Brianemone Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 to home, ive never being charged on things ordered from overseas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 got wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 keep the total value under about $500 & they will leave you alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Big saving $40??, cost about $40 to drive to town. I am sure if you ordered 4 from Hollywood they will do a discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 where i come from 40 buys dinner for me and my wife, nothing to scoff at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 And you wonder why no stores hold any decent books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 supply & demand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 The shops have never held decent book's, the internet and direct ordering didn't cause this. Maybe it's because a good book will tell you that you dont have to buy all the rubish chemicals and additives that they love to sell?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Big saving $40??, cost about $40 to drive to town are you not contradicting yourself here? so its going to cost $140 from hollywood - if i was to drive there... at $60 a book through amazon thats shipped to my door. $60 from amazon, $100 from hff, that is a HUGE discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 if the reason is that im not prepared to throw away my money then fine, i never even wondered about why they didnt have books as ive always thought of them as a place to buy live stock and equiptment not books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 $60 from amazon, $100 from hff, that is a HUGE discount. If you are on a low income then it could be.also you could have the book within a day, instead of waiting 3-4 weeks. It depend how you perceive value. In todays terms $40 is nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 In todays terms $40 is nothing cool. in that case, if you're selling your softback for $40, then you'll give it to me for free because "$40 is nothing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 i liked it better the first way you had it reef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 i ordered 4 from amazon today. will let those know who wanted them when they arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 When you planning another order from Marine depot, Chim? You're good at organizing this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 When you planning another order from Marine depotprobably not for a while, no need for me personally - and a 2nd kid plus rennovations rocks the bank account a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 i'd rather pay for a kid than a reef tank anyday (untill they are teenagers anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Give it time Brian, you'll wise up :lol: :lol: Actually that was just a joke, but to me, the two are compatible. All kids love marine tanks, and all my kids have grown up to be fisho's, and have partners who share the interest also. I've only got one at home now and he has finally converted his fresh water system to marine. Much of this to my wifes dismay though I should add :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 i'd rather pay for a kid than a reef tank anyday (untill they are teenagers anyway) I'd rather pay for a reef tank than a kid any day. What do they say the average kid costs over a lifetime? $700,000? That would build an AWESOME reef tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 cant see that, no-one would be able to afford kids if it cost that much. 4 kids costing 700,000 each, totaling 2.8 million. in 20 years the average Nz'er would earn 800000. maybe they are taking into account the moocher's that live with their mums untill they are thirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie extreme Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 the average of raising a kid is $180000.00 in 18 years! still a lot of ^%$& money one could spend on a reef (tank that is! not the importer) . but who am i to talk with number two on its way (the last one that is, gonna see the doc soon ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Me to viz Doc here i come. Show me the Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 books arrived tonight, more than 2 weeks ahead of ETD, $65 ea (and I dont mind telling you im making about $3.50 a book to cover my time, risk and local delivery!). suphew am dropping yours off to steve who will send it down with the next wellies shipment! if anyone can get hold of doc holiday, let him know if he wants the book to check his pm's otherwise it's going up for sale on trademe in a weeks time for $80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Actually Pies can take it for Sup on weds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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