Clams direct???

[malofish]

I'm thinking about setting up a group order for clams direct. I iron'd out all the details with barry yesterday and this is what I came up with. For starters, Barry now has about 180 clams for sale at this moment. The store will re-open sunday the 14th. We(MAAST) will be the only people who will know the exact hour that the store will open. This is gonna be very helpfull because the last time that barry restocked his store he sold about 170 of his 200 clams with in the first two hours!! The only bad side is that whoever wants in needs to get on clamsdirect and pickout your clam(s) and call me with the clam # asap. I think the store is gonn a open about 8 in the morning!! This will make it tough, but we get a great oppertunity to cherry pick our clams. As soon as you call me I'll add it to my shopping cart and it will be removed from the gallery and insure that your gonna get the exact clam that you want. I will pay for all the clams up front, but I will need the money the day before I call barry to ship them to me. This will either be monday or tuesday depending on what we all figure, this will be overnight so it will be at my apartment by 10:30a.m. Now for shipping, this is tricky O.K. If we order 4 or under its gonna be around $36 total shipping. over 15 clams its gonna be around $65. So it will be between $36 and $80 total!! We will divide that equally, so if you buy two clams your gonna pay shipping for two clams. I'm getting two no matter what . Each and every clam will be shipped witha tag that will I.D. the clam(ex. M-46 for a max) so there will be no confusion, barry will also be writting the name of the person on the inside of one of the 3 bags to help things go smoothly when you pick them up. I'm gonna set up a tank with a heater to float the clams until you can pick them up, I might even be willing to take them to you if you live here in san antonio and for any reason you absolutly can't make it to pick up your clam. If yor interested or you have any questions you can post here, I need to know if this is gonna go down because I need to call Barry and give him a heads up on saturday the 13th night so we can go shopping on sunday morning. If we can get a few of these group orders going, I will aventually get an instant 10% discount on all clams and dry goods. thank you and lets make this happen!! JJ

P.S. sorry about the the short novel, just wanted to give out as much info. as possible!!

[malofish]

:o *laughing at myself at how long this post really is!* :lol2:

[JesterGrin_1]

Sorry Malofish but there is no number for clams or prices for the same since all it says is they are closed.

[kaiser]

Read his post. It says that the store will be closed 'til the 14th, however we will be given a time as to when the store reopens so we can pick thru the best selection.

[JesterGrin_1]

Okay so he will post when the site is available to view what he has and the prices okay. :)

[kaiser]

You got it!

[JesterGrin_1]

I did okay tell me what did I get :)

[scuba_steveo]

i am in for one

[malofish]

Sorry about not getting to the posts, but I had to go outta town and clear up a few things!! I will give the exact time that the store opend on sat. the 13th as soon as I find out from Barry. Scuba steveo I ccan send you a P.M. the night before, or I can call you a little before the store opens to make sure your up :) I can purchase clams for anyone up until the day I ask them to ship. So if you pickout your clam on sunday and we decide to ship by tuesday morning, you can still be able to pickout your clams until what ever time I call Barry??? Just keep in mind that I need the money for your selected clam(s) on the day before I decide to ship, cause' thats the day they are gonna withdraw the money from my account so I need it in there!!

[scuba_steveo]

ok sounds good...i will pm you my # so you can call me

[malofish]

New info:
I'm gonna be ordering all week now. For any one interested you can pickout your clams till thurday night or friday morning before 8a.m. I will now be recieving the order on saturday the 20th @ 10:30a.m. for an additional $10, not a bad price to pay for sat. shipping vs. tuesday shipping!!! Just set up a pay-pal account to help things out. I'm still gonna need payment for the clams by thursday or friday morning, depending on the amount of clams we get to gether, if the orders not really expensive (under $400) I might just pay for all and have you payme when you pick up the clam(s). Any questions??? P.S. just a reminder if you buy a green clam and he looks blue in your tank, remember that all the clam photos are from above and diff. lighting spectrums will also change the colour! All photos are under a 250W 10K HQI. thanks again. JJ

[texasranchers]

That's the day before the meeting isn't it?

