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GFO group Buy

Discussion in 'Quad Cities Area' started by mthomp, Aug 15, 2011.

  1. Aug 15, 2011 #1
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    With the high cost of reefing one idea we threw out yesterday at our monthly meeting was possibly going in on a 5gal bucket of gfo from BRS.
      Now this would need a good amount of people to go in on to make it worth it as the cost is $300 + shipping but seeing how this is something we all use, or should, having enough folks shouldn't be a issue.
    post here if there is any interest on this group buy
     
  2. Aug 15, 2011 #2
    Guest

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    how much is it per pound in bulk
     
  3. Aug 15, 2011 #3
    mthomp

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    since its coming in a 5gal bucket and priced as such the price will be $30 per half gallon. if you want to do that math go right ahead. otherwise you can order 1 pound container for around 20 bucks from brs
     
  4. Aug 15, 2011 #4
    Bryan-1

    Bryan-1 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    so mike is it $150 for the 5 gallon bucket? asking after reading first post where you say $300.
     
  5. Aug 15, 2011 #5
    mthomp

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    its 300 bucks for a 5gal bucket, my math is way off ill edit it.
     
  6. Aug 16, 2011 #6
    RabbitReef

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    Count me in. Gonna need for the restaurant and myself in the future. I'm planning to change my sump around alittle by adding brs reactor. By looking at a vendors that will show up for MACNA, and I noticed that I don't see Bulk Reef Supply listing. Are they going to be there? I am really pleased with their BRS reactor. Are there any better reactor out there that I should be looking it up?
     
  7. Aug 17, 2011 #7
    kyro

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    Exotic critter corner in maquoketa ia carries GFO and may order in a large 5gal bucket....might help on shipping
     
  8. Aug 17, 2011 #8
    mthomp

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    shipping would be free
     
  9. Aug 18, 2011 #9
    mthomp

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    did some math on this today and it comes out to $15 a pound if that helps peak any interest
     
  10. Aug 18, 2011 #10
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    This isn't nearly as good a discount as I would have expected for the 5 gallon bucket (I was contemplating getting in if it was a really good deal as I get to the quad cities frequently on business).
    I ordered a 4 lb container in April for $55.80 (I get the group buy discount) which works out to $13.95/lb and I would think the 5 gallon bucket would be much more discounted....?  Looks like I can get the 5 gallon bucket for $270 ($13.50/lb).  If any one who is ordering has participated in a group buy in the past you can get that price too.
     
  11. Aug 18, 2011 #11
    mthomp

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    then reason you payed 55.80 for the 4lb container because there was 3 ordered if there was 5 ordered you would of gotten it cheaper.
    That said, yes we could also forget the 5gal container and order separate smaller amounts and probably get it even cheaper. say 5 people order 4lb containers which is about 1 gallon, it would be $49.60 + shipping if under $175.
    So this may be an even better idea
     
  12. Aug 18, 2011 #12
    Dave Des Moines Area

    Dave Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    You're right, buying the 5 4lb containers would be $22 cheaper than buying the 5 gallon bucket.  Doesn't make sense to me!
     
  13. Aug 18, 2011 #13
    mthomp

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    and it will be easier to to handle.
     
  14. Aug 25, 2011 #14
    mthomp

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    well do to the lack of interest this wont be happening.
     

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