How much time do you spend at the lfs

[JedClampett]

I'm probably there for at least an hour because I have to look at all the new additions, spend time picking stuff out, and talking to the store owner about upcoming tank plans

 

[Wiz]

Atleast an hour a week. Sometimes 2-3 times a week. And sometimes all 5 lfs in the general area. So......
Too much!

 

[Zoaddicted]

We actually have some really nice local fish stores in the san francisco bay area of California.

I usually spent 30 mins to 1 hour at each store looking at everything, talking to the owner/other hobbyists.

 

[JedClampett]

Atleast an hour a week. Sometimes 2-3 times a week. And sometimes all 5 lfs in the general area. So......
Too much!

Haha oh wow

 

[Wiz]

Yep, my name is wiz and I'm an addict! ;-)

 

[JedClampett]

Yep, my name is wiz and I'm an addict! ;-)

Hello wiz, remember fish are friends not food

 

[steelheader.262]

Try to get there every Friday, spend 2 hrs at the most.

 

[JedClampett]

I haven't gone to the lfs in two weeks and I'm starting to Freak out

 

[iyad_nadi]

2 hours weekly even sometimes I help them with other customers

 

[JedClampett]

Glad to see I'm not the only person who spends to much time there

 

[melypr1985]

Friday is fish day. I spend at least an hour there, but have been known to spend 2 or 3 if i lose track of time. :) Glad it's not just me.

 

[DiverGirl82]

I was there about an hour an a half today. Went in for dry goods and left with 3 inverts, my first critters.

 

[JedClampett]

I was there about an hour an a half today. Went in for dry goods and left with 3 inverts, my first critters.

Hahah I impulse buy all the time

 

[AlexG]

I think it depends on the store. Since I have worked in a LFS before, I am looking at the holding tank setups. The health of the fish an the knowledge of the staff is also important. I play dumb at times to see if the staff is being honest or if they are full of BS. My first saltwater tank was a disaster because the store my Dad thought was good only cared about money and nothing else so they said what you wanted to hear to make a sale. When I worked in the LFS I vowed to never treat a customer the same way and I never did. In fact I quit my first job at a pet store because the owner did not like me telling the truth to customers. If I am going to make a purchase of live animals then I might be there an hour or two. I like to observe the animals I am about to purchase and build a relationship with the store.

 

[Cgschulz]

I go every Friday and am there no less then 2 hours some times I've stayed there up to 4 depending if I have anything going on that day. I always lose track of time b.s.ing with the owner and workers.

 

[Humblefish]

I once spent like 6 hours BS'ing with two LFS owners, went out to dinner with them, came back to the store and talked for another 2-3 hours. Didn't get home until like 4AM (LFS was 1.5 hrs away.) :p

My poor wife enjoyed the company, but was like we're never doing that again. :rolleyes:

 

[Pfisherman]

I usually go in for a specific thing, then my wife asks if I want a coral... then she picks out three. I would like to spend hours looking at stuff and socializing with like minded people but the kids (all five) are with us and that makes it a bit more difficult. I wish they had shopping carts, they are losing mad money by not having a couple shopping carts.

 

[scardall]

20-30 minutes if there isn't much to look at minimum. I have to say an hour is easy to do. Spending to much money in the past 4 months. It could of been worse if I was wealthy. I have 3-4 LFS's that I like too. Danger Will Robinson Danger!!! :eek: Too many goodies not enough money. :mad: What is great is I get along very well with all the Owners as well. Some I have known for over 15 years. I have seen those guys move what seems like 3 times over the years. :cool:

 

[Reefloco760]

My wife dreads every time I say "I'll be back"
Shoot, I didn't realize how much I say that until now..

 

[chefjpaul]

My wife dreads every time I say "I'll be back"
Shoot, I didn't realize how much I say that until now..

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Me too! Five hours later and 6 missed text.