Leaving hobby??

[anthony27]

Why when I look at the market place so many people leaving this hobby could it be cause of the ecomedy?? even the lfs stores do not look like they are getting business. what is going on??

 

[Euroreefer]

The Economy is bad right now, yes, but some people are moving, some are downgrading, etc.

 

[Domboski]

The summer is always like this :wink1: I'm sure the economy is playing a role too.

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

The economy is really taking its toll on this hobby. The hobby is viewed as a "luxury" item and the first thing people cut from their budget is luxury items. I refuse to back down from this economical crisis and push through. Vendors need to realize they are going to have to market themselves better, offer better prices, and at times take a hit. I owned NaCl-H2O LLC and we did great, but due to personal reasons, I took year off from the business and now am back, unfortunately not in NY, but in SC. The market is terrible down here, but it is a major tax break for me which means I can offer lower prices and help the hobby more.

 

[albano]

sounds familiar...http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/62904-ecomedy-our-fish-tanks.html

 

[anthony27]

Yeah I know I posed to this before but it looks like it has increased more now, I totaly agree as people considering this a lux now. It is not a hobby any more.

 

[anthony27]

between people tanks crashing and other people removing them selves from teh hobby it looks to be a pressing summer.

 

[prattreef]

I'll reiterate it may be a little worse, but this happens EVERY summer.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

:scratchch I thought the economy was on an upswing? This happens every summer and I think it may seem a little worse because we have more members here.

 

[DCG1286]

I'll reiterate it may be a little worse, but this happens EVERY summer.

+1 ... people go on vacation ... people want to be outside during the summer ... not at home watching the tank.

 

[Awibrandy]

Summers are always slow around as already stated, and yes the site is bigger so we have more people coming and going.
But the economy is bad, and that is a reallity for many. Myself included. I still consider reefing a hobby, not a luxury. I mean some would consider a car a luxury. I've heard of people giving up their dogs and cats due to the economy. Were they considered luxuries, I don't think so. It is just very difficult to spend $$$$, when you are barely staying a float.

Times will get better folks...............