TWP Consignment Sale 3/19

[saltyunderground]

Where:
Tropical World Pets
8444 Watson Rd.
Webster Groves, MO

When:
Sunday, March 19th rain or shine

Time:
11AM-6PM

Phone:
314-849-4020

Includes: a truckload tank sale, used equipment for fish, birds, reptiles and more.

New items and closeouts, some prices at wholesale and below. Large fish sale.

To sell your stuff: bring it to the store on Saturday, March 18th from noon to 3PM or Sunday March 19th from 7AM to 10AM. Bring it clean and ready to sell. They will help price your stuff if you wish. They sell for you on Sunday for a 10% commission.

[saltyunderground]

Bump

[Letmegrow]

Double Bump.

If anyone has questions about this awesome once in a year sale.
I can answer them since I do not work for TWP anymore.

[ARLO]

What types of items? How bout ASM skimmers or Lighting?

Thanks
Arlo

[JxMetal]

What kind of lighting items?

[Letmegrow]

Lighting, Coralife PCs and MH/PC fixtures.

No ASM skimmers, but they will have the Coralife super skimmers.
www.thereefstop.com for ASM skimmers !

All the items in the store will be on sale so good time to stock up on food, heaters, and other stuff.

Tons Reef ready tanks and regular tanks too.


Then the whole half of the parking lot will be roped off for all the people sellign used equipment ranging from SW - FW, to reptiles birds and more.

I know there will be some local reefers selling their items there already, there is always somehtign cool up there.
Capncapo got a ginormous sump last year.

[Grace's Dad]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6896511#post6896511 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Letmegrow


Tons Reef ready tanks and regular tanks too.



Will there be any large tanks?
Looking for around 200g.

[JxMetal]

I'm looking for T-5 possibly. Any chance that'll be there?

[Letmegrow]

I would ask the liason.
Im sure there will be alot of different sizes, larger ones included.

[Dert42]

thats my 1 year anniversary.... soo i won't be there!

[mjpelikan]

Wow! It's been a year since I stood in your wedding... and she hasn't divorced you?

[Fade]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6896763#post6896763 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dert42
thats my 1 year anniversary.... soo i won't be there!

Bring her along you better get her into this drug or you wont make it to two years.:lol:

[Dert42]

ha!
she's letting me turn the basement into an aquarium. i'll give her that day...

[Hobbes8017]

I am taking a 135 gal AGA with stand and a few various other parts there for the consignment sale. Was told its a great place to sell and buy used equipment.

[chadfarmer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6897519#post6897519 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Hobbes8017
I am taking a 135 gal AGA with stand and a few various other parts there for the consignment sale. Was told its a great place to sell and buy used equipment.

you have been taking to steve --why not post it on the board if not gone take it there

[Fade]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6897482#post6897482 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dert42
ha!
she's letting me turn the basement into an aquarium. i'll give her that day...

You think your basement is a aquarium you need to come check out my place.
:smokin:

[Hobbes8017]

because between Chad and John... I have had no free time to do anything with it. Easier to drop off there and let them sell it since the sale is in a few weeks.

I should see if Fade32 wants it, but he would just break it with his drill press skills

[Hobbes8017]

Fade32 - How can your basement be an aquarium? Your current tank list says you only have a 215 RR tank.... Does not sound that impressive to me.

[Fade]

I will update soon and I think it is mainly Chad that you have been helping and yes John I would break it. For sure if you are helping me!!!!!!!!

[Goalie66]

Fade and Hobbs, are you two married? All you do is bicker bicker bicker:rollface:

[saltyunderground]

Chuck at TWP said to give them a call if you have any questions about sizes of tanks that they will have in for the sale or for any other questions. He did you to me the other day that they were going to have new, drilled tanks for the event.

Here's the number again: 314-849-4020

[Bushong87]

are the prices good?

[saltyunderground]

Steve, do you know what the discounts will be?

Seems like the mark up on tanks is so small they can't discount too mcuh more than they already discount normally. But they don't normally carry drilled tanks either I don't think.

[Letmegrow]

Like I says,
Better than Christmas Prices.

TWP get those wholesalers to cut them a break as a reward for spending so much with them over the entire year. So TWP spend their reward on the customers again for spending their money with TWP. It's really a Thank-You sale for all the people who supported them throught out the year(s).

[Shooter7]

If you put items up for sale there, do you have to be there at the end of the sale in case your items don't sell and you have to pick them up? In other words, if you have something there that doesn't sell, they're not going to set it aside and store it anywhere for you, correct?

[MayoBoy]

Dave,

If you need me to run by and get something for you that's not a problem - I live 10 minutes away.

