Eheim 2260 for less than $200?

[DAM]

I'm not sure if this is the right forum, but, Googling for a used 2260 (want to put one on a 125 I will be setting up), I ran across a seller offering one for $188 http://www.petshopusa.com/rylhc1755.html. I'm skeptical, based on the price, and no photo--just a diagram of the filter.

I was wondering if anyone has done business with this vendor, or heard anything? I'd like to take advantage of the offer if it's legitimate.

 

[johnny roastbeef]

Never heard of them, but dealer cost is quite a bit more than their retail price.

 

[zebvance]

That is not the
Complete filter, what they have listed that they are selling is just the bucked/ bottom part of the canister.

 

[DAM]

I wish I had caught that about the partial filter before posting. I guess it's on to plan B then--two less-powerful canisters.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[DMD123]

If you were willing to budget $188 for a large filter why not spend just a little bit more and get an FX5 for around $235 on Amazon.

 

[Coues]

If you were willing to budget $188 for a large filter why not spend just a little bit more and get an FX5 for around $235 on Amazon.

^^^ Agreed. I got mine for $230 shipped WITH media off ebay. Brand new.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

Imagine how pissed would you be if you brought that?

 

[zebvance]

If you were willing to budget $188 for a large filter why not spend just a little bit more and get an FX5 for around $235 on Amazon.

If your on a budget for a big canister go get a fx5 but If you want reliability get a 2260/2262. And if your on a budget and want reliability get on a local fish forum, Craigslist, or the classifieds on here and find you a used 2260/2262 for 200-275$. Thats about what they go for used.

I am happy to say my 2260 is 20 years old and the only thing that has been replace on it is the O-ring around the lid.