Coral Master Group Buy - Lower Mainland - Fall 2012

[Snaz]

Hi Guys.
I am looking to organize a Coral Master group buy and want some feedback. I have organized two previous GB with another supplier using a public spreadsheet that I thought worked rather well and I am looking to do the same for this GB. Snappy has already committed one free frag, his choice, for personal orders over $100. I haven't worked out with him how shipping savings would work but I am hoping he commits to free shipping if we can get an order over an agreed amount.

1. When? When shall we place the order.
2. Where? Who can receive and float the bags until everyone arrives same day for pickup.
3. $$$ How much must we order before we see savings in regards to shipping.

Once we sort out the above questions I will begin to assemble the spreadsheet. DO NOT PM with orders at this time, I will ignore them.

Thanks!
Keith.

[Bblinks]

I might be able to help....

[ScubaSteve]

And I am in!

Let me know when we can order.

[Ginu]

Hi Guys.
I am looking to organize a Coral Master group buy and want some feedback. I have organized two previous GB with another supplier using a public spreadsheet that I thought worked rather well and I am looking to do the same for this GB. Snappy has already committed one free frag, his choice, for personal orders over $100. I haven't worked out with him how shipping savings would work but I am hoping he commits to free shipping if we can get an order over an agreed amount.

1. When? When shall we place the order.
2. Where? Who can receive and float the bags until everyone arrives same day for pickup.
3. $$$ How much must we order before we see savings in regards to shipping.

Once we sort out the above questions I will begin to assemble the spreadsheet. DO NOT PM with orders at this time, I will ignore them.

Thanks!
Keith.


Id like to get in as well, however I'm quite reluctant as I've spent over 200$ with fragalot and currently I have about 5 alive and healthy frags (still have a 45$ credit from last order) - not much to show for unfortunately for 200$

Does anyone have any experiences with Coral Master?

Thanks,

[Wheelman76]

I'm in

[monocus]

i can hold them in my frag tank

[ScubaSteve]

Id like to get in as well, however I'm quite reluctant as I've spent over 200$ with fragalot and currently I have about 5 alive and healthy frags (still have a 45$ credit from last order) - not much to show for unfortunately for 200$

Does anyone have any experiences with Coral Master?

Thanks,

I think everyone will attest to good experiences with greg. I personally have nothing but good to say. I got awesome frags from him :biggrin:

[Aquattro]

Does anyone have any experiences with Coral Master?

Thanks,

If you do a search here for Coral Master or Snappy, you'll see that he has overwhelmingly great reviews. I've bought dozens of frags, pretty sure all are still alive unless I did something to kill them.

[Ginu]

In that case I will most likely jump on this boat when the time comes.

Cheers,

[duncangweller]

I would also be interested. I'll keep an eye on this thread.

Dunc

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[Snappy]

Hi Guys.
I am looking to organize a Coral Master group buy and want some feedback. I have organized two previous GB with another supplier using a public spreadsheet that I thought worked rather well and I am looking to do the same for this GB. Snappy has already committed one free frag, his choice, for personal orders over $100. I haven't worked out with him how shipping savings would work but I am hoping he commits to free shipping if we can get an order over an agreed amount.

1. When? When shall we place the order.
2. Where? Who can receive and float the bags until everyone arrives same day for pickup.
3. $$$ How much must we order before we see savings in regards to shipping.

Once we sort out the above questions I will begin to assemble the spreadsheet. DO NOT PM with orders at this time, I will ignore them.

Thanks!
Keith.
Thanks for organizing Keith. Free shipping starts at $350 and of course applies to group orders. I have never used a spread sheet for group buys (& I've done many of them) and never had issues. If you really want to use it we can however I like to keep things as simple as possible. People just send me their individual orders and pay me directly either by EMT or through my website via paypal. The website tracks all orders and keeps track of stock quantities and updates as soon as an order is completed. All orders are individually packaged & clearly marked with people's names and each bag is clearly marked with the frag ID so there is no guess work as to what the corals are and who it's for. Please feel free to check around about my packaging of group orders and I'll think you'll find there is seldom any mix ups. All regular corals come with an "arrive alive-stay alive 10 day guarantee & advanced corals (marked as such on the site) have an arrive alive 24 hr. guarantee. It is very rare that there are any DOA corals and I always fix it ASAP. Again please check around and I'm sure this group will be able to order with confidence.
Thanks again,
Greg
:biggrin:

[Snaz]