[saltyunderground]

Shooter I did ask John your question about do you have to be there during the sale if you are selling. He said you do not have to be there. I assume that if your item does not sell, you have to go pick it up or ask them to throw it in the dumpster.

Since I live around the corner from TWP, I will pick up your item for you (as long as I can lift it and fit it in my car) and store it a short time for you if that helps.

[Shooter7]

Thanks. I am planning right now on taking my 26 gal bow tank/stand, CPR aquafuge, and PC light over there and trying my luck with them that way. All are in great condition so I'm hoping they'd sell for sure and fast this way. I know I went to this last year and you had to be quick on some items to get them.

[Letmegrow]

Last year, the only things that did not sell was a complete destroyed 29 gal tank and the completely demolished stand it came in on.

[Shooter7]

Soooooo, you're telling me my stuff could sell? :lol:

[Letmegrow]

If it is not broke it will sell. If not, I will have to buy it just to save face !

[Shooter7]

Quick, someone else confirm the above post before he edits it!! ;)

[JxMetal]

I heard it.

Now put a $500 tag on it.

[Shooter7]

You betcha...I'll send you a little kickback too Jx. :D

btw, one more question, do people try to negotiate prices on stuff there? I wouldn't think that would be very possible if the sellers aren't all there, but thought I'd ask anyway.

[saltyunderground]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6909285#post6909285 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Shooter7
You betcha...I'll send you a little kickback too Jx. :D

btw, one more question, do people try to negotiate prices on stuff there? I wouldn't think that would be very possible if the sellers aren't all there, but thought I'd ask anyway.

TWP said that you can give them a regular price and a low price when you drop the stuff off. If you give them a low price, and your item has not sold by 2:30-3:00, they will lower the price for you to try and sell the item. They do not really want to negotiate pricing with a possible seller. Hope that answers the question.

[Letmegrow]

Yeah, they dont give out the low price until the bitter end.

[zt444a]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6875077#post6875077 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by saltyunderground
Where:
Tropical World Pets
8444 Watson Rd.
Webster Groves, MO

When:
Sunday, March 19th rain or shine

Time:
11AM-6PM

Phone:
314-849-4020

Includes: a truckload tank sale, used equipment for fish, birds, reptiles and more.

New items and closeouts, some prices at wholesale and below. Large fish sale.



....aaarrrgggghhhh.... must have money... need stuff.... arrgghh

[Shooter7]

I got the stand for my 29g QT there last year.

[TimBob]

Anyone planning on putting a 75 or 90G RR tank up for this sale? If so let me know and I can probably save you the 10% (and save me a trip to TWP)

[Letmegrow]

It is worth going to regardless.

[TheCheat]

If I'm still standing after my 1/2 Marathon, I'll try to show.

I'll be looking for a nice skimmer (for around 200gal tank) and perhaps a controller device.

~B

[sage1970]

Do people bring livestock to sell as well??? Or is the store the only part that has fish/inverts/corals/etc???

[Letmegrow]

No its only dry goods.

[Reggae Fish]

I was just up there tonight and he said Livestock, LR, etc... will not be outside.(the consignment part)

However, inside livestock, etc... will be on sale but that is the stores stuff.

Hope this helps

[hckycoz]

So is there a few of everythin there or a lot of a few things, or what. I want to go, but that is a far drive to see the few pieces i need, to have already been sold.

[Letmegrow]

There is alot of everything.

[hckycoz]

good deal

[sage1970]

Thanks for all the replies!:thumbsup:

[Shooter7]

So is there a few of everythin there or a lot of a few things, or what. I want to go, but that is a far drive to see the few pieces i need, to have already been sold.

There is alot of stuff, but it's good to get there early and circle around the place and try to figure out what you want to nab before it even opens. For example, I went looking for a stand for my 29 gal QT. After circling the sale area before they opened, I realized that there was only one stand there that fit the bill, so I had to make a beeline for it as soon as the sale area opened. No browsing around or I probably would have lost it. And it's really not that far of a drive, and I come from farther away than you. But then to me, driving to Marine Solutions or places like that aren't a big deal either.

[hckycoz]

where in troy do you live? i have a second home in country village

[Reggae Fish]

The selling will be through the store correct? So, we can use credit cards? It won't be all cash, right?

If anyone in the st. louis area has a nano cube 6,12,24 for sale, let me know.

I have some stupid stuff but not sure if it's worth my time.

55 gallon with cabinet/stand
48" Jebo lights with legs....130 watts 50/50
Remora skimmer
Penn Plax Super Castle
and a few other things.

Didn't know if it was worth bringing to the store... any suggestions?

