Wholesalers of quality products for LFS? I need help...

[Anonymous]

Well, after 7 months, the new saltwater section at the LFS I work at is finally happening, with myself in charge. I would like some advice and information from those who run shops on wholesalers of livestock and dry goods.

I want to carry better merchandise so my customers can have better tanks. For example, my LFS currently carries Tetra and Red Sea test kits, Seaclone skimmers, and Seachem additives. I'd like to upgrade these to Salifert test kits, ESV additives, and Aqua-C skimmers, just to name a few.

As far as livestock, the tank space is being increased from 6 tanks to around 25, and the quality of livestock from the current two wholesalers leaves something to be desired. I'm in the Central New York area, but would be open to companies that trans-ship livestock to the local airport.

Any suggestions as to new wholesalers and general business tips would certainly be welcome.

My main mantras in starting this up will be education of the customers I get, and patience.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Peace,

Chip

 

[naesco]

Mary would appear to be an excellent choice or she can recommend someone to you.
You only get congrats when you hit 1000 which is sooner than you think.
There is a USL listing in the industry forum of fish that you should not consider importing except by special request. The best source of information is John Tullocks book though.

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[MattM]

Chip -

Call me at the store and I can give you some advice about various wholesalers (livestock and dry goods). (603) 889-7333. I'll be there tomorrow (Friday 15 Mar) after 6:30pm Eastern time. I'll also be in sometime on Sat & Sun, but I don't know when yet.

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[liquid]

Chip,

You may want to post in The Industry Behind the Hobby forum moderated by Mary here on reefs.org:

http://www.reefs.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum&f=35

My guess is that you will get a decent response there.

Shane

 

[Anonymous]

Hey thanks buddy, I re-posted it there, and in doing so reached my 600th post.

I don't think I've ever had a 600th post in my Internet career, which spans 17 years.

Bust out the keg, the beer's on me.

Peace,

Chip

 

[bgdiving]

Marillian, finding quality wholesale will not do you any good if you don't pay them. Because your going to be constantly searching for new ones.
Chip you've told me several times you plan to pay for the corals I shipped to you last July. We evan agreed on a payment plan you set up to help you out and I sent you a reminder and you just skipped it. Your going to have a hard time having quality products if you keep stiffing people.

 

[Chucker]

bgdving, this thread and its mirror is not the appropriate place to grind your axe. Please do do elsewhere.

 

[liquid]

Too late Chucker.

Shane