Frag Farmer's Market 2014 !!!! - Page 21

jgraz · 03/09/2014, 09:57 AM

I thanked Jon on another thread but figure a shot here as well. He did a great job setting this up and we had a great time as well.

Not only did I sell a ton but I ended up making out well too and found a few things that I've been looking for. Def coming back next year.

shayna123 · 03/09/2014, 11:49 AM

Thank you so much Jon! Bruno and I had a blast as always. Totally different experience bringing a tank. At first, when we were up at 4am getting everything together and then getting set up at the market I was thinking "this was a mistake:. FFM is my favorite day of the whole year, all fun. This time it was work. But after we were settled in to our spot and things started rolling we had a really great time. On the way I was saying never again, on the way home I was already planning for next year. I didn't get to visit all the other booths but I got to chat with a lot of wonderful people I wouldn't have if I didn't have a booth.
We were set up next to the school tank, those kids worked so hard and did a great job! Jon, you are the kind of teacher we all wish we had and clearly your students feel the same way. Thank you

pjb9166 · 03/09/2014, 02:11 PM

I agree about the Aqua Dreams comment. Chris had an amazing display. Offering full range of prices and beautiful specimens.
Nice job.

sassAwrasse · 03/09/2014, 02:37 PM

It was definitely fun for us. This was our first time selling at the FFM. Helped us behave in terms of spending, as we didn't buy too much this year. It was great talking to everyone about reef stuff.

And thanks again to Jon and everyone that made this a success. Looking forward to the next one.

skydvr · 03/09/2014, 04:13 PM

Thanks so much for putting this on. I am already looking forward to next year's event.
I'm just getting my tank set up, so I wasn't ready to purchase any corals yet, but enjoyed seeing what people had an talking with them.

I wish I didn't wait so long to try and buy that frag tank. Someone snagged it before I made it back through. Does anybody know who it was that was selling the frag tank? I think they were from the Jersey or Long Island area.

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Originally Posted by parrotchute

I really enjoyed talking to the guy from NH with the small $10 zoa frag station - he really embraced the spirit of the hobby!

Spent a bit talking with him too. He was really enthusiastic and having a good time with it. Glad to see there are others out there finding alternate ways to enjoy the hobby without investing large sums of money buying all the latest and greatest. (Going back to school, I don't have the budget for all that stuff)

fitch4 · 03/09/2014, 05:06 PM

I know Madtanks had one left over at the end of the market for $150 if you want to contact him.

Useful_Idiot · 03/10/2014, 09:24 AM

Thanks Jon that was a great show. And thanks to everyone who bought coral from me. It really helped me recoup some money for my next rebuild and I'm glad some of the harder to find stuff is staying in the club. Wish I could've talked to more people but I couldn't leave my table for too long.

GobyWanKenobie · 03/10/2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sassAwrasse

It was definitely fun for us. This was our first time selling at the FFM. Helped us behave in terms of spending, as we didn't buy too much this year. It was great talking to everyone about reef stuff.

And thanks again to Jon and everyone that made this a success. Looking forward to the next one.

Thanks for the lobo. It's opening up nicely and has good color. I'm glad I finally bought it!

blasto_master · 03/10/2014, 10:04 AM

This was one awesome event! I had a great time adding some new pieces to my collection as well as distributing some of my frags. Thank you Jon and everybody else who helped put this together

phillrodrigo · 03/10/2014, 11:58 AM

I wouldnt mind doing a table with someone next year. Theres so many people you almost need a timeout for awhile. Do a table with a person or 2 and take turns making rounds. I dont do well in big crowd's. Some of the people were just rude. I would be in a lin3 to look and people would barge in in the front. Eventually I gave up and went home.

Tweaked · 03/10/2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by phillrodrigo

I wouldnt mind doing a table with someone next year. Theres so many people you almost need a timeout for awhile. Do a table with a person or 2 and take turns making rounds. I dont do well in big crowd's. Some of the people were just rude. I would be in a lin3 to look and people would barge in in the front. Eventually I gave up and went home.

