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Old July 29th, 2009  
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This a good deal?

My dad was looking on craigslist and he found this deal...... doo you think it is good? http://buffalo.craigslist.org/for/1250688331.html
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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My dad was looking on craigslist and he found this deal...... doo you think it is good? http://buffalo.craigslist.org/for/1250688331.html
i think its great for a biocube. Where i live they cost around 6,ooo so i think that its a good deal, then again, there are others who have gotten them also, and they will be able to tell you for sure if its a good price.
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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Yeah, that would be a good deal in my area
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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$200 is kind of high IMO. If the tank were a complete setup (included LR, corals, fish, etc.) then it would be a better deal. Also, there is no mention of a stand. Maybe you could start your offer at $125-150?
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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$200 is kind of high IMO. If the tank were a complete setup (included LR, corals, fish, etc.) then it would be a better deal. Also, there is no mention of a stand. Maybe you could start your offer at $125-150?
I would not need a stand and I dont want to push it...... I dont even know if I can get it..... just sent out a email
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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You wouldn't? The Biocube will weigh close to 300 lbs. full. I'd put it on a stand, personally. I used to have the Biocube 8 on my kitchen counter (before I moved and sold it), but obviously that weighs a lot less.
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Old July 29th, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
yea I would not need one....... I have a table by my other tanks and it is very strong
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Old July 29th, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
Young Man from buffalo,
Not knowing brand name or the condition of other equipments, hard to say. I believe new bioCube goes for around $250. So make him/her an offer lower than $200 for everything.
Just make sure tank, lighting and filter works. You can also look for other items on the Craigs List which you can piece meal. This is better since can add other equipments w/o modifying structure of the set up.

I miss Buffalo, especially Ellicott Complex!

Good Luck w/ hunting,lol!
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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I was in Buffalo in 70's, lived off campus on Winspear (I dont know if this is correct spelling. It's been so long lol!) right behind Main Campus. Not too far from Main St and winspear where there was sort of fancy Chocolate/Candy Shop if memory serves.
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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hmmm...... I dont know any Winspear
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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I was in Buffalo in 70's, lived off campus on Winspear (I dont know if this is correct spelling. It's been so long lol!) right behind Main Campus. Not too far from Main St and winspear where there was sort of fancy Chocolate/Candy Shop if memory serves.
I asked my mom and we live 5 min. from Winspear I did not know you mean UB
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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I'm pretty sure they cost 279.00 brand new. The fact it has new lighting after only 6 months makes me wonder a little. I'm with Harpua on this one. I wouldn't go any higher then 150.00 Otherwise I'd just save up for a new one thats under warranty.
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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yeah buy it lol
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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I'm pretty sure they cost 279.00 brand new. The fact it has new lighting after only 6 months makes me wonder a little. I'm with Harpua on this one. I wouldn't go any higher then 150.00 Otherwise I'd just save up for a new one thats under warranty.
Actually, it's recommended that PC bulbs are replaced every 6-8 months. Even it they are still working, there is a shift in the spectrum/intensity that the bulbs put out that can lead to algae issues. The replacement bulbs really don't surprise me at all in that respect.

There was a shop in Louisville, where I lived before I moved, that had the Biocubes for excellent prices. It is possible to find them cheap new, if you take your time and seek out the deals. All the Biocubes in this shop had a $25 mail in rebate. After rebate, the 8 gallon was $99.99, the 14 was $149.99, and the 29 gallon was $199.99.... hence my hesitation to suggest that $200 is a good price for a used one.
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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I was in Buffalo in 70's, lived off campus on Winspear (I dont know if this is correct spelling. It's been so long lol!) right behind Main Campus. Not too far from Main St and winspear where there was sort of fancy Chocolate/Candy Shop if memory serves.
I know this is off topic but I too lived in Buffalo in the 70's went to Daemen College in Amherst and hearing about Main Street sure brought back some good memories....................
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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here is a link that i found when i googled a 29 gallon biocube, it run about 250 to 300 new and the stannd is about 150. IMO, i wouldnt buy it unless i knew for sure that it was in good condition


http://www.bigalsonline.com/edealinv...rison+Shopping

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Old July 29th, 2009  
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I know this is off topic but I too lived in Buffalo in the 70's went to Daemen College in Amherst and hearing about Main Street sure brought back some good memories....................
It sure did. Makes me feel young (maybe teenager, LOL!) Who knows? We may bumped into each other, Ha Ha Ha!
Great to hear from another part time Buffalonian!

Pardon me for being off topic.
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Old July 29th, 2009  
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I asked my mom and we live 5 min. from Winspear I did not know you mean UB
Is that so? I guess my memory is still serving me correctly, LOL!

Good Night! Young Man.
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