Thanks for organizing Keith. Free shipping starts at $350 and of course applies to group orders. I have never used a spread sheet for group buys (& I've done many of them) and never had issues. If you really want to use it we can however I like to keep things as simple as possible. People just send me their individual orders and pay me directly either by EMT or through my website via paypal. The website tracks all orders and keeps track of stock quantities and updates as soon as an order is completed. All orders are individually packaged & clearly marked with people's names and each bag is clearly marked with the frag ID so there is no guess work as to what the corals are and who it's for. Please feel free to check around about my packaging of group orders and I'll think you'll find there is seldom any mix ups. All regular corals come with an "arrive alive-stay alive 10 day guarantee & advanced corals (marked as such on the site) have an arrive alive 24 hr. guarantee. It is very rare that there are any DOA corals and I always fix it ASAP. Again please check around and I'm sure this group will be able to order with confidence.
Thanks again,
Greg
:biggrin:

Thank you for your reply Greg. In the past we used the spreadsheet primarily to ensure then vendor has correct information at all times to minimize the likely hood of incorrect orders and to track that we met the free shipping requirement. If the spreadsheet is of no use to you then I have no problem not using it.

Sounds like payment is easy enough. Is shipping automatically added to the final cart purchase? If yes do you refund this somehow?

[Bblinks]

Keith, I can receive the order at my place if you want, it's pretty centralized location. I'll be in for purple poison and red dragon. Thanks

[Snaz]

Sounds fine by me Bblinks, if anyone has a better suggestions I think your place to receive is perfect.

When to ship? I was thinking anytime really. How does ship Monday Sept 24th to arrive BBlinks morning of Tuesday the 25th sound to everyone? Snapper would these dates work for you?
Keith.

[Wheelman76]

Is everyone planning on ordering SPS? I'm interested in LPS but it seems like the stock is very low on LPS.

[Wheelman76]

Looking at the site again, I shouldn't have said the stock on LPS was low , I guess it's just the items that I was interested in that were out of stock lol. Acans and Ricordea.

[Snappy]

Thank you for your reply Greg. In the past we used the spreadsheet primarily to ensure then vendor has correct information at all times to minimize the likely hood of incorrect orders and to track that we met the free shipping requirement. If the spreadsheet is of no use to you then I have no problem not using it.

Sounds like payment is easy enough. Is shipping automatically added to the final cart purchase? If yes do you refund this somehow?
For a group order I would assume that as a group you will be ordering enough for free shipping so when ordering on the site after you fill in your info mark it as a local pick up so it doesn't charge shipping. This has worked well in the past but if there are any issues with the site not cooperating please let me know.
I am confident you will be pleased with the way things are tagged and packaged. It's very, very seldom that I ship incorrect orders.

Snaz - Sounds fine by me Bblinks, if anyone has a better suggestions I think your place to receive is perfect.

When to ship? I was thinking anytime really. How does ship Monday Sept 24th to arrive BBlinks morning of Tuesday the 25th sound to everyone? Snapper would these dates work for you?
Keith.
In theory this sounds just fine but the sooner the orders are placed the better so I am ready for you.
Thanks all you guys I appreciate your business.
Wheelman76 - Looking at the site again, I shouldn't have said the stock on LPS was low , I guess it's just the items that I was interested in that were out of stock lol. Acans and Ricordea.
Yeah sorry no acan or rics at the moment.

[Bblinks]

Sounds fine by me Bblinks, if anyone has a better suggestions I think your place to receive is perfect.

When to ship? I was thinking anytime really. How does ship Monday Sept 24th to arrive BBlinks morning of Tuesday the 25th sound to everyone? Snapper would these dates work for you?
Keith.

Keith what's your email address, I have done a few orders from back east the same way with spreadsheet just so everyone is clear of what they are getting. We can then put it through Greg's website as a single order, I don't mind slapping it on the visa and you guy can pay me back on pick up day. Or we can just place separate orders on the site and let Greg work it out. Either way I m good.

[ScubaSteve]

Hey Greg, I'm wanting to put an order in and am interested in the purple poison shortcake. I cannot for the life of me find another pic of this coral other than what's on your site to get a better idea of colors and growth pattern. Do you happen to have any other pictures of this colony?

[Bblinks]

Hey guys, please pm me what you want from snappy and your email address, I will send out the spreadsheet showing who wants what and how much. Some of you who I have dealt with before know the deal. I will then place the order all together to save some hassle. I will forward you the tracking number once I get it from snappy. I do expect everyone to be at my place that evening to pick up your order and once you are committed there is no backing out.

