Fragalot Group Buy Lower Mainland Spring 2012
 

So interested in a Fragalot group buy and live in the lower mainland?

Steps as I see it:
1. Choosing a host. Someone with tank space or a usable quarantine tank able to host the purchases until the buyers have a chance to pickup their frags. I would hope everyone could pickup their frags within five days of them landing at our host. Host would need to be central and preferably south of the Fraser. Preferably host is a canreef regular so we can all feel good about trusting him/her with our purchases

2. Payment. I am thinking PayPal has some group options we can take advantage of. Should be easy. Payment coordinator does not have to be the frag host but it might make things easier.

3. Communicating with Fragalot. I remember one group buy where communication was poor and timing was unlucky because the seller had some serious personal issues at the time. This caused some aggravation and stress all around and I am hoping to avoid that. I am hoping Burc or whoever coordinates our order will post here and keep us all in the loop.

DO NOT MAKE FRAGALOT PURCHASES AND SAY TO THE SELLER THAT YOU ARE PART OF THE CANREEF GROUP BUY AT THIS TIME. I think this was the root of some of the confusion on that other group buy. If you want something from Fragalot NOW then go ahead and make the purchase and ship to yourself.

Once we sort out the details of the group buy we will communicate as a team to the seller and life will be good. If you do not understand this last point speak up now.

Discuss please.

http://www.fragalot.ca/

I may be interested in joining in, I see a few things on his site I may be interested.
Would probably feel more comfortable getting somebody else whos getting more to order for me and I pay them. Ive never done any type of online ordering haha.

I will jump for some frags as well.

I have some credit i'd like to use up, so I'd be interested in getting in on a group buy.

I'm in. I don't mind coordinating with him either. I can receive the shipment and hold things provided that most people pick up their stuff within a day or two as my tank isn't huge.

Some recommendations:
1) Let's set a final date that this goes through so we're not waiting forever for people to figure their stuff out.
2) Pick ups have to happen that day unless you make arrangements with the receiver to hold your shipment as they'll have to take them out of the bags and acclimate them to their tank rather than just floating the bags.
3) By a certain date, have everyone submit their orders to a coordinator who will check the availability of items as his site isn't always up to date. Coordinator will inform those who may be affected by availability. When he gets bombarded by emails is when mistakes start to happen.
4) Let's make a list of who's in.

New frags baby!

Is there a minimum we need to reach? about how much would we save? do we just save on shipping? There are a few frags I'm interested in, but depends on how much I save/spend.

$300 is the min...and you have to add tax on paypal payments... but email money transfers are tax free! with my group orders, i just tell everyone what they owe after it's confirmed in stock and they pay on their own!

I might be interested! I'll keep checking in for more details!

$300 gets us free shipping which saves everyone $45 so there is your savings. We should keep this as simple as possible perhaps if we pay individually as per Flash's group buys.

I am fine with ScubaSteve hosting the frags and coordinating the sale. Anyone object to Steve's 1 day pick up rule?

Dates. We should hard set some dates.

Ship date. The date everything ships and expect order to arrive at host next day.

Cut-off date/time. Last chance to order and be included in this group buy. This is needed for Burc for obvious reasons.

Inventory date. A firm date with accurate inventory list from Burc. This is when we begin to order our purchases, first come first serve.

Discuss please.

I am in if it happens within 2 weeks, I'll spend minimum 60 dollars.

I am also interested but only for $30 -$40 bucks. ( 3 or 4 corals )
Also to make order easy, we shouldhave alternative corals in case he is out.

Regards
Msjboy

Yes this sounds like a good idea. I am hoping to get a complete stock list from him at the time we order though.

yup compile a list of frags then at cut off, send it to burc and have him check stock!!!

Ill also do 50-100$ worth, haven't decided have to see what I like and the available stock.

I'll probably be $50 - $100

Me too...

There's a couple of frags I'm interested in. The best thing to do is contact the vendor directly through email or text to make sure what is available at what price. Then each person in the gb paypals the vendor directly and when everyone in the order has paid, then the shipment date can be finalized.

The last couple of gbs from this vendor I've participated in have gone very well, btw.

I'm in for at least $70, maybe $100+.

