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  • Proper etiquette when selling fish

    i recently purchased some tropheus from a fellow boxer. And correct me if im wrong but dont most of like to see the fish you are going to buy in the tank? Watch them for ahwile see how they interact with eachother, see if they are healthy? Well when i got there to pick up the fish all 30 3inch fish were in one bucket. The small fry were in a seperate container. I would like to know what y'all think about this? I think it is wrong i would never do this to a propestive buyer.
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    I guess it depends. I personally have it in a bucket and meet up at a certain place because I don't like strangers at my house. But then again, things would be different if I was selling $300 worth of fish.

    Just depends on how well you know the seller, really. Not everyone is in the hobby for the fish, some just want to make a few bucks out of it.

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      • #4
        That guy, if we're talking about the same person, had problems with a similar type of issue. He bought trophs from someone else on this site and he requested them to catch fish beforehand and hold into a bucket until he picks them up. Then complains about losing some fish when he gets them home. I'm with you, I'd like to see if the fish was healthy and good color. Makes me wonder if he was hiding something considering you know what you're looking for in trophs? I would have walked away without buying them, too much of a risk otherwise. How are they looking in your tank?

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        • #5
          Well Jason in the tropheus game we all like to see our fish to make sure they are healthy cause there are alto of people that will sell colonies when they are sick. This is not the case here they fish are healthy
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          • #6
            Sounds about right. That guy is pretty stupid.
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            • #7
              Re: Proper etiquette when selling fish

              If I were to sell fish to someone I'd let them into my home to see the fish in a calm state, well calm as can be expected. I say this bc this is what I'd expect if purchasing from a fellow hobbyist. Especially if I'm dropping a decent amount of money on the fish. I may remove the rock, but would definitely leave them in the tank. Just my opinion...
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Andrew_B View Post
                That guy, if we're talking about the same person, had problems with a similar type of issue. He bought trophs from someone else on this site and he requested them to catch fish beforehand and hold into a bucket until he picks them up. Then complains about losing some fish when he gets them home. I'm with you, I'd like to see if the fish was healthy and good color. Makes me wonder if he was hiding something considering you know what you're looking for in trophs? I would have walked away without buying them, too much of a risk otherwise. How are they looking in your tank?
                They are great already shaking
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                • #9
                  I'd prefer to see them prior to making a purchase, I wouldn't go as far as saying the person is stupid since it's different people's perspective on how to go about such transaction.

                  Unless I'm unloading sick fish, I'd let them come through and peep the fish first.

                  With the onslaught of not so pleasant people floating around lately I'd be hesitant about inviting strangers into the house.
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                  • #10
                    I do agree that some people like their privacy. But that should be discussed before someone drives across town to purchase fish
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by moganman View Post
                      Sounds about right. That guy is pretty stupid.
                      That is a little harsh isn't it?
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                      • #12
                        Stupid-acting in an unintelligent or careless manner. He's pretty stupid. Same person sold me some red rainbow of which one died the same night and never let me see the fish but my girl wanted them so bad we went ahead and did it in good faith. Then he bought fish from me and adamantly told me he didn't want to see the fish prior to purchasing the fish after I told him I didn't feel comfortable selling fish in that manner. Now this? If that's not stupid I don't know what is.
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by moganman View Post
                          Stupid-acting in an unintelligent or careless manner. He's pretty stupid. Same person sold me some red rainbow of which one died the same night and never let me see the fish but my girl wanted them so bad we went ahead and did it in good faith. Then he bought fish from me and adamantly told me he didn't want to see the fish prior to purchasing the fish after I told him I didn't feel comfortable selling fish in that manner. Now this? If that's not stupid I don't know what is.
                          ordering fish online is stupid then....
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                          • #14
                            That's a different ball game. When you are given the opportunity to see the fish before purchasing them then it gives the opportunity to get rid of any doubt. As far as purchasing online, I always ask for pictures or videos and the rest is dependent on the reputation of the seller. I wouldn't order fish from certain people anymore because of their reputation. This guy literally came to my doorstep to pick up the fish but didn't want to see them.
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by eklikewhoa View Post
                              ordering fish online is stupid then....
                              Lol i like that point of view nice one.
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