Hermits

[Trickman2]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46308&item=4380696153&rd=1

Anyone else. lets try to keep the at groups of 100
Ok
Me=100
Luist=100
Chap= 100

[luistwentyone]

maybe if a number of us pitch in we can share the hermits, how's that sound ?

[Trickman2]

I would consider it. I could use a 100 which is 28 dollars.

[luistwentyone]

I could use another 100 for $29

[Trickman2]

142.69/500=0.28538

Anyone else. lets try to keep the at groups of 100
Ok
Me=100
Luist=100

[jharr]

I guess that leaves us nano-keepers out. i would like some, but I think my 20L would look a little creepy crawling with 100 hermits. Not to mention that most of them would die of starvation.

If any of you buying 100 want to sell 10-20, PM me.

[farrington300]

I would be in for 50. Should be around $14.5. LMK. Also ask this guy what he is smoking. shipping 500 hermits next day air saver should not cost more than 45 bucks (unless he packs a lot of water) Lastly ups 2day air from FL should be just about 30 (according to the shipping calculator at my work). I think a few more would die but that would cut down on the cost, maybe the seller would go for that. just a thought.

[pk-sd]

Originally posted by jharr
I guess that leaves us nano-keepers out. i would like some, but I think my 20L would look a little creepy crawling with 100 hermits. Not to mention that most of them would die of starvation.

If any of you buying 100 want to sell 10-20, PM me.

I am in for 10. Just get 5-7 more people that want 20 or less and we are in business.

Also not all 500 shipped will arrive alive. So that will have to be factored in also.

[Trickman2]

Only reason I said a 100 is because it would kinda be a pain to get 30 different people when you could just get five.

Need two more people who want a 100.

[Dakota]

PK, I'll join up with you and get a couple dozen or so. . . I mean, I just don't need 100 for my 50 gal. . .

[suver569]

I was going to buy this auction straight up and distrube them out. The shipping is a bit much, but that's the way live stuff goes. The price is still pretty good for 500.

[bgoode]

I would be up for 10 or so, if its possible.

[pk-sd]

Originally posted by Trickman2
Only reason I said a 100 is because it would kinda be a pain to get 30 different people when you could just get five.

Need two more people who want a 100.

I was hoping one person can pick-up 100 from you and then people with smaller orders can get 10-20(or whatever) from him.

Anyone wants 10-20 hermits, please pick them up from us (myself, jharr or dakota, bgoode). It should be about $0.30/piece.

So shout out if you want less than 100.

PK

[Trickman2]

Survey That would be cool, Does that mean your going to charge us more.. If you buy it straight up I would like 100

[95camaro20s]

hey dan,
ill take about 10-20 as well..

[jharr]

Here's the tally by my reckoning:
Trick - 100
LuisT - 100
Chap - 100
farring - 50
jharr - 10
pk-sd - 10
Dakota - 25
bgoode - 10
95cam - 10

that brings it to 415 accounted for. If those I put down for 10 take 20 then it is 455.

Anyone else in?

[M_DEZ]

i'll take the rest

[bgoode]

I'm ok with taking 20 if that helps out.

[Trickman2]

Ok so who wants to secure the payment? Also who wants to get the order shipped to them?

[farrington300]

Hey guys if need be I will buy 100 to make the deal go through (then i will sell off the ones i dont need, this will make it easier on the person who does the buy, and will allow others to get smaller amounts). Its only 29 and change for 100. keep in mind that 100 hermits at AW is over 100 bucks, point is, this is a good deal, lets not let it pass. LMK

[Trickman2]

Ok so lets secure the deal. Who wants to make it happen?

[lucubrator]

I want a couple, but not more than 20

[Trickman2]

Ok who wants to volunteer to distrubute them. Maybe
suver569 will do it.

[colindoug3]

probably too late to get in for 100...? but i just thought id ask.
edit: maybe if we do 2 orders (1000) he will lower shipping?

[suver569]

Oh heh, been busy. I can distribute, no problem. Let me check it out and get it all setup.

Only thing I ask, who ever can paypal in advance, let me know. This will really help out with the wife factor... If she see's another 100, 150, 200 dollar payment go out to "that damn fish tank", she'll freak.

At the very least, I have about 50 bucks already on my paypal account, so if a few people could pay in advance, it'll help out alot.

Lemme know, and I'll contact the guy and get it setup. I'll see if I can get a larger order, maybe get them a bit cheaper. I've actually been in contact with this guy already.

[suver569]

Ok, found them a bit cheaper, I think I'm going to get 1000, but I
Need to get a few more accounted for.

Those that want 100, $23 bucks
Those that want 50, $11.50...

