were spring I would consider shipping the fish and inverts because a much better chance of survival. As for the live rock, it would just be to costly to ship. UPS, DHL,FEDEX, and all the other shipping companies charge by the pound. As I am sure everybody here knows this. With the live rock it would be shipped with water to minimize any die off. It would probably cost the people here more to ship than the actual cost of what I am selling the rock for. And to answer your comment on selling this stuff at local clubs. They charge money (if you are not a member) to post to sell on there webpage.

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02-23-2008, 01:55 AM	#26 (permalink)
Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,065 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Getting out of saltwater hobby. Reef club forums in your area: Joliet Area Reef Club (JARC) - UberFrags Reef Central Online Community - Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) Reef Central Online Community - Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) And this one- right in your area, and its RC, so the ad would be free! Reef Central Online Community - Joliet Area Reef Club And this one: JARC - Joliet Area Reef Club - 3reef Forums Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

02-23-2008, 01:58 AM	#27 (permalink)
rlf_racing Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Getting out of saltwater hobby. BigAl I am asking a little less than half of what I paid for everything in my tank. I understand that my price is close to being the same as the people that live close to ocean. Their stores don't have to incorporate shipping cost into their retail cost. I appreciate your advice, But also to my defense I did say somewhat in the begining that I will not ship. I am willing to meet half way depending on the distance. Maybe a couple hours, since gas prices are slowly starting to rise again. I have tried craigslist and no luck so far. Also the prices are not set in stone, I did put OBO in my price list. So please give me a break.

02-23-2008, 02:00 AM	#28 (permalink)
Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,065 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Getting out of saltwater hobby. I would still love to have your clowns,..... but you are too far away to drive.. Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

02-24-2008, 04:12 AM	#29 (permalink)
rlf_racing Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Getting out of saltwater hobby. Well I have decided to keep everything, since there isn't any local intrest. If a moderator could delete this post it would very appreciated. Rob

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