rogueangel
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Hey I was looking at some fish from SWF for when my tank finishes cycling. I heard someone say that there was a minimum order price. Is this true? Thanks for the info... peace
SWF minimum order?
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rogueangel
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what's the shipping price usually set at?
rogueangel
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well thats silly. What if people just want one anemone or fish?
uberlink
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Originally Posted by rogueangel
well thats silly. What if people just want one anemone or fish?
If you check other websites, they'll sell you one fish or one anemone, but you'll pay $35+ for the shipping. The $79 minimum is really pretty fair, considering that it includes shipping (except for a $10 handling charge and a few bucks for fuel).
The hard part is that it's difficult to get up to $79 and not overwhelm your tank with too much new life too quickly. The only way it usually works is if you're ordering a piece or two of coral, plus a fish or something. But they're so low on coral right now that it's nearly impossible!
well thats silly. What if people just want one anemone or fish?
If you check other websites, they'll sell you one fish or one anemone, but you'll pay $35+ for the shipping. The $79 minimum is really pretty fair, considering that it includes shipping (except for a $10 handling charge and a few bucks for fuel).
The hard part is that it's difficult to get up to $79 and not overwhelm your tank with too much new life too quickly. The only way it usually works is if you're ordering a piece or two of coral, plus a fish or something. But they're so low on coral right now that it's nearly impossible!
reefnut
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I was going to respond similar to uberlink on the additional shipping charges other sites add but also if you check the pricing on other sites, swf.com usually beats them hands down.
I guess the way they keep their pricing so cheap and the reason they are able to offer free shipping is due to the minimum order policy.
I guess the way they keep their pricing so cheap and the reason they are able to offer free shipping is due to the minimum order policy.
rogueangel
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yah i reckon. I was just lookin and the fish and anemones i was lookin at didn't add up to that much
1journeyman
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I've been trying to order from them for 2 days now... is their store down? I keep getting declined.
quads4_lif
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What all payment methods do they accept? Is paypal one of them?
alyssia
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Originally Posted by moorea2
When I've shopped here in the past if the livestock I am looking at does not add up to get the free shipping I usually throw in some crabs, shrimp or other stuff like that to get there. Of course I dont know how far away you are if your close this might help!
That's what I do also. They are way cheaper than anywhere else I've ordered from, and I think the quality is better here also.
When I've shopped here in the past if the livestock I am looking at does not add up to get the free shipping I usually throw in some crabs, shrimp or other stuff like that to get there. Of course I dont know how far away you are if your close this might help!
That's what I do also. They are way cheaper than anywhere else I've ordered from, and I think the quality is better here also.
rogueangel
Member
I'm in northern Tn close to Kentucky and the Mississippi river. Why would location matter if I order?
mikersof
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Originally Posted by 1journeyman
I've been trying to order from them for 2 days now... is their store down? I keep getting declined.
Journey, I placed an order with them last night that went throught just fine. This is my first fish order and believe me, sitting watching live rock cure, i've had a lot of time to shop. SWF.com had the best final price on what i wanted. i sure wish i could have gotten a couple of small zoos though. wrong time of year for such i hear.
also, much info in the CONTACT tab...
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/contact.php
<<<<anxious hoping for friday delivery WHEW! Patience, Patience, Patience!
james =)
I've been trying to order from them for 2 days now... is their store down? I keep getting declined.
Journey, I placed an order with them last night that went throught just fine. This is my first fish order and believe me, sitting watching live rock cure, i've had a lot of time to shop. SWF.com had the best final price on what i wanted. i sure wish i could have gotten a couple of small zoos though. wrong time of year for such i hear.
also, much info in the CONTACT tab...
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/contact.php
<<<<anxious hoping for friday delivery WHEW! Patience, Patience, Patience!
james =)
froznfinn
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maybe someonecould answer a question about the special price list ? sa, royal gramma for $1.99 yellow tangs for $ 1.99..I thought i"d run up a bill close to 80$..but the price ended up about $125.00..they also say free shipping next to each item..How does this work?I could justify $29.99 for a flame angel plus shipping..which would still be about $10. less then my lfs..but the price came up differnet when I ran up my order..do these prices come after you build up your order to $78.00? :notsure: