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Offline Zeppelin

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #25 on: September 01, 2010, 05:46:40 »
Almost 250 attendees listed on fragswapper now.  Some nice frags are being listed in the last several days.  If you haven't already, be sure to get out to fragswapper and get registered for the event, and get your frags listed.
www.fragswapper.com

A few Early Bird tables are still available. Get a spot before they are all gone.

Also, be sure to periodically check our main swap page for a listing of the raffle items that have been coming in.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap

Only a few weeks away now.  There are definitely going to be some very happy tanks when this one is in the books.
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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #26 on: September 01, 2010, 14:59:46 »
I am going simply because of that poster...

Count me in... here's to hoping I finish my plumbing here and get the tank cycling!  My 75 might be a multi level frag tank for a week or two. HAHA

Also, can I get one of those posters?!  ;D
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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #27 on: September 01, 2010, 17:21:31 »

Also, can I get one of those posters?!  ;D

Just right click it and hit 'print'.  ;)
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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #28 on: September 01, 2010, 22:07:16 »
Just right click it and hit 'print'.  ;)

I'm gonna make it a decent size print so I can frame it. Put on the tank room wall. First big swap for me! Haha ;D
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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #29 on: September 02, 2010, 09:42:43 »
I'm gonna make it a decent size print so I can frame it. Put on the tank room wall. First big swap for me! Haha ;D

First big swap? Trust me on this one, bring cash, and lots of it. Small bills :)

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #30 on: September 02, 2010, 11:27:39 »
I went to one in columbus a couple years ago, but it would be like holding a frag swap where my pool table is at.

I will make it rain with $1's. haha  Can't wait for the show!
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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #31 on: September 02, 2010, 17:37:13 »
Ya, a couple years ago, the previous officers tried something different and downsized the swap tremendously, kind of 'old school' style.  Last year we went back to our tried and true large space, due to popular demand.  You wont be disappointed.  Its shaping up to be a killer event.  Fragswapper has some tremendous looking frags that have been put up recently, and the attending vendors always have more eye candy than I can handle. 
PEACE.....from Zeppelin

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #32 on: September 09, 2010, 05:54:50 »
Heading toward the 300 attendees mark on fragswapper now.  Sweet frags are still being listed by attendees.  If you haven't already, be sure to get out to fragswapper and get registered for the event, and get your frags listed.
www.fragswapper.com

A couple Early Bird tables are still available.

The main swap page is being periodically updated with a listing of the raffle items that have been coming in.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap

Getting real close to the day now.  Is everybody ready?
PEACE.....from Zeppelin

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #33 on: September 15, 2010, 05:42:45 »
Knocking on the 300 attendees mark on fragswapper now.  Some interesting hard goods are also being listed by attendees.  Multiple pumps, new geo frag tank, as well as some nice sps and lps.  If you haven't already, be sure to get out to fragswapper and get registered for the event, and get your frags and equipment listed.
www.fragswapper.com

A couple Early Bird tables are still available.

The main swap page has been updated recently with some new raffle items that have been coming in.  Nice big Marineland Canister Filter just added  courtesy of United Pet Group.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap

Only 11 days now.  Hope to see everyone there.
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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #34 on: September 19, 2010, 09:19:39 »
As some of you may have heard, Aquatic Specialists has bowed out of the swap this year.  And my apologies to this new vendor for not getting their information out when we initially got with them, but we feel very fortunate to be able to announce that Dr Mac / Pacific East Aquaculture was chosen to fill the vacated vendor spot.  Pacific East Aquaculture always has some very cool stuff, and lots of it.  This addition is sure to add value to your swap experience this year.

As we approach the swap date, please keep a few things in mind.  Bring small bills.  $1s, $5s, $10s and $20s.  Courtesy to the sellers by not requiring them to make change for large bills is something we always try to encourage.  The swap opens at Noon.  We hope to have CORA Swap Committee personnel outside the building before hand to take your entrance fee, so we can streamline your getting into the swap when it does open.  Please have your $5 in exact change ready.  Please be respectful to everyone else.  Sometimes, especially at the beginning, it can get a little crowded, especially with people walking around with coolers. 

Also, sellers, especially early bird sellers, take some time and go over the expectations and requirements for setting up at this year's swap.  This includes water volume maximums, as well as heating and light expectations.  Remember, you must keep your goods on top of the tables.  Do not put things out in front of your table.  This is a safety issue first and foremost, but also cuts down on the isle width we are trying to maintain for everyone's convenience.

We will have a full kitchen going with hotdogs, chili dogs, sloppy joes and chicken sandwiches, along with chips, soda and water.  Bring an appetite as all sales benefits CORA.  A second building behind the main swap area will be available for anyone wanting to get out of the madness for awhile to eat peacefully, or just chat in a more relaxed environment.  Feel free to take advantage of that extra space for that, but do not setup any frags for sale there.

