Fantastic Frags Group Buy/ (optional) Grow Out [Archive]

Harold B

01-12-2011, 05:10 PM

So with the forum not cooperating this is the new post for the FF Buy. This will just be a regular group buy with the option for participants to trade/grow out amongst themselves. So below are the "names" of people that have PM'd me with interest. If you still are interested lets get this show on the road. I'm ready, and i'm pretty sure Emerald525 is also.
ocboat
Emerald525
Smann
Grassi
Stylaster-but not sure if you would still want in. Sorry about what happened.
madmike
Kshack

If I forgot anyone i'm sorry anyone interested is welcome.

stylaster

01-12-2011, 05:13 PM

at the moment looks like i will have to wait, i want to make sure my system is stable again before i add any sps

Harold B

01-12-2011, 05:56 PM

I kinda figured that. Good luck.

fpd4308

01-13-2011, 02:48 AM

I might be interested.

Doug

Harold B

01-13-2011, 05:44 AM

OK well all interested parties should review the Fantastic Frags site and make a list for thier order.

ReefSafari

01-13-2011, 08:05 AM

They don't have a WYSIWYG section do they?

mytshall

01-13-2011, 08:36 PM

Anyone or couple people interested in splitting a Mia's Pot of Gold Favia. $50 each if its 2 of us or $33 for 3 it has 8+ heads

Harold B

01-14-2011, 01:22 PM

OK since the last thread is who knows where this is a list of the few frags UNAVAILABLE: blue tip tenius, deepwater A., suharsoni, No 1 tricolor, Blue & pink milli, Jokers revenge, Carls candlelight, Lupe lokani, ORA chips and ORA MI green fuzzy. And i'm told the Darth Maul porites. Anything else (under the SPS at least) WILL be available for this group buy. The faster we get our lists together the better. Make'em out and post'em here or PM me and i'll post'em for ya. I'm ready whenever you all are!

Hozer21

01-14-2011, 02:27 PM

Reefready Grape Juice
Pink Lemonade

JonBoy

01-14-2011, 03:23 PM

Lets set a date and get things moving.

Harold B

01-14-2011, 04:50 PM

So is there anyone that needs to wait until a specific day? (for a paycheck ect,) If not, what day should we set to be the last day for orders to be submitted?

JonBoy

01-14-2011, 05:02 PM

Sunday the 23rd? Is that long enough? Then maybe we can send the order monday? Im ready for some frags lol.

Harold B

01-14-2011, 05:22 PM

Well Mon. is a holiday, so how about by Monday the 24th?

JonBoy

01-15-2011, 04:44 PM

Your inbox is full so here is my list, thanks for putting this together and let me know if you need any help.
FFF Laker Montipora
Pink Lemonade
ATL halloween millepora
ORA Hawkins Echinata
ORA Plum Crazy
Strawberry Shortcake Acro

Harold B

01-15-2011, 08:45 PM

COOL, c-mon everybody make you're lists and post it MONDAY at 5:00pm will be the deadline.

Hozer21

01-15-2011, 08:56 PM

Reefready Grape Juice
Pink Lemonade

U got my 2 down right

reefnjunkie

01-15-2011, 09:07 PM

Harold clean out your inbox, so I can send you a PM

reefnjunkie

01-15-2011, 09:37 PM

Maybe this is easier, a few questions;
Are these being shipped to one location
Do you have pricing /availabilty on frags he does not show pricing for
Will there be free shipping if a certain price point is met

Welcome to the "fun to organize a group buy" club.;)

LMK

Harold B

01-16-2011, 08:50 AM

OK well as far as the priceing on things without prices listed.... No I haven't asked about that, I kinda just assumed that they all seemed to be between 25 and 35 with most being 30 and as far as an estimate that would work, but I'll contact him asap and get the specifics.(sorry 1st time at the wheel) I assumed that everything would be shipped to one location to a) cut down on any extra costs that might be incurred from excessive packaging b) I thought that was how most group buys went. If this causes a particular problem for anyone i'm sure we can figure out a way to get things to the person that bought them. I will make sure everyone gets thier stuff. (that doesn't mean 100% delivery for all) I posted a list above of the UNAVAILABLE pieces from the SPS section of FF website I was told that anything else is game for this buy. As far as free shipping, ? I was told that we would be given a discount for a Group Buy and weather its applied to the shipping or cost of pieces I guess will depend on weather things are going to need to all be packaged individualy and shipped to each person or all to one location. I'm going to contact FF now and iron out the specific details and will post again soon. Thanks Harold

