group live order?

[clair]

Is anyone doing a live order from jl or anywhere else anytime soon?

[RicePaddy]

I may be interested, depending on what is available when we order.

Will

[marcingo]

I am will be ordering but in mid-late november if you guys still do it I will be in for sure.

[BlkWolfe]

Ill most likely be in for something. I can head the order as well if neccessary

[clair]

If you want to blkwolfe, be my guest.

[Fishfanatic]

I'll get in on it too.

[hqgc]

I'd be interested if it was next week. Nov. 6-10

[fishguyxd]

maybe interested I'll watch the post

[Murminator]

maybe interested I'll watch the post

ditto

[michika]

I'm going to tag along as well.

[fishguyxd]

wow most persons Ive seen in a long time for a group order.
My suggestion would be everyone get in touch with supplyier see if the have or will have what you looking for and then set a date for delivery that works for everyone.( just my 2 cents ) because these orders do sometimes have a problem getting "all" on the same track.

[Pan]

if i could find a tank i would buy some liverock, some base as well...unless i find a setup system i can buy from someone.

[RicePaddy]

When I call to place my order, what should I call this "Group live order Edmonton"?

Will

[BlkWolfe]

I wont make it into this one guys, sorry

Goodluck with it

[michika]

I'm out, the stuff I need isn't available.

[hqgc]

I will be phoning tommorow(mon.) to see if they have what i'm after.

[oilfieldsafety]

Who is heading up the order?

[fishguyxd]

which day are we trying to get this all together ??
I phoned j&L and they might have what i need later this week.

[hqgc]

I am in for a few fish.. now we just have to pick someone to head the order. Maybe someone who has done it before?? (sorry I have never done a group order)

[tessa]

diddo

[fishguyxd]

As I know you all are aware of the goal of a group order is to share shipping costs and take advantange of the lower prices. In the past this is how I have seen group orders work well:

1) I think all who are interested ph J&L or Ocean Aquatic and see what the they have available that you want.
2) Everyone gets together at this forum and picks a date for delivery etc.
3) Everyone advises whoever is "heading it" up that they ordered and give then your name and a number you can be reached at in case of delivery delays and watch post here.
4) Everyone who orders is responsible to phone the supplier, order and pay for your order (say it's for the edmonton order under the name ??.) pickup is at the airport when it arrives (westjet cargo) (times and days vary)
depending if shipper can get the live order on that flight.(needs heat)
5)All meet at pickup point and order is separated to each -it is all bagged and labeled with your invoice.
6) That's it! Go home and enjoy

The tough part is getting a date that will work for all involved and ensuring what you want is in stock the live orders I have seen in the past are packed really well and in good shape from my experience.

This is my 2 cents unfortunatly I am "not able" to head it this time but would order some small items and meet whereever for pick up.

I'll keep an eye on the postings to see if its a go or not.

[Fishfanatic]

I cannot host this order because of the hours I work but would love some fish. I just did a dry good order and J&L wanted me to e-mail them a list with everyones name and what they want (stock confirmed by you in advance). Then after I send the e-mail you just call and give shipping info. Now if we are having trouble finding a host why don't we offer to pay for the hosts shipping as an incentive.

[marcingo]

Is this order still going to happen? Just wondering. I am in for a couple of fish. Thanks

[Fishfanatic]

Hey I just e-mailed J&L if they have what I want and can have it here on a Sat I will host this order.

[marcingo]

So saturday is the day for sure then? This saturday?

[fishguyxd]

if they have what I am looking for than Sat works for me .

[marcingo]

saturday is good for me as well.

[Fishfanatic]

Ya J&L just e-mailed me back and they have what I want so we are gonna try for this Saturday so this is what I need from everyone. Call J&L to make sure they have what you want then pm me your full name and contact phone #. I will need this info by tommorow evening at the latest. After I recieve this I will e-mail J&L with all your lists once this is done I will post and then you can call J&L and give them billing info.

[hqgc]

pm'd.

[Fishfanatic]

Bad news everyone family emergency so I will not be able to host this group order maybe in the future, Sorry once again.

[michika]

I'll host.

[marcingo]

Thank you.

I would have offered its just that I have never done this and didnt want to mess something up.

[michika]

I'm currently waiting on a return phone call from J&L. I'll keep everyone posted on whats happening.

[Murminator]

Set up for sure for sure?.....I'm going to call them in and hour for some fish:mrgreen:

[michika]

Still haven't gotten a call back.
I have left another message at JL.

[Murminator]

Just talk to Jeff he said nothing has been set up he is going to call Katherine right now to find out what going on cause nothing has been set up

[michika]

I'm still waiting on his call.

[michika]

I just talked to Jeff,

Right now there is no orders set to go out as an Edmonton group order. Nothing it set up for arrival tomorrow, Saturday.