If you just want a few, that's cool too. 4 for $1

I'm going to try and contact him to find out what size they are. Make sure they're not the micro, micro ones. Those are tiny. I also need to get a tank setup to hold all of these suckers.

[Trickman2]

I am in for 100. Tell me when and paypal account

[suver569]

Okie, I have 2 paypal accounts setup. I will pm everyone that has replied here with info.
I can take regular paypal payments, and direct credit card payments. If you HAVE to use a credit card payment, it charges me 3% of whatever you send for the transaction, so the less of those, the better :p


PM'n everyone here. If I miss you, send me a PM. If anyone else wants in, PM me and I'll get you accounted for.

The crabs will be in late next week. Thursday or so. I work during the morning/afternoon, so all pickups would have to be after 3:30, or we can meet up on the weekend.

I can make arrangements to meet out at OG, but the fewer the better. I'm always out running around, but my wife gets on my case if I make special trips out to drop off stuff for "that damn fish tank" :D

Anyways, PM'n everyone now.

[suver569]

Ok, got a list. I will update as needed. PM me if you want in, I'll PM ya back with all the info I have now.

Trickman2 -100 PAID
luistwentyone - 100
Chap -100 - PAID, to much I might add, whoohoo!
Jhar - 20 - PAID
Farrington - 50
Pk-sd - 10 - PAID
Bgoode - 25 - PAID
95camaro20s - 20
M_dez - 100 PAID
lucubrator - 20
colindoug3 - 100 - PAID
wannabeafarmer - 50 - PAID
Pisces - 50
Dakota - 24 PAID
GeeOh - 10
jhkh_1979 - 30
Mike N - 20
yolo_062004 - 50 PAID
Emoezekielsr5 - 50
wrx777 - 12
Ok, gonna hold off on any more reserving now. Whatever is left over, I will post the day they arrive. Those that have already paid obviously have there's reserved. If I dont hear from ya within a couple days, I'll have to find them homes. I can and will store them if you contact me, as long as it's not hundreds. Dont think my tank can hold that many for very long

Oh, and those that I may have not contacted already about paying via paypal...If you want, I will take payment before hand via paypal. PM me for the info. Otherwise, cash in hand or personal checks (as long as they clear ya bums!)


Total of 977 so far
Damnit.. Hope they send a couple extra so I can actually have some :p

j/k Chap, I'll just consider it a tip
j/k again, I'll bring ya 10 bucks when they come in, or you can get another 10 bucks worth, I dont mind... God knows you have the tanks for it :rolleyes: Oh, and I'm commin to your house..I havent seen your tanks since you've changed them.

[suver569]

Bump

Get em while there hot. Another 200 or so up for grabs. If worse comes to worse, I can order 1500. We have a couple days yet.

[Dakota]

I thought i was in for like 24 :(

[Mike N]

I could use 20..

Thanks, Mike

[suver569]

Originally posted by Mike N
I could use 20..

Thanks, Mike

Ok, but no way I'm driving ALL the way to your hosue mike :p

[95camaro20s]

yeah ill take 20 or so. i feel abit more comfy just paying u when i come pick em up . is that ok?

[95camaro20s]

btw was size are these badboys

[suver569]

No problem 95camaro. I'm trying to get an exact size, but they are smaller ones, 1/2" or so.

[wrx777]

Dan, YGPM

[Trickman2]

So has the order been placed?

[suver569]

Originally posted by Trickman2
So has the order been placed?

Yes, they are shipping on Wed, will be here Thurs around 11am. I wont be home till after 3:30 though. I'll get all the info in a bit. I need to contact the seller about getting an additional 500. You guys are vultures :p

[Reefkeeper]

Originally posted by Trickman2
Lol, Thats kinda funny, Normally people would hate to have crabs but now of days. Everyone wants more Crabs. LOL

No...everybody hates getting THE crabs.....people who have them claim they itch like hell. As for hermits, well so long as they are the supposedly reef safe animals, its a different animal.

[suver569]

Ok, looks like the seller is running low. He has enough for our order, but not enough for another 500. :( I can get another order through next week. We cleaned him out basically :p

He is going to drop me an Email when they come in, so I'll make another post when he gets in touch with me.

[jharr]

SDReefs.com ROCKS THE HERMIT WORLD!!!!

[suver569]

The hermits will be shipping out today, and will be here friday.

The original plan was for today (thursday) but the supplier was delayed and was not able to ship on wednesday. He sends his apologies.

I will PM everyone tonight will all the details.

[pk-sd]

Can one guy from Rancho Penasquitos, Mira Mesa or Rancho Bernardo volunteer to pick all of them up and hold them for others?

List of guys living in PQ/Mira Mesa/Rancho Bernardo area:

bgoode
jharr
Dakota
Trickman2
pk-sd

Thanks
PK

[lucubrator]

If you guys have paid already then I can pick them up.