Oh he## no. I would push back lol. My wife kept letting them push her around to the point I would grab their shoulder, smile, and move them to the back! I don't care who you are, were not savages.

sassAwrasse · 03/10/2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GobyWanKenobie

Thanks for the lobo. It's opening up nicely and has good color. I'm glad I finally bought it!

Glad you're happy with it. The other piece didn't sell so we have some for our tank too.

mtc1966 · 03/10/2014, 12:56 PM

not a crowd person myself ideally for me this would be spread out over more rooms with three venders a room . know its not feasible but one can dream,

jgraz · 03/10/2014, 01:02 PM

Personally I can't imagine have any more room. The room we were in was perfect. Four vendors, 2 of them with pretty extensive displays and there was still space for more. Actually I'm gonna shoot for the same room next year.

mtc1966 · 03/10/2014, 02:16 PM

maybe access to a empty classroom were one could go take a break maybe talk shop with a few people away from the crowd would be cool.
you know a reefers lounge

fitch4 · 03/10/2014, 02:32 PM

I'm working on a few changes for next year. I figure we clear the 1000 mark next year for people and I have some thoughts on how to make that work.

mtc1966 · 03/10/2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fitch4

I'm working on a few changes for next year. I figure we clear the 1000 mark next year for people and I have some thoughts on how to make that work.

it can only get better. thanks for the nice deals Jon . it looked like you needed at least 3 clones of yourself they way you were being pulled in every direction.

Tweaked · 03/10/2014, 02:36 PM

Pass out boxing gloves lol. All joking aside, it wasn't bad at all for the amount of peeps. Just had to let some know from time to time to wait their turn. Just give Brian a badge and a baton to smack us around from time to time.

sassAwrasse · 03/10/2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jgraz

Personally I can't imagine have any more room. The room we were in was perfect. Four vendors, 2 of them with pretty extensive displays and there was still space for more. Actually I'm gonna shoot for the same room next year.

Loving the montis I traded with you. Thanks again.

Masedaddy · 03/10/2014, 08:11 PM

I am deeply saddened that I wasn't able to come to this shindig. My wife being so close to her due date has given me the royal decree that I will available at a moments notice if things start to happen. Which I can't really blame her.... But I would have loved to make it to the FFM. Well there is always next year....

mtc1966 · 03/10/2014, 08:52 PM

Family first

03/10/2014, 09:24 AM	#507
Useful_Idiot Artificially Intelligent Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Farmington, CT Posts: 1,188	Thanks Jon that was a great show. And thanks to everyone who bought coral from me. It really helped me recoup some money for my next rebuild and I'm glad some of the harder to find stuff is staying in the club. Wish I could've talked to more people but I couldn't leave my table for too long. __________________ Patrick Current Tank Info: 150 DD

03/10/2014, 10:04 AM	#509
blasto_master Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: western mass usa Posts: 258	This was one awesome event! I had a great time adding some new pieces to my collection as well as distributing some of my frags. Thank you Jon and everybody else who helped put this together __________________ Responsible reef keeping is the only way to go. Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon SPS/ 55 Gallon Zoa

03/10/2014, 12:56 PM	#513
mtc1966 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: middletown,ct Posts: 6,528	not a crowd person myself ideally for me this would be spread out over more rooms with three venders a room . know its not feasible but one can dream, __________________ 65g seahorse tank 20g sump with a reef octopus skimmer ,tlf 150 reactor, red sea ozone generator controller,cpr hob fuge with light and 2 China led lights one 42x1 w and one 24x3 w. occupied by 4 ecectus seahorses a couple small gobies and cuc. Current Tank Info: 58g main with 20g sump

03/10/2014, 02:16 PM	#515
mtc1966 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: middletown,ct Posts: 6,528	maybe access to a empty classroom were one could go take a break maybe talk shop with a few people away from the crowd would be cool. you know a reefers lounge __________________ 65g seahorse tank 20g sump with a reef octopus skimmer ,tlf 150 reactor, red sea ozone generator controller,cpr hob fuge with light and 2 China led lights one 42x1 w and one 24x3 w. occupied by 4 ecectus seahorses a couple small gobies and cuc. Current Tank Info: 58g main with 20g sump

