sen5241b August 23, 2016 Share August 23, 2016 I recall buying a beautiful blue clam at Dr Mac's about 5 years ago for $25 but it seems like fish have also risen in price, no? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruleyii August 23, 2016 Share August 23, 2016 I bet it has something to do with the stricter regulations, like not using cyanide. I'm sure the volume coming in is lower now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Lazar August 23, 2016 Share August 23, 2016 I don't think there's an easy answer, because we're not always comparing apples to apples. Is the clam more expensive now because it's a better grade? Larger size? Aquacultured vs. wild caught? Quarantined? All these will drive the prices for one blue clam vs. another. Same thing for fish. In general, I think fish prices have risen over time faster than inflation. But I also think wholesalers and retailers both take better care of the fish. I took a look at some fish purchases from an old log. I think most of the fish were average sized; I didn't buy super small or extra large fish. 2000-2001: Scooter blennie $10 Coral beauty $10 Royal gramma $12 Yellow tang $20 Catalina goby $13 Bangaii cardinal $17 Canary blennie $15 Firefish $5 2003 Foxface $39 Chromis $3 each Ocellaris $19 ORA ocellaris clown $20 Coris wrasse $30 Yellow tang $30 Kole tang $30 PBT $80 2004 Foxface $42 Ocellaris clown $18 Chromis $3 Purple tang $75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 August 23, 2016 Share August 23, 2016 I had a chance to talk to them about their prices during the summer meeting. El Nino has something to do with it. I believe a few bad storms as well for their clam prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sen5241b August 24, 2016 Author Share August 24, 2016 (edited) I don't think there's an easy answer, because we're not always comparing apples to apples. Is the clam more expensive now because it's a better grade? Larger size? Aquacultured vs. wild caught? Quarantined? All these will drive the prices for one blue clam vs. another. Same thing for fish. In general, I think fish prices have risen over time faster than inflation. But I also think wholesalers and retailers both take better care of the fish. I took a look at some fish purchases from an old log. I think most of the fish were average sized; I didn't buy super small or extra large fish. 2000-2001: Scooter blennie $10 Coral beauty $10 Royal gramma $12 Yellow tang $20 Catalina goby $13 Bangaii cardinal $17 Canary blennie $15 Firefish $5 2003 Foxface $39 Chromis $3 each Ocellaris $19 ORA ocellaris clown $20 Coris wrasse $30 Yellow tang $30 Kole tang $30 PBT $80 2004 Foxface $42 Ocellaris clown $18 Chromis $3 Purple tang $75 INTERESTING! Fish prices have definitely risen. Quarantine systems are expensive, that's a factor Edited August 24, 2016 by sen5241b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon August 24, 2016 Share August 24, 2016 Yup prices have definitely risen. Some of the things I can remember back in 2010 Crosshatch Trigger Pair $500 Black Tang $300 Yellow Tangs $20 Royal Grammas $13 Cromis $3 Damsels $4 Powder Blue Tangs $40 Flame Angels $40 Coral Beauty Angelfish $25 Koran Angels $45 Sohaul tangs $100 Purple Tangs $100 Coco Worms $20 Fromia Starfish $15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2nhle August 25, 2016 Share August 25, 2016 from my experience, back in the 95-96, I bought my purple tang and sohol tang for less than $100 each. Now it costs around $150 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerek2 August 25, 2016 Share August 25, 2016 (edited) I remember tridacna gigas being $80. Maybe supply is a problem? I haven't seen them for less than$900 lately Edited August 25, 2016 by gmerek2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PupChow August 27, 2016 Share August 27, 2016 (edited) Absolutely. I am seeing $170 regular sized Purple Tangs now. People can't afford to use damsels to cycle now... Edited August 27, 2016 by PupChow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnybv August 27, 2016 Share August 27, 2016 Simple.....Supply and demand. Hawaii is putting huge efforts to restrict or even prohibit collections. Marshall islands stopped letting rock out several years ago, Tonga followed, but has let it come out again in the recent years. Prices will continue to go up as reefs are dying, supply is diminishing across the board, which is all the more reason to get out and buy things you want NOW, as tomorrow they may be gone.....or too expensive for the average reef keeper to endure. just my 2 cents from the inside. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelin315 August 28, 2016 Share August 28, 2016 Overhead also continues to go up. Think about rent prices and the cost of simply shipping something. Used to be that you could fly and bring bags for free, now you get charged. Freight costs and also tariffs, fees, and taxes on international shipments have also increased as has the cost of getting licensing and permits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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