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Posted by Wayne Sallee on May 13, 2006, 10:08 am
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TheRock wrote on 5/12/2006 9:31 PM:
> I understand what you are saying W.
> So what is the typical markup on a coral that costs $25 mail order ?
> It just seems that my guy down in FL can get me more for
> the dollar versus the guy that's 20 minutes away.
>
The typical markup on corals that most pet stores use is
around 100%. Keep in mind also that the store takes a risk
when bying livestock.
> It's frustrating because I do believe in supporting local business but
> within reason. I think $60 for a colony of zoo's or $35 for a 2" frag
> is to much.
Yea that's too much, unless there's something special
about them, like they are rare type or something.
Here in Florida I have an advantage in that I drive down
to the wholesaler and pick the stuff out. Those not close
to such a wholesaler, has to have them shipped.
Also with frags, most wholesalers want too much for frags,
and if a store buys frags from a wholsaler, and gives a
typical markup, then they will sell for around $30.00. Pet
stores should not buy frags at this rediculous price, but
should purchase whole corals, and frag them out, and then
sell them for about $15.00, depending on the coral. Some
species will demand a higher price for frags.
Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets
Wayne@WaynesPets.com
>
> Sorry just venting : )
> I am more interested to hear what others do to get $1000's of dollars worth
> of corals without spending that much...or do you in the end spend that much
> ?
>
>
>> A good pet store will spend time with the customer explaining how to take
>> care of the aquarium. Pet stores often have to pay almost as much for the
>> product as one can get mail order. Imagine if you had a pet store, and it
>> took you 15 minutes to help a customer decide which $2.00 fish they wanted.
>> Now imagine trying to pay rent with that. Mail order businesses spend very
>> little time with the customer, and have much lower rent, in fact customers
>> will often ask for advice at the local pet store, and then use that advice
>> for purchasing mail order. Most pet stores are not ripping people off with
>> the price, but most pet stores *are* ripping people off with dishonesty.
>>
>> Wayne Sallee
>> Wayne's Pets
>> Wayne@WaynesPets.com
>>
>>
>> TheRock wrote on 5/12/2006 5:38 PM:
>>> As you can all see by the last post: $400+ dollars for dead rock.
>>>
>>> I'm having a dilemma right now. My tank is looking pretty sweet right
>>> now.
>>> However I would like to get more diversity in the tank
>>> by buying different corals...color and form.
>>>
>>> WHY DO THE LOCAL FISH SHOPS SELL LITTLE PIECE OF
>>> CRAP CORALS THAT ARE MOSTLY BROWN FOR $60+ DOLLARS.
>>> EBay is getting ridiculous as well...$10 for the coral and $50 to ship.
>>>
>>> Don't think I expect to pay $10 for little coral frags all the time
>>> but where does a guy like me look for good deal ?
>>>
>>> I feel like these pet shop guys are taking advantage of us more and more
>>> everyday.
>>>
>>> Example: Purple up LFS $19
>>> Bigalsonline.com $12
>>>
>>> Filters...$60+ dollars
>>> Online ...SAME FILTER NEW...$25
>>>
>>> What's up and where do we turn ?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>
>
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> I'm having a dilemma right now. My tank is looking pretty sweet right now.
> However I would like to get more diversity in the tank
> by buying different corals...color and form.
>
> WHY DO THE LOCAL FISH SHOPS SELL LITTLE PIECE OF
> CRAP CORALS THAT ARE MOSTLY BROWN FOR $60+ DOLLARS.
> EBay is getting ridiculous as well...$10 for the coral and $50 to ship.
>
> Don't think I expect to pay $10 for little coral frags all the time
> but where does a guy like me look for good deal ?
>
> I feel like these pet shop guys are taking advantage of us more and more
> everyday.
>
> Example: Purple up LFS $19
> Bigalsonline.com $12
>
> Filters...$60+ dollars
> Online ...SAME FILTER NEW...$25
>
> What's up and where do we turn ?
>
> Thanks
>
>