2007-2008 DVRC Sponsors

[MinibowMatt]

I would like to maintain a list of sponsors and their donations to the club. I guess keeping the list online in public view may not be the best idea?
Can we at least list all of our sponsors here?
Current sponsors I am sure of:

Premium Aquatics
The Frazier Zoo
Big Als
Sea Treasures
Fraggle Reef


Any Others?

[Mache62]

ECA is a more then willing participant

[MinibowMatt]

OKee Dokee--- did they donate anything for our swap? if so, I will add them to the swap sponsors sheet...

[MinibowMatt]

has anyone contacted Champion yet?

[Stixbaraca]

I think Jay was heading up that aspect...no?

[Jay4Robin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11059151#post11059151 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Stixbaraca
I think Jay was heading up that aspect...no?
Been away just got back late last night.
I wll be working on this starting this weekend.:)

I just want to make sure once we get all the sponsors we give them buisness.

I will be working on Reefgeek,Dr Mac, TFP, Champion,Hello Lights. I think that should be good for next week.

We must make sure we do not ask for too much from them all at once. We need to be loyal to our sponsors. Once we get big and powerfull as a club they will be looking for us.

FYI I am trying to meet with Reef Geek next week:) I pmed him my contact info

Thanks for the tip Ribs

[Jay4Robin]

dr mac & champion now sponsors

[Stixbaraca]

Woohoo

You make a good point...the whole club/sponsor relationship is so we both can support each other...we must keep that in mind

[jasert39]

i agree, each time you use a sponsor try to mention that you are a part of the club.

[MinibowMatt]

yes, exactly. Everytime you buy, you should write in the comments section that your from DVRC, and thanx etc....
(i just placed a big order w/ champion!)

[Jay4Robin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11083043#post11083043 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MinibowMatt
yes, exactly. Everytime you buy, you should write in the comments section that your from DVRC, and thanx etc....
(i just placed a big order w/ champion!)

Did they give a discount???

[rodstar]

I just spent over $2000 with Champion. Nice guys. I bought an Outer Orbit Pro 72" with 3x250w HQI and 8x 39w T5 actinics, plus a BlueLine HD70 and 2 Vortechs with wireless controllers...

Never mentioned that I was part of DVRC.

But, I got to tell you, you save a lot just by going there to pick stuff up... no shipping costs!!!

[ribs]

How does one convince significant other that $2k single purchases may be what's required for the fishtank?
I do not have that down pat yet.

[Jay4Robin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11085046#post11085046 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ribs
How does one convince significant other that $2k single purchases may be what's required for the fishtank?
I do not have that down pat yet.

Give her a choice.
Would she rather you drink??? Have a "friend" on the side:D or just a kool hobby.
Worse scenerio just google wood chipper and rent fargo for her to watch :lol:

I have given this advice in that past and it works:smokin:

[MinibowMatt]

no. I didnt mention DVRC. I ordered before you contacted them.. Thats ok, I was buying the stuff from them, discount or not.

[rodstar]

I have worked this out using many methods and all combined, they made her understand...

1. Use what Jay said. I keep telling her that it is a decent hobby because it keeps me home and is educational for the kids. I saw would you rather I went golfing every Saturday for 6 hours plus? Or had Thursday poker nights? Those would add up too. I could also make my hobby playing video games which would be cheaper but doesn't involve the family...

2. I sold a lot of gear from my old hobby (home theater video on demand throughout the house, etc) on eBay over the last 6 months to help subsidize the tank purchase.

3. I quit smoking in exchange for the tank...

4. I don't get into the details of every expense. She knows that the tank was used and cheap and a compromise and knows that some of it had to be upgraded, but that I was selling off other pieces to make up some of the difference...

[Jay4Robin]

That pet place & foster&smith in process of being sponsors!

[MinibowMatt]

f in awesome!

[MinibowMatt]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11088719#post11088719 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rodstar
I have worked this out using many methods and all combined, they made her understand...

1. Use what Jay said. I keep telling her that it is a decent hobby because it keeps me home and is educational for the kids. I saw would you rather I went golfing every Saturday for 6 hours plus? Or had Thursday poker nights? Those would add up too. I could also make my hobby playing video games which would be cheaper but doesn't involve the family...

2. I sold a lot of gear from my old hobby (home theater video on demand throughout the house, etc) on eBay over the last 6 months to help subsidize the tank purchase.

3. I quit smoking in exchange for the tank...

4. I don't get into the details of every expense. She knows that the tank was used and cheap and a compromise and knows that some of it had to be upgraded, but that I was selling off other pieces to make up some of the difference...

This is pretty much the same for me. I sold off other (previous) hobby stuff (RC boats and rare OOP model rockets) to pay for my newest addiction. It takes a while, but in the end, I think most "significant others" like the tanks, and realize a certain amount of money needs to be spent to keep it alive. My wife knows and understands better, that if we do not keep adding money to the tank, the whole thing would crash, and that would cost a lot more than a bucket of salt or a powerhead...

[rodstar]

Yeah, Marlene gets more frustrated with the amount of time I spend with the tank (ignoring the family). But, I get phone calls when I am out of town about what fish did what or how cool something was... so I know she is growing to like it...

[Jay4Robin]

reefermadness is now a sponsor of ther DVRC:rollface:

Chris is anxoious to be part of our club.

[MinibowMatt]

Danm Jay, your a sponsor magnet!

[Jay4Robin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11092180#post11092180 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MinibowMatt
Danm Jay, your a sponsor magnet!


I hope to finalize TFP And Foster & Smith by this week end.

[krikor]

TFP and F&S = Krikors super happy... i use those two ALL the time.... wooooooooot

[aquanut6]

Cool. Just had a conversation with Bill at ECA last night. As Mary has mentioned, he is very willing to help us out in anyway he can. I told him I'll definitely let him know the next time we have anything, ie. frag swap, etc.

