Ultimate Frags is out of business

[kingnitro1]

As of 02/07/07 Ultimate frags is closed for business.I just received a very large order from them last week.I guess I ordered just in time.
Daryl

[kiknchikn]

That sucks. I wasn't all that impressed with them since they label every corallimorph they have as "Ricordia" even when they're clearly not, which is pretty dishonest in my opinion.

But, I still hate to see stores close... more competition is good for us buyers afterall

[ktar]

rommel is a very good to do business with and is far from being dishonest.

[anomie]

Anybody know why? Is he selling his business?

[fishes2889]

He had some family problems from what ive heard and he sold it to an ebay seller.....

[kiknchikn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9191756#post9191756 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ktar
rommel is a very good to do business with and is far from being dishonest.

Dishonest was too strong of a word. Maybe "very misleading". It's a pretty far stretch to label a discosoma mushroom or a typical rhodactis as a "ricordia".

[Chelsey]

Ultimate frags is now owned by zoafrags/John/Piberoptikz. Do research on feedback before buying.

[MinibowMatt]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9195462#post9195462 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Chelsey
Ultimate frags is now owned by zoafrags/John/Piberoptikz. Do research on feedback before buying.

Chelsey is right.. be very, very cautious..

[Ebn]

I've actually been in contact with zoafrags/John/Piberoptikz and he seems like a decent guy. Quick and courteous replies to my emails in regards to seeing his stock in person.

He isn't ready for visitors yet (he just moved), but will informed me when he is. If you guys are interested, I can post my findings after I get a chance to visit his place.

[DonavonsReef]

Hey maybe he can refund the 80.00 I got screwed out of by Romell before he shut down shop. He took my money left out the 20 per polyp strawberry playps & then never returned my e-mails or phone calls....hummm that sounds like someone who is real honest.

[MinibowMatt]

EBN- First impressions arent everything.. Do some research.. just type piberoptikz into google...

[Ebn]

Didn't have to go that far; did a search on RC on others' experience.

Thanks for the heads up, Matt. I'll definitely gonna be leery of any business dealings with him.

[DonavonsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9201410#post9201410 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thecichlidpleco

"I have not heard from Rommel/ Ultimatefrags either. WE have not talked about the ultimatefrags website. Since im doing great on ebay, i don't need ultimatefrags.com.

Tnx

- John"

Hummmmm thats funny Romell said he sold his website & all his contacts to this John/Zoafrags something is very shady.

[Blitz99]

ugh, zoafrags is such a pud... never order from him... NEVER>

[czieler]

I've never ordered from either...but if Rommel is having some family problems... and people have had good experience in the past... I would think that people would give him the benefit of the doubt...

Perhaps he's had a death in the family... or someone has been diagnosed with something horrible...and it's taking all of his time for a while ....

If you something happen bad enough in your family that would cause you to have to sell off your business quickly...then maybe you wouldn't be having time for a bit to check emails about an $80 refund...but if he is a good business man... and honest...I'm betting that whenever the smoke clears with whatever family or personal problems he's having....that perhaps he'll attend to refunds after that.

Just trying to offer an objective outside opinion.

[DonavonsReef]

Thanks for the kind words but after my order was sent, Romell when asked what happend to the strawberry palls responded "well I shipped them to someone & those we the last of them". BullS@#T he was healthy enough to take my money, he should have the decentcy to refund it. Sorry no pitty party over here, were I'm from thats called stealing.

[DonavonsReef]

Thanks for the kind words but after my order was sent, Romell when asked what happend to the strawberry pallys responded "well I shipped them to someone & those we the last of them". BullS@#T he was healthy enough to take my money, he should have the decentcy to refund it. Sorry no pitty party over here, were I'm from thats called stealing.

[DonavonsReef]

Thanks for the kind words but after my order was sent, Romell when asked what happend to the strawberry pallys responded "well I shipped them to someone & those we the last of them". BullS@#T he was healthy enough to take my money, he should have the decentcy to refund it. Sorry no pitty party over here, where I'm from thats called stealing.

[DonavonsReef]

LOL sorry tripple post.

[scapes]

donovan....how can you whine about him stealing when it says in your occupation that you are a "shoplifter". no pitty party for you either

[Kigs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9207040#post9207040 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by scapes
donovan....how can you whine about him stealing when it says in your occupation that you are a "shoplifter". no pitty party for you either

i think that would be a joke? it wasn't right that rommel took his money but failed to stay in touch. hopefully it will work out for you in the end Don

[DonavonsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9207040#post9207040 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by scapes
donovan....how can you whine about him stealing when it says in your occupation that you are a "shoplifter". no pitty party for you either

LOL!!!!!!!!!

[DonavonsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9207308#post9207308 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kigs
i think that would be a joke? it wasn't right that rommel took his money but failed to stay in touch. hopefully it will work out for you in the end Don

Thanks but I'm not the only person he did this to.

[kingnitro1]

I received my order from Rommel last week.I ordered only one or two polyps of several different types of Zoa's.Some of the Zoa's he sent me were full colonys for the price of one polyp.He also sent me several free frags.I am happy with the service I received from Rommel.This is only my experience with him I can't speak for others experiences with him.
Daryl

[Kigs]

judging by the mixed reviews of Rommel at this time of business closing, i think it is not surprising for some confusions to occur between several transactions. I've heard great reviews about him ever since I joined RC but I'm sure he will make things right for you. Especially if what people are saying is true and it is a family emergency, you should give him some time. If nothing comes up, you can always take the legal course of action. You have nothing to lose?