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Really Fishybusiness a “Packing Charge”
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ZoWhat
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I will say this..... (and I'm not affiliated with them in any way)
The ONLY vendor I trust with Online corals is WWC World Wide Corals
I ordered $600 in corals during their Black Friday Event.
* No hidden fees
* Once you bought a shipping module and had an Acct, checkout could be pulled off in 10seconds when competing with others for the same live post
* I actually screwed up and bought two shipping modules, one for a Tues delivery, one for a Thurs. I got a PM directly from Chris, the Owner of WWC asking me which module I wanted to use bc he caught the mistake when reviewing my order. Wow.
* Packaging upon arrival was the most professional packaging I have ever seen in my 15yrs of reefing. I was astonishingly pleased. I could tell they were ultra professional in their packing skills
* All coral survived, all Individually packed in separate bags
* Some corals were a phenomenal surprise, getting a few EXTRA polyps on zoas/palys. Never shorted.
I wont buy from anyone other than WWC. Chris, the owner is one standup honest dude. Customer service is his #1 priority.... and I'm sure he makes quite the profit but in my eyes HE'S EARNED IT
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The ONLY vendor I trust with Online corals is WWC World Wide Corals
I ordered $600 in corals during their Black Friday Event.
* No hidden fees
* Once you bought a shipping module and had an Acct, checkout could be pulled off in 10seconds when competing with others for the same live post
* I actually screwed up and bought two shipping modules, one for a Tues delivery, one for a Thurs. I got a PM directly from Chris, the Owner of WWC asking me which module I wanted to use bc he caught the mistake when reviewing my order. Wow.
* Packaging upon arrival was the most professional packaging I have ever seen in my 15yrs of reefing. I was astonishingly pleased. I could tell they were ultra professional in their packing skills
* All coral survived, all Individually packed in separate bags
* Some corals were a phenomenal surprise, getting a few EXTRA polyps on zoas/palys. Never shorted.
I wont buy from anyone other than WWC. Chris, the owner is one standup honest dude. Customer service is his #1 priority.... and I'm sure he makes quite the profit but in my eyes HE'S EARNED IT
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Yeah that turned me off, the prices are already a bit high. I wouldn't mind the higher prices for quality goods, but I've had to drop them from my list. Anyone know a good p[lace to find some off beat fish.
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Yea was totally caught off guard on it. I ended up just paying for it as want to added my “tang gang” at the same time and some of my other tangs are in QT now.
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Wondering this to. I have also ordered from marinecollectors.com
DylanE
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Speaking of “fishy-bizness”, anyone have experience with their 14 day guarantee? They have some cool stuff I wouldn’t mind trying, but one spot in their site says 14 day with refund, another spot says replacement at their discretion.
GoVols
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never dealt with either one.
I'm comfortable dealing with TSM Corals / Divers Den (WYSIWYG) and WWC's
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TSM Corals and Reefwise do a full QT before selling their fish.
Billldg
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Sorry, but I find this thread laughable. I have ordered several times from Fishy business aquatics, actually 10, and never have been charged a package fee. I even went back and looked at each one and no surcharge of any sort.
If the starter of the thread has any concerns it should be started in the vendor feedback forum so it can be addressed between the two parties only.
If the starter of the thread has any concerns it should be started in the vendor feedback forum so it can be addressed between the two parties only.
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GoVols
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Good to know.
Maybe the OP meant Fishy Bizness, but they clearly show a packing fee on their website.
I would not call that a hidden charge, because it is clearly made known, on their website.
Billldg
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It could very well be who they meant, its all fine, just hate for some businesses to get a bad rap for stuff they don't do. I have had very good luck with fishy business aquatics and will not buy fish online from anyone else.
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Sorry, but I find this thread laughable. I have ordered several times from Fishy business aquatics, actually 10, and never have been charged a package fee. I even went back and looked at each one and no surcharge of any sort.
If the starter of the thread has any concerns it should be started in the vendor feedback forum so it can be addressed between the two parties only.
Nope. See screen shot just under acclimation kit
Billldg
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That's new to me.
Nope. See screen shot just under acclimation kit
Could it be a state thing?
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It isn't a hidden profit. Other stores are doing it as well. They just call it different things or it is tacked onto the price of a product. The product can be fish, coral, or a dry good. Nothing is free. Three things you should learn. Death, taxes, and someone always has to go to jail.
Packaging fee could pay for the time to prep, box, and ship. It could be the supplies used (box, water, heat/cold packs, etc). It could be a combination of many things. If you are in doubt pick up the phone and call or send an email, state your concern, how you felt that it was a hidden charge, and see what they say.
But to think they are doing something fishy or there is a hidden profit then I would say you are incorrect. There are some sponsors on this board would I would say clearly blur the line between what is right and wrong for whom I wouldn't support nor recommend. But this doesn't seem like that and I'd say it is just not laid out what the cost is for or why it was added nor when.
Packaging fee could pay for the time to prep, box, and ship. It could be the supplies used (box, water, heat/cold packs, etc). It could be a combination of many things. If you are in doubt pick up the phone and call or send an email, state your concern, how you felt that it was a hidden charge, and see what they say.
But to think they are doing something fishy or there is a hidden profit then I would say you are incorrect. There are some sponsors on this board would I would say clearly blur the line between what is right and wrong for whom I wouldn't support nor recommend. But this doesn't seem like that and I'd say it is just not laid out what the cost is for or why it was added nor when.
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Just put a fish in, but not the state and went to checkout.
At this point, it's the buyer's decision.
At this point, it's the buyer's decision.
Billldg
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That's something new.Just put a fish in, but not the state and went to checkout.
At this point, it's the buyer's decision.
Just did it also and I stand corrected.
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State would be a tax.
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