Thanks Rich

[Bblinks]

Hey Greg, I'm wanting to put an order in and am interested in the purple poison shortcake. I cannot for the life of me find another pic of this coral other than what's on your site to get a better idea of colors and growth pattern. Do you happen to have any other pictures of this colony?

yes please.

[Snappy]

Looking at the site again, I shouldn't have said the stock on LPS was low , I guess it's just the items that I was interested in that were out of stock lol. Acans and Ricordea.
Ok just for you I tentatively have some acans and rics coming in. The only rics available are orange but I found some pretty nice A grade acans.

[Wheelman76]

Thanks Snappy , that's great news. Let me know what you have
Pm sent aswell

[Snappy]

Hey Greg, I'm wanting to put an order in and am interested in the purple poison shortcake. I cannot for the life of me find another pic of this coral other than what's on your site to get a better idea of colors and growth pattern. Do you happen to have any other pictures of this colony?
I have a few seperate chunks of this coral that I grouped together to make up a reasonable colony. Interestingly enough the different chunks are coloring up at very different rates and the frags have been even slower to color so far however they are all from the same original parent colony so I am not concerned. Anyway in the picture below you can see that the chunk on the right side has more color than the piece on the left but it is slowly catching up. I will tell you in advance that the frags of the PPS are healthy but are being very slow to color up and are still fairly browned out although my frag tanks are on a different system than my display with different lighting. That said, this is a coral I am excited about and it is a stunner. Given some time I don't think it will disappoint.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/PPS2.jpg

[Bblinks]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/IMG_0953.jpg

Hey Greg, thanks for the pic, I did recently purchased a piece that looked just like yours but it was sold to me as strawberry short cake but I did find a similar looking colony which was called strawberry lime cake. Just curious what you think. Above is my frag picture.

Thanks in advance for your time.
Rich

I have a few seperate chunks of this coral that I grouped together to make up a reasonable colony. Interestingly enough the different chunks are coloring up at very different rates and the frags have been even slower to color so far however they are all from the same original parent colony so I am not concerned. Anyway in the picture below you can see that the chunk on the right side has more color than the piece on the left but it is slowly catching up. I will tell you in advance that the frags of the PPS are healthy but are being very slow to color up and are still fairly browned out although my frag tanks are on a different system than my display with different lighting. That said, this is a coral I am excited about and it is a stunner. Given some time I don't think it will disappoint.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/PPS2.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/IMG_0953.jpg

Hey Greg, thanks for the pic, I did recently purchased a piece that looked just like yours but it was sold to me as strawberry short cake but I did find a similar looking colony which was called strawberry lime cake. Just curious what you think. Above is my frag picture.

Thanks in advance for your time.
Rich
PPS should loose much of the green it's now showing. As things color up they often get green first and then switch to other colors.
The shortcake acros are typically a.microclados so there are bound to be some similarities.

[Bblinks]

Thanks again for the reply, I will order it and see how it does in my tank.

[ScubaSteve]

Sold!!! I'll place an order tonight when I get back home.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/PPS2.jpg

[Snaz]

BBlinks is taking any orders. He will consolidate and place the order on our behalf, please PM hime with what you want ASAP.
Keith

[Bblinks]

Okay guys, so far we have snaz(CM Bonsai #3,$40), scubasteve($110), me(pps & rd $125), Ginu(yet to determine), jus68(Pina Berry Favites,Blue Polyp Monti $65) almost there...

[Snaz]

Okay guys, so far we have snaz(CM Bonsai #3,$40), scubasteve($110), me(pps & rd $125), Ginu(yet to determine), jus68(Pina Berry Favites,Blue Polyp Monti $65) almost there...

Come on guys. Need a few more to make the free shipping. Thanks.
Keith

[Snaz]

Okay guys, so far we have snaz(CM Bonsai #3,$40), scubasteve($110), me(pps & rd $125), Ginu(yet to determine), jus68(Pina Berry Favites,Blue Polyp Monti $65) almost there...

To be clear I would like to order: Green Polyp Tri-Color Valida Thanks

[monocus]

how do we pay for them-paypal ,zoompass,check?

[Snappy]

how do we pay for them-paypal ,zoompass,check?
You can pay via paypal on the website or check with Bblinks.