Most of all-ENJOY YOURSELVES!!  While it is allot of work for the swap committee, and I would like to thank all of them for their help this year, we all do it so all of you have a great time and go home with a ton of frags for your tank.  Thank you to everyone planning to attend this year for helping make the CORA All Ohio Frag Swap another successful annual event for our club.  If you are a Central Ohio resident and are not yet a member of CORA, you can do so by visiting our website at www.corareef.org or becoming a member at this year's swap.  There will be a member's table up near the main raffle stage where you can get questions about the club answered and/or pay your membership dues.  We hope to see everyone next Sunday.
PEACE.....from Zeppelin

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #35 on: September 21, 2010, 16:30:23 »
Past the 300 attendees mark on fragswapper now!  Some very cool frags have been listed by attendees in the last few days.  If you haven't already, be sure to get out to fragswapper and get registered for the event, get your frags listed, or reserve some of the stellar stuff that is listed.
www.fragswapper.com

A couple Early Bird tables are still available.

The main swap page is being periodically updated with a listing of the raffle items that have been coming in.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!!!!!!  This IS the main event this weekend for sure.
PEACE.....from Zeppelin

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #36 on: September 23, 2010, 16:30:39 »
Approaching 350 attendees on fragswapper now!  Some very cool frags are still being listed by attendees.  Be sure to check fragswapper often.  If you haven't already, be sure to get out to fragswapper and get registered for the event, get your frags listed, or reserve some of the stellar stuff that is listed.
www.fragswapper.com

A couple Early Bird tables are still available.

The main swap page is being periodically updated with a listing of the raffle items that have been coming in.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!!!!!!  This still IS the place to find the BEST deals this weekend for sure.  Be sure not to blow your cash before Sunday.  Looks like there will be some stellar corals and I'm sure some sweet deals from vendors and swappers alike.

When you get to the swap and pay your entry fee, you will be given a name tag with your username on it.  Be sure to wear it somewhere visible, as that is how other swappers are going to be able to find you easily.  MAKE SURE YOU GET A NAME TAG!  Those arriving early and waiting in line will be able to pay and get your name tag prior to the doors opening.  That way when Noon arrives you can just walk in and start buying away.

Special THANKS to the Frag Swap Committee that will be taking time out to help run everything Sunday.  We will have a membership table up where you can find out more about CORA and even become a member, a 50/50 raffle going that is sure to be a nice haul for someone and a full kitchen with sandwiches, chips, pop, water and COFFEE.  See everyone in a few days.
PEACE.....from Zeppelin

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #37 on: September 24, 2010, 17:35:49 »
If you haven't already, be sure to get out to fragswapper and get registered for the event, get your frags listed, or reserve some of the stellar stuff that is listed.
www.fragswapper.com

The main swap page was recently updated with new raffle items that have been coming in.  Some very cool stuff to be had.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap

Sunday is only a couple days away now!!!!!!  This is THE PLACE to find THE BEST deals this weekend for sure.  Be sure not to blow your cash before Sunday, and to bring it to The CORA All Ohio Frag Swap at The Grotto for the best selection of corals anywhere in Central Ohio, ALL UNDER ONE ROOF.  Looks like there will be a huge variety of stellar corals and I'm sure some very sweet deals from our wide selection of vendors and swappers.  Some of the eye candy showing up on frag swapper and some of the vendor forums requires very dark sunglasses!

See everyone Sunday.
PEACE.....from Zeppelin

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #38 on: September 25, 2010, 19:11:11 »
One last bump.

See everyone tomorrow.  Looks to be a stellar time with some very cool corals showing up.
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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #39 on: September 26, 2010, 06:39:15 »
Remember everyone, please have correct change this morning if possible for your $5 entry fee, and bring small bills ($5s, $10s, $20s) to purchase frags with. 

See everyone at Noon.

Thanks again for helping make this year's CORA All Ohio Frag Swap a success.
PEACE.....from Zeppelin

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #40 on: September 26, 2010, 21:40:19 »
this swap has been one of my favs and I was impressed with the attendance again this year.  I hate to complain but please when people pay at the door ask if they are registered on frag swapper and have them put that swapper name on the name tag.  with everyones real names on the tags it is almost impossible to find your trades and purchases.   Makes it real frustrating.
thanks for the great swap.
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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #41 on: September 26, 2010, 22:08:02 »
good point
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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #42 on: September 27, 2010, 05:39:20 »
Ya, we were asking for usernames to go on the nametags , but some just wanted to use their real names.  I agree, usernames make it allot easier.  We'll definitely stress it more next year.

Glad you all made it out.  Rough attendance count is around 350 or so again this year.  That line waiting out front for Noon was amazing.  Only 1 mishap with a seam going on one of the early bird's acrylic tanks that needed cleaned up.  A first for our swap.  Some amazing corals available.  I grabbed 3 of the ultra acans from Cherry Corals.

