Reef-a-palooza was disappointing.

[RealBigFish]

Anyone else think RAP was sub par? 5 times I have been, twice in Ontario. Just seems like:
1. Everyone wants to put a "designer name " on corals and what not and charge a fortune for them.

2. Vendors hardly had any samples, swag bag sucked. I remember getting media reactors, frozen food ( pick up later ) and what not in previous RAP

3. Selection was crap

4. Not alot of dry goods for sale
5. WAY TO CROWDED!!! need a bigger venue....
Is it me? Or does anyone else feel the same?

 

[joseserrano]

Coming from someone who sold, ppl did not want to buy unless it had a name. This includes things like clams. Many ppl asked if we had any named clams.

dry good vendors come to talk and get feedback from customers, or do in person customer service. Only locals like seaside will be selling.

I heard from the earlier ppl that the swag was pretty good, but i guess thats subjective, media reactors was a one time thing, don't see that happening again.

Crowded is good, means vendors will come again. If it was dead, i would really consider not selling at the show next year.

 

[PatientZero]

This includes things like clams. Many ppl asked if we had any named clams. .

What the crap!?

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[djrice69]

I didn’t see crap I got it on video

 

[pirate2876]

I thought there was a huge selection of frags from all the vendors, and a good selection of vendors. You could find any frags from high-end to low-end.

The only thing I don't like about that show is the parking, but there isn't much you can do about that.

 

[RealBigFish]

Coming from someone who sold, ppl did not want to buy unless it had a name. This includes things like clams. Many ppl asked if we had any named clams.

dry good vendors come to talk and get feedback from customers, or do in person customer service. Only locals like seaside will be selling.

I heard from the earlier ppl that the swag was pretty good, but i guess thats subjective, media reactors was a one time thing, don't see that happening again.

Crowded is good, means vendors will come again. If it was dead, i would really consider not selling at the show next year.

I'm not saying I didn't find anything good or didn't enjoy myself. Just saying it was mediocre, nothing new livestock wise , that you can't get locally. I know mostly local sellers.
My biggest thing is the crowd. A bigger venue would of been alot nicer. For me personally it's hard to be in crowds anymore, with the personal space invasion and bumping etc. I even showed up an hour early in the hopes it wouldnt be so bad....lol
I guess maybe it's just me

 

[djrice69]

I'm not saying I didn't find anything good or didn't enjoy myself. Just saying it was mediocre, nothing new livestock wise , that you can't get locally. I know mostly local sellers.
My biggest thing is the crowd. A bigger venue would of been alot nicer. For me personally it's hard to be in crowds anymore, with the personal space invasion and bumping etc. I even showed up an hour early in the hopes it wouldnt be so bad....lol
I guess maybe it's just me

I think since the indo ban there hasn’t been much new things come in. But did you see that purple monster shroom it glowed.
I thought the show was busy this year especially on Sunday. Door prizes are usually donated by vendors so that will vary. Parking was fine if you made it in early. At least the parking was cheaper then ubering in just you had to come early or it be full.

 

[reefingwithyou]

Just out of curiosity why is rap not doing it out of OC fair ground no more?

 

[djrice69]

Closer hotel accommodation for out of town visitors and for vendors as well and air conditioned for the corals well being?

 

[joseserrano]

I thought there was a huge selection of frags from all the vendors, and a good selection of vendors. You could find any frags from high-end to low-end.

The only thing I don't like about that show is the parking, but there isn't much you can do about that.

I think parking was less this year than last. I had to pay 26 bucks on Friday, because there was no promotion on set up day. Happy for the 10 on sat and Sunday.

 

[joseserrano]

Just out of curiosity why is rap not doing it out of OC fair ground no more?

too small, Marriott can house vendors and ppl from out of town as well, closer to things for family members/non hobbyist to do while the hobbyist is enjoying the show.

 

[swiftism]

Saturday was $18 for me at adjacent structure. Main structure was reserved for hotel guests only.

 

[pirate2876]

Saturday was $18 for me at adjacent structure. Main structure was reserved for hotel guests only.

Same, the main structure is too small for my truck.

 

[kronovide]

i was looknig for some clean up crew and inverts. I did go home with some acans ( 2 of which died 2 days after ) , a clam, and a flower anemone. All in all good but not spectacular.

 

[djrice69]

Saturday was $18 for me at adjacent structure. Main structure was reserved for hotel guests only.

You probably went valet that’s why got to go self park

 

[Famous50]

I thought it was a good show. You’re always gonna have over priced frags but I shopped around and found some nice deals. Most of the guys are willing to haggle a bit. I also thought marine depot’s wheel was cool and brs with a tee shirt and $25 gift card for getting a few stamps.

 

[Raptor72]

I thought it was a good show. You’re always gonna have over priced frags but I shopped around and found some nice deals. Most of the guys are willing to haggle a bit. I also thought marine depot’s wheel was cool and brs with a tee shirt and $25 gift card for getting a few stamps.

Did you notice that the gift cards were only good till yesterday? That sucked. I had to put in a quick order before going to bed. Then I tried to use the 5 gift cards that my family collected and could only use one per transaction.

 

[Famous50]

Yeah I did. I had two. So I picked up some test regents and new filter socks.

 

[five.five-six]

I'm not saying I didn't find anything good or didn't enjoy myself. Just saying it was mediocre, nothing new livestock wise , that you can't get locally. I know mostly local sellers.
My biggest thing is the crowd. A bigger venue would of been alot nicer. For me personally it's hard to be in crowds anymore, with the personal space invasion and bumping etc. I even showed up an hour early in the hopes it wouldnt be so bad....lol
I guess maybe it's just me

Clamainia had t. Gigas. We haven’t seen those in over 10 years.

 

[joseserrano]

I'm not saying I didn't find anything good or didn't enjoy myself. Just saying it was mediocre, nothing new livestock wise , that you can't get locally. I know mostly local sellers.
My biggest thing is the crowd. A bigger venue would of been alot nicer. For me personally it's hard to be in crowds anymore, with the personal space invasion and bumping etc. I even showed up an hour early in the hopes it wouldnt be so bad....lol
I guess maybe it's just me

The last 2 hours of both days are fairly dead. FYI for future reference.