Well, I know that.... I just wanted to play along haha! Think I will call it an Idaho Sunrise [emoji2368]And that, Deanna, is also not a Chicago. [emoji16]
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Well, I know that.... I just wanted to play along haha! Think I will call it an Idaho Sunrise [emoji2368]And that, Deanna, is also not a Chicago. [emoji16]
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Thank you for bringing that up. That's the purpose of this thread. People are not getting what they paid for. Often times, new hobbyist get caught up in the hype, and haven't done a lot of research. Unfortunately, not all vendors are as wonderful as our sponsors. There are a lot of unscrupulous sellers on the internet. There is this guy selling rainbows for $350 each and calling them "Arizona Sunset."Pretty much u pay for what ur getting
Why Idaho?Well, I know that.... I just wanted to play along haha! Think I will call it an Idaho Sunrise [emoji2368]
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It's my home Most beautiful sunrises you will ever see!Why Idaho?
Great nameIt's my home Most beautiful sunrises you will ever see!
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Dunno, I got it from a sponsor on here, I have lineage for it. Thought it was weird that it bubbles but all my nems bubble, even the ones I bought because the previous owner got sick of them looking all stringy.Chi usually never bubble up
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I totally agree. The nem I posted the pic for with green tips... I was told it was an Inferno and I paid $150 for it. I didn't know much about Rainbow BTAs when I bought it and it turns out I very likely paid a high price for a really pretty Rainbow. You make a very good point. Shame on them...and shame on me for not knowing any better. With all of the different BTAs out there they all just look so similar to me. I actually did look up some pictures of what an Inferno looked like and I guess I convinced myself that what I was buying looked like the pictures I found. Lesson learned. And thanks for creating this thread! This is really good discussion! And BTW, I was put in contact with the seller through MARSH. So be careful out there!Thank you for bringing that up. That's the purpose of this thread. People are not getting what they paid for. Often times, new hobbyist get caught up in the hype, and haven't done a lot of research. Unfortunately, not all vendors are as wonderful as our sponsors. There are a lot of unscrupulous sellers on the internet. There is this guy selling rainbows for $350 each and calling them "Arizona Sunset."
LOL, it's been my experience that most sellers deep down inside know what they are unloading. If you fully disclose and they still want to buy a pretty coral, it doesn't matter what you call it or how much you charge. Basic supply and demand.Could be that the seller was misinformed as well. lol. I hate this stuff...
Thank you for voicing your thoughts. It's one of my biggest pet peeves as well. It really has been commercialized.The whole issue with all of this confusion is getting away from scientific naming. Much more so in the coral space.
Honestly if I buy a coral from someone I pretty much trust them on the Marketing Name. I am NOT going to check if Joe’s grandma bought it from Larry’s sister who got it from... well you get the idea.
This hobby has gotten way too commercialized with gold diggers looking to make a quick buck. I think it’s pretty stupid and selfish and sad.
Ok stepping down from soap box now. Sorry.
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That's why I usually just buy coral from trusted vendors like Jason or TSA.The whole issue with all of this confusion is getting away from scientific naming. Much more so in the coral space.
Honestly if I buy a coral from someone I pretty much trust them on the Marketing Name. I am NOT going to check if Joe’s grandma bought it from Larry’s sister who got it from... well you get the idea.
This hobby has gotten way too commercialized with gold diggers looking to make a quick buck. I think it’s pretty stupid and selfish and sad.
Ok stepping down from soap box now. Sorry.
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Don't forget about Girbaud jeans!I don't get the price gouging on anemones. I remember some guy paid 1400 for a anemone at an LFSs anniversary a year back. I thought he was insane. I'm really thinking that alot of this is a fad, like jinco jeans and pokemon.
I'll stick with my cheap stuff.
Hmmm .. love the enthusiasm, but no LOL. They are gorgeous, but 4 figures is next level marketing hype. I remember a half inch nub of Walt Disney going for $600! Now that is silly.I also remember when Gem tangs were $2500 bucks. One day I'll be trading my Sherman's for these things, even up...lol
I also remember when Gem tangs were $2500 bucks, Utter Chaos paly's were $25/head, and I could go on. One day I'll be trading my Sherman's for these things, even up...lol. Red nem for an orange nem.