Author Topic: 2011 Fall CORA All Ohio Frag Swap (Read 7429 times)

thepipbull · « **on:** June 22, 2011, 03:28:58 »

Looks like a blast We should get a car pool together!!

2011 Fall CORA All Ohio Frag Swap

Saturday, September 17th, at the Grotto

The CORA All Ohio Frag Swap at the Grotto!!
- HUGE parking lot
- Plenty of electric (See note).
- "Early bird" hobbyist space (allows 1/2 table space and setup approx. 2 hours prior to event)
- Periodic Raffle (we will have multiple items to be raffled off at specific times during the day)
- Food and Refreshments.
- Watch for more information to come about vendors and raffle items.

WHEN: Saturday, September 17th, Noon to 4pm
WHERE: The Achbar Grotto, Columbus Ohio
website: http://www.columbusgrottotemple.com/
Mapquest link Google link

ENTRY FEES:
Email Fragswap@corareef.org for space and payment info.
- Vendors-$125 (8 foot table), plus a $25 club donation item.
- Early Bird Setup 4' space - $25 (members) $35 (non-members)
A swap page will be setup soon for vendor and early bird space
- General entry - $5 (non-members), FREE to CORA members and immediate family members.

There will be 1/3 table space available on a 1st come/1st serve basis once doors open for those wishing to sell/trade but not pay for a reserved space(no electric available for these spaces, and NO SETUPS/TANKS. You will be required to have corals in small containers or bags to utilize these spots). You will be limited to 1/3 of a table only. If you need more space, you will need to purchase 'early bird' table space.

Note: Swappers/vendors, per 4 foot space, you will be limited to 250 watts of light, a pump/filter and 1 heater (may have a second heater for vendors and early bird setup, just to warm the water initially but it must be removed before the event start time)-NO EXCEPTIONS-if you exceed the lighting limit you will be asked to turn the light off and you will forfeit any registration fee). Early Bird swapper setups will also be limited to 15 gallons of water volume. Water volume will be checked using the L x W x H of your setup and limit WILL BE ENFORCED. We had a few pretty unsafe setups in year's past that require us to monitor water volume more closely.

TO ALL SWAPPERS: Do not put items out in the isles in front of your tables. The isles were made wider to allow for more comfortable foot travel for those browsing the selection of live and hard goods. Putting used tanks, etc. in the isles, in front of your table space, is a safety issue, as well as a hindrance to foot traffic.

We had over 450 attendees last year and hope that you will help us match or exceed that number again this year.

Fragswapper will be activated approximately 30 days prior to the event date.

Reefpete · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2011, 04:51:12 »

I'm game! Hopefully, my new tank will have "settled in" by then.

lazylivin · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2011, 20:31:53 »

I am in. We may need a bus. That would be a blast.
Sticky'ed and added to Calendar

slandis3 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2011, 20:37:31 »

I dont have a bus but I have an explorer with 2 extra seats lol

Boonjob · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2011, 22:03:10 »

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Quote from: Lazylivin on June 22, 2011, 20:31:53

I am in. We may need a bus. That would be a blast.
Sticky'ed and added to Calendar

I have a full size suburban with 3 row seating if we wanna split the gas

Reefpete · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2011, 04:39:28 »

Quote from: Boonjob on June 22, 2011, 22:03:10

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I have a full size suburban with 3 row seating if we wanna split the gas

Sounds good to me! Shotgun! Lmfao

micki · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2011, 07:19:03 »

Get a party bus!!! LOL

Reefpete · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2011, 09:04:37 »

Quote from: micki on June 23, 2011, 07:19:03

Get a party bus!!! LOL

Even better idea! Not too sure how our behavior would be like after a party bus ride to a frag swap however?

Boonjob · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2011, 09:54:33 »

Quote from: Reefpete on June 23, 2011, 09:04:37

Even better idea! Not too sure how our behavior would be like after a party bus ride to a frag swap however?

BRILLIANT!

micki · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2011, 11:02:09 »

I just realized I won't be home that weekend...

slandis3 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2011, 11:11:57 »

Quote from: micki on June 23, 2011, 11:02:09

I just realized I won't be home that weekend...

We know you won't be home, you'll be at the swap. lol

micki · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2011, 11:17:50 »

Quote from: slandis3 on June 23, 2011, 11:11:57

We know you won't be home, you'll be at the swap. lol

I wish! I made other plans for that weekend 6 months ago. I'm also missing the Wright patt 10K that I wanted to do that same weekend... UGH!

Reefpete · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2011, 11:47:42 »

Quote from: micki on June 23, 2011, 11:17:50

I wish! I made other plans for that weekend 6 months ago. I'm also missing the Wright patt 10K that I wanted to do that same weekend... UGH!

I requested to not to work the Marathon this year. So I could go!

micki · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2011, 13:46:49 »

If you guys seriously are looking for a party bus, I know someone locally that has one. I have no idea what the charge is, but could find out if interested.