Thanks for helping make this another successful event.
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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #43 on: September 27, 2010, 17:20:21 »
i was asked my name to put on the name tag but the girls I dont think knew to stress the frag swappers name to be used.  great swap though.

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #44 on: September 27, 2010, 17:37:15 »
It was a good swap, but I have a great idea; internet connection so people can use credit cards.  I'm not carrying $300-400 in cash without a sidearm in an unknown location, and concealed carry isn't allowed in the building.  I can also say that I overheard visitors and guests grousing about this (the lack of an internet connection, not the inability to carry a concealed weapon).  BTW, many vendors wouldn't take a check, either.  So, maybe a point for next years' gig, coz without it, I won't be coming again.  Hate to be the one complaining, whiny voice, but, well, there it is.

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90g SPS and LPS reef tank, 35g sump, ceramic rock by The Alternative Reef, Neptune Apex w 2 X EB8's, Moonlight module, ATI Sunpower Dimmable 8 X 39W T5's, Octopus Extreme 160 skimmer, PM Kalkwasser Reactor, 2 X Vortech MP40's, Geo 618 Ca reactor


Various thriving montipora, acropora, stylopora, wellsophyllia, blastomussa, hammer, anchor, and frogspawn, lobophyllia, rhizotrychus, pavona, scroll, and pagoda SPS and LPS corals, but no fish because I was too stupid to QT...

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #45 on: September 27, 2010, 17:39:09 »
It was a good swap, but I have a great idea; internet connection so people can use credit cards.  I'm not carrying $300-400 in cash without a sidearm in an unknown location, and concealed carry isn't allowed in the building.  I can also say that I overheard visitors and guests grousing about this.  BTW, many vendors wouldn't take a check, either.  So, maybe a point for next years' gig, coz without it, I won't be coming again.  Hate to be the one complaining, whiny voice, but, well, there it is.

Kev
just to let u know that all swaps that i have been to r the same way
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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #46 on: September 27, 2010, 17:40:16 »
i was asked my name to put on the name tag but the girls I dont think knew to stress the frag swappers name to be used.  great swap though.

I specifically asked this question of the girls out front and asked regarding an attendance sheet sign-in for fragswappers.com tracking purposes - the answer was "no - real names" and "no".
90g SPS and LPS reef tank, 35g sump, ceramic rock by The Alternative Reef, Neptune Apex w 2 X EB8's, Moonlight module, ATI Sunpower Dimmable 8 X 39W T5's, Octopus Extreme 160 skimmer, PM Kalkwasser Reactor, 2 X Vortech MP40's, Geo 618 Ca reactor


Various thriving montipora, acropora, stylopora, wellsophyllia, blastomussa, hammer, anchor, and frogspawn, lobophyllia, rhizotrychus, pavona, scroll, and pagoda SPS and LPS corals, but no fish because I was too stupid to QT...

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #47 on: September 27, 2010, 17:41:16 »
just to let u know that all swaps that i have been to r the same way

I didn't have any issue using a credit card at the Cincyreef swap 2-3 years ago...

Hunger, I don't want to be the lone voice if dissent.  However, a wi-fi Instant HotSpot isn't too unreasonable to set up.  Cheap, too!
« Last Edit: September 27, 2010, 17:44:12 by kattz »
90g SPS and LPS reef tank, 35g sump, ceramic rock by The Alternative Reef, Neptune Apex w 2 X EB8's, Moonlight module, ATI Sunpower Dimmable 8 X 39W T5's, Octopus Extreme 160 skimmer, PM Kalkwasser Reactor, 2 X Vortech MP40's, Geo 618 Ca reactor


Various thriving montipora, acropora, stylopora, wellsophyllia, blastomussa, hammer, anchor, and frogspawn, lobophyllia, rhizotrychus, pavona, scroll, and pagoda SPS and LPS corals, but no fish because I was too stupid to QT...

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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #48 on: September 27, 2010, 17:42:56 »
o ok
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Re: 2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto
« Reply #49 on: September 27, 2010, 17:47:47 »
o ok

I guess I could just shut up.  I had a good time, don't get me wrong.  I just don't carry cash over about $100 anywhere unless I'm going to buy something from someone I know; like if I was coming over to your house for something.  Otherwise, "protected by Heckler & Koch".  It's rough in Dayton...
90g SPS and LPS reef tank, 35g sump, ceramic rock by The Alternative Reef, Neptune Apex w 2 X EB8's, Moonlight module, ATI Sunpower Dimmable 8 X 39W T5's, Octopus Extreme 160 skimmer, PM Kalkwasser Reactor, 2 X Vortech MP40's, Geo 618 Ca reactor


Various thriving montipora, acropora, stylopora, wellsophyllia, blastomussa, hammer, anchor, and frogspawn, lobophyllia, rhizotrychus, pavona, scroll, and pagoda SPS and LPS corals, but no fish because I was too stupid to QT...

 

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