Have you ever been to a frag swap?

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Have you ever been to a frag swap?

  1. Yes!

    10 vote(s)
    30.3%
  2. No.

    23 vote(s)
    69.7%
  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Have you ever been to a frag swap?

    It's been a while for me, but I love them. No cheaper way to get acros and they are not wild caught. 8)
     
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  3. s14hayame

    s14hayame Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    i have to say never been to one before i would love to attend but i dont think theres any evens like that around nj :(
     
  4. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I held a Hardware and Frag swap in early September at my house. It was insane. over 100 people came with maybe 20 sellers. Of coarse the people selling were also buying.

    We had draws sponsored by a LFS and cookies and drinks provided by anyone who felt like bringing something. It was a great time. Alot of people found what they wanted and some money was made

    J
     
  5. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    My local Reef Club holds one every year. We have a separate equipment auction to raise money for the club as well. Beyond that, everyone is trading at every meeting even though it's not sanctioned by the club.

    It's a real good way to get a lot of interesting animals. Beyond that, I've been able to give people back a clone of their OWN coral after a tank meltdown.
     
  6. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    I've been to every one that California has had to offer for the last two years, except one in Los Angeles :) In fact, I just got back from one last saturday in Elk Grove. My boss was at one on saturday in Michigan :lol: We sponsor any that ask, and many that didn't but got hunted down by me :)
     
  7. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Yah, them corals are hard to catch :)

    BTW, your typing now? Then return my PM :lol:
     
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  9. jonathan

    jonathan Aiptasia Anemone

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    nope...i've never been to one, i'll sometimes trade frags with local reefers though.


    by the way matt....welcome back.
     
  10. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    The local reef club here, holds a frag swap monthly.
     
  11. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    Good to see you posting again Matt, I hope your hand is better.
    No, I have never been to a frag swap. But, I would like to go!!! If i could find one locally.

    Jim
     
  12. bouraganes

    bouraganes Peppermint Shrimp

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    I only wish they would have such an event in my area because I would be the first one in the door!