Boonjob · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2011, 13:49:25 »

Quote from: micki on June 23, 2011, 13:46:49

If you guys seriously are looking for a party bus, I know someone locally that has one. I have no idea what the charge is, but could find out if interested.

as funs as it would be I honestly think I would loose the ability to walk somewhere in the hour or so trip from here to columbus... lol and prolly sleep through the swap

micki · « **Reply #15 on:** June 23, 2011, 13:51:56 »

Quote from: Boonjob on June 23, 2011, 13:49:25

as funs as it would be I honestly think I would loose the ability to walk somewhere in the hour or so trip from here to columbus... lol and prolly sleep through the swap

You have to pace yourself...Don't start the "real" party until after the swap! I've never been on a party bus, but heard they are fun.

Boonjob · « **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2011, 13:53:26 »

rofl I was only kidding(I honestly dont drink that much), I have never been on one either.

macchicks · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2011, 16:45:32 »

Was visiting the site to make sure it was posted here. If you do not mind I will update this thread as things fall into place rather than start a new.

lazylivin · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2011, 17:57:18 »

Sounds good.

macchicks · « **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2011, 18:49:18 »

Fragswapper is up!!!!

http://www.fragswapper.com/

macchicks · « **Reply #20 on:** August 06, 2011, 00:44:09 »

The Fragswap page is up and running.

Check back often

http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap

macchicks · « **Reply #21 on:** August 12, 2011, 00:44:11 »

We have just added Fish Amore, Tidal Gardens, and Coral Pets to the list of vendors we already had.

More info coming soon...

HUNGER · « **Reply #22 on:** August 12, 2011, 08:12:31 »

great

macchicks · « **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2011, 18:44:50 »

I am excited to see Fragswapper start to load up with some really nice offerings.

If you need a spot send an Email to
Fragswap@corareef.org for space and payment info.

Early Bird Setup 4' space
$25 (members)
$35 (non-members)

Our current list of vendors includes......
GEO
Buckeye Field Supply
Cherry Corals
Phishy Business
Premium Aquatics
Fish Amore
Tidal Gardens
Coral Pets
Akron Coral
Midwest Saltwater
and Marine Solutions

macchicks · « **Reply #24 on:** September 09, 2011, 12:52:18 »

We are only a week away. We have got a lot of items in for the raffle and fragswapper has been loaded up with items.

We are excited to see everyone there.

lazylivin · « **Reply #25 on:** September 10, 2011, 21:08:22 »

Is there anyone going to this that wouldn't mind picking up an Anemone for me? I have one reserved from Mantis. Let me know and I can drop off the cash this week and pick up the anemone on your return Saturday.

joncat24 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 10, 2011, 22:58:37 »

we can pick it up for you. Have him bring it by our set-up.

aquavista99 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 10, 2011, 23:05:41 »

Brian,

I can pick up your Anemone as well. Brad (Mantis) has reserved a lot of SPS frags from me so I will definitely see him at the swap. Just let me know.

Tim

Quote from: Lazylivin on September 10, 2011, 21:08:22

Is there anyone going to this that wouldn't mind picking up an Anemone for me? I have one reserved from Mantis. Let me know and I can drop off the cash this week and pick up the anemone on your return Saturday.

lazylivin · « **Reply #28 on:** September 11, 2011, 16:39:22 »

Thanks for the offer John. Tim is a bit closer so I will go with him. Thanks

macchicks · « **Reply #29 on:** September 12, 2011, 21:11:19 »

Vendors are deciding what the donations will be for the raffle....

A Crocea clam from Coral Pets.
A Peristaltic dosing pump From Buckeye Field Supply

macchicks · « **Reply #30 on:** September 14, 2011, 17:30:55 »

Coral Ranch Will be joining us at the swap.

Todd W. · « **Reply #31 on:** September 14, 2011, 17:40:48 »

<sigh> I can't attend... Son is running a CC event....

macchicks · « **Reply #32 on:** September 15, 2011, 17:41:25 »

Things to think about....

Bring Cash. No ATM on site. Small Bills, $5s & $10s. We can not take $50 or $100 bills at the door. Most people will not want to break that for you.

Do not forget your Cooler

Contact the people you are meeting up with. Get a cell number so you can reach them.

macchicks · « **Reply #33 on:** September 16, 2011, 21:02:43 »

2-$25 gift certificates from Phishy

macchicks · « **Reply #34 on:** September 18, 2011, 18:10:03 »

The CORA Officers and BOD would like to thank everyone for making this another successful fall All Ohio Frag Swap. All the vendors had some killer offerings again this year, the weather was perfect, and everyone seemed to walk away with smiles and full coolers. You can't ask for much more than that. Without the great participation of our members, our fellow Ohio reefers, and our neighboring state's reefing communities, our swap would not be the success it has continued to be.

Again, thank you to all those that participated as either sellers, traders, or buyers for making this another successful event. We hope to see all of you next year.

2024 Ohio Reef Frag Swap

Author Topic: 2011 Fall CORA All Ohio Frag Swap (Read 7429 times)