Crazy Craigslisters.....Hard to believe
- Thread starter Bderick67
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Last week Some guy had a 75 Bowfront with filters and heaters(Not sure what type i figured id take a look). The post said "LOWERED PRICE MAKE ME A OFFER" So I talked to him about it and it was first 250$ then he said 200$. I offered 100$ which was the most I had at the time.
He said "Id rather throw it out than sell it for 100" I was like uuuhhh....
Saw the Same ad up again reposted for 200. then again reposted with the same "LOWERED PRICE" claim for 300 the next week.
He said "Id rather throw it out than sell it for 100" I was like uuuhhh....
Saw the Same ad up again reposted for 200. then again reposted with the same "LOWERED PRICE" claim for 300 the next week.
Now, I've never gotten into SW tanks but this seems a little steep for me.
JBJ 12 gallon nano cube DX with built in 3 step filtration and day time and night led night inside canopy if tank, with stand meant for tank
salt water marine test kit
2 big als water change buckets
hydrometer to measure salt
15 lbs of live sand
20 lbs of instant ocean salt
12 lbs of live rock
tomato clownfish
pajama cardinalfish
food, dechloronizer and net
$500.00 firm
JBJ 12 gallon nano cube DX with built in 3 step filtration and day time and night led night inside canopy if tank, with stand meant for tank
salt water marine test kit
2 big als water change buckets
hydrometer to measure salt
15 lbs of live sand
20 lbs of instant ocean salt
12 lbs of live rock
tomato clownfish
pajama cardinalfish
food, dechloronizer and net
$500.00 firm
Look at those poor oscars 
There are some good craigslist posting though..
Like the one I got today.. three free angels.. look below:
There are some good craigslist posting though..
Like the one I got today.. three free angels.. look below:
this might not belong under crazy craiglisters but this is the BEST one i have seen..every one is dumb with there pricing so this guy wrote this up and i saved it!..i send it to people who have outrages prices..lol
Aquarium Pricing Guide
Date: 2010-03-27, 8:14AM
Yes, I know you spent a bucket of cash to get yours, but this is RESALE. And it's craigslist....the BARGAIN-hunter's market.
Aquariums/fish tanks do NOT hold a high resale value.
Therefore, for those of you who are trying to sell USED aquariums on CL and NOT getting your (often) exorbitant asking prices - here's a simple, FAIR guide to pricing:
And because many of you don't know or need to find out exactly what size your tank is, here's a calculator: http://animal-world.com/encyclo/information/calculate.htm
AQUARIUMS: Glass
If it's a year old or UNDER - $2.00 - $3.00 per gallon.
If it's OVER a year old - $1.00 per gallon.
Hexagons - $2.00 or less/gallon.
BowFronts - $1.50 - $2.00 per gallon (depending on condition)
AQUARIUMS: Acrylic
If it's a year old or UNDER - $1.50 - $2.50 per gallon.
If it's OVER a year old - $1.00 per gallon.
Hexagons - $1.50 or less/gallon.
BowFronts - $1.50 - $2.00 per gallon (depending on condition)
STANDS & CANOPIES:
$1.00 per gallon of aquarium the stand holds. (REAL wood - add another $.50 to $1.00 depending on CONDITION)
$.50 - $.75 per gallon of aquarium the canopy covers. (REAL wood - add another $.50 to $1.00 depending on CONDITION)
GLASS TOPS and PLASTIC HOODS:
25% - 40% of retail
LIGHTING:
WITH newer bulbs:
Incandescent - $5.00 (usually only 10 gallons or less are incan's)
Fluorescent - $10.00 per foot
Compact Fluorescent - $20 - $30 per foot (based on condition of housing, cord)
Halide & Specialty - 50% of retail for ballasts; you should buy NEW bulbs unless they are evidently lightly used.
W/O bulbs or OLD bulbs:
Incandescent - Free
Fluorescent - $7.00 per foot
Compact Fluorescent - $15 - $20 per foot
Halide & Specialty - 50% of retail for ballasts; you should buy NEW bulbs unless they are very evidently lightly used.
ACCESSORIES:
Saltwater - i.e. - protein skimmers, powerheads, wave-makers, chillers, etc....50% - 65% of retail (UNDER 1 year of use)
Saltwater - i.e. - protein skimmers, powerheads, wave-makers, chillers, etc....25% - 40% of retail (OVER 1 year of use)
Freshwater - 25% of retail (regardless of age - very easily replaced)
GRAVEL:
Natural colors - .15 - .20 cents per pound (clean)
Other colors - .05 cents per pound
HEATERS:
UNDER a year (of use) old -
50W - $2
100W - $4
150 - 200W - $6
250 - 300W - $10
OVER a year old - free (heaters aren't trustworthy enough after a year of use to justify $$)
FILTERS -
UNDER a year old - 50% of retail
OVER a year old - 25% of retail
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
An empty aquarium is ONLY an aquarium.
ONLY when full of livestock (that is included in the sale) is a tank considered a SALT or FRESH aquarium.
There is NO SUCH THING as an EMPTY saltwater or freshwater aquarium.
It is JUST an aquarium.
****If you have the EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES and /or LIVESTOCK for a SALTWATER hobby, then it is a "SALTWATER AQUARIUM SET-UP."
****If you have the EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES and /or LIVESTOCK for a FRESHWATER hobby, then it is a "FRESHWATER AQUARIUM SET-UP."
Chips, cracks & leakage are all signs of wear and reduce the prices significantly.
Water marks, discolorations, scratches (esp. on acrylic) and hard-water deposits are usually cosmetic. Because many can be removed with effort, they need not affect price.
Accessories are always great to 'throw in' as a bonus when buying a tank, but pricing everything, stating 'will not separate' and expecting a quick sale - not good. Not many people are not going to use all YOUR stuff if they have other ideas for THEIR new tank.
