I went to MACNA in Orlando Florida a few weeks ago. For those who don't know what MACNA is its the largest Marine Aquarium conference / show with a lot of venders showing off there latest equipment. Even though I am a Fresh water keeper the equipment is fascinating to see and some can be used for either Freash or Salt. Anyway , I went there and meet many dealers. Besides looking at all the LED lighting,filtration,pumps,etc. I had a special interest in buying a custom Aquarium. There are many companies out there but a few in particular stood out. After all I am looking for a 300 gallon tank to be placed in my home. Not in the basement. So I need something done right where I don't have to worry. With out mentioning any companies name, when the show was over I called up a tank manufacture that was at this show and they told me they don't sell direct. This was very upsetting to me and blew my mind. Check this out-I spent the money to travel a great distance on the flights , Hotel rooms, car rental, show admission, etc. For them to say find your local dealer ??? WHAT !
I can't believe this. This is why these shows do poorly and people loose interest. Back in the Day -If you went to a trade show they offered you a show discount and they use to give out goodies where the bag got so heavy you would have to make a trip to the car to unload. Today its not like that. As a result this tank company gave me a name of a dealer that happens to be extremely expensive. So the bottom line is---- I went to MACNA and a third party now has to be involved driving up the price for me to order a tank. What do you MFK's think about this ???
I can't believe this. This is why these shows do poorly and people loose interest. Back in the Day -If you went to a trade show they offered you a show discount and they use to give out goodies where the bag got so heavy you would have to make a trip to the car to unload. Today its not like that. As a result this tank company gave me a name of a dealer that happens to be extremely expensive. So the bottom line is---- I went to MACNA and a third party now has to be involved driving up the price for me to order a tank. What do you MFK's think about this ???