If desired, I am willing to receive the shipment since I'm home most of the time (work at home). But everyone needs to pick up that day unless pre-arranged. I have a 90g wide sump to float all the bags in, as well as other tanks.

I am in for about 50$.


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Ya know what, Fish God, I think you're better set up for that than I am :razz:

I should be in for about 50

Ok SeaHorse Fanatic sounds like you have the know how and tank space. interested in organizing us? I'm in for about $30. Thanks.
Keith.

Im in for 20-30 and it looks like we have our 300 if everyone who posted is in. First time for buying online or grp, so do I just see what i want n email him my self or pm the host?

In for atleast 30$

I have $20 credit, and be in for another $20

Well first we have to set up a cut off date so we know when we each have to get our orders in and paid for.

I suggest Friday May 4th and we'll get the vendor to ship the following Monday or Tuesday (May 7-8th).

Big Alberta grp buy going on hope they don't steal all the good stuff lol maybe we should sneak our order in before em :p

Welp I got a list worth 100 so I'm ready.

tagging along, might be interested also.

I don't know if we can get this together before AB and that would be a crummy move on our part if we did.

Perhaps we should wait a few weeks until after AB so Burc has a chance to restock and refrag.

I was joking lol and waiting a few weeks will suck for me as all i want is rics and he just got a ric shipment in

I might be interested in this group order if it's not too late.

Haha If we got it in by Friday the 27th we would beat out those albertans :P I think everyone whos in already knows what they want for the most part so why not get the ball rolling?

lol they have there order in already I think there just finalizing burc's stock. may 4th is prob the best idea since albertas order should be shipped by then. Sounded a lot less crummy when I said it lol. man id be ****ed if someone did that to us :p

Alright then May 4th it is. I will setup a public spreadsheet where we can keep track of what we want. Look for it shortly. After cut off we will submit the list to Burc and he can advise if he has stock to cover. Might be prudent to include 2nd choices if your first choice is not available.

Seahorse will receive the shipment and hold for one day.

Payments are to be made between each of you to fraglot directly.

I'll call burc on Friday and ask him to update his site this coming weekend so we have a better idea what he has going into next weeks cutoff

Should we give the frags a week or 2 to heal especially sps before burc sends it off...or should they be ok with no or little time for healing.... Also, if any freebies, it goes to the 2 organizers like snaz, seahorsefantic....
Regs
Msjboy

Ok I have posted the spreadsheet. http://bit.ly/IhNJvJ Currently it is public to view but only I can edit it.
Submit your frag requests to me here via canreef Private Message ONLY. Frag requests are time stamped and will be entered into the spreadsheet as such so first come first serve.

I will ignore frag purchase requests made in this thread or anywhere else. Canreef Private Message to Snaz is the only acceptable way. I have cleared my messages so nothing will bounce.

If you do not see your frag request in the spreadsheet within twelve hours(i'll try to update soonest) then leave a message in this thread saying "Snaz what is up with my request?" or some such.

If you message me with lots of changes and generally **** me off I will hold it against you.

I like the idea of allowing the frags to heal for a couple of weeks but I think others are anxious to get moving. Remember this is a GROUP BUY so we have to be united... If you don't like how things are progressing then buy your frags as an individual and do not participate in this group buy.

Make sure you are allowed/can afford your purchases. Ask your wife/hubby, check your accounts whatever... Don't say you will buy something and then cop out as that causes everyone headaches.

Discuss and you may begin to send me frag requests via Canreef Private Message ONLY. Include your real first name, full frag name as it appears on fragalot website, quantity, price per frag and sum of your frags, 2nd choice if any and phone number is optional.

Any credits you may have with Burc are between you and him. Do not adjust your price for the spreadsheet with any credits.

http://bit.ly/IhNJvJ

Currently at $380 so that gets us free shipping.
http://bit.ly/IhNJvJ

Update
 

Burc has seen our growing list of frags and has started to put some aside for us. He does note that he no longer has stock of Purple Octo and Green Galaxia but he might be getting more on Friday and he will let us know asap.

If your have Purple Octo or Green Galaxia on your buy list please send me a private canreef message indicating clearly a 2nd choice frag. If you do not message me with a replacement I will assume you do not want a replacement if he does not have your first choice.

Payment: Stay tuned.

PM'd. In for about 50 bucks.

Lovin' this initiative.