coralreefer Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I am rather new to the board, but was wondering if there already exists a set purchase date for board members to buy bulk supplies. First, I don't want to offend vendors who support this board by ignoring their businesses. Second, there may already be a system in place for this. If so, I'm sorry for wasting your time. My thought is to a monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly "group" buy from Bulkreefsupply or other vendor. I see random "let's buy together" posts, usually 2 days after I've placed a personal order. If we agree to do this say quarterly, then we ALL know, for instance, July 1st is order placing day...so is October 1st. We aren't committed to purchase anything, but we may save alot more people alot more money if we organize our order dates. Heck, it would probably be a good way for alot more people to get to know each other. Nothing is set in stone but we could have a board "shopping list"...we could even have a more efficient way to "borrow" supplies from one another in a pinch. Your thoughts please... Dr Merle(scratch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefer Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 here comes a bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Sounds like it can work if we can get a reminder of some sort like 2 weeks before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 You could still include a LFS in this. Im sure that at least one of us would cut a deal on a large group order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COReefer Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 You could still include a LFS in this. Im sure that at least one of us would cut a deal on a large group order. yeah I would look to the lfs first if there was a big group order. I'm sure one of them would take care of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 You could still include a LFS in this. Im sure that at least one of us would cut a deal on a large group order. This would be my 1st choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 In my dealings with this, most of these places only allow one group buy per year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krux Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 You just missed out on an order, there was one just a month or two ago, but next time one can get set up, look to the board for more information. Maybe John can get one set up in conjunction with GPAS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 You just missed out on an order' date=' there was one just a month or two ago, but next time one can get set up, look to the board for more information. Maybe John can get one set up in conjunction with GPAS?[/quote'] GPAS doesn't do group buys. Its actually in their constitution or bylaws. Cant remember which. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 i think it's a good idea, we could also use excess as possible door prizes to club meetings, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 i think it's a good idea' date=' we could also use excess as possible door prizes to club meetings, etc[/quote'] Now that's a nice idea too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Actually, the "Group Buy" was not something endorsed by PNWMAS. It was not discussed by the Officer/BOD Members, or voted on by PNWMAS members. It was simply organized by a group of people consisting of both forum members and PNWMAS members. If someone wants to put another group together, I don't see why they couldn't do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I want in if anyone is doing a group buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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