So here is what I need to know.
1) Has anyone already placed orders under their own names?
2) How many peope are FOR SURE placing an order?
3) I am willing to head up the order for arrival next Saturday, provided that it is possible with JL.

So what do you people want to do?

[hqgc]

Hey I am not 100% but will know more near the middle of the week . My live rock from j and L is taking longer to cure than I thought. Levels are through the roof right now. Will keep you updated.

[Murminator]

he didn't have everything I wanted I will keep in touch

[marcingo]

Im for sure.

[mark]

Convince me I can add a Yellow Tang to a 145g that already has a 4-5" Purple Tang, 2 clowns, 6-line wrasse and a blue damsel and I'm in.

[michika]

If your going after another tang I would suggest something different. Purple and Yellow tangs are the same body shape, and from the same family. You may end up with fighting. Either way, I'm sure you could probably have another fish in your tank mark!

[clair]

Is anyone planning on gettting some live rock? I need about 10lbs

[marcingo]

Catherine. Should I call jl and pay for my order now or how does this work?

Thanks.

[michika]

Here what has to happen.

We need to pick a cut off date for the order, J&L's website recommends that said date be the business day before the order is scheduled to be shipped. I am thinking either this Friday, or next Friday. A Saturday delivery is best for me as I can easily free up my whole day for pick up.

Then everyone needs to pm or email me their actual name, and phone number with their purchase list and quantities. I will then assemble, and confirm the list with everyone before passing it on to JL. We will then all get final totals which will include the shipping charges. My best guess is that we will pay, as a group, between $55-$102.00 total depending on if we get rock, or how much livestock we all purchase.

Finally we all pay, stuff gets shipped, it arrives, and we all go home happy!

This is the link to J&L's group order/order info page I recommend everyone take a look: http://www.jlaquatics.com/static/shipping.htm#group

[hqgc]

ok count me in 100%. I am in for either friday, just let me know. suggestion: go for the second friday.Gives everyone lots a time.

[fishguyxd]

something to remember is they run out of stock too so I assume there not going to hold stuff for you for a week just because of a group order. and if it's in stock now it may not be later until there next shippment.

[hqgc]

your call Michika; I'm in either way. H.

[michika]

So far I have two for sure people.

I also received marcingo's list, thank you!

I am thinking that this coming Saturday is probably the best as we have been dragging this order on for a while. I will call J&L to confirm that arrival for this coming Saturday, the 18th, works for them.

So now I just need lists of stuff, names and phone numbers! Happy Shopping!

[michika]

I have gotten quite a few requests for the later date as many people are not able to pick up on the 18th.

I vote we move the arrival date one more week to accomidate those people who can't purchase this week. Any objections?

To date I have 4 individuals who have commited and either have, or are in the process of providing me their lists and contact information. I will keep everyone posted on what is happening!

[michika]

Since there seems to be no opposition to a delivery date next Saturday, I guess the arrival date will have officially been moved.

To date I have 5 people on the list. On Sunday I will probably PM everyone who has submitted their order to me just to ensure I have everything correct and to give everyone an oppertunity to add more product, or to jump on as a last minute order.

Sound good?

[RicePaddy]

Is this just a live order, or are you also doing hardware?

Will

[michika]

Some people have also requested hardware. So I guess its a mixed order! PM me with your list and information if you want to hop on board!

[Murminator]

doing a dry order i will start a new thread....after i talk to J&L

[michika]

I already have both dry goods and live goods set up on this order...

[michika]

-Update-

We have a mixed order, live and dry goods, with 7 people now. I will be passing off the list as I have it on Wednesday to J&L, you can add or make changes up until Thursday, November 24th. Then everything will be final!

[michika]

I have confirmed J&L has the order. I will get confirmation back tonight about what is in stock and what may not be. I will post here to give everyone the go ahead to call J&L and pay for their stuff!

[RicePaddy]

Thanks Catherine, I look forward to your post.

Will

[michika]

Call & Pay!

Oilfieldsafety, I need a confirmation from you on how many shrimp you want. I need to know asap to keep you on the order!

Thank you everyone!

[michika]

I put the shipping cost on my card, so everyone just owes me $10 for shipping, and I will eat any differences.

Flight is AC234, scheduled for Edmonton arrival tomorrow at 10:40am. See you all there.

If you can't make it and for some emergency reason need to pick up your stuff at my place call please: 264.6663 no earlier 9:30am as I will still be sleeping!

[hqgc]

Just wanted to say thanks for the time and effort to Catherine! Job well done! H.

[RicePaddy]

I dido that, thanks very much Catherine. And it was nice to meet you. I will let you know how the auto feeder works out.

Will

[michika]

Thank you, and you are all welcome!