Aqua Illumination SOL Group Buy

[rroselavy]

I did talk to Ron from capo reefs and he said that he would like to participate in the group buy, but he prefers that everyone go to his actual store front, to make sure everyone gets a chance to play with the AI unit and make sure they like it.

I've already seen and played with the AI fixtures at RAP and elsewhere.

Capistrano Reef is about three hours round trip for me (without traffic), and prolly $20+ in gas. I'd love to see the store, but do not have that kinda free time or patience for SoCal traffic. Also, not sure if I want to participate in the GB unless the fixture is available reasonably soon. Any idea on the lead time?

 

[gmr7494]

I've already seen and played with the AI fixtures at RAP and elsewhere.

Capistrano Reef is about three hours round trip for me (without traffic), and prolly $20+ in gas. I'd love to see the store, but do not have that kinda free time or patience for SoCal traffic. Also, not sure if I want to participate in the GB unless the fixture is available reasonably soon. Any idea on the lead time?

+1. Reef Geek had a large recent shipment but all of them were spoken for apparently.

 

[IEreefmaster]

The west coast will not be getting any more AI's until about March or April (unless an order was already put in)

 

[IEreefmaster]

+1. Reef Geek had a large recent shipment but all of them were spoken for apparently.

So did Premium aquatics. I just spoke with there rep for the west and he said that they have about 20 units in stock. I asked them about bulk discounts and they said that they could do $600 per unit. I told them that is not a discount. I am looking at around $500.00 for a complete set module and controller.

 

[Trigger]

Maybe it would be a better idea to wait until the manufacturers and reps egos come back down to earth.

 

[OCReefMadness]

I will wait for the new style coming soon. It's square one.

 

[IEreefmaster]

So, no one wants to do the group buy? I will let them know.

 

[Trigger]

I am going to Capistrano reef tomorrow afternoon and check these out. If the shimmer is what I am looking for then I will still be in.

 

[OCReefMadness]

How much for the price of the group buy?

 

[IEreefmaster]

That depends upon how many you need.

 

[Scummy]

I would like one blue.

 

[IEreefmaster]

I would like one blue.

I don't think we are going to do the group buy as no one has any lights in stock.

 

[gumbii]

well... i dunno about you guys, but i'm gonna get some from Jbrown... he's beat everyone's prices so far... too bad he doesn't want to do the group buy anymore...



i cannot wait...

 

[Nanoreefbro]

I don't think we are going to do the group buy as no one has any lights in stock.

Tom has some in stock...

 

[IEreefmaster]

Tom has some in stock...

What's his price? My supplier has everyone beat so far that I have talked to.

 

[Trigger]

What's his price? My supplier has everyone beat so far that I have talked to.

$545.00 plus tax. :bawling:

 

[Trigger]

Here is where I am at. I have a 300 gallon tank to light. I have heard anywhere from 4 to 8 units are needed for proper coverage. I am not going to drop $5,000.00 on lighting. If I can get away with 5 units, I will be more willing. I went to Capistrano reef and the controller box was locked so I couldnt view them at full power. I saw them at Tom's place but the controller wasnt hooked up. the clams did respond instantly to the led though. Thats a good sign in my book. Has anyone pegged down a rock bottom price they can post?

 

[IEreefmaster]

I Can Get Them For $500 All In. I Just Need To Know Who Wants Them, The Catch Is You Will Have To Go And Get Them

 

[dwl]

where will we need to go to get them?

 

[IEreefmaster]

where will we need to go to get them?

You will probably have to buy them directly from me in cash. it will more than likely be South Orange County.