2009 All Ohio CORA Frag Swap - Saturday September 12th - Achbar Grotto

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The CORA All Ohio Frag Swap is back at the Grotto!!
- More Than Double the space of last year's swap
- HUGE parking lot
- Plenty of electric (See note).
- "Early bird" hobbyist space (allows 1/2 table guaranteed space and setup 1 hours prior to event)
- Periodic Raffle (we will have multiple items to be raffled off at multiple specific times during the day)
- Food and Refreshments.
- Watch for more information to come about vendors and raffle items.
WHEN: September 12th, Noon to 4pm
WHERE: The Achbar Grotto, Columbus Ohio website: http://www.columbusgrottotemple.com/
Mapquest link: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Co...790+Agler+Road
(This is where we have had the swap in year's past)
ENTRY FEES:
- Vendors-$50 (8 foot table), plus a $25 club donation item.
- Early Bird Setup 4' space - $20 (members) $25 (non members)
Contact a CORA BOD member on www.corareef.org to purchase table space
- General entry - $5 (non members), FREE to CORA members(1 free entry per membership)
There will be 1/3 table space available on a 1st come/1st serve basis once doors open for those wishing to sell but not pay for a reserved space(no electric available for these spaces). You will be limited to 1/3 of a table only. If you need more space, you will need to purchase 'early bird' table space.
We have had close to 400 attendees in year's past and hope that you will help us match or exceed that number this year. Start fragging now. We look forward to seeing you in September!
Note: (swappers/vendors, per 4 foot space, you will be limited to 250 watts of light, a pump/filter and 1 heater(may have a second heater for vendors and early bird setup, just to warm the water initially but it must be removed before the event start time)-NO EXCEPTIONS-if you exceed the lighting limit you will be asked to turn the light off and you will forfeit any registration fee)

 

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Correct Mapquest link:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Co...=3790+Agler+Rd

 

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We have added a paypal button on our main page for pre-sale tables. There is an option for paid CORA members, non-members and vendors. We are already getting pre-sale interest, so if you plan on purchasing a table, now is the time to go out to the site and lock in your spot. See you in September.
http://corareef.org/forum/

 

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Swap update!
We are happy to begin giving you our list of vendors attending this year's All Ohio Frag Swap. This list will be updated as we continue to get our confirmations in.
CORA All Ohio Frag Swap
Attending Vendors(in order of confirmation):
Cherry Corals
YZ Reef
Marine Solutions
Dont forget hobbyists to swing over to the CORA site and reserve your "early bird special" hobbyist spot giving you early entry into the swap as well as electricity for your setup. Details are listed on the site.

 

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Swap update!
Updated list of attending vendors. This is looking to be another great event this year.
CORA All Ohio Frag Swap
Attending Vendors(in order of confirmation):
Cherry Corals
YZ Reef
Marine Solutions
Buckeye Field Supply
Coral Ranch
Paul's Corals

 

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Another Swap update!
CORA All Ohio Frag Swap
Attending Vendors(in order of confirmation):
Cherry Corals
YZ Reef
Marine Solutions
Buckeye Field Supply
Coral Ranch
Paul's Corals
Midwest Saltwater

 

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Another Swap update! Phishy Business added to confirmed vendor list.
CORA All Ohio Frag Swap
Attending Vendors(in order of confirmation):
Cherry Corals
YZ Reef
Marine Solutions
Buckeye Field Supply
Coral Ranch
Paul's Corals
Midwest Saltwater
Phishy Business

 

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Another Swap update! Chief Reef added to confirmed vendor list.
CORA All Ohio Frag Swap
Attending Vendors(in order of confirmation):
Cherry Corals
YZ Reef
Marine Solutions
Buckeye Field Supply
Coral Ranch
Paul's Corals
Midwest Saltwater
Phishy Business
Chief Reef
Add all the hobbyist setups and this should be one sweet time again this year.
Hobbyists, dont forget, if you are planning on attending in September and will be needing electricity, you will need to purchase an early bird special table. These tables are in limited numbers so be sure to get out to the site www.corareef.org and use the paypal button to get your table reserved before they are gone.
Only 2 months away now!