[pk-sd]

Originally posted by lucubrator
If you guys have paid already then I can pick them up.

Do you live in La Jolla ? I was hoping not drive too far unless I have too.
:)

[colindoug3]

yea, wannabefarmer.... youre in vista, when are you picking up?

[lucubrator]

I live in la jolla, but I go back to poway on saturdays.

[pk-sd]

Originally posted by lucubrator
I live in la jolla, but I go back to poway on saturdays.

Works for me. I can pick them up from you on Saturday then. When are you picking yours up ? Friday or Saturday ?

[colindoug3]

ive got an idea. maybe you can pick mine up luc...
my buddy lives right by you and i see him pretty often.

[wannabeafarmer]

Gonna shoot for tommorrow...but I don't know if I will make it then. Otherwise...it will be Sat.

[lucubrator]

I'll let you guys know tonight when I'm picking them up.

[pk-sd]

Thanks......I will PM you my cell phone number.

[lucubrator]

bgoode
jharr
Dakota
Trickman2
pk-sd

I'm willing to get your snails tomorrow afternoon, and then I'll be heading to mira mesa for the better part of the night. Saturday evening I'm going to be in poway, so if you want to get them from me then, let me know. Posting to the thread is fine.

[colindoug3]

lucubrator, can you pick mine up too? my friend lives a few doors down from you.

[pk-sd]

Originally posted by lucubrator
bgoode
jharr
Dakota
Trickman2
pk-sd

I'm willing to get your snails tomorrow afternoon, and then I'll be heading to mira mesa for the better part of the night. Saturday evening I'm going to be in poway, so if you want to get them from me then, let me know. Posting to the thread is fine.

I think I already gave you a go ahead on that. Just call me (PM sent) when get the crabs....i don't mean when you get the "crabs"....I mean....well you know what I mean.:)

[suver569]

Crabs are here. Those that are on the list on the 2nd page, please call or come by.
When all those are accounted for, I will let those who wanted some that did not get on the list, what is left.

[M_DEZ]

sent you a pm

[suver569]

Hey everyone, there is a slight problem. I"m going to PM everyone that has not already picked up, and that have not paid.

First thing, I was shorted about 200 :mad:

Second thing, about another 100 arrived dead.

Those that have already paid, and those that I"m meeting tonight, we're still on.

Chap, Trickman, luistwentyone, M_dez - I will PM you guys with more info.

[suver569]

Ok, the damage is this.

275 dead, and 225 shorted. I'm getting a hold of the distributor now and i'm going to see what can be done.

[Reefkeeper]

That is horrible. How were they shipped? Any heat or cold packs included in the packing?

For longer shipments you include a heat or cold pack depending on the temperatures they are going to encounter. For example, if its in a cargo hold of a plane that isnt pressurized or temperature controlled, the temperature is going to be absolutely frigid. Even if the plane touched down in Texas or something, the animals would have been in extreme cold temperatures for at least 2 hrs at a time. The styrofoam containers add some insulation, but its not enough on its own. (I dont think they would ship the animals in an unpressurized area as it would likely kill them, but you never know.)

In my experience, with most fish shipments they typically will make sure that its being sent in a pressurized and temperature controlled area of the plane. On top of that, some better sellers will still put a chemical heat pack in the container with the animals. (Its in a seperate bag, sometimes filled with water so that it will radiate heat. The styrofoam acts as insulation, trapping the heat and keeping all the animals up to their normal temperatures. ) In the summer or if the animals will be exposed to large amounts of heat, they will sometimes pack a small amount of chemical ice/ real ice in a similar way. Thus, trying to cool down the container a bit. There are specific quidelines for amounts of heat packs/ice to include so as to not freeze/cook the animals.

Where in Gainesville is this person located? I am curious because I lived there for a while and used to know the entire area like the back of my hand.

[suver569]

They were shipped in an insulated foam box, like all fish shipments.

The problem: 1000 hermits in 1 bag

I was pretty shocked to see them all in one bag first off. I frantically got them into water, which as soon as I did, they immediately scrambled. They were obviously stressed.

There was no heat or cold pack, which shouldnt have been a big problem, as it was warm yesterday, but not like it's going to be today.

I'm still waiting to hear back from him. They do offer guarantee arrival, so I dont think it will much of a problem. The missing crabs is another story. That's just lack of quality control.

[Reefkeeper]

The problem with the temperature is when the animals are on the plane, not the ground. Its much cheaper to have areas of the plane not pressurized/heated then to heat/pressurize the entire thing. For example, they have a seperate area of the cargo hold for putting dogs/cats that are checked. They arent put in with general cargo as they would most probably die.