store prices

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by Seriak

I don't ask them to match I ask them to come close. If I can have it shipped to my door for cheaper than their price then their prices are too high. :-)

Sure you can ship it to your door.... but if it dies the cost goes up if you want to have a new specimen shipped to you. They cover the cost to have the fish returned to them, but not visa versa.

ALSO... do you go into the LFS, close your eyes and point to a random fish. Heck no!

I personally feel the need to inspect a fish I buy and even ask the LFS to show me it is eating.

I pick the exact fish I want...from size down to individual shades in the case of my Coral Beauty... which is by far nicer than many .

Anyhow... long story short, if you are comfortable letting someone else decide for you, then internet shopping is for you.

If you want a perfect fish, that you selected, USUALLY with the help of good staff, then buy local.

I can see hassling the LFS over some dry goods pricing, and occasionally I buy dry goods online when the price is unbeatable.... but an LFS would be NUTS to match online pricing on fish.

Another thing about livestock, the price to the LFS may vary from time to time due to availability... making some fish more costly. Shipping to an LFS inland will also cost more.

Good luck. And do not be afraid to ask for help. Thats what they are there for.