 

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Another Swap update! Reef Systems added to confirmed vendor list.
CORA All Ohio Frag Swap
Attending Vendors(in order of confirmation):
Cherry Corals
YZ Reef
Marine Solutions
Buckeye Field Supply
Coral Ranch
Paul's Corals
Midwest Saltwater
Phishy Business
Chief Reef
Reef Systems

 

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Another Swap update! Dirk's (books/hard goods, etc.) added to confirmed vendor list.
CORA All Ohio Frag Swap
Attending Vendors(in order of confirmation):
Cherry Corals
YZ Reef
Marine Solutions
Buckeye Field Supply
Coral Ranch
Paul's Corals
Midwest Saltwater
Phishy Business
Chief Reef
Reef Systems
Dirks

 

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We are getting some of the raffle items in, and are getting a page together to showcase the vendors attending, as well as the raffle sponsors and their items. Stay tuned.
Also, as a reminder, try to stick with $1s, $5s, and $10s as much as possible so there isn't allot of necessity to make change for $20s, etc. We are going to have food and beverage items available at the kitchen, will have raffle tickets for the raffle items, will have a 50/50 raffle going on, will have vendors with some killer corals, and will have swappers/traders selling cool, captive propagated coral frags. All will be very appreciative of exact/close to exact change.
Look for Fragswapper to be activated in the near future also.
Tick, tick, tick. Its getting closer and closer. Are you ready for another exciting All Ohio Frag Swap experience??????? Ya, I knew you were. See ya there.

 

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Fragswapper is up!!!
www.fragswapper.com
For 1st time swappers, fragswapper lets you register for the event so we know about how many will be attending. It also allows you to post pics of frags you have available so others can contact you about lining up a purchase. Please remember that once you have commited to sell or commited to buy that you honor that commitment. There are of course emergencies that may come up that force you to cancel, since you will not be attending any longer, but when at all possible try to honor an agreement to sell or buy.
So c'mon, lets see who's going to be at this year's All Ohio Frag Swap, and what you will be bringing. If you are not using fragswapper, feel free to post up what you are bringing on the main thread http://corareef.org/forum/showthread...2071#post42071.

 

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We have added a nice page showcasing our attending vendors, and we are starting to list our raffle sponsors there as well. Check out the new page to see what some of the cool raffle items will be at this year's CORA All Ohio Frag Swap.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap
You can also purchase your early bird setup spots on the new page. Get them while there are still some available. Early bird setup gets you a larger space (1/2 table), setup 2 hours before the swap opens, and the all important electricity for your setup. Without the early bird setup, you will only be allowed in when the swap opens, will be limited to 1/3 table, and will not have electricity provided to you.
As a reminder, fragswapper is up, so head out there, sign up for the swap, and check out some of the cool stuff being posted already. We appreciate the excitement this year and look forward to helping kick off the fall reefing season with a bang. All the CORA Officers thank you for your support again this year.

 

[jemshores]

When are you coming to Florida??? Preferably Tampa area!!!

 

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This swap is put on by CORA (Central Ohio Reef Aquarists). The All Ohio Frag Swap only has 2 locations. Columbus, OH (CORA) in the early fall, and Cleveland, OH (C-SEA) in the early spring. You'll just have to make a trip up this way to check it out.

 

[jemshores]

Ok didn't know what CORA stood for and that it was just an Ohio based org. Thanks and hope u have a great attendance!!

 

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Thanks. We hope so too. Its been close to 400 in attendance for the last few years. Always LOTS of cool corals floating around being sold and traded.

 

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Fragswapper is getting some nice stuff listed. Zoos, montis, lps, acros, etc. There are going to be some sweet corals available again this year. Be sure and get out to fragswapper and get yourself registered for the event. See everyone in a few weeks.

 

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Fragswapper continues to grow. Lots of nice stuff being posted. Dont forget to go out and signup.
Early Bird special tables are going fast. If you need electric and haven't reserved your spot, do so before the tables are gone.
We have also gotten use of the shelter house behind the main swap area. This area has 4-5 picnic tables, as well as ample room to just mingle. It will be a nice area to go when you decide to grab a bite from the kitchen, and want to sit down and relax while you eat. It will also be a nice place to just get out of the crowd and be able to talk to that reefer friend you haven't seen for awhile. The swap is generally pretty loud, and it is hard to talk. We hope you use this area to get away from the madness and catch up on what's been going on.

 

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Some really cool sps and zoanthids just got posted on fragswapper within the last couple days. The selection of frags this year is outstanding! I've spent waaaayyyy too much money already myself, and haven't even accounted for the gems that will be available the day of the swap.
There are still a few early bird tables available for those wanting electricity, and to be able to get themselves setup and running before the crowd begins to come in. Hurry though, because I would bet we are sold out before the day of the swap rolls around.