Upcoming Kensfish Group Order

FishBuddy · July 10, 2013, 10:54:28 PM

Hi Everyone,

I am thinking of doing another group order from Kensfish. Their website is:

http://www.kensfish.com/

All orders over $75 gets free shipping. I am thinking of going down to Ogdensburg, NY to pick it up sometime late July or early August. According to the last order, here's a list of additional cost:

- gas money is around $20 so we could split the cost.
- shipping is free at this point since we are above $75.
- HST of 13% on the entire at the border.
- receivership fee of $5 per box of item. I will calculate the amount for each person based on how much and what type of item(s) each of us orders. I'll try to be as fair as possible

lucius · July 11, 2013, 11:52:50 AM

PM sent

daworldisblack · July 16, 2013, 02:10:05 PM

Is this still on ?

FishBuddy · July 16, 2013, 09:27:10 PM

Quote from: daworldisblack on July 16, 2013, 02:10:05 PM
Is this still on ?

Yes, it is still on. I've been busy lately so didn't get an update on the list. So far, 5 people shown interest in it, including myself. I am still planning to do the order by end of July and pick it up early August.

PS: I've just updated the list.

new_hobby · July 17, 2013, 09:13:04 AM

Quote from: FishBuddy on July 16, 2013, 09:27:10 PM
Yes, it is still on. I've been busy lately so didn't get an update on the list. So far, 5 people shown interest in it, including myself. I am still planning to do the order by end of July and pick it up early August.

PS: I've just updated the list.

Hi,

I plan to order 2 of "Marineland LED Double Bright Strip 24-36 Inches", I wonder if it is safe from damage during shipping? Is it worth it? Thanks.

daworldisblack · July 17, 2013, 10:11:22 AM

Quote from: FishBuddy on July 16, 2013, 09:27:10 PM
Yes, it is still on. I've been busy lately so didn't get an update on the list. So far, 5 people shown interest in it, including myself. I am still planning to do the order by end of July and pick it up early August.

PS: I've just updated the list.

Awesome! Will PM you soon!

Quote from: new_hobby on July 17, 2013, 09:13:04 AM
Hi,

I plan to order 2 of "Marineland LED Double Bright Strip 24-36 Inches", I wonder if it is safe from damage during shipping? Is it worth it? Thanks.

I got one of these the last time round and it was packed well! Only tubes should be of concern but even then, they came in fine the last time round so you should be good!

lucius · July 17, 2013, 12:30:31 PM

Quote from: daworldisblack on July 17, 2013, 10:11:22 AM
Awesome! Will PM you soon!

I got one of these the last time round and it was packed well! Only tubes should be of concern but even then, they came in fine the last time round so you should be good!

Are you using it for plants? I was thinking about buying a light fixture for a possible future planted tank but wasn't sure if it would be adequate or not.

daworldisblack · July 17, 2013, 12:37:17 PM

Quote from: lucius on July 17, 2013, 12:30:31 PM
Are you using it for plants? I was thinking about buying a light fixture for a possible future planted tank but wasn't sure if it would be adequate or not.

Not the greatest. There are folks who use it - I have it on a low-light tank with ferns, mosses and some not to light-demanding plant but there are other ones on there. The Current Satellite + looks promising and I might get one - again better for a low-light set up rather then a high light set-up. All depends on how high your tank is. T5HO or a Finnex/BuildMyLED fixture may be better if its a taller tank and you are going to have higher-light demanding plants.

exv152 · July 17, 2013, 01:31:26 PM

FYI ...Big Als USA is having an awesome sale on almost everything til the end of July. Even better prices in some cases to kensfish. If you pay by pay pal, they'll ship anywhere in the US. www.bigalsonline.com

new_hobby · July 18, 2013, 09:15:26 AM

Quote from: FishBuddy on July 16, 2013, 09:27:10 PM
Yes, it is still on. I've been busy lately so didn't get an update on the list. So far, 5 people shown interest in it, including myself. I am still planning to do the order by end of July and pick it up early August.

PS: I've just updated the list.

Hi FishBuddy,

What is the method of payment in advance?

magnosis · July 18, 2013, 01:23:36 PM

I'd possibly get some Hydor powerheads but not sure which size.
Don't hold up for me.
If I figure it out in time I'll let you know. I posted in DIY/Equipement if you care to help me decide

Stussi613 · July 19, 2013, 12:36:32 AM

Quote from: magnosis on July 18, 2013, 01:23:36 PM
I'd possibly get some Hydor powerheads but not sure which size.
Don't hold up for me.
If I figure it out in time I'll let you know. I posted in DIY/Equipement if you care to help me decide

Buy them from a local salty sponsor like Ray, or Az...you won't get them much cheaper than they sell them for and you don't have to wait.

magnosis · July 19, 2013, 01:23:14 PM

Okay thanks for the tip!

FishBuddy · July 22, 2013, 09:33:33 PM

List updated....

lucius · July 22, 2013, 10:23:17 PM

Quote from: daworldisblack on July 17, 2013, 12:37:17 PM
Not the greatest. There are folks who use it - I have it on a low-light tank with ferns, mosses and some not to light-demanding plant but there are other ones on there. The Current Satellite + looks promising and I might get one - again better for a low-light set up rather then a high light set-up. All depends on how high your tank is. T5HO or a Finnex/BuildMyLED fixture may be better if its a taller tank and you are going to have higher-light demanding plants.

I see you decided on the Current Satellite Freshwater LED 24-36 Inch fixture also.

