Jacked Up SPS prices

chris3del · Dec 1, 2017

HB AL said:
Now that's out of control, a whole 1/4 inch.

More like 1/10th hahahah

Servillius · Dec 1, 2017

chris3del said:
Seriously ^^^^^^

So I concede I have a hard time imagining I would buy this, but let’s talk through it just to see if the facts matter.

If you know this seller really well and know his stuff is always very healthy, and this were an opportunity to get it for cheaper than a full sized frag, would the size bother you as much?

Again, let’s say you know this guy, have seen the mother colony, and already know grown out this coral is unreal, would you be less skeptical?

If you were in the market for a one of a kind coral and you knew this was a frag off of one from a guy who has been flawlessly honest and always provided amazing new stuff, does it bother you as much that he’s giving you a chance to get this tiny frag that happened to break off for less bother you?

Again, none of this applies to me here. To me it seems crazy expensive given the circumstances. I’m just pointing out that in the right circumstances, this may be exactly what someone wants. This seems hard to defend, but it’s a mistake to always prejudge the circumstances.

Mattrg02 · Dec 1, 2017

Velcro said:
There is a stunning amount of ignorance in this thread.

And what was your purpose for joining in, exactly?

Mattrg02 · Dec 1, 2017

Servillius said:
So I concede I have a hard time imagining I would buy this, but let’s talk through it just to see if the facts matter.

If you know this seller really well and know his stuff is always very healthy, and this were an opportunity to get it for cheaper than a full sized frag, would the size bother you as much?

Again, let’s say you know this guy, have seen the mother colony, and already know grown out this coral is unreal, would you be less skeptical?

If you were in the market for a one of a kind coral and you knew this was a frag off of one from a guy who has been flawlessly honest and always provided amazing new stuff, does it bother you as much that he’s giving you a chance to get this tiny frag that happened to break off for less bother you?

Again, none of this applies to me here. To me it seems crazy expensive given the circumstances. I’m just pointing out that in the right circumstances, this may be exactly what someone wants. This seems hard to defend, but it’s a mistake to always prejudge the circumstances.

At least it’s a coral that we would be hard pressed to find a look alike of. I, personally, think that price is asinine for the size and development stage. I wouldn’t pay that unless the seller is WELL KNOWN since it could be a $10 green Acro for all we know.

Edit: I feel it worth mentioning that while sellers are free to charge whatever, the ones selling here, on a forum hosted for FREE, ought to be a bit more generous with us. This is a place for hobbyists, not professionals after all. This site is giving them low cost exposure to countless possible buyers. Would be nice to see them act a bit more appreciative of us.