Was I ripped off?

[Tahn]

In other words, this thread isn't about you. lol

I was posting advice on how to save money when buying fish in a thread where OP reckons he got ripped off. Didn't hijack the thread at all.

 

[Bigfishnut]

Tbh I have no problems paying the price for a fish that helps keep the store afloat. I often swap or buy from local people regarding plants and some livestock to fit my budget

Same here Hendre I've paid what many would consider too much for fish from a fish store because I liked the fish, I liked the store, and I'd have paid as much if I had the fish shipped without the luxury of getting to see it first. Trading fish is always nice too. When I was heavy into breeding I'd often trade several young fish for a fish or plants I wanted. Worked for me!

 

[Hendre]

Same here Hendre I've paid what many would consider too much for fish from a fish store because I liked the fish, I liked the store, and I'd have paid as much if I had the fish shipped without the luxury of getting to see it first. Trading fish is always nice too. When I was heavy into breeding I'd often trade several young fish for a fish or plants I wanted. Worked for me!

I recieved over $50 of plants and fertilizers shipped free from a friend, it was amazing. Anyway I like making friends with shop owners

 

[Fat Homer]

^ Making friends with the store owner is always a good idea...

Especially since i never need to ask for a discount at stores i goto often, they normally offer it up for free if they know im really interested in a certain fish or product..,

 

[Hendre]

^ Making friends with the store owner is always a good idea...

Especially since i never need to ask for a discount at stores i goto often, they normally offer it up for free if they know im really interested in a certain fish or product..,

I'm around enough for them to not try and sell my crap which is awesome

 

[kewpiefishypewpie]

^ Making friends with the store owner is always a good idea...

Especially since i never need to ask for a discount at stores i goto often, they normally offer it up for free if they know im really interested in a certain fish or product..,

This is the best way to do it. More honest.

Has the OP disappeared? I'm really wondering what kind of fish it actually was. I could see a shady LFS selling a Melanura or Synspilum as a "rainbow cichlid" to someone who didn't know any better. I wonder how big this fish he bought is?

 

[RD.]

He started a new thread, wonder why? lol They posted a pic, the fish is a sub adult P. electra.