Identify/ rough value in trade?

[fascinated]

Hello everyone, it's time to let some growth go. I cannot remember what type these are and get crumby results searching the Googler machine. I would like to bring them in for trade but always seem to go in blind, trying to avoid it this time. Any input on a fair value appreciated. And any recommendations to add to my tank is much appreciated as well. Always learning

 

[AtlantiCat]

Those look like they  might be Bambams, but unless you're 100% certain, I wouldn't sell them under that name.

 

[fascinated]

Those look like they  might be Bambams, but unless you're 100% certain, I wouldn't sell them under that name.

Thank you

 

[VintageReefer]

Are these 3 frags? Can’t tell if pic 2 and 3 are the same but different angles

I would buy this in a second I can’t get colonies like that by me

 

[eliaslikesfish]

dang those are stunning, if you want to ship a colony to Boston let me know lol

also I second @AtlantiCat looks like bam bams to me as well.

 

[VintageReefer]

Yea looks like the bam bams from my dealers pic

 

[VintageReefer]

Are you wanting to let go the frag plug or the colony rock

 

[eliaslikesfish]

Yea looks like the bam bams from my dealers pic

I need a dealer like yours.. Those colonies are stunning.

 

[VintageReefer]

Those circled mini colonies were 50/each, or 40/each if getting 3+

Since op was asking about market value. I bought those 3 a year ago.

 

[fascinated]

The rock is what I'm considering parting with. I still have frags of them I can grow out again. Just moved and looking at stocking differently. I've never shipped anything so I'm leary of how to pack to make sure they're safe. I could ship some frags if someone can give any guidance. I'm still learning this forum. I wanna say the rock is 3-4 years of growth, a year in a tank that just kept them alive while we found our new home. Pretty sure I got screwed when I brought the small rock in. Had to test the waters I guess.

 

[VintageReefer]

Ok you are too far from me to ship

I also do not know the going rates / value for coral in Jordan

Nice colony though and you have the space. You should keep it

 

[MoshJosh]

When you say trade do you mean bringing them to LFT for credit, bringing them in for cash, or trading them to another hobbiest???

My LFS gives about 50% of the resale price in store credit. I have never traded corals for cash though I assume the value is equal to or less than 50% of resale unless you got something really special. Trading to another hobbiest is going to reeeally depend on how badly they want your corals and what they got to trade.

 

[fascinated]

When you say trade do you mean bringing them to LFT for credit, bringing them in for cash, or trading them to another hobbiest???

My LFS gives about 50% of the resale price in store credit. I have never traded corals for cash though I assume the value is equal to or less than 50% of resale unless you got something really special. Trading to another hobbiest is going to reeeally depend on how badly they want your corals and what they got to trade.

I'd be trading for credit to go right back for more coral. I'm in no hurry to get rid of it as it is doing well. Just educating myself. Thanks everyone.

 

[eliaslikesfish]

Those circled mini colonies were 50/each, or 40/each if getting 3+

Since op was asking about market value. I bought those 3 a year ago.

so nowadays probably $100 lol

 

[PeterErc]

Depends on the store, if they have a surplus because the market is flooded in the area you get, well not much. If they don’t have any, don’t ask for store credit, ask for more coral. You may come out better if you have a good relationship with the store. I bring frags to a store and ask them what’s hot to grow out or grab something I like or wait. If the store doesn’t take care of you find a different one.

You can also go to the store first, look around and see what you want. Then ask how many bam bam do I have to bring you for a piece of that

 

[Steven Garland]

You have Mandarin Orange Zoa's not Bam Bam's. I have both and can verify that.

Mandarin Orange:
https://tidalgardens.com/stock-mandarin-zoanthids.html
Bam Bam's:
https://tidalgardens.com/stock-fiji-bam-bam-zoanthids.html