Checking Interest for a NEW Austin/SA ZENREEF order!

[DeAngelove]

Ok Guys & Gals-
Anyone interested in getting in on another ZenReef order www.zenreef.com anytime soon? PLMK! Depending on what kind of interest there is, I would like to order mid-late March. Post your interest and or items here.... or PM me if you prefer. I am tracking the order for distribution & ordering purposes...to make it easier on everyone! ;)

***********************************************Upd ate*************************************** :w00t WOO HOO!!! I just got done speaking w/ Sam, and he will honor the New Years'/February special prices for not only our DOA credit, but our entire order as well! :D So order away! 8)
Hehe... and he has a few new items that may be of interest to y'all, as well. He has a new account w/ a fish wholesaler on the island now, so even if he can't catch it himself, he can probably get a good deal on it for us! ;) Anywho... just wanted to update you guys & gals w/ the new 411... so there ya go! ;)

Thanks!
DAB

[Viet-Tin]

Too bad the special only last until end of this month. Now i cant get as much with my doa credit.
But i still would like
25 of the micro hermits
1 Black brittle star
1 rock boring sea urchin
1/2 lbs of Gracilaria

[CD]

Good Grief! Did anybody take a gander at those giant Sea Hares he has? WOWSERS, that thing is HUGE!!! :lol

Denise - I'll get with Carlos and see if he wants to order more. He's got a credit coming to him for DOAs.

Wendy

[DeAngelove]

Tin -
I need to PM Sam about that as well... I just realized what you were saying... maybe we can have him give us one for one on the DOA credit... regardless of special price. I have some DOA credits as well... so I understand what you mean! ;)

Wendy -
Yes, I did! If I had a algae problem...that would be the first thing on my order! Yes... just let me know on the DOA credit for Carlos!

Anyhow...thanks guys & gals! :)

DAB

[MikeDeL]

Im in for atleast my DOA credit, probably a little more.

[Tim Marvin]

I'll try a sea hare.

[demodiki]

Good lord... all you guys have DOAs when you order from these guys and you're ordering more from them? Or is having some DOAs just normal and it's no big deal? (Newb here) I was just surprised that like every post mentioned a DOA credit :D

[MikeDeL]

Zen Reef is owned by Sam, a former MAASTard. He has just recently started up. He is working out kinks in the shipping process. He offers great customer service and he does offer an Arive alive garentee. There is no run around about it either, you tell him what died and he gives you credit. Plus he PMs you when the order arrives to make sure everything arrived ok. How many online vendors do that?

[DeAngelove]

Exactly... plus he's a nice guy! :)

[demodiki]

Oohh.. well I didn't know :blush And obiously he must have great customer service since you all like him so much :) Maybe one day when our lil tank is ready for fishies we'll join in on an order :p

[CD]

Wendy -
Yes, I did! If I had a algae problem...that would be the first thing on my order!


I think I should get GaryP one for his birthday :innocent ....when is his BD BTW?

Wendy

[Viet-Tin]

Yea i really like Sam. Even though i dont know him personally hes a great guy. gave me full credit back on my doa no questions asked. I guess all the ppl on this website loves him as well. I feel a lot of aloha spirit between all the people of maast.

[DeAngelove]

Hehe... uh oh... here we go again! :P :blink :o When did Gary get an algae problem?! :unsure

I honestly have no idea when Gary's bd is... we should have all of the members bdays posted on the event calendar... or create a bday calendar just for that on the site. 8) ;)

Hehe... if anyone wants to start a new thread... I'll track them in a spreadsheet... and give it one of our web magicians and let them work their magic! ;) :D

DAB




Wendy -
Yes, I did! If I had a algae problem...that would be the first thing on my order!


I think I should get GaryP one for his birthday :innocent ....when is his BD BTW?

Wendy

[MikeP]

I sent sam some aquarium equipment a few months back and he was just going to credit me with something - most likely I wanted mangroves. Let me PM him and see if he can throw those in with our next order.

[falcam7]

Denise,

I am in, I have some DOA plus i will order some more stuff.

Thank you Wendy and Chris for looking out for me.

Thanks

[astrong]

Mike,

Just take the ones sitting on the overflow box at the store, if they are still there...
I don't think anyone wants them.

