Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hey everyone. Some of you may or may not know that I do some work with RCA from time to time and Jake and I have arranged for me to gain access to some whole salers in LA. I have planned my trip so I will be there on Sunday, which is when most shipments arrive from overseas granting me the best pick of the lot in corals and other livestock. RCA and I have agreed that I will cherry pick some of the nicest specimens I can find while I'm there, which will then be shipped to RCA for sale in the store. I am SUPER SUPER SUPER pumped about this and I can't wait to see a wholesale operation in person and look through all the beautiful livestock. I feel like a kid at a candy store on Christmas Eve. I'll be sure to try and take some photos where I am allowed and share them on the club. All that being said, if anyone is looking for anything spectacular, hard to find, or super specific that you don't normally see in stores, post it here and I'll make it my mission to find it, order it for RCA, and have it shipped to Austin. A lot of retailers in Austin will order livestock, but rarely will they travel to the source and hand pick it out for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Giant colony of Ice Fire Echinata please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 And what is your definition of "giant"? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Will you be posting any pictures of what is available when you get there? I would maybe in for an Ice Fire, Strawberry Shortcake, and some other goodies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Your face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 If we do give you a wish, are we obligated to purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'll definitely try to post pics on this thread while I'm there, but time will be limited so you'll have to act fast! As far as being obligated to buy, I'll have to ask Jake about that. I imagine (as my opinion and not RCA) if its something that can easily be sold because it's so awesome, then probably not if you pass on it. It doesn't hurt to tell me what you're looking for and I'll look to see if it's even available that day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'll definitely try to post pics on this thread while I'm there, but time will be limited so you'll have to act fast! As far as being obligated to buy, I'll have to ask Jake about that. I imagine (as my opinion and not RCA) if its something that can easily be sold because it's so awesome, then probably not if you pass on it. It doesn't hurt to tell me what you're looking for and I'll look to see if it's even available that day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Perhaps if we created a GroupMe chat for everyone interested? That way we can all be notified as you send pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Great idea brooks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 GroupMe is an app. Just get it from the app store. Gig 'em, would you like me to set it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 I already have the app. I've set up the group (RCA cherry puckers) and will add whoever wants to join the group. PM me your number if you want in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I already have the app. I'll work on it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Excellent! I'll PM you my #. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 OK, we have a few people added to the group. To be specific, I will be there on March 6th, so we have over a week to build up anticipation! haha. I believe they open at 8 am, which is 10 am Central time. So be free between 10:00-2:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 This is the kind of thing that makes the club so great! It's awesome for you to do this. Unfortunately, my tank isn't ready or else I'd be all over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Will you be able to tell us our final price at RCA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Will you be able to tell us our final price at RCA? No, I won't know what the price will be after shipping/packaging costs and after multipliers have been applied. You may want to ask RCA to see if there are historical prices to estimate from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 This is the kind of thing that makes the club so great! It's awesome for you to do this. Unfortunately, my tank isn't ready or else I'd be all over this. Aw come on Sascha, just set up a temporary small QT tank to hold a few large colonies until your display tank is ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 So is anyone interested in anything other than hard corals? I'll be looking for clams and rare anemones if anyone is interested in those... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 So is anyone interested in anything other than hard corals? I'll be looking for clams and rare anemones if anyone is interested in those... If you see any dolphins, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 So is anyone interested in anything other than hard corals? I'll be looking for clams and rare anemones if anyone is interested in those... Oh, you're such an enabler! How dare you tempt me with clams when I'm nervous to start with SPS! Haha j/k. Actually, I'm testing out two pieces right now and they're doing well after a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 So is anyone interested in anything other than hard corals? I'll be looking for clams and rare anemones if anyone is interested in those... If you see any dolphins, let me know! Are you upgrading to an even larger tank Ty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 So is anyone interested in anything other than hard corals? I'll be looking for clams and rare anemones if anyone is interested in those...Oh, you're such an enabler! How dare you tempt me with clams when I'm nervous to start with SPS! Haha j/k. Actually, I'm testing out two pieces right now and they're doing well after a week. If I see anything like this clam I saw in Bora Bora I'll be ALL over it[emoji39] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 So is anyone interested in anything other than hard corals? I'll be looking for clams and rare anemones if anyone is interested in those...If you see any dolphins, let me know! Are you upgrading to an even larger tank Ty?Yeah, I'm converting my 215 to a QT tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Clams are difficult to pick and price because the pigment, design, and size of the clam determine the price. You're lucky in a way, but try not to fall in love with something too cool or it could cost ya. I think they're one of those things that you need a mature tank to have so it'll be on my list for a while yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 I talked with RCA yesterday and I will be able to calculate a rough price for the livestock while I'm at the wholesalers. So if knowing that information or giving me a cap on what you're looking for, that would help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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