Island Group Buy - WickedFrags.com

[christyf5]

taken from here: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=46071

Shipment will be delivered to Nanaimo (most likely) or Campbell River. No deliveries.

[marie]

I'm in for at least 3 frags

[Lance]

I'm in too.

[wickedfrags]

Thanks!

And Marie, replied to your email.

Thanks,
Dave

[Aquattro]

Campbell River. No deliveries.

Is this on my Island?? :) Guess this is sort of a Northern Island order....

[Borderjumper]

Is this on my Island?? :) Guess this is sort of a Northern Island order....
LOL ya thats a little too far for me.

[don.ald]

what about a south island buy--im in

[christyf5]

well its mid-island, you guys are such wussies about the malahat :razz:

[Aquattro]

well its mid-island, you guys are such wussies about the malahat :razz:

the malahat is the easy part, it's the other hour past there. And I did that once already as you may recall :)
And for me, I'd want maybe 1 or 2, so not worth the gas it would cost me to go up.

[Borderjumper]

what about a south island buy--im in


Put one together then don.ald.. its not that hard:wink: I saw one for sure I would be interested in.

[don.ald]

K, i'll just do that

[don.ald]

well, no response from wickedfrags through email and his mailbox is full--unable to pm as well:neutral:

[christyf5]

yeah I haven't heard from him but I didn't get the "mailbox full" notice either, maybe he's just busy, he did say he was pretty strapped for time these days with work and stuff.

[wickedfrags]

All emails have been replied to as of this morning. Sorry about the PMs, my mailbox can fill up so quickly, I really need more room in there!

Also, FYI I am planning a site update this weekend, likely Sunday. Thanks for all your feedback canreef! Dave @ wicked

[Chaloupa]

Also, FYI I am planning a site update this weekend, likely Sunday. Thanks for all your feedback canreef! Dave @ wicked

YAY, hoping for a bit of red, blue or yellow in there somewhere!:biggrin:

[workn2hard2day]

Sorry If I missed this somewhere in the thread, is there a tentative shipping date? Can I ordered anything off the wicked frag page?

[whiteice669]

I'm tagging along with this, might be interested

[Chaloupa]

Campbell River may end up being the better ship to Christy.....as maybe there are a few interested...but we'll see!

Workn2hard2day......PM Dave @ wicked and he will let you know what is still available off his page...and he's hopefully updating this weekend!

[christyf5]

Campbell River may end up being the better ship to Christy.....as maybe there are a few interested...but we'll see!

Workn2hard2day......PM Dave @ wicked and he will let you know what is still available off his page...and he's hopefully updating this weekend!


Yeah I was thinking that from the get go but Marie was coming down to Nanaimo. With the majority being from up island thats certainly fine with me if you want to get it shipped there :biggrin:

[Chaloupa]

Yeah I was thinking that from the get go but Marie was coming down to Nanaimo. With the majority being from up island thats certainly fine with me if you want to get it shipped there :biggrin:

You do realize then you'd have to come HERE??? All frags can go in my Q tank...or if Marie is going to Nanaimo, she can grab it all from you maybe or....? Once the order is planned we'll figure it out...I have no problem going to Nanaimo and grabbing all the CR stuff if needed though either.....

[christyf5]

You do realize then you'd have to come HERE??? All frags can go in my Q tank...or if Marie is going to Nanaimo, she can grab it all from you maybe or....? Once the order is planned we'll figure it out...I have no problem going to Nanaimo and grabbing all the CR stuff if needed though either.....


Well I won't DIE if I come there. Sheesh :rolleyes::razz:

Besides, I have yet to see your tank in person!! :biggrin:

[Chaloupa]

Well I won't DIE if I come there. Sheesh :rolleyes::razz:

Besides, I have yet to see your tank in person!! :biggrin: ha ha ha....oh oh, better get out the scraper! :wink: That would be cool!

[wickedfrags]

Bringing reefkeepers together one group order at a time :mrgreen:

Will have the site updated Sunday.

Thanks,
Dave @ wicked

[marie]

Yeah I was thinking that from the get go but Marie was coming down to Nanaimo. With the majority being from up island thats certainly fine with me if you want to get it shipped there :biggrin:

I could probably find my way to Campbell River, even though it's been about 25yrs since I was last there :lol:

[Chaloupa]

I could probably find my way to Campbell River, even though it's been about 25yrs since I was last there :lol:
WOAH...seriously Marie?? And we're just across the water from each other!:biggrin:

[Lance]

Are we still on for this group buy?

[marie]

I hope so, I just sent Dave an email telling him what I wanted

[Lance]

I e-mailed my order in also. (4 pieces).

