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Prices increase on salt from Dr Fosters

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by slovan, Nov 28, 2008.

  1. Nov 28, 2008 #1
    slovan

    slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Has anyone noticed the price increase on salt from Dr. Fosters?  I was getting ready to order more salt today and found that all the popular salts have gone up in price.  One thing I noted is that Reef Crystals is now the same price as Sea Chem Reef salt, 160 gallon mix for $46.99. 
    Anyway regardless of which brand of salt you use, I found a $10 coupon that is good through 2009 for orders over $100.  The coupon code is 3658576.  I used it today, it works! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
    There is a $5 coupon code for orders through 12/1/08 and I don't think there is a minimum amount on it but it is going to expire in a few days.  Here is the coupon code. 3658589
     
  2. Nov 28, 2008 #2
    DavidM199

    DavidM199 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I just order a couple of weeks ago and it was not that price, it must have just gone up.

    Well I guess since gas is cheap we have to pay more for something
     
  3. Nov 28, 2008 #3
    Anna

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    Thanks for the coupon code Sone - I need to order some more salt soon!
     
  4. Nov 29, 2008 #4
    gb387

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    That is a rather big price increase all at once - bigals went up as well. Bummer!
     
  5. Nov 29, 2008 #5
    wolfman1973

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    petsolutions is still around 30 bucks for a bucket
     
  6. Nov 30, 2008 #6
    h2so4hurts

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    I get all of my salt from petsolutions. $30 a bucket with $9 shipping.
     
  7. Nov 30, 2008 #7
    mnballard

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    Try this link next time, save an additional $5 to $10 dollars. I haven't tried it yet but probably will this week. I entered the code just now and it showed it worked/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/wink.gif
     
  8. Dec 1, 2008 #8
    DavidM199

    DavidM199 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    i jsut went to petsolutions and rc is 40.99 on sale from 42.99
     
  9. Dec 1, 2008 #9
    Lee

    Lee Experienced Reefkeeper

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    That's crappy it jumped up so high! Hopefully foster and smith will still run some good sales on it later on.

    I'm glad I ordered a couple extra buckets last time!
     
  10. Dec 1, 2008 #10
    Waverz

    Waverz Expert Reefkeeper

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    Almost makes me consider not upgrading tanks, i already use over half a bucket a month, that along with all the electricity im using to run the tank really makes it an expensive hobby.
    I wonder what the reason is for such a huge price jump, i mean i can see it going up a couple dollars here and there but 10 bucks all at once really blows.
     
  11. Dec 1, 2008 #11
    slovan

    slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Price increases is never fun to pass along but is necessary to keep the business profitable. I think salt prices have been steady for the past 5 years I have been in the hobby. Over that time, everything else from fuel, plastics, materials to make salt and wages have gone up significantly. And no, I don't work for any salt companies! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
     
  12. Dec 1, 2008 #12
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    I'm really suprised at everyone. Did no one else read in their last 24 monthly flyers how it was just on sale?
     

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