Ok this is me blowing off Steam on my soap box,
Although not really mad or upset just a thought that I guess we do it in faith and for the Hobby but not all good deeds go unpunished. I wont use names or anything to give identity to anything or anyone member or not!
Awhile back I had a mishap on my 100 gallon reef tank and lost a lot and due to housing situations and moving while waiting on a new home to be ready I didn't have the means to start the build again nor move it a few month after. So I started an offer on craigslist to trade for a smaller tank, After a few weeks I had assembled a small tank and it was up and running with my left over Animals and corals I was able to save from the bigger tank. Well I took down the post and offers to sell or trade the tank and a few days later was contacted by a person who saw my post a few weeks earlier asking if I still had the tank and that he was looking to move up from a smaller tank and wanted the big one (which I was in the process of storing till ready to build again). I told him that It was no longer up that I revoked the offer, a sad voice on the other end said thank you and that it was a bummer cause he had talked his wife into the bigger tank and got a cube Nano he had for the past 4 years ready to trade. Well I thought about it and you can always get another tank plus I wanted a drilled tank or acrylic in the future so I asked him if he was in the hobby for long term or just trying it out and what his intentions where. After a long talk I told him Even though the trade wasn't equal that I would go ahead and do it if he promised in the future when he moved up to a bigger tank or got out of the hobby that it would be done in the same fashion by giving or traded it to a serious hobbyist moving up or a reefer in need, with a promise and handshake I agreed and made the trade. feeling good I have been continuing my hobby and getting close to the ability to build again I have started looking on craigslist and forum for another tank. Recently lost my Job and although I cant afford to I love to look at the tanks for sale and forum that are up. :a18:
Well today on craigslist I noticed a post for a tank that is setup very pretty, its my old tank. with all my tank and parts I donated to him and equipment listed for sale at an outrages amount. As much as I would love to reply to that offer and give a piece of my mind I know it was done in faith and that I was taken for a ride, just so some scum scam artist can take it and make some good money on someone else's good deed for a hobby that we love. This will not stop me from good reef Karma or donating to other reefers but they will be members and active, I know to be sure that they are indeed a serious reefer with good connections and recommendations. So long story short I'm out a tank that I loved and loved the build and not able to get another to start for the new place for awhile. So the Nano will have to keep me entertained awhile longer I just wanted to vent and tell others about my story as we do for others to keep or hobby alive but not all those who are in it are in it for the right reasons. Happy Reefing to everyone and hope the new year brings great reefing to use all, till next time keep it salty!!!
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Although not really mad or upset just a thought that I guess we do it in faith and for the Hobby but not all good deeds go unpunished. I wont use names or anything to give identity to anything or anyone member or not!
Awhile back I had a mishap on my 100 gallon reef tank and lost a lot and due to housing situations and moving while waiting on a new home to be ready I didn't have the means to start the build again nor move it a few month after. So I started an offer on craigslist to trade for a smaller tank, After a few weeks I had assembled a small tank and it was up and running with my left over Animals and corals I was able to save from the bigger tank. Well I took down the post and offers to sell or trade the tank and a few days later was contacted by a person who saw my post a few weeks earlier asking if I still had the tank and that he was looking to move up from a smaller tank and wanted the big one (which I was in the process of storing till ready to build again). I told him that It was no longer up that I revoked the offer, a sad voice on the other end said thank you and that it was a bummer cause he had talked his wife into the bigger tank and got a cube Nano he had for the past 4 years ready to trade. Well I thought about it and you can always get another tank plus I wanted a drilled tank or acrylic in the future so I asked him if he was in the hobby for long term or just trying it out and what his intentions where. After a long talk I told him Even though the trade wasn't equal that I would go ahead and do it if he promised in the future when he moved up to a bigger tank or got out of the hobby that it would be done in the same fashion by giving or traded it to a serious hobbyist moving up or a reefer in need, with a promise and handshake I agreed and made the trade. feeling good I have been continuing my hobby and getting close to the ability to build again I have started looking on craigslist and forum for another tank. Recently lost my Job and although I cant afford to I love to look at the tanks for sale and forum that are up. :a18:
Well today on craigslist I noticed a post for a tank that is setup very pretty, its my old tank. with all my tank and parts I donated to him and equipment listed for sale at an outrages amount. As much as I would love to reply to that offer and give a piece of my mind I know it was done in faith and that I was taken for a ride, just so some scum scam artist can take it and make some good money on someone else's good deed for a hobby that we love. This will not stop me from good reef Karma or donating to other reefers but they will be members and active, I know to be sure that they are indeed a serious reefer with good connections and recommendations. So long story short I'm out a tank that I loved and loved the build and not able to get another to start for the new place for awhile. So the Nano will have to keep me entertained awhile longer I just wanted to vent and tell others about my story as we do for others to keep or hobby alive but not all those who are in it are in it for the right reasons. Happy Reefing to everyone and hope the new year brings great reefing to use all, till next time keep it salty!!!
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