[malofish]

No??? I think the meeting the day of the 22th?? If I 'm wrong then sorry!! I would want to donate a few clams to the "door prizes", but that wouldn't be fair@@!!!!

[texasranchers]

March's meeting is going to be on a Monday? In the forum letter by Barry he says ,on individual orders, not this group thing, that when you order your clam you have to specify what box you want. Since we can't get in right now to check out the do's and don'ts can you tell me what to expect for future orders? How will we know which box to choose?

[alexwolf]

no the meeting is on the 21st, a Sunday

[DeletedAccount]

Correct, the meeting is Sunday the 21 of March.

Misti

[texasranchers]

Yea, I was right. For once. Sunday March 21, 2004. We can't come due to our daughter and son-in-law producing a car show that day. I volunteered to help them. I believe it is going to be a big production. A lot of planning goes into one of these shows.

[malofish]

Actually I'm gonna take care of the "box" for shipping. I will place the order and pay for the exact box on the day of the order. This will make things easier for everyone!! You just select your clam and either call me or P.M. and I'll put on my list. Then just pay for it and pick it up on sat. Pretty easy!!

[DeletedAccount]

Cannot wait. I should be in...

[malofish]

Just checking if anyone else wants in on this???

[texasranchers]

Do we know yet when store opens?

[captexas]

I might want in, but I have a feeling that even in this group I would probably pick the same clam that another person wants!

Site says the store is supposed to open today, March 14th. Just doesn't say what time! lol

[texasranchers]

Chris, this is the 13th I think. Malofish posted earlier that they were going to open the 13th (instead of 14th) and would give us more specific time when notified. I keep checking site to see if open just in case,

[captexas]

DO! lol, that's what I get for having three months showing on my calender. I keep looking at February. Today is the 13th, thanks.

[malofish]

It"s gonna open the 14 t

[texasranchers]

Good morning. Ok that is the same date as posted on their site. Just checked not opened yet. Getting excited.

[Instar]

I thought it was supposed to open at 0800. Its 0827 and not open. Was there a special link for us to use or something?

[adamRS80]

I'd like to get in for a clam

[texasranchers]

I thought it was supposed to open at 0800. Its 0827 and not open. Was there a special link for us to use or something?

Was wondering that myself. I keep going back to check on the site and not opened at 9:01 a.m.

[scuba_steveo]

i have to leave at 0930
i hope its up by then

[adamRS80]

Would it be possible to call and see what time we should check in?

[texasranchers]

I thought there was a link in one of the early posts, but am not finding it now.

[adamRS80]

No matter what you click on at the website it takes you to the same page....we are temporarly closed....that thing.

[kaiser]

Looks to me like somebody dropped the ball on this.

[texasranchers]

Where is malofish? Are we having a crisis? This is so exciting. Like waiting for WalMart to re-open after Thanksgiving. Have any of you ever done that. The excitment in the air, the pushing and shoving to get 1 of the last 100 special dolls?

[scuba_steveo]

its propbably 8 am west coast so 10 here
and i wont be home then :(

[scuba_steveo]

i waited up all night for a playstation 2

[texasranchers]

Did you get it?

[scuba_steveo]

yep, but i am out the door now so i guess i miss on this

[DeletedAccount]

According to Barry's forums just putting the Clams in the basket will not hold them. They now go to the first with $$ input. So how are these being "saved" for us?

[captexas]

I was kind of curious about that myself. If someone outside of Maast picks a clam and pays for it and someone from here also picks it and it's put in the basket, who gets the clam?

[DeletedAccount]

According to Barry's write up it is the one that pays.

[Jimnorris]

This tread has got me confused :roll:
Jim

[captexas]

Malo was supposed to post on here last night with the opening time according to his first post. So much for that. I guess everyone is on their own now. Just means more money for shipping.

[texasranchers]

Reading Barry's post the other day, that is what I understood also. You pick, pay, get. No saving it. Unless Malofish has something worked out with Barry.

[captexas]

STORE IS OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DeletedAccount]

I ordered my 4!!!!! Yeah!!!!

