What price should I offer?

[MsBeanCtr]

My co-worker has a sw tank that he broke down a few months ago and now he wants to sell it.

It's a 40 gallon glass tank w/ a 10 gallon sump setup (skimmer etc). He's not sure what the lighting is (he wasn't ever really into the tank-gf bought it for him). I've asked him to get a picture of it but I'm pretty sure it's a compact fixture.

It comes with a stand too.....what would you suggest that I offer for it?

 

[CaptainAhab]

Depending on the skimmer brand and pump brand.. $200-$250 would seem fair value

 

[Innovator]

It's always easier, I think, to let them set a price point so you know what you have to work with; otherwise, you may be setting a bar that's more than what the other party expects.

 

[ccCapt]

A new 40g goes for around $80 and you can get a new 10g for around $15. Find out exactly what else comes with it and you can get a better idea on what to offer.

 

[MsBeanCtr]

it is a power compact fixture and he wants $150.....

 

[Ziggy953]

I say that is a good deal! How are you going to hide it from the hubby? Put it on the boat?????

 

[MsBeanCtr]

OH NOOOOO!! We hit the 4 figure mark today with the stinking boat so I think it's only fair that I have a small frag tank to console myself.

I'm re-naming that floating POS --- "money pit"......Oh, even better yet "money goes here"

 

[Innovator]

Ask $115 and see what they say. Worst they can tell you is no lol. At least its a bargaining low so you can meet somewhere in the middle if he's willing to negotiate

 

[Ziggy953]

I need some of your Acans!!!! so get that tank and set it up as a frag tank so I can get some from you!

 

[slush]

same here id take some other frags too lol seriously lol

I need some of your Acans!!!! so get that tank and set it up as a frag tank so I can get some from you!

 

[MsBeanCtr]

Score!! I got it for $100!!! Long story...(here's the condensed version) My co-worker has a boat (he and his wife live on the thing).....I gave him every stinking tidbit of info on the repairs to the boat....he felt sorry for me. He thought about it for a few hours and called me late last night.

I love it when a plan comes through!

 

[cmor1701d]

Good deal. When can we expect some frags?

 

[slush]

so now can i buy some frags from you lol acan and others lol

Score!! I got it for $100!!! Long story...(here's the condensed version) My co-worker has a boat (he and his wife live on the thing).....I gave him every stinking tidbit of info on the repairs to the boat....he felt sorry for me. He thought about it for a few hours and called me late last night.

I love it when a plan comes through!

 

[MsBeanCtr]

I'm still debating if I want a frogfish or a frag tank. I really, really wanted to get an eel but with that small of a tank I don't think I can. Rats!

 

[Innovator]

What kind of eel did you want? 40g gives you room to work with...

 

[MsBeanCtr]

Of course I want a snowflake eel but the dwarf golden eels are nice but not as colorful. Suggestions??

 

[Innovator]

I personally prefer the coloration of the dwarf's (mustard yellow to bright yellow) and their size makes them suitable to house small fish; however, a snowflake (Echidna nebulosa), chestnut (Enchelycore carychroa), jeweled (Muraena lentiginosa), ghost (Uropterygius concolor), or white ribbon (Pseudechidna brummeri) could do.

 

[cmor1701d]

FRAG TANK!
FRAG TANK!
FRAG TANK!
FRAG TANK!
FRAG TANK!
FRAG TANK!
FRAG TANK!
FRAG TANK!
FRAG TANK!
FRAG TANK!

Don't make me say it again

You can have an eel when you buy another tank. One for the boat perhaps?

 

[slush]

lol i agree frag tank lol

 

[fijiwigi]

How about a frag tank with seahorses inside it?? Frag tank is a much better idea so that you can hook me up with frags