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commie
November 27th, 2001, 12:10 PM
Is it just me or does it bug other people too? When you are in a LFS looking at some corals/fish in their tanks and something interests you. You look for the prices and its not there... You try to find someone there to ask the price. Little later, another peice, have to ask for price again.
It really bothers me that stores does not list out the prices on their peices near their tanks. Its a pain to have to ask the owner/employee constantly for the price.
Most stores in Toronto does list prices, but recently I went to 1 store that does not list prices. I would be more incline to make purchases if I know the prices without having to spend time in there asking for it. Sometimes I just want to browse around and look at the going rates for some corals.
Also, by not having prices listed, it makes me feel suspious that they randomly choose to give a price depending on how they think of you.
I was going to buy a few corals at this said store, but choose not to because of the no 'listed' price.
Maybe a suggestions to LFS out there, please list prices on your inventory.

Dman
November 27th, 2001, 05:40 PM
The reason they post prices is that it's not always the same price for you as it is for me. This is usually a sign that there is room to haggle. Regular customers always get better prices, always. That's been my experience, so don't let it bug you use it to your advantage. :)