Still waiting to hear what everyone thought about FFM swap!...
Was it worth the drive?
Will you go again next year?
Was it worth the drive?
Will you go again next year?
Tell us about the Ct frag swap
- Thread starter albano
- Start date
- Location
- The Big City
I went to Max Reef instead, much shorter trip and some good deal, then again I just brought fish.
- Location
- Bronx, ny
@albano of course it was worth the drive, The Renegades were in the building.
It was very nice, there were alot of vendors selling some really nice stuff at decent prices.
It was very nice, there were alot of vendors selling some really nice stuff at decent prices.
I probably wouldn't go again. It was a very far drive an I really didn't come back with much.
I felt The prices were on the high side compared to all the other swaps I've been to. There were a lot of venders packing up to leave and there tanks were still pretty full.
Just my opinion though
I felt The prices were on the high side compared to all the other swaps I've been to. There were a lot of venders packing up to leave and there tanks were still pretty full.
Just my opinion though
- Location
- Carmel, NY
about a 2 hour drive for me in each direction. Prices of some things were high compared to others. Got some nice pieces from people and i would return again. Excited for the upcoming spring swap
I had a great time. I made almost $300 taking pictures, signing autographs and for my appearance. Saw a lot of new and old friends and made a few (probably lost more though). Only downside was this guy 'albano' kept texting me asking how it was. Other than that a great day and good to see The Renegades representing. It was cool seeing the small guys mixed in with the big guys. I can't really comment on the prices as I didn't buy anything but the vendors I spoke to did really well and unlike an earlier comment I think most left pretty wiped out.
One thought though was they should have charged more I think people would have easily paid $5 at the door and perhaps charge the big vendors a little extra. It all goes to a really great cause!!! Also the raffle was awesome (perhaps because I actually won something). There was a guy there that pulled a Kathy and won almost everything including multiples of the same thing but he spent a ton of money.
All in all a good day and a great event!!! As a bonus its right next to UConn so plenty of huskies enjoying the nice weather. My new pickup line at Starbucks is asking if anyone has a lightening cord...
One thought though was they should have charged more I think people would have easily paid $5 at the door and perhaps charge the big vendors a little extra. It all goes to a really great cause!!! Also the raffle was awesome (perhaps because I actually won something). There was a guy there that pulled a Kathy and won almost everything including multiples of the same thing but he spent a ton of money.
All in all a good day and a great event!!! As a bonus its right next to UConn so plenty of huskies enjoying the nice weather. My new pickup line at Starbucks is asking if anyone has a lightening cord...
- Location
- Somers, NY
I went,
It was my first time, and I have to tell you that I got pretty uneasy once off the highways - was driving through some of the rural area getting closer to the show. Turned a corner -- then I came upon U CON and
felt better.
I had a fun time, pretty cool stuff. Not too much of a selection on the SPS, I did, however, spend about $250 of some frags, even got a palmers blue mille (at least that's what the vendor said it was), also a pretty cool zoo covered frag plug.
I also met a bunch of people from MR....
It was my first time, and I have to tell you that I got pretty uneasy once off the highways - was driving through some of the rural area getting closer to the show. Turned a corner -- then I came upon U CON and
felt better.I had a fun time, pretty cool stuff. Not too much of a selection on the SPS, I did, however, spend about $250 of some frags, even got a palmers blue mille (at least that's what the vendor said it was), also a pretty cool zoo covered frag plug.
I also met a bunch of people from MR....
- Location
- Mohegan lake
+1 wasnt worth the drive..nice stuff but crazy prices..i left and went to Max Reefs
- Location
- Wallingford, CT
The organizer Jon who is also a science teacher at the high school where the swap is held is not looking to profit from entrance fees. In actuality, the entrance was free for a couple of years prior, I think he did a $1 entrance fee just to keep track of the amount of people attending. (800+ this year)
The FFM originally started out as a venue where hobbyist can bring out their home grown corals and sell them. I believe Jon has a propagation program within the school that is not self sustaining so the nominal vendor fees and raffles sales from generous donors goes toward the funding of the program.
The FFM originally started out as a venue where hobbyist can bring out their home grown corals and sell them. I believe Jon has a propagation program within the school that is not self sustaining so the nominal vendor fees and raffles sales from generous donors goes toward the funding of the program.
- Location
- Lindenhurst 11757
I went I did set up a small Frag tank with some zoas and some sps. I sold almost everything and I did buy a few frags from a few vendor. I do wish there was a little more selection on the Sps but all and all it was a good time and I had fun. I hope anyone who did get a frag from me liked the prices and the frag.
For me, was one of the BEST ever,i got exactly, never inspected, 5-6 nice SPS Colonies +12 SPS frags (8 from JF)
Strawberry shortcake (3" up)rose, blue mille (4") Blue tort Frag ($ 50),2 neon SPS Frags ( $10-$25) my pics, is against me, i just wait for Mai.
Strawberry shortcake (3" up)rose, blue mille (4") Blue tort Frag ($ 50),2 neon SPS Frags ( $10-$25) my pics, is against me, i just wait for Mai.
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