[wickedfrags]

Beween the two of you are close to free shipping :)

I e-mailed my order in also. (4 pieces).

I hope so, I just sent Dave an email telling him what I wanted

[Chaloupa]

I'm just waiting for the update...did it happen? I am looking for red and yellow and blue stuff...:biggrin:

[Lance]

I'm just waiting for the update...did it happen? I am looking for red and yellow and blue stuff...:biggrin:

Yup, the site is updated. Go have a look-see.

[Chaloupa]

Just did...send Dave an email with a couple of questions....thanks!

[marie]

Update happened hours ago, where have you been :razz:


:lol:

[Chaloupa]

Update happened hours ago, where have you been :razz:


:lol:
HEYYYYYYYY be nice now, I may have your frags when it comes to it...frags what frags??

[marie]

HEYYYYYYYY be nice now, I may have your frags when it comes to it...frags what frags??

:lilangel:

On a more serious note, so the corals will be delivered to Campbell River?

[christyf5]

Yeah I think CR might be easier since theres more of you up there?

I sent my email off to Dave, hopefully nobody wants the same as me :razz:

[Chaloupa]

Yeah, I think that would work, if that works for everyone else...I am not working for the next month so can accept, pickup etc deliveries. And if they end up staying in my Q tank....there are no nasties in there.....I actually treat it for red bugs if anything new goes in there...I'm game for it...I have a couple things but not much that I want to get....

[marie]

I should be able to get over there to pick them up around the middle of the month, unless Lance can head over there sooner...

[Chaloupa]

I can even meet someone on this side of the ferry..it's only 1/2 hour away if needed

[Lance]

My grand daughter is flying in from Calgary on Friday, so I'm grounded for 2 weeks. If Marie can't go though, I could squeeze in a walk-on the ferry and meet Sarah on the other side. I think she should get some gas money though.

[Chaloupa]

gas money, me? Nah, it's no biggie.....I don't mind AT ALL!

[marie]

So does anyone know if we've reached the free shipping amount yet?

[Chaloupa]

My order is going in tonight...what do we need to get to for free shipping?

[marie]

I think we need $375.
According to Dave, Lance and my orders come close to the free shipping target alone

My orders already in but I need to know what the shipping will come to before I pay for it

[Chaloupa]

then we should make it no problem......I think I am in for about $100.00 give or take....

whatcha getting:question:

[Lance]

I added one more frag, so we are proobably already over the free-shipping mark. If not, with Sarah and Christy we definitely will be.

[Lance]

IO ordered a Pink Eye Acan, Blue/Green Lovelli, Green Stag, Purple Digi, and an Orenji Monti.

[marie]

I'm getting mostly monti's
Superman Monti (Digitata, 1/2"), Superman Monti (danae),Rainbow Monti, Blue Cloves and the Subulata

At least we didn't order the same things Lance

[Lance]

I'm getting mostly monti's
Superman Monti (Digitata, 1/2"), Superman Monti (danae),Rainbow Monti, Blue Cloves and the Subulata

At least we didn't order the same things Lance

Yeah, that's a good thing. I like your choices, but i can't seem to find the Rainbow Monto pic. Where is it?

[marie]

Its the 6th pic in the monti madness thread
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=46071

[christyf5]

hey guys, unfortunately my stuff doesn't contribute to the free shipping as I'm using a credit.

I'm just going to email Dave one more time and then I should be good to go :razz:

[marie]

I think just Lance, Sarah and I should be enough to qualify for the free shipping.

Dave, As soon as I get word from you about the shipping costs I'll send some money your way

[Lance]

I think just Lance, Sarah and I should be enough to qualify for the free shipping.

Dave, As soon as I get word from you about the shipping costs I'll send some money your way

Me too. Credit card or Pay Pal or both?

[Chaloupa]

PM sent for my Mom's order

[Chaloupa]

PM sent for my order:biggrin:
Frag of Wicked Blue Zoa
Frag of Aussie Madman Zoa
Frag of Red Devil Paly
Frag of Lunar Paly

Kathleen's (My Mom) order
Frag of Aussie Green Lantern Zoa
Green Eye Sally Zoa frag
Black and Pink skirt Paly frag

Christy's order
Cyphastrea decadia
Acropora exquisita
Flamingo digitata

[Lance]

Nice choices Sarah. Pink, blue, orange and red. You just about got the whole rainbow.:biggrin:

[marie]

So is anyone else going in for the order? Can we set a delivery date? Does Dave want any money? :razz:

[Lance]

So is anyone else going in for the order? Can we set a delivery date? Does Dave want any money? :razz:

Haven't heard anything from Dave. He's got my order but hasn't yet asked for any money.

