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Title: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 01, 2010, 10:51:52 PM
Hello everybody!

I am interested in organizing a bulk reef supply group order!

We need at least 10 buyers!
For those who didn't know, buying in a group order gets you lower group order prices and the "preferred customer" price for any orders placed afterwards...its pretty cool!

We can arrange that via PM

Feel free to contact me if you need further info!

Note that you need to create an account on the bulkreefsupplies website to be able to enter the group!  here is a link to do it!  https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/customer/account/login/ (https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/customer/account/login/)

For those interested the infos i need to start the group is your last name and your email adress used on Bulkreef supply's website account!
As soon as we have 10 buyers in i will contact them and from that point we will have a one week period (from tuesday to monday) to complete our orders.

Here is the nice stuff...each banking (payment) transaction is made separately and shipping is also individual...no need to pick up and arrange payments afterward  :)
There is no minimum item number or amount...you can buy whatever you want even if its only worth a couple of bucks  ;)

I hope to get many answers because I would like to confirm them the group ASAP so we could start shopping next week, in order to received everything quickly!
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: groan on April 04, 2010, 12:00:01 PM
is there any way we can know the price we would get before we order?
I may be interested in some of the propagation tools.
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: RossW on April 04, 2010, 01:32:17 PM
I don't think so, but I seem to recall it is about 15%-20% on the group order.

Quote from: groan on April 04, 2010, 12:00:01 PM
is there any way we can know the price we would get before we order?
I may be interested in some of the propagation tools.
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: Rybren on April 04, 2010, 02:00:27 PM
IIRC, once you're setup with a BRS account and are involved with a group order, you will see the group buy prices on the webpage.
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 06, 2010, 09:59:09 AM
Already have a couple of people in!  Keep it up, discounts are worth it  :)
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 06, 2010, 02:28:38 PM
Its a good time to buy online USD and CAD are EQUAL its a first since 2008  ;)
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: Severum on April 06, 2010, 02:32:05 PM
I'd probably be interested in some Cal, Alk, and Mg supplements. Need to figure out exactly what when I get some time.
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: mikerobart on April 06, 2010, 02:59:01 PM
I will say that I have been very happy with their two part starter kit (Ca, alk, mag supps).
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: HomerJ on April 06, 2010, 04:34:17 PM
Do they only ship UPS Standard to Canada?  Brokerage charges through the wazoo, here we come!
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 06, 2010, 04:40:44 PM
Quote from: HomerJ on April 06, 2010, 04:34:17 PM
Do they only ship UPS Standard to Canada?  Brokerage charges through the wazoo, here we come!

Here is what they say for shipping on my current shopping cart:


United Parcel Service

Canada Standard $xx.xx

They also charge us a 15% tax to cover the duty fees so you dont have to pay anything at the post office when you pick it up...they take care of paying duties when they ship the item so it doesnt end up as a surprise for you!!!
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: Severum on April 06, 2010, 10:15:58 PM
The 5 pound tubs of cal, mag and alk are on sale right now. Anyone want to go halves with me on some? I can't see myself spending $250+shipping+duty, etc.
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 06, 2010, 10:42:47 PM
Quote from: Severum on April 06, 2010, 10:15:58 PM
The 5 pound tubs of cal, mag and alk are on sale right now. Anyone want to go halves with me on some? I can't see myself spending $250+shipping+duty, etc.

I would take some but definitely not hald of it...i only have a 20g so far  ;)

I can take 25-30 % of total weightI guess ill have a little extra backup stuff!
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 07, 2010, 10:31:28 PM
We are 3 confirmed members, 3 on hold.

We can also arrange bigger bulk order for some supplements (buckets of mag, alk, calcium etc.) if you are interested!!!  :)  These supplemetns are on sale right now!
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: RossW on April 08, 2010, 07:57:32 PM
With all respect, you may want to check out this group by.  9 people confirmed in 7 hours.

http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=40524 (http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=40524)
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 08, 2010, 09:07:38 PM
Hmmmm...its up to you guys...join the other one if you want but I will hold this one active! 
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 14, 2010, 09:36:55 AM
Ok so the usual rebates offered by BRS is the lowest bulk order price shown on their website!  So its really worth it IMO!

Send me a PM to join in!! :)
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: gemmate on April 17, 2010, 03:10:26 AM
Is the group offer still on? I am interested to get in.
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 17, 2010, 08:18:08 AM
Yes the group is still active and we are looking for some members to complete it and hopefully start it for next week  ::)
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: JD on April 17, 2010, 10:22:05 AM
Count me in.

Nice thing about a group by:
"At the end of the Group Buy each participant's account will be changed to Preferred Customer. BRS Preferred Customer pricing is generally between our retail and group buy prices. This permanent upgrade is our way of saying thanks for getting your reef supplies with us!"

In case you want info about how a group buy works with BRS.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/Group-and-Club-Buys
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 19, 2010, 09:36:49 PM
Still active!!!  3 members left to find!!!  Hopefully we could start it on next tuesday (april 27th).  :)
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: salvini55 on April 20, 2010, 12:07:43 AM
count me in. Daddy needs some new toys  ;)
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 20, 2010, 09:41:28 AM
Quote from: salvini55 on April 20, 2010, 12:07:43 AM
count me in. Daddy needs some new toys  ;)

Confirmed!!!

Only 3 members missign to start it next week!  Tlak about it to your friends
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 22, 2010, 12:22:28 AM
We are only 2 members short to be able to start it next tuesday!!!

Keep it up

As someone else said earlier we could arrange something out to order more of consummables (alk, calcium, mag etc...) and separate it to save money!  PM me if you want to arrange something out!
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: HomerJ on April 22, 2010, 07:31:04 AM
You can add me to the group buy... I missed a few items on my previous order...
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 23, 2010, 12:15:03 AM
Good news folks!!! We are only 1 member short of starting it next tuesday!!!

Talk about it to your friends!  Dollar strong = saving money for us!!! (Maybe not saving...maybe more buying but anyway you get the point  ;D )
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 23, 2010, 06:40:57 PM
1 member still to find!  ;)
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 23, 2010, 09:40:46 PM
Group buy is now complying with the 10 members minimum! 

You can still apply if you want but before sunday, after sunday the group buy will be closed! 

Thanks to everyone participating and feel free to contact me if you have questions.

From this point it is not in my hands tho...ill transmit the infos to bulk reef supply and on tuesday they will send you a email instructing you on how to make your purchases with the reduced pricing!!!
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 24, 2010, 07:36:12 PM
Alrighty...last call for everyone! Ill send the list tomorrow morning to brs! After that the group will be closed!!
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 25, 2010, 09:51:16 PM
Alright folks!!!

Thanks for your participation, this group buy is now closed!!!

List has been trasmitted to BRS and we should hear from them via email on tuesday!!!
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on April 26, 2010, 12:24:17 PM
I have jsut received the confirmation from BRS that it will start tomorrow!!!

Have a good day
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: ordi260 on May 07, 2010, 10:32:40 AM
Order received yesterday...what about you guys???
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: JD on May 07, 2010, 10:59:06 AM
I got my stuff 2 days ago.
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: salvini55 on May 07, 2010, 11:26:09 AM
the delivery guy came yesterday but i was at work. JD, your convenient location off the 401......  :P
Title: Re: Bulk Reef supplies group buy
Post by: JD on May 07, 2010, 12:18:49 PM
Quote from: salvini55 on May 07, 2010, 11:26:09 AM
JD, your convenient location off the 401......  :P

I picked up the stuff in the States and brought it over myself. Being close to the US saves me about $50 on the average order. Especially if the customs folks are in a generous mood!