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alexwolf
Fri, 17th Sep 2004, 12:23 PM
They went out of business.......they were the cheapest place around for MH bulbs.....it was a business created by a hobbyist for a hobbyist.......wish there were more like this guy. He was top notch, its a shame to see him go. :(
alexwolf
Fri, 17th Sep 2004, 12:53 PM
yeah, i heard. Problem is, I need 250w DE bulbs, and they were $55 each for 20k and Coralvue is $65 per bulb. I also need 2 250w e ballasts and 2 PFO mini pendants.
brewercm
Fri, 17th Sep 2004, 05:46 PM
Alex, hear is another place you can try that had great prices. I bought my 400 watt elect ballasts from them. Very fast shipping from them also.

http://oceanencounter.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
RobertG
Fri, 17th Sep 2004, 05:54 PM
Come on Alex, anti-up its 10$ & your supporting a true club vendor. Talk with Greg I am sure he will hook you up.
alexwolf
Fri, 17th Sep 2004, 05:58 PM
Lets see....$210 with tax for 3, or $165. That doesnt seem to be $10 to me........looks closer to $45..........hey cliff, they are $49.95 there!
alexwolf
Fri, 17th Sep 2004, 06:01 PM
Come on Alex, anti-up its 10$


Me Neither! Money is hard to come by.

I agree Robert!!!
GaryP
Sat, 18th Sep 2004, 07:49 AM
Alex,

Figure in the shipping into your costs. Unless you have a big group order they usually hit you with a fairly high shipping costs for bulbs because of the extra packing material. Its really amazing how much those peanuts cost.

Gary
RobertG
Sat, 18th Sep 2004, 08:21 AM
Come on Alex, anti-up its 10$


Me Neither! Money is hard to come by.

I agree Robert!!!

LOL! 45$ is not that bad. Have you contacted Greg? You will pay it somewhere, why not support the hobbyist. Ask Greg how many bulbs need to be bought to get a group discount? I am in need of 4 DE Bulbs also. If the deal is good I will get in with you.

You know I like giving you a hardtime, its funny how we get for our reeftank when it is something we really want! Hows the stream doing? :-D
RobertG
Sat, 18th Sep 2004, 08:28 AM
Just looked at the oceanencounters site, if they can do it I would really call Greg! 49.95 that is a great price. If you have not meet Greg he is super cool & will work with you. He might be able to dropship them to you. Saving $$$

Good Luck
alexwolf
Sat, 18th Sep 2004, 09:29 AM
Ok i just got this quote. $49 each for DE 250w, any kelvin. $95 for Coralvue pendants, i need 2. $10 shipping for all. I doubt anyone can touch that deal. Grand total of $350 for 2 pendants, 3 bulbs.
RobertG
Sat, 18th Sep 2004, 10:08 AM
From who?
alexwolf
Sat, 18th Sep 2004, 10:21 AM
my buddy acropora.net, i think im going to order.