FishBuddy · July 27, 2013, 11:24:42 AM

List updated... I am thinking of placing the order on Sunday evening....

Shawn84 · July 27, 2013, 09:46:14 PM

FishBuddy · July 28, 2013, 06:46:48 PM

this is the final list (except for myself

of course).... I'll be ordering soon....

FishBuddy · July 29, 2013, 06:31:01 PM

Order has been placed.....

lucius · July 29, 2013, 09:26:17 PM

Thanks for organizing this.

Shawn84 · July 29, 2013, 10:58:51 PM

Thanks John

lucius · July 31, 2013, 04:08:32 PM

Just noticed that they dropped the price of the light fixture that daworldisblack and I picked out and it's also out of stock now. Hopefully, we were able to get our order in on time and hopefully, we got the lower price.

kenouboom · July 31, 2013, 05:02:07 PM

THANK YOU

daworldisblack · July 31, 2013, 05:07:21 PM

Awesome Sauce John! Thanks!

FishBuddy · July 31, 2013, 09:33:44 PM

Quote from: lucius on July 31, 2013, 04:08:32 PM
Just noticed that they dropped the price of the light fixture that daworldisblack and I picked out and it's also out of stock now. Hopefully, we were able to get our order in on time and hopefully, we got the lower price.

You got the lower price of $59.95... The shipment has been packaged already and waiting to be picked up by UPS.... Bottom line is: YOU GOT THE LIGHT......

lucius · July 31, 2013, 09:53:00 PM

FishBuddy · August 03, 2013, 01:17:55 AM

Just to give u an update on this... 2 of the packages have arrived. Still waiting for 1 more package; schedule to arrive early next week.. Looks like I'll go pick it up near the end of next week...

Shawn84 · August 03, 2013, 10:00:11 AM

Its like Christmas. Waiting to open your gift

FishBuddy · August 05, 2013, 09:39:38 PM

All packages have arrived at Ogdensburg... I will be heading there sometime this week to pick them up..

Also, I am in the process of creating a spreadsheet and will send each of you the total costs.

About pickup the products, how do you guys want to handle it? I am thinking of meeting all of you one evening somewhere near Barrhaven (may be a shopping mall parking lot?) and do it all at once...

This way it'll save some time and I don't have to sit around at different time/date waiting for each of you to show up

You could always have someone else pick up your stuff for you if you are not available at the specified time/place.

lucius · August 05, 2013, 10:22:32 PM

Sounds good.

The parking area in front of Home Depot, bordering Strandherd, should be pretty quiet on a weeknight with plenty of room.

Shawn84 · August 05, 2013, 10:26:01 PM

I'm good with anywhere and anytime

Shawn

FishBuddy · August 05, 2013, 10:48:01 PM

Quote from: lucius on August 05, 2013, 10:22:32 PM
Sounds good.

The parking area in front of Home Depot, bordering Strandherd, should be pretty quiet on a weeknight with plenty of room.

Sounds like a great idea.... During the evenings, there's usually a huge empty parking lot further away from the store so we could meet there...

FishBuddy · August 06, 2013, 09:40:36 PM

Good News!

Your stuff have finally arrived home safe and sound

I went to Ogdensburg late this afternoon and just came back not long ago. Everything went smoothly at the border as there's no lineups...

Over the next few days, I'll be totalling up the cost for everyone and will send you a PM on how much you owe me.

Also, I am planning to meet up with you this Friday evening at 7pm or so at the Home Depot parking lot in Barrhaven so that you could come and pick up your orders. If you cannot make it, you could have someone else pick up your order. Please bring exact change as I will not be carrying any change with me.

Stay tuned...

lucius · August 06, 2013, 10:51:47 PM

The next three days will probably be the longest three days ever!

new_hobby · August 07, 2013, 08:54:30 AM

Can somebody post the address of that Home Depot please. I am not familiar with that area.
A big thank you to John for doing this for all of us.

FishBuddy · August 07, 2013, 10:40:33 AM

We could meet here:

https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=45.267491,-75.753019&hl=en&ll=45.267457,-75.752229&spn=0.001971,0.005284&sll=45.267423,-75.751725&sspn=0.001971,0.005284&t=h&z=18

Shawn84 · August 07, 2013, 12:12:14 PM

See you Friday at 7

FishBuddy · August 07, 2013, 05:09:16 PM

Quote from: Shawn84 on August 07, 2013, 12:12:14 PM
See you Friday at 7

Yipper..... I'll see you all at 7pm on Friday...

Shawn84 · August 09, 2013, 09:35:17 PM

Thanks John for doing the group order. Sorry if my air pump was too heavy for you :p It was nice seeing everyone there and had a nice chat about fish

FishBuddy · August 09, 2013, 11:08:44 PM

Quote from: Shawn84 on August 09, 2013, 09:35:17 PM
Thanks John for doing the group order. Sorry if my air pump was too heavy for you :p It was nice seeing everyone there and had a nice chat about fish

Yeah, I'll *always* remember that crazy huge air pump that you've bought and the fact that it caused us all kinds of grief as we are all waiting patiently for that thing to arrive from California

It was indeed we had a nice chat about fish. We should really do this more often. Perhaps in our next order, we'll meet up as usual and then we could go somewhere afterwards for supper/lunch and chat more about fish and plants at the same time.

Good to see everyone as well and I get to meet some new faces...

lucius · August 10, 2013, 12:44:12 PM

Thanks again.

Upcoming Kensfish Group Order

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