[GaryP]

My birthday is in 4 weeks, but I'll pass on the sea hare. If they die, they can cause some pretty bad problems as any large nudibranch or slug can do. I'm open to any other "presents" ya'll want to get me though. :)

I have a DOA credit on some hermits so I'll get in on the order too.

[MikeDeL]

Gary what day is your bday? Mines the 25th.

[GaryP]

The 28th. I'm registered at Zen Reef and Frag Farmer. :)

[DeAngelove]

Hehe... coolbeans... Gary, at least your bday isn't April Fool's! LOL :lol
My poor mom... hehehe .... :innocent :angel :shades

[GaryP]

Actually, this year its Easter.

[ansonluna]

I wanna jump in also, but my work sched kinda sux. If someone lives near San Antonio, or brining stuff over here then I will get in. I didn't have the $$ to jump in last time, but definitely do this time....anyone willing to help me out with transport.

[DeAngelove]

Haha... my parents' have that happen alot! They're both early April bdays... LOL...
Better than being a vegetarian turkey baby, IMO! :blush :w00t

[DeAngelove]

I'm hoping to get at least 6-10 people on this order, to keep shipping costs down for everyone! ;)

[DeAngelove]

Bump... ok guys... please see my original post @ the beginning of this thread. ;)

[ansonluna]

SOOOOOO....anyone willing to help me out with transport?

[DeAngelove]

If we can have the order in & shipped to us by the meeting this month, I'll be happy to bring them down then. :)

Regards,
DAB

[ansonluna]

If we can get a group and cut shipping then I'm in.

[GaryP]

Lets see... Am I going to be at the meeting? I think I had better show up.

[MikeDeL]

10 Turbos @ $1 ea.- $ 10
1 Cowerie @ $6 ea. - $6
20 nerites @ $.50 ea. - $10
15 Left hand Hermits @ $1 ea. - $15
25 Micro Left hand Hermits @ 5 for $1 - $5
2 Mole Crabs @ $6 ea. - $12

Total $58
-$47 Credit
Adjusted Total $11 + shipping

I would love to order more, but money is just real tight right now. Business is SLOW.
Sam you think you could get a list of fish you have access to, for the next order?


Thanks,
Mike

[ansonluna]

Will this order arrive before the meeing coordinator? If yes, I will post my order and send the money to Sam, if not, I'm not getting in this order.

[DeAngelove]

Being that the meeting is this coming weekend, and only two people have posted firm orders, no. I know there are several SA people wanting to get in on this order, as they are welcome to, and I'm sure you could get someone to pick up your stuff for you.

HTH!

DAB :)

[ansonluna]

no prob. i'm still learning the groups abbreviations....what is hth? there needs to be a key or something. just when i think i've up to speed, i see a new one. :wacko

[Polkster13]

HTH - Hope this helps

[Polkster13]

FWIW - For What It's Worth
FYI - For Your Information
ROTFLMAO - Rolling on the Floor, Laughing My A** Off
LMK - Let Me Know

I guess since I am a Systems Analyst and deal with abbreviations all of the time, they seem pretty easy for me to figure out.

You can also try out this web site:

http://www.acronymfinder.com/

[ansonluna]

thanks, very useful. i had seen BUMP, and always wondered what that was also. looked it up and there is was.

[flavavision]

Typing a reply, moves the thread to the top of the forum, so people just type "Bump" to bump it to the top.

[MikeDeL]

So how many people have posted or PMed what they are wanting? Are we going to have enough interest go ahead on this order, or are we going to hold off for a bit?


Thanks,
Mike

[DeAngelove]

Mike & Everyone -
I have two firm orders so far... and lots of people saying they want to get it in on it. I would like to get at least 6 people to order, that way the cost of shipping is less, for everyone ordering. I would personally like to have the order ready by the 17th of March, if not before.

HTH!

DAB :)

[MikeDeL]

Thanks Denise. I have seen a bunch of people saying they want in but only a few posted. I just wasnt sure if people were PMing you the order. Just trying to keep up to date.

Also from the post I count 3 people who have posted what they want. Viet-Tin and Tim said he wanted a sea hare. Just wanted to make sure no one got over looked. The thread got a little jumbled. I think everyone here suffers from ADD. We always find a way to get off topic. LOL :D


Thanks,
Mike

[DeAngelove]

Hehe... ITA agree Mike, thanks for helping keep us all straight! :)

Thanks again!
DAB

[MikeDeL]

Another one of those acronyms.... ITA????


