Aquarium Pricing

[dan egli]

Hey Gail,

05 Jul 04 09:49, you wrote to All:

GF> Before I upgraded to my next larger tank, I visited
GF> several of the larger local LFS, and found one that
GF> had prices significantly lower on the exact same tank
GF> (same mfr.) compared to other LFS. (I've since
GF> bought several other tanks & other equipment from
GF> the same store, even though it's considerably farther
GF> from my house than several other LFS.)

LFS? Live Fish Store?

GF> I'm near a large city (San Antonio TX) so I have
GF> choices and that might make a difference, but I
GF> would recommend you start by visiting as many
GF> LFS as you can. Sometimes the large chains
GF> charge more than even a small LFS but you won't
GF> know that until you compare prices, taking into
GF> account the fact that with most mail order places
GF> you'll be paying shipping.

GF> You might mention where you live. Someone
GF> here might live in/near the same town and could
GF> give you more focussed advice.

Holladay, UT here. Basically Salt Lake City.

-- Dan

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[Gail Futoran]

"dan egli" > wrote > Hey Gail,
>
> LFS? Live Fish Store?

Local Fish Store.

> Holladay, UT here. Basically Salt Lake City.
>
> -- Dan

Hi Dan - I can't help with fish stores in Salt Lake
City but that's a big enough metroplex that
there should be a few LFS around. You might even
call around and ask about a specific size tank that
you're interested in; save you a bit of legwork. :)

BTW my first (and still in operation) 10 gallon
tank is one of those Wal-Mart kits; my husband
bought it for my birthday about 10 years ago. Who
knows who made it but considering how often it's
been moved with no ill effect, it is very well
constructed. Cheap isn't necessarily an indication
of poor construction.

I'm more picky about larger tanks, though, given
the larger quanitity of water.

Gail