JonBoy

01-16-2011, 12:37 PM

This is the prices that they gave me after I pm'd them for prices
FFF Laker Montipora - 25$ large frag
Pink Lemonade - 30$ large frag
ATL halloween millepora - 20$ small frag
ORA Hawkins Echinata - 30$ large frag
ORA Plum Crazy - 20$ small frag
Strawberry Shortcake - 35$ large frag
($160)
I kinda figured that they would all be shipped to one location and then distributed from there and if they were concerned about pricing then they can do what I did and send them a pm with your list and he'll shoot you back prices, if after the order I could get mine down to salem that would be awesome but if not then ill figure it out.

Thanks
Jon

Harold B

01-16-2011, 12:53 PM

Cool thanks for doing that, I PM'ed a list of the ones people have on thier list that don't have prices so if you still need prices the'll be up here as soon as I hear back. So there is one confirmed order way to be on top of things JonBoy.

Harold B

01-16-2011, 06:47 PM

OK I talked to Fantastic Frags and each person will need to PM thier list to him and he will give you any prices you might need. You will be able to work out payment arangements at that time. Remember The deadline is Monday 17th at 5:00pm. This will be AWSOME I Can't Wait!!!!!!! After you've made your order post a message here so we all know that those who have planned on ordering have infact done so.

Emerald525

01-16-2011, 07:20 PM

I sent him a pm where are the frags being shipped to?

Harold B

01-16-2011, 07:42 PM

They will be shipped to me, i'm in Hillsboro if there happens to be anyone without a way to pick up there order I will help'em out.Please just make arrangements with me before hand don't wait till the day they arrive, unless it's an Emergency of some kind.

tangov559

01-16-2011, 09:34 PM

just wondering if there was gonna be a discount as a group buy? or are we just paying the price he gives us? is there a day set on when the frags are coming? sorry for all the questions....

Harold B

01-16-2011, 10:18 PM

Yes (tangov559) there are discounts, plus free shipping if our order is over $300. After Monday 17th at 5:00pm all the orders will be filled, any frags that need to be cut from colonies will be made and after they heal (about 2 weeks) everything will be sent. This may sound like an inconvience to some but remember we have access to frags that aren't available through the website. Fresh cut frags need time to heal and regain thier health in order to be shipped to insure you get a healthy coral. Also I was just informed that there is only going to be 3 halloween milli frags available, its first come first serve.

Harold B

01-17-2011, 02:32 PM

Alright everybody I just sent in my order (7 frags) and I know at least 2 others have for sure with at least two more about to soon that I know of so get you lists PM'd to FF. There is 2 1/2 hours left to get your lists in for the group buy/deal. Everyone I have talked to today that has ordered from FF in the past had good things to say so this should be AWSOME.

ocboat

01-17-2011, 04:08 PM

I never received a price on one of the frags. Has anyone requested a price for the Vivid tricolored prostrata? Maybe it was one of the frags that was unavailable?

Harold B

01-17-2011, 04:33 PM

I just checked and that doesn't seem to be on the unavailable list. You can find out the prices by PMing FF. He might have just overlooked it.

ocboat

01-17-2011, 04:47 PM

I've sent a couple of messages today but have not heard back from him. I am waiting for an invoice and then I will send payment.

Harold B

01-17-2011, 05:53 PM

Yes thats how its supposed to work he'll be in touch, he was out of town yesterday, he will probably be getting ahold of us tonight sometime if not tonight for sure tomorrow so just hang in there guys/gals. The invoices will be coming soon he told me last night that he was going to send them after he got all the orders so don't worry.

JonBoy

01-17-2011, 09:33 PM

Im paid, cant wait!

Emerald525

01-17-2011, 09:45 PM

Invoice arrived and paypal sent!

dfladermaus

01-17-2011, 10:06 PM

Hi everyone,

Sorry for the confusion, I was traveling over the weekend and did not have the best internet connection. I have arrived back at the office and have gotten all of the invoices out to those that sent me their lists/paypal info. If you haven't gotten me that stuff just shoot me an email and I will get the invoice out ASAP.

Thanks and sorry for the delay.

ocboat

01-17-2011, 10:52 PM

Payment sent. Now the waiting begins.

Harold B

01-18-2011, 08:18 AM

OK he told me that he was traveling all day yesterday but he was going to try and get the invoices out so you all should recieve your invoice soon.
Duh, my phone doesn't show the whole page.