LOL here we go again going off topic. LMAO

[DeAngelove]

ITA = I totally agree

We don't suffer from ADD or ADHD.... we enjoy every minute of it! :P

Anyone else want to order... we need to order by the 17th to get in on the specials! So hurry up & decide! Thanks again! :)

Regards,
DAB

[Ram_Puppy]

gahhh... I can't decide whether to order or not.. I have a DOA credit, and I am in LOVE with the teddybear crab (keep your filthy mits off it MAASTards! :) ) but, I am still between tanks... I don't know if I want to go through the trouble or not. :| I guess I could put them in the tank I had my clown in...

[falcam7]

I am still in.

Nerite Snails 26 @ .50 = $13.00 (DOA Credit)

I may get some Pacific Turbo Snails, when the time comes close to ordering, but I have to check on my funds. ;) ;)


Tanks

[flavavision]

I would like to get in on the order too and can paypal Sam. But was wondering if the order comes in on a given day can someone hold it until the afternoon so I may pick it up in San Antonio? If someone is willing to do a San Antonio order then count me in. Thanks ahead.

Nerite Snails 5 @ .50 =$2.50
Micro Left Handed Snails 10 @ .20 = $2.00
Cowies 1 @ $6.00 = $6.00
Pom Pom Crab 1 @ $8.00 = $8.00
Teddy Bear Crab 1 @ $14.00 = $14.00

Total before shipping = $32.50

[Ram_Puppy]

flavavision obviously does not understand hands off my teddy bear! :) jk...

Are you still looking for a San Antonio Runner? I may be able to do it depending on when it comes in, I am off during the day on wednesday, but it would HAVE to come in that day, every other day is spent sleeping or working.

[DeAngelove]

Yeah... I will work w/ Sam to see if we can get the order arrival scheduled for a Wednesday - Steve. We really need to get the order placed before EOM if possible, as Sam is moving, and may be offline for a while.

Anyhow.... I have updated the order and will keep y'all posted!

Regards,
DAB

[jim1000]

I would like to get in on this order if not to late. would like:
20 nerita snals @ .50 = 10.00
10 turbo snails @ 1.00 = 10.00
2 electric orange hermit @ 5.00 = 10.00
20 micro left hand hermit @ 5/1.00 = 4.00
1 teddy bear crab @ 14.00 = 14.00
if available
total less frt. 48.00

let me know how to pay and total.

Jim Wagstaff

[Viet-Tin]

Whens this order going out? Need to ask him if he can get me something.

[DeAngelove]

Thanks Jim... got you on the order as well.

I hope to have Sam shipping us the critters before he moves @ the EOM, because I know he will be offline for at least a few days due to those logistics.

I'm tracking the order for Sam and will be sending him a spreadsheet after we finalize the order. He has paypal and will split the order up for us and allow us to pay individually. ;)

HTH....PLMK if y'all have any more questions! ;)

Regards,
DAB

[MikeDeL]

Will he be honoring the posted sale prices if the order isnt in before 17th?

[DeAngelove]

Yes... I have confirmed he will honor the sale prices for this order, regardless. ;)

[StephenA]

I'm in, PM sent

[DeAngelove]

Thanks... got it! :)

DAB

[Edk]

I'd like to order the following:

10 Turbos @ $1 ea.- $ 10
1 Cowerie @ $6 ea. - $6
20 nerites @ $.50 ea. - $10
15 Left hand Hermits @ $1 ea. - $15
25 Micro Left hand Hermits @ 5 for $1 - $5
3 electric hermit crabs @ $5 ea. - $15
2 pom pom crabs @ $8 ea -$16

$77

Ed

[Ram_Puppy]

OK, I decided to go ahead and officially get in this time.

25 Micro Hermits - Credit
15 Pacific Turbos - (I think it's a credit, Sam, let me know)
1 Black Brittle Star - $5.00
1 Pom Pom Crab (the redish ones) $8.00
2 Teddy Bear Crabs - $28.00
1 Pacific Mole Crab -$6.00
2 Hawaiian Mud Crabs $10.00

$57.00

[falcam7]

I am still in.

