Ok people, finally worked out my building costs on my first tank which is a 48" x48"x18". I'm a third less than what it would cost to buy one from glass cages. Still don't know what it would cost to ship as I have yet to wiegh the thing, but I'll let y'all know that as soon as I find out.
Custom Made Glass Tank...and stands
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Ok, I have a shipping agent now, and am currently in the process of working up quotes for those of you who expressed an interest. I'll be getting back with you all once I've got final pricing for you.
Next question being, would you want the stand to go with the tank? I am also going to be making stands for these tanks. Let me know.
Next question being, would you want the stand to go with the tank? I am also going to be making stands for these tanks. Let me know.
I would be interested in just glass for a 8' x 4' x 24" or 30". it has to go in my basement so I would need to put it together myself. Could you pm me a rough quote for those pieces shipped to 46239. Would also have you drill some holes too if you are capable.
Thanks,
Ben
Thanks,
Ben
Sure. Just give me a rough idea of the size and placement of the holes you want.
Shipping is going to be around the $500 mark according to the estimate I got. It's just a big heavy fragile item...so there's insurance included, and that's to your door. It might be less, or I might also just consider loading it up in the ol' truck and bringing it right on up there to you....no charge for helping unload.
Shipping is going to be around the $500 mark according to the estimate I got. It's just a big heavy fragile item...so there's insurance included, and that's to your door. It might be less, or I might also just consider loading it up in the ol' truck and bringing it right on up there to you....no charge for helping unload.
Just start making them seting them up with an ave size and equipment and then promote it as best as you can. I started out building for me then friends and there friends, but before I knew itI was getting calls out of my local area and from Companies...Now its like I have 3 Full Time jobs-my 9-5, building custom aquariums and tking care of mine...LOL
you be suprised. I just suggest doing a couple first to build a profile, and even go to LSF and ask to post a couple flyers. I did and in fact one of my LFS dont want to do that kinda work any more but dont want to lose the customers so I do it for them basicly. And I got a killer hook up with them now. so go for it, just think of something new or a way to improve the set ups Joe Smo would buy from other places and offer it because if you put something together that way price becomes a less factor.
Just be real good with price to your MFK Family...Maybe Ill need a Ray Tank
you be suprised. I just suggest doing a couple first to build a profile, and even go to LSF and ask to post a couple flyers. I did and in fact one of my LFS dont want to do that kinda work any more but dont want to lose the customers so I do it for them basicly. And I got a killer hook up with them now. so go for it, just think of something new or a way to improve the set ups Joe Smo would buy from other places and offer it because if you put something together that way price becomes a less factor.
Just be real good with price to your MFK Family...Maybe Ill need a Ray Tank
how about 8ft long x 4ft wide x 30"a's high, what would be price and shipping is to new orleans or what part of texas are u in.
Alright, to update this thread real quick as of current I'm not quoting anyone yet. Until I have a finished product and am comfortable with a price for both building and shipping I'm not going to try and "guestimate". Once it's all final y'all will be there first ones to know. And as for treating MFKer's right.....damn skippy I will. And I also found out today that the glass company I'm doing business will etch the glass for me at no cost. They were talking a company logo or something like that....I'm thinking a big honkin' MFK on the corner of each.....if I can get permission to do so that is.