[Chaloupa]

I haven't heard either.......hmmmmmm

[marie]

I'm bumping this thread back up...not because I'm impatient or anything but...:lol:

[Chaloupa]

I'm with ya Marie!

[Lance]

C'mon Dave. We've got some money for you. It's burning holes in our pockets.

[marie]

I heard from him this morning and he said he was still talking with Christy about her order and he wasn't sure of the status of Sarah's

Was this your final order Sarah?

PM sent for my order:biggrin:
Frag of Wicked Blue Zoa
Frag of Aussie Madman Zoa
Frag of Red Devil Paly
Frag of Lunar Paly

Kathleen's (My Mom) order
Frag of Aussie Green Lantern Zoa
Green Eye Sally Zoa frag
Black and Pink skirt Paly frag
...

[Chaloupa]

He sold the Red Devil before I got to him....so I let him know first thing this AM what I wanted instead...and haven't heard.........

[marie]

He sold the Red Devil before I got to him....so I let him know first thing this AM what I wanted instead...and haven't heard.........

Did you send an email or a pm? He told me he prefers emails because he doesn't always get to the pms

[Chaloupa]

I replied to the PM he sent me.....so PM was sent...maybe I'll try again with an email....

[christyf5]

oh I thought we were done here :razz:

Sarah are you taking the lead on this, I think Dave wants one person to sort of champion the order so he just has one order to fill instead of coralling several. I can do it if you want, I'll just give him your name and address for the shipping part.

[Chaloupa]

Yeah, that would be great Christy! Do you need my address etc? If so I'll PM ya!

[christyf5]

ok can everyone PM me their list of corals so I can make a final tally?

[Chaloupa]

PM sent Christy with address and order for me and Mom:biggrin:

[Lance]

Sent my order in to Christy also.

[marie]

I'm bumping this thread back up...not because I'm impatient or anything but...:lol:

So is anyone else going in for the order? Can we set a delivery date? Does Dave want any money? :razz:


:mrgreen:

[christyf5]

ya ya, just waiting to hear how Dave wants to do payment :biggrin:

[wickedfrags]

replied to your email. Dave

ya ya, just waiting to hear how Dave wants to do payment :biggrin:

[christyf5]

ok kids, we're a go. i'm sending you all PMs to coordinate payment :biggrin:

[Chaloupa]

I'm sure we're all paid up...anybody have any idea when the ship date is? Has Dave said?

[Lance]

I'm sure we're all paid up...anybody have any idea when the ship date is? Has Dave said?


Haven't heard anything. I'm paid.

[Chaloupa]

hmmm had hoped to have them by the 15th for my Nano build...not they aren't all going in there...but some are possibly.

[wickedfrags]

Pretty sure everyone is paid up, so I will email to coordinate a time for shipping. Unfortunately I am unabkle to ship today or tomorow, but can ship anytime next week. Dave

[Chaloupa]

Could we get a ship out on Monday? Any chance??? And how is it being shipped just so I know what to expect.

[Chaloupa]

Sooooooo.....still haven't heard a ship date or method of shipping.....would really like to know.

[wickedfrags]

Monday arrival is not possible as I ship via courier, and courier are not open Sunday here.

Could we get a ship out on Monday? Any chance??? And how is it being shipped just so I know what to expect.

Method - courier. Date, well there are quite a few people involved. What day would be best for arrival???

Sooooooo.....still haven't heard a ship date or method of shipping.....would really like to know.

[Chaloupa]

I hadn't asked for shipping out on Sunday I had asked for shipping out on MONDAY. The entire order is being sent to me....everyone lives out of town, and that's why we are trying to get it sorted out so people can plan their schedules. And I can plan for the arrival of the frags to my house, and be home for the courier. I would like it sent out on Monday so if there are any hold ups they will still arrive before the weekend. Thank you

[wickedfrags]

Sounds good - shipping Monday to arrive Tuesday it is.

I hadn't asked for shipping out on Sunday I had asked for shipping out on MONDAY. The entire order is being sent to me....everyone lives out of town, and that's why we are trying to get it sorted out so people can plan their schedules. And I can plan for the arrival of the frags to my house, and be home for the courier. I would like it sent out on Monday so if there are any hold ups they will still arrive before the weekend. Thank you

[wickedfrags]

Just a reminder, this order is shipping tomorrow to arrive Tuesday. Thanks.

[wickedfrags]

Shipping - will be there by the end of the day. Email me if you would like the tracking number. Sarah-Jane - I will look for your email address to send this to you! Thanks.