Nerite Snails 34 @ .50 = $17.00
Pacific Turbo Snail 13 $1.00ea =$13.00

Total $30.00
DOA $13.00

$17.00


Tanks

[samiam_orami]

Hey everyone .....
as soon as I get word form Denise, we can schedule a delivery date ....

looks like shipping is going to come out to $10ea again ....

aloha ...
samiam

[Viet-Tin]

Any luck finding a supplier of opai?

[Ram_Puppy]

denise, I may have missed it, has anyone volunteered to be the SA delivery man yet?

[samiam_orami]

Has anyone heard from Denise ? ....
hope all is well ....

Wed 3/30 (delivery date of 3/31) will be the last day I'll be able to drop of a shipment for an order. After that, I may be down for a period of time.

If someone wants to take over as order focal and volenteer to pick up the order, let me and Denise know ....

aloha ....

[samiam_orami]

Hey all .... I havn't heard from Denise yet.
MikeDeL has volenteered to pick up the order scheduled to be delivered on Thurs....

Please review your order to confirm if your still interested or for corrections.

aloha .......

Zen Reef order
Austin Order


Viet-Tim
25 Micro left hand 5 for $1 - $5
1 Black Brittle Star $5ea - $5
1 Rock Boring Sea Urchin $8ea - $8
1/2 lbs Gracilaria Algae $12 per 1/2lbs - $12
DOA CREDIT ($30)
Shipping $8
$8

Falcom7 - PAID
34 Nerite Snails $0.50ea - $17
13 Turbo Snails $1ea - $13
DOA CREDIT ($13)
Shipping $8
$25

Edk - PAID
10 Pacific Turbo Snails $1ea - $10
1 Cowries $6ea - $6
20 Nerite Snails $0.50ea - $10
15 Lefthand hermits $1ea - $15
25 Micro left hand 5 for $1 - $5
3 Electric Orange hermit $5ea - $15
Shipping $8
$69


flavavision
5 Nerite Snails $0.50ea - $2.50
10 Micro left hand 5 for $1 - $2
1 Cowries $6ea - $6
Shipping $8
$18.50

MikeDeL
10 Pacific Turbo Snails $1ea - $10
1 Cowries $6ea - $6
20 Nerite Snails $0.50ea - $10
15 Lefthand hermits $1ea - $15
25 Micro left hand 5 for $1 - $5
2 Mole Crab (sand turtle) $6ea - $12
DOA CREDIT ($47)
Shipping $8
$19

StephenA - PAID
100 Micro left hand 5 for $1 - $20
20 nerite snails $0.50ea - $10
1 light spotted cucumber $5ea - $5
1 Tiger Shrimp $6ea - $6
2 Mole Crab (sand turtle) $6ea - $12
Shipping $8
$61

[Viet-Tin]

That is correct. Any luck finding the opai?

[samiam_orami]

I just did an inventory of my livestock...
Most of my Pom pom crabs have lost their pom poms ....
and the two teddy bears are currently in hiding ...

I'm going to remove these two items from all orders ...
If this effects your decision to place an order, please let me know .... its not a problem...

When I bag everything up, I will include any Pom Pom (that have pom poms) and any Teddy bears that come out of hiding.

I will let everyone know if any are included and whom ever wants what can pay for the additional item as needed. Priority will be given to those who posted fisrst or PMed Denise ....

sorry ..... I know these crabs are really cool ....
aloha ...

[Viet-Tin]

Anyone ever hear from denise? I have another group order with here and havent heard from her for awhile.

[samiam_orami]

OK everyone .... the flights been booked
order to arrive in Austin on Thurs around noon ....

If you still want to jump in on the order, let me know and I'll try to accomidate ....
otherwise, start sending in those payments ..... paypal id : samiam_orami@yahoo.com

aloha .....

[MikeDeL]

I will be picking up the order on my lunch break, so you can pick up from me at my work, or pick up after work.

[Viet-Tin]

Wheres your work place at?

[falcam7]

I will be picking up the order on my lunch break, so you can pick up from me at my work, or pick up after work.

Hi Mike,

What is the work address and phone number? Also what is the home address and phone number to reach you at?



