Fragalot Group Buy Lower Mainland Spring 2012

[BitShifter]

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

[ScubaSteve]

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!

[Kryos]

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.

[Flash]

$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!

[Paigee]

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

[Snaz]

$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.

[Reef-Geek]

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

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

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.

[ScubaSteve]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

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.

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

[PurpleMonkey]

I should be in for about 50