Do you have a preference where your corals come from?

[snorklr]

I buy at my lfs if I see something I want. I won't buy from most online vendors because images are way overcooked and unreal. I have bought from @Battlecorals and been very happy. I trust Adam enough that I don't even need to see an image.
@Queen City Corals have wysiwyg usually and the images look believable so i placed my first order with them a few weeks ago for 8 frags and 2 clams and was not disappointed.

EDIT: I have also bought from members in the classifieds here and think that's where the best deals can be found

the only brick and mortar purchase I've made was from Queen City...otherwise everything else came from local shows (including 2 others from QC)...I've yet to try to buy anything online

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Anywhere! …as long as it’s @Battlecorals.

Yesterday’s arrivals (sorry, crummy pic)

Those are some good looking acros!

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

For the most, aquaculture and if something unique imported from a trusted source. The vendors I use can be counted w a few fingers and no, not that one! Also a few member names from here w solid acropora and happy to have them in the system.

 

[Rocks reef]

I tend to buy corals from a few locals that I trust nowadays. Typically for online vendors if I haven't had bad deliveries in the past (pests, RTN, multiple DOAs not due to shipping delays) I will be a repeat customer.

I have to agree. A couple local friends who are in the business and get things wholesale, dip, quarantine, etc. There are a few friends on here that I trust. As far as online vendors, I absolutely agree with @tbrown , it really depends on past transactions/purchases of my own and feedback (with pics) from members on this site.

 

[Rocks reef]

Anywhere! …as long as it’s @Battlecorals.

Yesterday’s arrivals (sorry, crummy pic)

We all know Adam is the MAN @Battlecorals

 

[Rach77]

I tried to get some stuff locally, didn't have very good luck with what I got and got a lot of hitch hiking things that I did not like. Being from the midwest originally (IL), I decided to order from Tidal Gardens. Now I only order from Tidal Gardens. Everything from them has survived the journey with no breakage and is growing well. Their packaging is absolutely amazing. I haven't tried anyone else online, because I am so satisfied with them.