03/10/2014, 02:36 PM	#518
Tweaked FUP&A Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, CT Posts: 7,722	Pass out boxing gloves lol. All joking aside, it wasn't bad at all for the amount of peeps. Just had to let some know from time to time to wait their turn. Just give Brian a badge and a baton to smack us around from time to time. __________________ DSA 105 Pro, Cebu Sun-Radiums-M80 Ballasts, 4 T5's, XHO LEDs. Through Wall 55g Sump, 10g Frag and 29g Display attached, Vertex V6, 3 mp40's, Gyre, 2 mp10's, GFO, Carbon, Pellets - 10g Bar Tank

03/09/2014, 09:57 AM	#501
jgraz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bordentown, NJ Posts: 697	I thanked Jon on another thread but figure a shot here as well. He did a great job setting this up and we had a great time as well. Not only did I sell a ton but I ended up making out well too and found a few things that I've been looking for. Def coming back next year.

03/09/2014, 11:49 AM	#502
shayna123 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mass Posts: 553	Thank you so much Jon! Bruno and I had a blast as always. Totally different experience bringing a tank. At first, when we were up at 4am getting everything together and then getting set up at the market I was thinking "this was a mistake:. FFM is my favorite day of the whole year, all fun. This time it was work. But after we were settled in to our spot and things started rolling we had a really great time. On the way I was saying never again, on the way home I was already planning for next year. I didn't get to visit all the other booths but I got to chat with a lot of wonderful people I wouldn't have if I didn't have a booth. We were set up next to the school tank, those kids worked so hard and did a great job! Jon, you are the kind of teacher we all wish we had and clearly your students feel the same way. Thank you

03/09/2014, 02:11 PM	#503
pjb9166 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Hartford County CT. Posts: 887	I agree about the Aqua Dreams comment. Chris had an amazing display. Offering full range of prices and beautiful specimens. Nice job.

03/09/2014, 02:37 PM	#504
sassAwrasse Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,191	It was definitely fun for us. This was our first time selling at the FFM. Helped us behave in terms of spending, as we didn't buy too much this year. It was great talking to everyone about reef stuff. And thanks again to Jon and everyone that made this a success. Looking forward to the next one.

03/09/2014, 05:06 PM	#506
fitch4 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,988	I know Madtanks had one left over at the end of the market for $150 if you want to contact him.

03/10/2014, 11:58 AM	#510
phillrodrigo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: quaker hill ct Posts: 2,433	I wouldnt mind doing a table with someone next year. Theres so many people you almost need a timeout for awhile. Do a table with a person or 2 and take turns making rounds. I dont do well in big crowd's. Some of the people were just rude. I would be in a lin3 to look and people would barge in in the front. Eventually I gave up and went home.

03/10/2014, 01:02 PM	#514
jgraz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bordentown, NJ Posts: 697	Personally I can't imagine have any more room. The room we were in was perfect. Four vendors, 2 of them with pretty extensive displays and there was still space for more. Actually I'm gonna shoot for the same room next year.

03/10/2014, 02:32 PM	#516
fitch4 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,988	I'm working on a few changes for next year. I figure we clear the 1000 mark next year for people and I have some thoughts on how to make that work.

03/10/2014, 08:11 PM	#520
Masedaddy SPS/Chalice Collector Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stratford, CT Posts: 2,169	I am deeply saddened that I wasn't able to come to this shindig. My wife being so close to her due date has given me the royal decree that I will available at a moments notice if things start to happen. Which I can't really blame her.... But I would have loved to make it to the FFM. Well there is always next year.... __________________ Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: 57G Oceanic Illuminata Display, 30G Deep Blue Frag Tank, 50 Gallon Custom Sump, Tunze 9415 DOC Skimmer, 36 in and 16 in SeaLife LEDs with T5HO supplement, Denitrator, Tunze ATO, Jebao Doser, 2x Ecotech MP10s

03/10/2014, 08:52 PM	#521
mtc1966 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: middletown,ct Posts: 6,528	Family first __________________ 65g seahorse tank 20g sump with a reef octopus skimmer ,tlf 150 reactor, red sea ozone generator controller,cpr hob fuge with light and 2 China led lights one 42x1 w and one 24x3 w. occupied by 4 ecectus seahorses a couple small gobies and cuc. Current Tank Info: 58g main with 20g sump