[captexas]

4 ? LOL! I only got 2 :-)

[DeletedAccount]

I got myself 3 maximas - G-119, M-44, and M-124 and a Hippo (H-25). I guess there were multiple H-25's because it still shows for sale but is on my confirm!

I am so excited. My 120 has its 400W MHs waiting to go on and my clam tank has 250W MH - space for everything!!!!!!!

[adamRS80]

So are we ordering our own clams?

[DeletedAccount]

I did. According to Barry hlding thigs in a basket does not secure them and since Malo did not post I figured it was safer that way.

M

[DeletedAccount]

What did you get, Chris? Did you get them yourself or try to go through Malo?

[malofish]

Sorry about not posting, I though this was dead!!! I had only 1 100% taker and no one else gave me a heads up :shock: The deal was you pick out you clams, I check them out under my account that Barry has red tagged and you just pay me for them. Sorry about this I just thought that no one was interested :cry: :cry: :cry:

[texasranchers]

We ordered on our own also. That was more fun than shopping at the bargain basement sale. We are set for Tuesday shipping and Wednesday delivery.

[malofish]

Thats cool!! I was doing a special deal with him where you secure your clams right now and have them shipped on sat. ??? I thought this was better??? I really feel bad, but no one got with me?? I can prob. still get in tough with barry and have all the orders combined??? If any one's interested get with me asap!!

[captexas]

LOL, yes it was fun. And difficult narrowing it down to which I liked the most.

Misti - I just got them myself. I got P-102 (pohnpei max listed on both maxima pages) and M-36 (purple maxima).

[malofish]

The combining of orders will save on shipping. And you can get them on sat.??

[texasranchers]

No thank you, Malo. Leave our order as it stands.

[malofish]

Thats cool!! I'm actual;ly on the phone with Barry as we...?? type?? That all that I need!! I was just doing this to save on shipping!

[texasranchers]

Misty, I believe I saw 8 clams on the H-25.

[malofish]

Well. I just placed my order. If anyone want's to order during ther week, allyou have ot do is either call me @ (210)789-5173 or send me a P.M. I will be taking orders all week till friday morning. So if you order you need to try to pay me on friday before I ship on sat. The total right now's at $300 if it stay's under $600 I'll cover it and you can pay me when you pick the clam up. JJ

[captexas]

Malo - You orderd $300 in clams? That's a lot! Thanks for trying anyways, maybe next time things will work out better.

Mine are being shipped Monday for Tuesday delivery. Works out as I will be in town this week.

[malofish]

yeah!! I just wanted to combine these seperate orders cause I think barry's gon a wave my shipping!!

[malofish]

Here it is!! We can combine all S.A. orders and pay 70 total shipping for all the clams You pick the day and the place!! I want saturday shiping!! If your not interested I don't care thats your thing!! We can end up paying $5 per clam shipping! If any one out there wants to a clam call me with the # ansd I'll place it on my order. Like I said youcan order till friday morning till 11o'clock a.m.

[Henry]

Chris you picked my clam, but thats alright. I got a different one. Thanks JJ

[captexas]

LOL, Henry, which one? Maybe I'll let you come see it sometime :-) There were several I liked and had a hard time picking just two.

[Henry]

the 102 max, If I come visit it I might just walk out with it. lol congrats

[scuba_steveo]

I added mine to JJ's shipment

[malofish]

P.M. sent steveo!

[malofish]

Bump. There are still some really nice clams for sale at Clams Direct!! Crocea (C-1) is really nice as well as cultured max# M-115, Pohnpei Max #P-108 is also very killer!! Prices have been dropped on most Croceas and there are still a few Derasas and Hippopus clams also!! JJ

[malofish]

P.S. if you order without me and still wanna ship with my order on the last page of check out there is a comment box. Just type add to JJ's order and JJ's account. Then you can pay me when you pick them up on Sat.!! But please send me a P.M. and let me know which clam you picked out So I know whats going on. Still have room for about 8 clams in my shipping box. Oh yeah!!! Don't add a shipping container to your order!! Clam only!!

[captexas]

Got my clams in Tuesday afternoon. Really impressed with the packaging and the fact that Barry called me later that day to check on things. Unfortunately, after acclimating them and finally putting them in my tank, I found that the most beautiful one, the Pohnpei maxima, was dead. Really bummed out as it was a very pretty clam and Barry said I was the only one out of like 40 orders that had a problem. Not sure what will happen now.

