evil_elmo Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 for those who dont know or dont get the animates emails buy 1 get 1 free starts tomorrow on all fish and plants just hope you guys didnt spend all your money last weekend buying half price fx5's :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindy500 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 fridays only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_elmo Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 fridays only? ends sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Animates Mt Eden doesn't seem to have many cichlids anymore though I'm keen to get some firemouths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 thing to always do is to work out what your paying... discounts and deals should be only looked at in what amount of dollars you dish out In my company, Im really happy to give 10 or 15% off retail as that would mean I charge more for the glass.... In general, Im 25 to 40% off the retail so simply see how many dollar you pay out and forget deals/offers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 thing to always do is to work out what your paying... discounts and deals should be only looked at in what amount of dollars you dish out In my company, Im really happy to give 10 or 15% off retail as that would mean I charge more for the glass.... In general, Im 25 to 40% off the retail so simply see how many dollar you pay out and forget deals/offers That comment is NOT aimed at any retailer (including Animates), its simply a comment as people often ask about discounts and not look at the price they pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 In my company, Im really happy to give 10 or 15% off retail as that would mean I charge more for the glass.... In general, Im 25 to 40% off the retail so simply see how many dollar you pay out and forget deals/offers could you clarify this please? sorry doesn't make sense to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Look at the final price not the discount given. A company that gives you 25% off something may still b dearer than one that does not discount at all. Eg in Chch at present you can pay Between $5.95 and $10.95 for a cardinal tetra. With a buy one get one free deal on that $10.95 fish you pay $5.50 per fish.... So you only save $0.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 could you clarify this please? sorry doesn't make sense to me Just because its on sale or discounted, doesnt always mean its the cheapest available. Many places sell stuff under RRP everyday. Is that what you mean Barrie??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Beat me to it TM. Thats what I was meaning too. Boxing day sales are a prime example. The discount is off RRP. Pre Xmas a lot of the stuff is on sale too and alot of it is just as cheap. Its the mentality thing. Think your getting a deal, wheras you just paying slightly less than last week without the hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 kathmandu is another good example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 And Briscoes. Check out the difference in prices from this post about FX5's viewtopic.php?f=4&t=36242 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 And Briscoes. Check out the difference in prices from this post about FX5's viewtopic.php?f=4&t=36242 + 1 on briscoes. I only go there if they have 50% off sales, and even then, sometimes they're still dearer than other stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 could you clarify this please? sorry doesn't make sense to me The retail price of say 5mm glass is (from memory) about $145 plus GST per meter If I gave you a 15% discount off retail you would pay $123.50 per meter The price I charge is $86 per meter therefore full retail (as per the large companies retail cost) is $145 If I offered a 15% discount the cost to you is $123.50 But my price is $86 percentages are a dangerous way of price structures as inflation slowly (over a period of years) gets twisted. All companies need to know ALL their costs and add margins from there. I charge the same price to all customers whether they are small or large. The large customer will often say how come Im paying the same as someone that only buys $100 worth of glass when I buy $2000 per month? I take the reverse view and say why should I rip someone off that dosnt need as much glass? The system works (Ive used the same system for 22 years) We have a downturn in NZ but October was my busiest ever month (highest turnover) November was the 2nd best ever November December was easily the best December January will be either the best or 2nd best January Some of the most successful companies here in NZ are the fast foor outlets and they also work on a cost plus deal rather than work out the maximum they can get and then discount from time to time Hope this helps Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I see what you're saying Barrie, but with fish, even at animates prices, the buy one get one free thing usually works out at a pretty good price. I think I need more loaches, 25 is not enough!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I used to work for a dentist. Of course people always complain about the cost of dentistry without considering the exorbitant cost of materials, equipment etc. My dentist would OFTEN drop the price down from what the computer would automatically charge, especially if people had been polite/interesting or were obviously struggling financially. The silly thing was he never told the patient and the discount didn't show up on the automatically created invoices. If the patient got a bill for say... $200, they complain about dentistry being so expensive. If the patient got a bill for $200 and were told that the dentist had discounted it for them they would always be really appreciative. Makes no actual difference to the amount the patient paid, but the patient goes away happy that they paid less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I see what you're saying Barrie, but with fish, even at animates prices, the buy one get one free thing usually works out at a pretty good price. I think I need more loaches, 25 is not enough!! Im not for one minute suggesting that it isnt a good/great or best deal... just suggesting that you look at how much money passes from your pocket to the dealers pocket. I would also not suggest that price is the only consideration as helpfullness, quality and just supporting a bussiness you like of thats handy are every bit as important. I use Visi-Therm heaters and they probably cost twice as much as other cheaper brands but I have faith in them as I cant afford to loose some of the fish I have... Im happy to pay more for MY piece of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_elmo Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I see what you're saying Barrie, but with fish, even at animates prices, the buy one get one free thing usually works out at a pretty good price. I think I need more loaches, 25 is not enough!! haha best time to stock up on clown loaches, $10 a loach is sweet price dont you wish they did buy 1 get 1 free on your green :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32GOTMLK Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 just picked up 10 clowns for 90 bucks!! :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rox Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 just picked up 10 clowns for 90 bucks!! :bounce: I am green with envy What a fantastic deal,what size are they? I have 5 in our 3footer and know thats enough but I want more. Who has the most Clowns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskas Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 so is the 2 for 1 sale at Animates just until sunday 25th January? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 The buy one get one free is only on Sat and Sunday at the Botany Shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32GOTMLK Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I am green with envy What a fantastic deal,what size are they? I have 5 in our 3footer and know thats enough but I want more. Who has the most Clowns? hi they are about 5-6 cms long, bigger than some i brought the other week from animates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Ohhhh to be in ChCh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 just picked up 10 clowns for 90 bucks!! :bounce: Last time I went for the medium ones, the 'small' should be called 'tiny' and half of them looked 50/50 weather or not they were going to make it. I might have to stock up, 38 is a good sized pack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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