[marie]

woo hoo :lol:

[wickedfrags]

yes...I included your pieces as well :wink: The digi is looking sharp! Took 2 of my standard shipping containers for this shipment...

Sarah - just emailed you the tracking no. Dave

woo hoo :lol:

[marie]

I have cleared a spot for it right at the top of my rocks, prime real estate...it better look sharp :razz:

[wickedfrags]

Small, but yes sharp. I would plan on keeping it under moderate light. This was in the frag tank for some time, but in my display it is up high, and gets indirect light from my 400W 20K halide.

I have cleared a spot for it right at the top of my rocks, prime real estate...it better look sharp :razz:

[wickedfrags]

So.............just checking up on our package. In fact, I even called UPS to make sure it would be gettin' there on time. When I call UPS, the tracking folks indicate next day express delivery is not available!!!

I recall checking if next day express End of Day was available when we started this order, and my UPS store yesterday indicated next day express end of day was available and that is what I paid for (paid A LOT for).

I check again online, and now it say only 2 day arrival..........my UPS store's computer days one day is possible...........:mad:

My UPS store just called back and said the package will be there by the end of the day...........

So group order - is next day express availabe to Campbell River???

[Chaloupa]

I honestly have never had anything shipped via UPS...I always fly stuff here so can't answer that well....maybe Christy may know? Hopefully it gets here today......will let you know as soon as it shows up....

[christyf5]

Hmm, through Purolator I get stuff overnight. Not sure about UPS, I try not to use them as they suck here. The last shipment I almost didn't get before a long weekend :eek: I had to call the main office to track it down, finally got here at 6:30pm on a friday. I think it just rode around on a truck all day and they figured they could deliver it whenever :rolleyes:

[wickedfrags]

Well, my UPS store called their UPS contact and apparently is will be there today before the end of the day, 8pm at the latest, it show express get it there nest day, expediated is 2 day...hope they are right!

I honestly have never had anything shipped via UPS...I always fly stuff here so can't answer that well....maybe Christy may know? Hopefully it gets here today......will let you know as soon as it shows up....

I remember that night :) UPS managed to come through though, I am hoping that happens again today! If not, I will be concerned about the SPS.

Hmm, through Purolator I get stuff overnight. Not sure about UPS, I try not to use them as they suck here. The last shipment I almost didn't get before a long weekend :eek: I had to call the main office to track it down, finally got here at 6:30pm on a friday. I think it just rode around on a truck all day and they figured they could deliver it whenever :rolleyes:

[wickedfrags]

and now they call and say they are not sure if it will be there today.......two different divisons of UPS say different things...........this is new :neutral:

[marie]

The suspense is killing me :sad: .

[Chaloupa]

The suspense is killing me :sad: .

Yeah, tell me about it....I have been home all day, and keep going to the window to check .... *sigh* I don't wait very well.....:redface:

[Borderjumper]

I dont get how a company can charge for a service (overnight delivery) if it isnt even available at the destination location?

Did you take the box's in person to UPS when you shipped them?

It DOES suck having to sit home for one day waiting on a package, then when it turns into 2 days.. its double suck. You guys owe Sarah big time!:mrgreen:

[Chaloupa]

WOOT! Purolator just dropped off our packages!!!! @ 5:19pm!!!! I haven't opened the box yet...but will let everyone know when I have! YAY:biggrin:

[Lance]

Yahoo!!!

[wickedfrags]

Your not kidding!

Yahoo!!!

[wickedfrags]

...and for those involved in the order, and perhaps for those reading along, buyers absorb no risk when the shipping company does not deliver the package the day it is expected. Sad to see the corals not survive in the event of substantial delays (very very rare), however buyers are always taken care of. Also FYI, LPS and zoas typically survive 2 days shipping the way I pack, however SPS are susceptible to losses in the event they do not arrive next day.

[Chaloupa]

PM and email sent to Dave...one frag is broken..but not ruined by any means. They all look OK....bit chilly but very well packaged. Am acclimating Christy, Lance and Marie's stuff to my frag tank...has a MH so all should be happy...will post pics later tonight or tomorrow.....and all will be kept very straight for who has what!:biggrin:

And...might I say those are some extremely nice corals everyone got!!! WOW, do you think you'd notice if a coral or two were missing??? Ha ha....nice order though.

[wickedfrags]

no worries about that one sps that came off the plug, this can happen during shipping

better chilly than hot, but I think it it time to go with 2 40hr heat packs per container.

is that digitata pink or what!!!