[texasranchers]

Ours just arrived at 9:20 a.m. this morning, Wednesday. Haven't opened box yet. Doing tests one last time to just be sure. Cap, sorry about your misfortune. What are the procedures on something like this? After the day I had yesterday, I don't need any more disappointments. Well, the tests should be done, heard timer go off. If they are good, I will start to acclimate. Lights already off.

[DeletedAccount]

Just got mine, too. They are beginning to open up nicely. All seem healthy.

[BarryN]

I found that the most beautiful one, the Pohnpei maxima, was dead.

We are SO sorry that your clam did not make the trip. Sometimes the stress is just to much. From what you described to me, I think it spawned in the bag. :( Send you a letter this morning.

We shipped out 36 clams yesterday and 13 were pohnpe's and we lost one. One is too many to loss. :( We have had these since March 1, in our tanks and lost none. :

[texasranchers]

I have had a busy day today. Hubby left instructions to start dinner about 3 p.m. I was so busy looking at our clams that I set all the timers in the kitchen to be sure I didn't forget to start dinner. The timers went off one by one, I pulled myself away from the 'clam tank'. The phone rang and it was Barry. He called just to see how things were. That is a first for me. While on the phone with Barry UPS showed up with our DT's shipment. Barry has sold me on the quality of service, the packing, timely shipment, and of course the high quality of clams. And yes, I did get the diner started, mowed the front lawn, cleaned up and still had time to watch the clams before Hubby came home.

[captexas]

I have to say Barry is the greatest I have ever dealt with or even heard of when it comes to customer service. The phone call to check on things was fantastic and talking to him about the clam that didn't make it was of great comfort.

[malofish]

Well I get mine saturday!! I'm very sure that I'm gonna get the same service as you all!! I hope that the next time we do this thing go a little smoother!! Hopefully noines discuraged about the way thing went on this order!!

[scuba_steveo]

no malofish , JJ, you got things going

[texasranchers]

We appreciate your effort and support, JJ

[malofish]

Well guys heres your last chance to jump in on this group order, I'll be finalizing the order tomorrow morning at about 10:30a.m. If anyones interested please P.m. me or just order and don't forget to let barry know to place it on my order :) Thanks everyone!!! P.S. revised site, most of the sold clams were taken of the page!

[malofish]

:confused: bump :confused:

[malofish]

!!!! Every thing went perfect!!! I was very pleased with my clams! I shed a tear or two opening bags. Got a free spiny sea urchin. Reef safe??????? If not then I need to get him outta there!! He's the size of a pecil eraser head! Kinda cool!!

[Tim Marvin]

The urchin is a great addition! Perfectly safe, especially that tiny.

[malofish]

Thanks marv!!!

[Henry]

Great order JJ, thanks for the clams even if you are from Sabinal.

[malofish]

thank you man!!! I'm setting up something of a smaller scale in two to three weeks. As we all knon chris had a little misfortune with one of his clams :( When he 's ready to order another one, we are gonna get the same opertunity as last, except this time Barry want's our opinion on what whould be a good day to open! I'll keep everyone posted.... even the guys from D'hanis :twisted:

[Instar]

Open some other time other than Sunday mid A.M. Like at MN on Saturday - on a Saturday that I am off of course. :)

[Henry]

I think if the store opens at 3am on a thursday it would be great. lol And D'Hanis is spelled with a Big H. Drydock is looking good on Tuesday.

[BarryN]

No matter what time we open the store, it would not be the right time for everyone due to work schudules and other committments.

We have added some new clams to our gallery and will open at 4 PM today (Tuesday - 6PM) your time. The time is not being posted anywhere this time but here. :)

If anyone orders clams, please indicate what day you want us to ship and select the proper shipping container as this will help us expedite your order.

[Henry]

added some pics to my gallery of the last two clams I got from Barry. Thanks again JJ.

http://www.maast.org/modules.php?set_albumName=Henry&id=m103&op=modload &name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php