Anyone ever hear from denise? I have another group order with here and havent heard from her for awhile.

Viet-tin: I sent you a pm about buying the Rabbit fish. No answer. You are not pulling a Denise on me and not want to answer pm's or not hear from you. Are you??
Just kidding. :D :D

[jim1000]

Am I the only one from SA on this order. if so will delay until a SA order. Will send sam an email if this is so.

Jim

[CD]

Sam,

You will receive payment confirmation from Paypal shortly for falcam7's order ($25).
It will be coming from my Paypal acct.- just letting you know in advance to avoid confusion.

Thanks,

Chris

[MikeDeL]

Will anyone be able to pick up before 6pm or does everyone have to work. If most of you wont be able to pick up until 6 I will just take the order straight from the airport to my appartment and float the bags until after work, and everyone can just pick up there.

[Edk]

I can pick up most anytime in the afternoon or evening.

Ed

[Viet-Tin]

I can pick up anytime as well Just let me know where to pick the stuff up.

[MikeDeL]

Ok everyone. I will be picking the order up from the airport tomorrow. The flight is scheduled to arrive at 11:15. I will be picking the order up on my lunch break and taking it straight to my appartment to float all of the bags. Then its back to work for me. I will try to be home by 5:30 tomorrow. I will PM everyone my contact info. I live in NW Austin, 620 and Anderson Mill area.

[CD]

Mike - Just a suggestion in case you are short on time... I'm home all day (without a car) tomorrow. If you want to drop the order off here, I can separate everything, float bags, contact people...whatever needs to be done. That way, if people are wanting to p/u their stuff earlier than 5:30, they will be able to. Just offering help if you would like...LMK. ;)

Wendy

[MikeDeL]

Thanks Wendy. Anyone wanting to pick up sooner Let me know and I will be sure it gets to Wendy.

[Viet-Tin]

That would make it easier for me to pick up and acclimate them before i go, then by the tmie i get back they can go in. But whatever makes it easier for you guys. If i pick up at Wendy's house then i wont be able to take the zoos.

[Viet-Tin]

I really want those zoos, so ill wait till after 5 to get the stuff.

[Edk]

I would like to pick up early this afternoon as well.

Ed

[falcam7]

Mike,

I rather pick up mines at Wendy's house if it is possible. It is closer to my house and I can do it on the way home, since I get off work at 4:30 pm.

Thank you very much for doing this.
Carlos

[falcam7]

Samiam,

Aloha. I cannot find the words to express my thanks to you for my order. You are such a great guy and a great reefer friend to have. I wished I had met you in person while you were living here in Texas.

You always do a great job in my orders. I will continue to do business with you not because of the critters, but because of the way you take care of me and your customers.

You go above and beyond to make sure everyone's order is correct and you always try to put a little something extra when you can to surprise us.

Keep up the go work and you can post this thank you note in your website under customer satisfaction if you want to

Thank you, Thank you a whole bunch

Aloha
Carlos Falcon
Pflugerville, Tx

[Viet-Tin]

Cant wait to pick my order up.

[falcam7]

MikeDel,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for picking up the group order for Austin at the airport. ;)

I know that you used you lunchtime to do that and I really appreciated that gesture. :D

With the gas prices and going back to work afterwards I know that it was not easy :D


Thank you very much for volunteering to do it. :)

[samiam_orami]

Thanks Carlos for the kind words !!!

I'm very interested to know the condition of the rest of the order .
Please let me know how your critters are doing ....

aloha ....
samiam

[Viet-Tin]

Hope you got my paypal. My bro said he sent it last night.

[Viet-Tin]

I want to thank you very much mike. I really appreciate what you did. Thanks go to sam as well for providing us all with these wonderful critters.

[StephenA]

My Stuff looks great!

[MikeDeL]

Carlos and Viet-Tin it was no problem. Thanks are in order for Stephen for driving and holding the critters for those of us on the NW side of town. This order looks much better. Great improvment Sam.

[samiam_orami]

Thank you every one for your support !!!

keep me informed of your critters health

Improvement can and still will be made to the shipping process
Thank you for ALL the feedback ...

aloha ....

[StephenA]

Just wanted to follow up and say I'm still very happy with all my little critters. My tiny hermits are all over my tank. Things look good.