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I don't agree with FRA interfering with the order. There is a mutual symbiotic relationship that retailers/wholesalers share. However, if a group of people have an interest in making a large purchase, similar to what a LFS purchases, this should be allowable and at the sole discretion of the wholesaler/diver. For FRA to put pressure on Alex stating he would not order from Alex again if the group buy was fulfilled is ridiculous. I doubt that there was any type of exclusivity agreement signed between Alex and FRA. IMHO this a hobbyist turned retailer, whom I have never met, that is being greedy for his own benefit. I don't agree with that philosophy or business practice.
If what happened is true, I personally will not step foot in FRA's and will recommend that my friends and family do the same. I have a 3 month old 300 gallon that I am stocking as a mixed reef. This business, without a doubt, will go to other LFS'/wholesalers.
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