canucklehead Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 I was checkin out petsolutions.com and they have rena XP3 canister filters for 89.99, they also have via-aqua canisters for 59.99, way cheaper than anywhere else. I am curious if anyone has oredred from them so I could get an idea on shipping costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÐÉÅÑ Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 I havent ordered form them yet, but RD has. If you sign up and put your address in it will show you the shipping price. I think the minumum shipping price is around $18usd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 I have ordered from them before and was very pleased. Shipping was around 20$ but i compensate by making "bulk" orders so it works out. I saved so much last time it covered the shipping costs. I got a AC 500for around 30$(Can), the saving just from that covered the shipping. It does take a while for you to get your stuff. I think it took around 14days last time. BUt i didn't mind as i didn't order anything i needed right away. PLus i didn't mind as I had gotten such great deals. So i would recommend ordering from them. Shippings a bit high but if you make a larger order its worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasper Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Golds sells the XP3 for 169.00 By the time you convert from USD and take into account shipping costs and stuff, it may not be that much cheaper. For that filter anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 FOr the sutff i ordered even after i converted it to canadian and took into account the shipping, it still came up way cheaper. For the stuff i was purchasing(AC filters and ebo-jager heaters) i saved on average 20$ each item. Where else are you going to find a ebo-jager heater(new) for around 20$can or a AC500 for 30$can. Sure if he was to just buy the 1 filter the savings wouldnt' be worth having to pay the shipping. But if you make larger orders it is most certainly worth it. I made an order of 150$(can) the last time i ordered, I calculated i saved 60$+(after paying for shipping). If i had bought my 3 heaters and AC 500 locally it would have costed way more. They also sell NLS foods, the reason i started ordering from there to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÐÉÅÑ Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 http://s6.invisionfree.com/AlbertaAquatica...p?showtopic=266 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpaul Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 With the Canadian $$ up above $0.80 right now it's even cheaper...I've ordered from them a few times, and even with heavier items(more weight=more money for shipping) I came up way ahead...Something else to think about: It's not necessarily a bad thing to support your local LFS...It would sure suck if we had to order EVERYTHING including fish from mail-order, not to mention it's nice to have someone that'll take extra fish/fry and give you a store credit D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 It would sure suck if we had to order EVERYTHING including fish from mail-order, not to mention it's nice to have someone that'll take extra fish/fry and give you a store credit Most definately. I still purchase tons of stuff from the LFS. I usually order online if i'm setting up a new tank and need to buy all the equipement. Otherwise i get most of my stuff from the local LFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 I totally agree with supporting a lfs ifthe lfs is willing to support the hobbyist. In times past I have dealt with stores that were more than willing to watch suppliers lists for certain species and actually call me to let me know what he could get. Now the only local shops are either petsmarts or Big Als that will not. there is one shop that is neither but will still not let me know what he can get cause he says there is no market for what i'm looking for. As any serious hobbist would agree this is very annoying due to the fact that i would want at least 6 to try and get a pair. I wonder sometimes if some shop owners really care about their customers intrests. Ok rant over Hemi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÐÉÅÑ Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Iam also for not getting #$%@ed over. Why is it that lfs charge a hell of alot more than in the States, after the exchange rates lfs still charge twice and more in some cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Iam also for not getting #$%@ed over. Why is it that lfs charge a hell of alot more than in the States, after the exchange rates lfs still charge twice and more in some cases. the reason is that they have little overhead as compared to your LFS. They are a mail order business for the most part. Take Big Al's for example. Check out their web site and compare the prices from the Canadian side to the American side. The difference in price will blow you away, why?. Because they have no retail outlets in the U.S , just mail order but they do have retail stores in Canada so the Canadian retail price for their on line goods reflects the retail price for the same product that is in the store....however. If you check the Canadian site you will see that they will match and beat any other Canadian on line seller by 5%. I just ordered a number of items from them and they matched the price from Mops and J&L and further maked the items down by 5%. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtac Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Don't forget taxes and other F'd up surcharges. I did both sides of the border with drygoods and livestock and I paid more importing into ON, Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Yeah, that PST in ONT is a bugger, eh? I saved a bundle by ordering from petsolutions, but in order to make up for their high cost of shipping to Canada, you need to place a decent sized order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airco02 Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 I just recieved an order today from Pet Solutions. One mag drive seven pump $48.44 Two Hydor Theo 200w heaters $18.99ea Shipping $20.25 Total USD $106.67 X 1.2 exchange = $128.00 CAD +$11.13 gst & customs $139.13 total Big als, pump only $149.95 heaters $41.99ea = $233.93 +gst & shipping JL Aquatics, Pump $92.95 heaters $34.95ea = $162.95 plus gst & shipping Mops, pump$ 104.99 heaters $38.99 = $182.97 plus gst & shipping I first tried the lfs here and one wanted almost $200.00 for the pump alone. Big als and Mops do not carry the Hydor heaters so above prices are for Ebo Jager equivalents. If I assume $20.00 shipping plus gst, I,m saving at least 40% to 90% I always try to buy locally first but if prices get outrageous, it,s time to look elsewhere. Perhaps I,ll take the dollars I saved and buy some fish locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Sweet deal :thumbs: I think i'm going to put another order through for christmas. Did you have to pay the GST and customs at the door? Last time i ordered i didn't have to pay anything. I was expecting to, but didn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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