krap101
Aquarium Advice Addict
I've been looking lately, and I remember a few years ago the price being like 7-8$, now its like 10-13$?
I honestly don't buy that .The price of money has gone down because the government is giving it away free. People are less willing now to trade real wealth for paper. It's really that simple.
price of all fish been going up it seems. while they might not have any concept of it most have a standard mark up. so if they are paying for more for that fish from over seas they just pass that on. fule prices i think would effect shipping price more then the cold though i am not a expert on that i would guess shipping prices tend to be the same year around for a2a. i can see a general price over all going up on packages.I honestly don't buy that .
The average joe consumer and mom and pop local fish store has no idea of this concept and are not swayed by it.
Its just coming out of winter in the northern hemisphere, cold winters drive up shipping cost and drive down supply of live fish. That is more of a factor in the current prices. Wait till mid summer and you will see lower prices.
Doesn't sound stupid at all and in fact I completely agree with you.Thanks, but this may sound stupid to all you guys - do not reply, thanks, but if I want a fish and I think it's worth $35 for a bristle nose then there you go. I think that all the effort that goes into taking care of fish, maintenance, food, stress that fish should be worth more than what is asked of them. I have only drawn the line on the zebra plecos and that is because I used to own one a few years ago that cost me $50.00 and I still didn't think that was much cuz I wanted it. So many people spend tons on games and gambling and food that they don't need, etc., that I don't know, I think put up the money for the fish you don't need too. No replies needed - I guess I'm a fish dealers dream.
Might be regional, prices around here on most fish have been going down.price of all fish been going up it seems. while they might not have any concept of it most have a standard mark up. so if they are paying for more for that fish from over seas they just pass that on. fule prices i think would effect shipping price more then the cold though i am not a expert on that i would guess shipping prices tend to be the same year around for a2a. i can see a general price over all going up on packages.