[saltyunderground]

Yes, you can pay any way they usually take your money.

[Jimmyjack]

I was up at TWP last night and the one big guy there, I think his name is John?? Told me that they were going to have 75, 90, 120, 125, 180 drilled tanks there. He would not give the sale price though. All he would say is, this is pretty much as low as tanks get!
Just thought this might be helpful.

[Reggae Fish]

Anyone taking a 12 or 24 gallon DELUXE nano cube to the consignment?

[Reggae Fish]

Don't know why is double posted? Sorry!

[hckycoz]

do they sell freshwater equipment too? I got a few things i wish i could sell for my Freshwater tank

[Shooter7]

Yeah, it's not like it's saltwater only or anything. The aquarium I'm taking could be used for either.

[Reggae Fish]

Anyone planning on bringing a72 gallon Bow Front with stand. Prefer to already be drilled. Let me know.

[olaperu]

:rollface:

Does anyone plan on bringing a 58g RR (ie 3 foot tank) to TWP???? I will be there. Thx

[saltyunderground]

I was at TWP last night. They have two tractor trailer loads of tanks and stands in their warehouse waiting for the sale. Should be good.

[ol'saltybastage]

credit cards.. uhh ohh.. i better stay away.

[Letmegrow]

Cash, Check, Cedit Card, First Born Children.... Oh wait no, just the first three options.

[TWINPEAKS]

bump

[DrBDC]

As people come back from there lets hear about the loot available.

[Shooter7]

yeah...I dropped my stuff off yesterday, somebody get down there and buy it. :D

[saltyunderground]

I was just there. Lots of great deals on everything you can imagine. Lots of people. Lots of SEASL/SLASH friends.

Everything is going fast.

[Shooter7]

Good, I need money to pay for the ACjr I just ordered from TheReefStop. :)

[JxMetal]

What time does it start? I just woke up! doh!

[saltyunderground]

11AM starts

[JxMetal]

Don't think I'll make it. Next year I'll try

[DrBDC]

Post some of the good deals that maybe you just didn't need so you didn't buy. Something may tempt me into running down there.

[ARLO]

I got "actually have to wain til Fri" 90 AGA RR for 209.00. Sold my other stuff in less than a hour. Nice to see everyone again..

Arlo

[Reggae Fish]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6990919#post6990919 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ARLO
I got "actually have to wain til Fri" 90 AGA RR for 209.00. Sold my other stuff in less than a hour. Nice to see everyone again..

Arlo

Man, I bet whoever told you to give your card to steve is a genius! LOL
Good prices on most but that was a SUPER deal.

I picked up a NanoCube for my 1 year olds room and some other odds and ends.

Sold everything I brought.
55 gallon tank, stand, lights
55 gallon tank, stand, pc lights(new), overflow box
supercaste from penn plax
Basically covered what I bought.

Nice to meet everyone. Fade32, chadfarmer, arlo... Everyone so far has been really cool. Got my first green bubble tipped anemone afterwards at Gateway. And a foxface.

[Shooter7]

Is there anything left?

[Reggae Fish]

Most of the good stuff was in the store itself

[ol'saltybastage]

I was looking for a cheap RO/DI unit and a sump and didnt see any. I would have liked to pick up that acryllic tank in the corner though. lots of good deals just nothing i needed. maybe next year!

[Letmegrow]

Ol' Slalty.

Filterdirect.com
Ebay Store Filter Direct.
Buy the 4 Stage RO and the 2x DI unit 110 gpd.
$120.00 shipped to your door with all the bells and whistles.

[hckycoz]

did anyone take a mag drive pump up there?

[ol'saltybastage]

thx, I'll check that out!

[sage1970]

As most of us saltwater keepers, I was on a limited budget....so couldn't necessarily get the things I was drooling over! :p

But I did get to bring home some corals and meet a fellow RC member!:D

I didn't on the other hand get to go to Gateway......:mad2: :rolleye1:

Have to make a road trip up there again.....

[hckycoz]

anyway some one took a broken Mag Drive up there that i bought. It was cheap so its not a big deal, but i think that it is shallow to sell something you know is broken

[Goalie66]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6995302#post6995302 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hckycoz
anyway some one took a broken Mag Drive up there that i bought. It was cheap so its not a big deal, but i think that it is shallow to sell something you know is broken

I didn't bring it, but as long as the buyer knew it was broke I don't see a problem with that, it would be good for parts.

My .02

Tom

[DrBDC]

Happen to be a broken mag 12 with a good impeller?

[hckycoz]

i think its a mag 3 and i didnt know it was broken, it looks fine.