[Jay4Robin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11101915#post11101915 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by krikor
TFP and F&S = Krikors super happy... i use those two ALL the time.... wooooooooot

They are slow at responding. :( I do not give up easy. I will keep everyone updated.
FYI TFY has coupons for 30% off any day of this month.
I saved $111 dollars on a Bird cage for my son. He has a baby camaroon african gray.

[aquanut6]

Jay, is that the frazier zoo with the sale or that fish place???

[Jay4Robin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11105098#post11105098 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aquanut6
Jay, is that the frazier zoo with the sale or that fish place???

Sorry tired eyes today. That Fish Place has the coupon in an area newspaper. They have them at the store.

[krikor]

30% off one item? or hows that work?

[Jay4Robin]

30% off any aquatic or pet item excluding aquariums and pet food and gift cards.
They also have a sale on buy 3 buckets of salt get one free.

[krikor]

i just got salt at F&S but that 30% off could go towards another pink skunk/ a new inhabitant for my 46 since my allans jumped.

[aquanut6]

Jay, I'm about to order from ReeferMadness. Are they offering a discount to DVRC members?

By the way, I have a complete list of members that I'll send to you soon.

[MinibowMatt]

there is a reefermadness order thread over at RM. You may want to talk with those guys before you order....they are trying to hit free shipping.

[aquanut6]

hmmm, i'll get over there now as i think i can definitely help them get to free shipping....

[Jay4Robin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11108568#post11108568 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aquanut6
Jay, I'm about to order from ReeferMadness. Are they offering a discount to DVRC members?

By the way, I have a complete list of members that I'll send to you soon.
yes email Chris. @ RM

[RBU1]

Unless I get unbanned from ECA I vote to not have any meetings there......LOL

Ask Bill what happened to ED that used to work at ECA.

[Jay4Robin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11113755#post11113755 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RBU1
Unless I get unbanned from ECA I vote to not have any meetings there......LOL

Ask Bill what happened to ED that used to work at ECA.

I have had some bad experiances from that place. I think we should talk at the next meeting on how we can resolve the problems.

[aquanut6]

Let's definitely have the conversation on resolving those issues...I've had mostly good experiences at ECA...

[krikor]

me too

[Mache62]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11116091#post11116091 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jay4Robin
I have had some bad experiances from that place. I think we should talk at the next meeting on how we can resolve the problems.
Ah! You never told me that story!

[Jay4Robin]

Too much to type LOL sorry

[RBU1]

Sounds good to me Jay....I am man enough to talk to Bill....Not sure if he wants to talk to me.

It has been almost 2 years.

[Jay4Robin]

That fish place is now a sponsor. They are very very nice. They are working on group discounts and hope to have a program rolled out shortly. They will also donate gift cards for future raflles.
I am still waiting for a response from Drs Foster and Smith.

[RBU1]

Thanks Jay...I much prefer those places.

[Mache62]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11104538#post11104538 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jay4Robin

FYI TFY has coupons for 30% off any day of this month.
I saved $111 dollars on a Bird cage for my son. He has a baby camaroon african gray.

Is this for any day this month? meaning November and is it good for a saturday or sunday or only on the weekday?

[RBU1]

OK what is TFY?

[4n4sd4]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11135552#post11135552 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RBU1
OK what is TFY?

Was a typo he meant TFP... :D

[RBU1]

Thanks Andy...Thats kind of what I thought.

[Jay4Robin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11135483#post11135483 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mache62
Is this for any day this month? meaning November and is it good for a saturday or sunday or only on the weekday?

Any day of the week

[MinibowMatt]

Jay can you post a list of who you have so far?

[Jay4Robin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11136357#post11136357 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MinibowMatt
Jay can you post a list of who you have so far?

TFP-Frazer Zoo-Reefermadness-Dr Mac- Premium Aquatics-Champion- Fraggle reef-Big Als-Sea Tresure
East Coast Aquatics? We need to work out a few problems
Waiting for reply from Fosters and Smith

[Mache62]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11113755#post11113755 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RBU1
Unless I get unbanned from ECA I vote to not have any meetings there......LOL

Ask Bill what happened to ED that used to work at ECA.
Whatever happened to Ed is irrelevant to what your issues are with them. Why are trying to add fuel to the fire?

[RBU1]

No particular reason.......Ed told me the story and
I feel for his situation. What they did was wrong........

[Mache62]

....but you didn't hear the other side of the story, did you?

I'm not passing judgement on anyone here. I just don't want this to blow up like the last time.

[RBU1]

You are correct I do not know the other side. I will stop talking about it because apparently you either work at ECA or are good friends with Matt or Bill.........

From what I have been told Bill apparently bought some land in a place far far away. They may be selling the store in the near future.

How about we all get together and buy it.:lol:

[aquanut6]

Can't we all just get along...

This is not the thread to air someone's dirty laundry, especially for the world to see.

If you feel the need to discuss ECA and their practices, issues, dirty laundry, etc. please open a thread on ECA. This is a thread to identify our sponsors, not to bash them...

[aquanut6]

Oh, and I'd be happy to contribute to that thread as well...

[Stixbaraca]

I agree...we have more private means already set up...

[RBU1]

OK no problem.....I will try to forget......

[Stixbaraca]

No need to forget anything! We go through life learning by what we hear and see..and try not to make those mistakes again. If somebody does me or someone I know wrong...I won't utilize them. All I was saying is that there are other means and venues to voice our displeasure and opinions!

[aquanut6]

I agree with Stix.

Just start a thread on our gmail group so we can hear your side of the story privately...obviously i'm interested...

[RBU1]

Angel,

I left you a message are we still on for tongiht? It will have to be latter thatn planned.