Ok, left field second opinions please.
I am new tank shopping, research stage. I had my options narrowed down to 3-5 (I will post a thread to share later). In that process, I came across what appeared to be a ridiculously good deal, almost to good to be true (forgive the lack of full details).
A major brand well known in the industry. A major online retailer has tanks listed as: 60” = $3100, 72” = $4450, 96” = $5400. Free shipping, and this was same price at a few major retailers.
What is listed at a smaller vendor online site (referencing the exact same tank specs as items above) not including shipping (which would be at least an extra $500?); 60” = $2800, 72” = $1450, 96” = $5100. An average savings of $300, plus shipping, so it would be more expensive.
Wait. Wait. Did you catch that above. For the 72”. I had to do a double check. Had to be a typo (no, not my typo, listed in website typo), right? Hmm. So I emailed. And I got this back (see attached).
Out of 5 tanks, this was top 3 contender. At that price, I’d be a fool not to pick. But my gut feels like something has to be wrong. A major brand tank at half the price? I almost didn’t want to share this but my thoughts are obsessed now. I need second opinion. Should I call or text the vendor and speak to someone in person? Should I risk it and order the tank? Thoughts??
I am new tank shopping, research stage. I had my options narrowed down to 3-5 (I will post a thread to share later). In that process, I came across what appeared to be a ridiculously good deal, almost to good to be true (forgive the lack of full details).
A major brand well known in the industry. A major online retailer has tanks listed as: 60” = $3100, 72” = $4450, 96” = $5400. Free shipping, and this was same price at a few major retailers.
What is listed at a smaller vendor online site (referencing the exact same tank specs as items above) not including shipping (which would be at least an extra $500?); 60” = $2800, 72” = $1450, 96” = $5100. An average savings of $300, plus shipping, so it would be more expensive.
Wait. Wait. Did you catch that above. For the 72”. I had to do a double check. Had to be a typo (no, not my typo, listed in website typo), right? Hmm. So I emailed. And I got this back (see attached).
Out of 5 tanks, this was top 3 contender. At that price, I’d be a fool not to pick. But my gut feels like something has to be wrong. A major brand tank at half the price? I almost didn’t want to share this but my thoughts are obsessed now. I need second opinion. Should I call or text the vendor and speak to someone in person? Should I risk it and order the tank? Thoughts??