Harold B

01-18-2011, 04:42 PM

OK thanks to everybody who ordered as part of the FF group buy. Aparently though there are a couple people who have yet to complete thier order in one way or another. PLEASE, if you haven't completed your order buy choosing specific pieces, PMing the list to FF, and then getting your invoice on paypal and paying then do it asap. By delaying your order you will end up delaying the entire order because your frags cannot be cut until payment has been recieved. Which in turn delays everyone elses shipments until yours are healed. Thanks everyone Harold

reefnjunkie

01-18-2011, 11:07 PM

paypal sent

fpd4308

01-18-2011, 11:41 PM

I didn't get my order in on time so I am out for this one but some great stuff here
Doug

Lowman

01-19-2011, 07:16 AM

count me in if you have room....crap, didn't see that you had already ordered...

ReefSafari

01-19-2011, 07:21 AM

I inquired about a price on something on his website, but at this point I am not ready, but now that I know how much it is and that he could have frags in the future, I am going to wait till next time.

dfladermaus

01-19-2011, 08:38 AM

At this point, anyone that wants something that is already cut can add it up until the ship day. I have a ton of stuff already made so there would be no wait to add that to the shipment.

Harold B

01-20-2011, 05:14 PM

OK everybody are shipping date has been set and is Wednesday Feburary 2nd. So keep that in mind. Thanks Harold

Emerald525

01-20-2011, 05:54 PM

Does that mean they are shipping out on Feb 2 or are they arriving feb 2?

Harold B

01-20-2011, 06:00 PM

Shipping out Feb 2nd so i'm assuming they'll be here on the 3rd.

Hozer21

01-20-2011, 06:21 PM

Sweet can't wait until thursday the 3rd (whistle)

Harold B

01-20-2011, 07:14 PM

So everybody involved plan accordingly for the 3rd of FEB. see ya all then. Any one that needs an address can PM me. I'm in Hillsboro

Harold B

01-28-2011, 05:14 PM

It's getting closer!!!!!!!!!!

reefnjunkie

01-28-2011, 07:42 PM

It's getting closer!!!!!!!!!!

I'll see ya at your place on the 3rd-I'll be there at 10:30

ocboat

01-29-2011, 08:50 AM

Is there anybody from the eastside that plans on picking up their frags on Thursday? I'm in Oregon City and I'm not sure if I will be able to make it out to Hillsboro but I could meet someone further east if they could pick up my frags. Let me know. Thanks.

JonBoy

01-29-2011, 09:02 AM

did anyone from the south get anything?

Harold B

01-29-2011, 11:32 AM

I'm sorry I can't personaly answer that for you. I don't have a list of all who participated. If no one answers you though i'll ask as people come to pick up thier stuff.

JonBoy

01-29-2011, 11:47 AM

Well if not then i guess ill be going to portland next week.

JonBoy

02-01-2011, 03:25 PM

2 More Days! :D

Harold B

02-02-2011, 01:45 PM

ALLRIGHTY.............well, tomorrow is the day. Can't Wait!!!! I just got the FedEx tracking info. The order has infact been shipped, and is ESTIMATED to arrive at my place "by 10:30am". If you ordered and need an address or phone# directions ect. just PM me. See you all tomorrow. (or Friday for some)

Harold B

02-02-2011, 04:18 PM

A few people have asked if anybody picking up frags will be headed thier way, since a few people that ordered live outside the portland/surrounding area. Unfortunetly, I don't know where each person who ordered lives/or will be coming from. So If you want to try to arrange for someone else to pick up your frags and meet you, you should probably post what your trying to do on here so everyone will (hopefully) see it. If you do want someone besides yourself to pick up YOUR frags all I ask is that YOU PM me and tell me exactly (a) what you ordered and (b) to whom it should be given. Thanks Harold

dfladermaus

02-02-2011, 04:23 PM

Hi all.

The big box of frags went out just about 30min ago. It was huge! Thanks so much for the order, I really appreciate it and hope everyone likes their stuff. Some of the acros will lose some color from shipping stress etc, but dont worry, they will color back up quickly. All the bags are labeled with the purchasers name and the coral name on the bag. Sometimes the ink gets a little smeared, but I have had good luck with this in the past. I sent the package priority to Harold, it does require a signature and will be there before 1030 am. Enjoy!

JonBoy

02-02-2011, 05:21 PM

Well im going to get mine Friday most likely so if any southerners got in on the order let me know and ill bring them down or if someone from the buy is planning on going to garretts this weekend from portland that could bring mine down that would be awesome too.