REHOMING LIVESTOCK:
Check local prices before you buy someone's critters.
Often, buying livestock from a private party is better - especially if they have had (it) for a while w/o problems.
OK, so this is JUST a guide.
There will be exceptional SET-UPS out there and what you ultimately pay will depend on you. But for SELLING your tank(s), this is intended to give a starting point
Aquarium Pricing Guide
Date: 2010-03-27, 8:14AM
Yes, I know you spent a bucket of cash to get yours, but this is RESALE. And it's craigslist....the BARGAIN-hunter's market.
Aquariums/fish tanks do NOT hold a high resale value.
Therefore, for those of you who are trying to sell USED aquariums on CL and NOT getting your (often) exorbitant asking prices - here's a simple, FAIR guide to pricing:
And because many of you don't know or need to find out exactly what size your tank is, here's a calculator: http://animal-world.com/encyclo/information/calculate.htm
AQUARIUMS: Glass
If it's a year old or UNDER - $2.00 - $3.00 per gallon.
If it's OVER a year old - $1.00 per gallon.
Hexagons - $2.00 or less/gallon.
BowFronts - $1.50 - $2.00 per gallon (depending on condition)
AQUARIUMS: Acrylic
If it's a year old or UNDER - $1.50 - $2.50 per gallon.
If it's OVER a year old - $1.00 per gallon.
Hexagons - $1.50 or less/gallon.
BowFronts - $1.50 - $2.00 per gallon (depending on condition)
STANDS & CANOPIES:
$1.00 per gallon of aquarium the stand holds. (REAL wood - add another $.50 to $1.00 depending on CONDITION)
$.50 - $.75 per gallon of aquarium the canopy covers. (REAL wood - add another $.50 to $1.00 depending on CONDITION)
GLASS TOPS and PLASTIC HOODS:
25% - 40% of retail
LIGHTING:
WITH newer bulbs:
Incandescent - $5.00 (usually only 10 gallons or less are incan's)
Fluorescent - $10.00 per foot
Compact Fluorescent - $20 - $30 per foot (based on condition of housing, cord)
Halide & Specialty - 50% of retail for ballasts; you should buy NEW bulbs unless they are evidently lightly used.
W/O bulbs or OLD bulbs:
Incandescent - Free
Fluorescent - $7.00 per foot
Compact Fluorescent - $15 - $20 per foot
Halide & Specialty - 50% of retail for ballasts; you should buy NEW bulbs unless they are very evidently lightly used.
ACCESSORIES:
Saltwater - i.e. - protein skimmers, powerheads, wave-makers, chillers, etc....50% - 65% of retail (UNDER 1 year of use)
Saltwater - i.e. - protein skimmers, powerheads, wave-makers, chillers, etc....25% - 40% of retail (OVER 1 year of use)
Freshwater - 25% of retail (regardless of age - very easily replaced)
GRAVEL:
Natural colors - .15 - .20 cents per pound (clean)
Other colors - .05 cents per pound
HEATERS:
UNDER a year (of use) old -
50W - $2
100W - $4
150 - 200W - $6
250 - 300W - $10
OVER a year old - free (heaters aren't trustworthy enough after a year of use to justify $$)
FILTERS -
UNDER a year old - 50% of retail
OVER a year old - 25% of retail
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
An empty aquarium is ONLY an aquarium.
ONLY when full of livestock (that is included in the sale) is a tank considered a SALT or FRESH aquarium.
There is NO SUCH THING as an EMPTY saltwater or freshwater aquarium.
It is JUST an aquarium.
****If you have the EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES and /or LIVESTOCK for a SALTWATER hobby, then it is a "SALTWATER AQUARIUM SET-UP."
****If you have the EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES and /or LIVESTOCK for a FRESHWATER hobby, then it is a "FRESHWATER AQUARIUM SET-UP."
Chips, cracks & leakage are all signs of wear and reduce the prices significantly.
Water marks, discolorations, scratches (esp. on acrylic) and hard-water deposits are usually cosmetic. Because many can be removed with effort, they need not affect price.
Accessories are always great to 'throw in' as a bonus when buying a tank, but pricing everything, stating 'will not separate' and expecting a quick sale - not good. Not many people are not going to use all YOUR stuff if they have other ideas for THEIR new tank.
REHOMING LIVESTOCK:
Check local prices before you buy someone's critters.
Often, buying livestock from a private party is better - especially if they have had (it) for a while w/o problems.
OK, so this is JUST a guide.
There will be exceptional SET-UPS out there and what you ultimately pay will depend on you. But for SELLING your tank(s), this is intended to give a starting point
55 Gallon Established Aquarium - $400 (Taunton, MA)
Date: 2010-06-05, 4:56PM EDT
Reply to: sale-sqdfe-1777121892@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
55 Gal. aquarium with all accessories, including filters, heater, lights, over 150 dollars in silk plants, 2 pieces of driftwood, gravel and fish included. as well as wood stand
Fish included :
1 Pleco
6 Neon Tetras
4 Longfin Zebra Danios
4 Zebra Danios
3 Catfish
1 Guppy
1 Platty
1 Redeye tetra
1 Blackfin Tetra
Date: 2010-06-05, 4:56PM EDT
Reply to: sale-sqdfe-1777121892@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
55 Gal. aquarium with all accessories, including filters, heater, lights, over 150 dollars in silk plants, 2 pieces of driftwood, gravel and fish included. as well as wood stand
Fish included :
1 Pleco
6 Neon Tetras
4 Longfin Zebra Danios
4 Zebra Danios
3 Catfish
1 Guppy
1 Platty
1 Redeye tetra
1 Blackfin Tetra
