So Disappointed In Black Friday Sales!

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I found deals galore but had realistic expectations
Let me guess..you got a 10 BRS card? :D I got a couple myself!

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Was hoping to pick up a few items for my new frag tank during this Black Friday weekend. Unfortunately, the discounts for aquarium equipment were very small. How I miss the old days!

Anyone find any great Black Friday sales?

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If you want to be disappointed...go look at the pricing today on the stuff you were debating buying over the weekend and didnt.

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If you want to be disappointed...go look at the pricing today on the stuff you were debating buying over the weekend and didnt.

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Was not temped by the small discounts. No rush, I’ll wait…
 

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With the BRS mystery card, you essentially get a minimum $10 off every order. With free shipping at $35, that's almost 30% off if you place the min to get shipping, plus the already discounted item. Locally, I can place a $10 order for pickup and get a $10 card making it essentially free. This is a pretty good deal if you ask me.

I guess if you're buying a small amount it may be a deal, but for most the discount and savings is nonexistent.

10% off from BRS is really only 2.5% off as they charge tax. My tax is 7.5%
BRS also has the highest prices across the board on non MAP items. Do some searches and compare them to Aquarium Specialty, AquaCave, Premiums Aquatics, ect. I seldom buy from BRS because in the end I have to pay more.
 

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I admit defeat

Indeed some CM deals were trumped by BF deals at same businesses from what I saw but many were not, and if so - not by much.
My LFS is the real hero on BF.

I bought two mystery boxes for $30 and $50 and he said how about we combine them. Got home and it was a NY nicks torch

The online coral vendors are a joke. Especially the most common ones that advertise here. It was laughable. So glad im not that stupid.
 

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My LFS is the real hero on BF.

I bought two mystery boxes for $30 and $50 and he said how about we combine them. Got home and it was a NY nicks torch

The online coral vendors are a joke. Especially the most common ones that advertise here. It was laughable. So glad im not that stupid.
Yea, the sponsor online live sales were laughable. I did snag a few pieces that were doorbusters but it pains me to see people pay $$$ for common frags. But hey, someone got to do it to keep our sponsors profitable.
 

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Let me guess..you got a 10 BRS card? :D I got a couple myself!

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Me too! Have spent nearly 3 grand the past two years with BRS and I get a lousy $10 card? Don't bother!

Edit: My black Friday purchase was an Apex Trident, so not like it was a small purchase. Would it kill BRS to throw in a towel or t shirt or something? Jeesh
 

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Me too! Have spent nearly 3 grand the past two years with BRS and I get a lousy $10 card? Don't bother!

Edit: My black Friday purchase was an Apex Trident, so not like it was a small purchase. Would it kill BRS to throw in a towel or t shirt or something? Jeesh
Those days are gone. I miss Marine Depot...
 

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I was lucky enough to get a 500$ credit to BRS from their giveaways so I got an apex for 24$. Obviously if I hadn’t gotten that I wouldn’t have bought it and only a few people get it each event. I do think pricing has gotten ridiculous. I’ve only been in the hobby 5 years and I’ve seen the prices jump significantly for both livestock and dry goods.
 

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Was hoping to pick up a few items for my new frag tank during this Black Friday weekend. Unfortunately, the discounts for aquarium equipment were very small. How I miss the old days!

Anyone find any great Black Friday sales?

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Salt from Petco, the 200g box for $28 (or the bucket for $19) bucks and stacked some coupons to get a tunze scraper for $30 ($45 normally). Petco also has their 60g breeder on sale for $125.. still debating.
 

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Me too! Have spent nearly 3 grand the past two years with BRS and I get a lousy $10 card? Don't bother!

Edit: My black Friday purchase was an Apex Trident, so not like it was a small purchase. Would it kill BRS to throw in a towel or t shirt or something? Jeesh

Saltwateraquarium was giving away t shirts, phone charging pads (with their logo), and other stuff for the big purchases... they have freebies for anything over $20 at all times actually, not just for black friday. I always choose them first as I like free stuff.... the stickers look nice inside my sump door. But ya... hats, custom UV art, shark lego for the kids.. are on there for bigger stuff. Actually if you spend $5k... you get a $250 gift card or a free 4k TV. lol kinda odd but why not I guess.

They had tons of free tanks/equiptment prizes too.. I think you had to put in your email for a chance to win so no purchase necessary.

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I was lucky enough to get a 500$ credit to BRS from their giveaways so I got an apex for 24$. Obviously if I hadn’t gotten that I wouldn’t have bought it and only a few people get it each event. I do think pricing has gotten ridiculous. I’ve only been in the hobby 5 years and I’ve seen the prices jump significantly for both livestock and dry goods.
That's legit. Cheers :grinning-face-with-big-eyes:
 

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