PM and email sent to Dave...one frag is broken..but not ruined by any means. They all look OK....bit chilly but very well packaged. Am acclimating Christy, Lance and Marie's stuff to my frag tank...has a MH so all should be happy...will post pics later tonight or tomorrow.....and all will be kept very straight for who has what!:biggrin:

And...might I say those are some extremely nice corals everyone got!!! WOW, do you think you'd notice if a coral or two were missing??? Ha ha....nice order though.

[marie]

PM and email sent to Dave...one frag is broken..but not ruined by any means. They all look OK....bit chilly but very well packaged. Am acclimating Christy, Lance and Marie's stuff to my frag tank...has a MH so all should be happy...will post pics later tonight or tomorrow.....and all will be kept very straight for who has what!:biggrin:

And...might I say those are some extremely nice corals everyone got!!! WOW, do you think you'd notice if a coral or two were missing??? Ha ha....nice order though.

I'll notice, so take one of Lance's :razz:

[Lance]

And...might I say those are some extremely nice corals everyone got!!! WOW, do you think you'd notice if a coral or two were missing??? Ha ha....nice order though.[/QUOTE]


Now that is what I like to hear: "extremely nice corals everyone got."
Thanks Dave; and thanks to Sarah & Christy for doing all the work on this order. Now Marie & I will have to figure out how we will get them home. We'll let you know.

[Chaloupa]

That PINK DIGI is really freakin pink! And the Superman Digi...wish I had ordered one!

This was sooo well packaged....all the corals look they they were just picked up at the LFS they are all looking great! Polyps out...great color!

Got a couple of freebies too.......some Epoxy etc....will let everyone know what's up for grabs...

And Lance and Marie...just let me know what you need to get them to ya....I have a great tank for them while we figure it all out..so no hurry!

[Lance]

I can do a walk-on the ferry thing on the weekend, if you don't mind meeting me there, unless Marie has something else in mind.

[Chaloupa]

I have no problem at all driving to the ferry to meet you...easy as pie. Only about .5 hr away. Just let me know! :biggrin:

[marie]

I can do a walk-on the ferry thing on the weekend, if you don't mind meeting me there, unless Marie has something else in mind.

That sounds cheaper then the alternative I had come up with. I asked my daughter if she wanted to spend 3 hrs on a ferry and she said she would if I would pay to get her face pierced :lol:

[Lance]

That sounds cheaper then the alternative I had come up with. I asked my daughter if she wanted to spend 3 hrs on a ferry and she said she would if I would pay to get her face pierced :lol:


Ha!

[wickedfrags]

Thanks for the positive feedback. Since day one I have purchased the best packaging materials I can find, not cheap but worth every penny. I do applogize however for how difficult the bags can be to to open...but the system works for me.

The pink digi is really nice (requires high light). And that superman digi is a really unique coral also. The real deal, and one of my favorites.

Very pleased this order arrived - I was gettin' a little stressed!

[Lance]

OK Sarah. That's what we'll do then. As soon as I know what day I can get away I'll PM you and make sure it is good for both of us.
It'll be fun: I get my frags; I get to meet you; and I get to steal some pieces from Marie's corals on the ferry ride home.

[Lance]

Thanks for the positive feedback. Since day one I have purchased the best packaging materials I can find, not cheap but worth every penny. I do applogize however for how difficult the bags can be to to open...but the system works for me.

The pink digi is really nice (requires high light). And that superman digi is a really unique coral also. The real deal, and one of my favorites.

Very pleased this order arrived - I was gettin' a little stressed!

All's well Dave. Sit down, Relax and have a beer!:biggrin:

[wickedfrags]

I would not recommend fragging Marie's superman digi...yet (Sarah knows what I mean). What is lacks in size, it makes up for in colour and wickedness :)

OK Sarah. That's what we'll do then. As soon as I know what day I can get away I'll PM you and make sure it is good for both of us.
It'll be fun: I get my frags; I get to meet you; and I get to steal some pieces from Marie's corals on the ferry ride home.

did that sveral hours ago when I read it arrived, then enjoyed the actinics and fed the eels

All's well Dave. Sit down, Relax and have a beer!:biggrin:

[marie]

... and I get to steal some pieces from Marie's corals on the ferry ride home.
Maybe getting extra holes put in the head isn't that expensive after all :lol:

[Chaloupa]

Heck Marie...I could poke the holes in her face and charge you corals! (I did this for a while when I was deciding what I wanted to be if I ever grew up...did several months-weekends and some weekdays at a piercing shop as an apprentice! Then I went back to my day job)

[wickedfrags]

Should you have an opportunity, I welcome your feedback in the canreef vendor feedback forum - my forum is located here: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=702

AND/OR, my other/primary feedback forum located here:
http://canada.frags.org/memberprofile.php?id=962


Thanks again,
Dave @ wicked