flooddc January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 Aquatic Obsession is closing! :( Just saw their ads on CL. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/4278739501.html Weren't they used to be a sponsor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 Aquatic Obsession is closing! :( Just saw their ads on CL. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/4278739501.html Weren't they used to be a sponsor? they close every year...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerek2 January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 they close every year...lol Marketing scam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 He has said they might close in the past.... but I think they are actually closing this time...he sent out mass email to everyone on the list.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc January 29, 2014 Author Share January 29, 2014 they close every year...lol Marketing scam?Really! I don't recalled seeing it in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 He has said they might close in the past.... but I think they are actually closing this time...he sent out mass email to everyone on the list.... theyve done this like 3 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 It was a crappy store anyways.. Plenty of much better LFS' to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlem January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 theyve done this like 3 times. they're really gone this time. i was there last weekend, and everything was getting torn down and sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 It's a shame when any one of them goes out of business. Aquatic Obsession was also known as The Cozy Clownfish. They were a sponsor here a couple of years ago, but were unable to continue, hence the absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howaboutme January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 they're really gone this time. i was there last weekend, and everything was getting torn down and sold. Anything of note still left based on your last visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc January 29, 2014 Author Share January 29, 2014 It's a shame when any one of them goes out of business. Aquatic Obsession was also known as The Cozy Clownfish. They were a sponsor here a couple of years ago, but were unable to continue, hence the absence. It is a shame! I like it when there are more LFS, that way they are more competitive as well as providing better customer services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlem January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 Anything of note still left based on your last visit? nah, unless you have freshwater stuff. and the going out of business sale isnt really the price you're expecting, it's like 20-30 off. you'll have to barter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 Dang, bartering to get more than 30% off when they are losing their livelihood. That's kinda a low blow. I think it's best when shopping to either offer what someone is asking or not offer at all. The only time lowballing is ok is if they specifiy OBO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 Wamas members are always here when you need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy January 29, 2014 Share January 29, 2014 Wamas members are always here when you need them. i quite literally fell outta my chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf January 30, 2014 Share January 30, 2014 lol, dang those are some ugly vultures!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 January 30, 2014 Share January 30, 2014 LOL…. we are a hungry bunch… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw January 30, 2014 Share January 30, 2014 Well, it's hard to build a customer base when the owner treats his customers like $h1t. I stopped going there when Steve Velasco left. They still owe me money. good riddance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami January 30, 2014 Share January 30, 2014 Well, it's hard to build a customer base when the owner treats his customers like $h1t. I stopped going there when Steve Velasco left. They still owe me money. good riddance.. And, of course, Steve's over at Incredible Corals now. In fact, that's his screen name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 January 30, 2014 Share January 30, 2014 I thought he looked familiar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimboy123 January 30, 2014 Share January 30, 2014 Well, it's hard to build a customer base when the owner treats his customers like $h1t. I stopped going there when Steve Velasco left. They still owe me money. good riddance.. +1 on this. I used to stop by there 2x a week (thursdays and fridays) and even tried to give him business in the high priced frozen food market segment. I stopped going when he repeatedly told me that he had something on order for me and it never showed up. His lack of attention to his client base, coupled with the fact that he doesn't know a good customer when he sees one has certainly led to his demise. I honestly can't really say that I'm sorry except to ensure that we have a competitive marketplace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller January 30, 2014 Share January 30, 2014 And, of course, Steve's over at Incredible Corals now. In fact, that's his screen name. Which, Steve or Incredible Corals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami January 30, 2014 Share January 30, 2014 Which, Steve or Incredible Corals? Incredible Corals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 January 30, 2014 Share January 30, 2014 I think some of the recent LFS closings are directly related to the new crop of MUCH BETTER LFS's. If the competition outcompete's you, well, you aren't going to last long. I for one am thrilled at the fairly recent opening of both Incredible corals and Quantum Reefs. They are both high end awesome stores with great selection, great customer service and really helpful people. Out with the bad, in with the Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals January 30, 2014 Share January 30, 2014 Hello, my name is Steve Velasco. Yes, I'm a corahloic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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