[bowkry]

I cant find the new rics or acans on your site how much

[Snaz]

how do we pay for them-paypal ,zoompass,check?

PM BBlinks your order and he will slap down his plastic(brave man) and order for all of us. If you prefer to order directly just let BBlinks and Snappy know.

When you go to pickup from BBlinks bring money and pay him.
Keith

[Snappy]

I cant find the new rics or acans on your site how much
That is because I haven't picked them up from the airport yet.
I will have info up later today however according the invoice my supplier sent me last night it appears they only shipped about 1/4 of the acans I ordered so I don't know what I'll have available yet.

[monocus]

pm sent

[reefwars]

That is because I haven't picked them up from the airport yet.
I will have info up later today however according the invoice my supplier sent me last night it appears they only shipped about 1/4 of the acans I ordered so I don't know what I'll have available yet.


ouch thats sucks nothing like last minute cut eh lol

[Coasting]

I might go in if there are some decent acans, but all I want is LPS too many SPS to choose from, Come on greg more LPS!

[Snappy]

I was short shipped on my acans sorry. I have a very limited availability on the following new LPS:
Acan 1
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/acanshot2.jpg
Acan 2
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/acanshot1.jpg
Orange Euphylia
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/orangefrogspawn1.jpg

[Coasting]

how much is the torch? Is it oranger in person similar to that orange hammer you once had or closer to your standard brown colour?

[Snaz]

I took the liberty of colour balancing the acans as they would appear in "normal" light. I think they are quite striking.

http://snaz.com/marine/acanshot1.jpg


http://snaz.com/marine/acanshot2.jpg

[AquaAddict]

Count me in for: one green Montipora Confusa
AquaAddict

[AquaAddict]

I am new to this ordering so I took too long.

I would also like a German Blue Montipora Digitata.

Total is $60.00.

Please let me know if this is OK and I hope the pick-up in not too far down the valley as I live in North Vancouver. If my order is too impracticle/complicated just let me know and I will cancel.

AquaAddict

[Wheelman76]

Pick up is at Bblinks's house, and he lives in coquitlam

[Snappy]

If the orders discussed in the thread are confirmed and added to what I received via email & PM you are good for free shipping. :mrgreen:
Thanks everyone, keep those orders coming.

[htfn]

I'd like to join this GB. PM sent to Bblinks.
Thanks

[Snappy]

I would also like to be kept in the loop for all your individual orders please. If you want to copy Bblinks that is fine but it will make my job much easier to keep track & supply if I know what you want with as much lead time as possible. Thanks.:biggrin:

[Snappy]

I'd like to join this GB. PM sent to Bblinks.
Thanks
The more the merrier! Welcome aboard.

[htfn]

Payment sent

[Snappy]

Payment sent
Got it, thanks.

[Bblinks]

Okay guys, this group buy is almost nearing the end so please go through snappy's website as there is something for everyone. Snappy has a reputation second to none in this hobby and with the group buy shipping is free, you guys should take advantage of it.

[Snappy]

how much is the torch? Is it oranger in person similar to that orange hammer you once had or closer to your standard brown colour?
Sorry I just noticed your post, In my opinion it looks pretty much like the picture.

[Coasting]

payment sent.

[Snappy]

got it thanks Gina.

[Snaz]

Just ordered Purple Poison Shortcake via Paypal. Thanks!
Keith.

[Snaz]

Less than a week to go, if you haven't looked at the amazing corals this vendor has to offer now is the time! Place your order directly and click the "group buy" button so you do not get charged for shipping.
Keith

[Snappy]

Less than a week to go, if you haven't looked at the amazing corals this vendor has to offer now is the time! Place your order directly and click the "group buy" button so you do not get charged for shipping.
KeithThanks Keith :biggrin:

[Coasting]

Any more LPS arriving before the order is shipped Greg?

[ScubaSteve]

Hey Greg, just want to confirm you received my EMT?

[Snappy]

Any more LPS arriving before the order is shipped Greg?
No sorry.

[Snappy]

Hey Greg, just want to confirm you received my EMT?
Yes I did thanks.

[Snappy]

Ok I have received confirmation payments for the following people:

Bill
Kevin
Rich
Keith
Alex
Hiro
Gina
Duncan
George


I have not received confirmation from anyone else that said they were in so if you want in I need to know right away as I am scheduled to ship Monday.
Thanks.

[Ginu]

My cheque clears tomorrow and I will also make a payment for a couple of frags.

Cheers,

Ok I have received confirmation payments for the following people:

Bill
Kevin
Rich
Keith
Alex
Hiro
Gina
Duncan
George


I have not received confirmation from anyone else that said they were in so if you want in I need to know right away as I am scheduled to ship Monday.
Thanks.

[Snappy]

My cheque clears tomorrow and I will also make a payment for a couple of frags.

Cheers,
Great I'll look forward to hearing from you. :biggrin:

[Snappy]

Ok I have received confirmation payments for the following people:

Bill
Kevin
Rich
Keith
Alex
Hiro
Gina
Duncan
George


I have not received confirmation from anyone else that said they were in so if you want in I need to know right away as I am scheduled to ship Monday.
Thanks.
Chris has been added to the group order, thanks!

[Snappy]

Cristian was a last minute addition so hopefully you guys have communicated about pick up etc.

[Ginu]

Cristian was a last minute addition so hopefully you guys have communicated about pick up etc.

Should be no problem.
Thanks for the patience as banks can sometimes be a little touchy...

Cristian

[Bblinks]

Okay guys, super stoked! I'll see you all at my place tomorrow evening some time after 6:30 depending in when the order will arrive. If Greg can post the trackin number for us here that will be great. For those who don't know my address please send me a pm.

[duncangweller]

Sweet. Let me know how mine looks

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[Snaz]

Okay guys, super stoked! I'll see you all at my place tomorrow evening some time after 6:30 depending in when the order will arrive. If Greg can post the trackin number for us here that will be great. For those who don't know my address please send me a pm.

Great. Will the order not arrive before noon? Will someone at your place be able to receive and float the bags? Any chance of picking up during the day?

Please also PM your address. Thank you!
Keith.

[Bblinks]

Great. Will the order not arrive before noon? Will someone at your place be able to receive and float the bags? Any chance of picking up during the day?

Please also PM your address. Thank you!
Keith.

The bags will be floating in my sump as soon as they arrive. Day time pick up will be a bit difficult...

[Snappy]

Package is shipped and scheduled for delivery tomorrow AM. I sent Rich a PM with the tracking info. I didn't post it here for public viewing since it is only relevent to the actual receiver. In the unlikely event there are any issues or if there are any concerns please let me know ASAP so I can make it right.
Thanks again everyone. :biggrin:

[Coasting]

I had thought it would be like the other group buys with pick up the moment the order arrives, I like getting everything acclimatized and into the tank before I have to work in the evening.

[htfn]

Hope I can pick it up before 11am.....

[htfn]

Does anyone in this group buy from Richmond? If you do, please PM me.
Thanks

[htfn]

or Vancouver

[ScubaSteve]

Hey Rich,

Can you PM me your address. I'm aiming to be out your way around 6:30 but I can't remember your address (though I remember the area).

[Snappy]

I have only heard back from Hiro so far and this is what his message said.

Hi Greg
Thank you very much for your very nice frags. I was shocked first time I opened my bags. I was in the group order with the other vender, and yours is totally different. Clean and enough water, no leaking and healthy frags, etc. I was

Sent from my iPhone=


Anyway his email confirmed the package arrived so that is half the battle.
If there are any issues or concerns please shoot me a PM or email so I can address them. Thanks again everyone. Happy reefing!

[Snaz]

Everything arrived alive as far as I know. Well packaged, clear water and bags were firm, no sag. I picked mine up late and of course it was lights out when they made it into the tank so it will be at least one full day before I can comment fully but so far it looks fine.

Big thank you Snappy and Rich. Cheers!

[Snappy]

Ok keep me posted.

[htfn]

I have only heard back from Hiro so far and this is what his message said.


Anyway his email confirmed the package arrived so that is half the battle.
If there are any issues or concerns please shoot me a PM or email so I can address them. Thanks again everyone. Happy reefing!

Sorry, I was writing an email half the way and accidentally hit a send. Anyway all I would like to say is I am very happy what I have got and Greg's service.
Hope we have a GB again in the future.
Thanks Greg

[Snappy]

Sorry, I was writing an email half the way and accidentally hit a send. Anyway all I would like to say is I am very happy what I have got and Greg's service.
Hope we have a GB again in the future.
Thanks Greg
Thanks Hiro, I'll look forward to next time.

[monocus]

received my frags and everything was excellent.i will be in on the next group buy

[Snappy]

received my frags and everything was excellent.i will be in on the next group buy
Great to hear! Thanks again,
Greg