Has anyone bought goldfish from these online sellers?

[Elle2128]

Hey everyone. I'm looking to get some assorted fancy goldfish online. I want either a mix of colors or types. I've found a few options, but I am somewhat skeptical so wanted to know if any of you have any experience buying from them.

First up, Koi Kompanion on ebay. They have pretty good reviews, but their listings can be a little confusing when you read through them, sometimes don't seem like the right titles, ect. so makes me question it.

Second, That Fish Shop on amazon. The listing I'm looking at has pretty good ratings, but its def. cheap for a listing with overnight shipping. They are just fantails, nothing super fancy, but still. Amazon always makes me question, lol. Theres a website that I assume is related, but its def. not up to date and doesn't have a lot of info on it.

Last one is Living Waters Goldfish and Koi Farm. This place SEEMS like the most legit, but also there is no review page on their website. I found them through a goldfish FB group, but who knows. Their facebook page has only been up since January, and there are only 6 reviews on it.

If you know of any places that you can get an assortment of goldfish right now (a lot of places have been out of stock) for a decent price with not too outrageous shipping let me know!

 

[mimo91088]

I don't know any of those vendors. The best reccomendation I can give is goldfish island. But he is on the pricier side and I live nearby the store so I have no idea what the shipping is like.

I'm not sure if we're allowed to post links to vendors but he comes up if you Google goldfish island and he ships to at least US and Canada.

 

[Bettybrown922]

I've never bought anything from them, but Aqua Huna appear to have great reviews on Amazon.

Good luck! Goldfish are awesome.

 

[Elle2128]

I don't know any of those vendors. The best reccomendation I can give is goldfish island. But he is on the pricier side and I live nearby the store so I have no idea what the shipping is like.

Yeah, I looked into them, but they don't currently have any of the more affordable ones in stock, and even then they are def. more expensive than I want to pay. I'd rather get young goldfish and raise them myself than pay a ton for more mature ones. But they do seem like a great seller.

I would probably spring for their starter collection ones if they were in stock, even though they are a little more than I hoped to pay, just cause they have such a good reputation.

I've never bought anything from them, but Aqua Huna is recommended & they appear to have great reviews on Amazon.

Good luck! Goldfish are awesome.

I looked into Aqua Huna, but when you buy their groups its all one color or type, and they don't mix and match sadly.

 

[mimo91088]

I would probably spring for their starter collection ones if they were in stock, even though they are a little more than I hoped to pay, just cause they have such a good reputation.

Yea that's one of the more affordable choices. His online prices are high that's why I gave you the price disclaimer lol. The stuff that's slightly lesser quality he sells in the brick and mortar store at lower prices and doesn't list online. I bought an oranda off him that's not quite show quality but still very nice and much higher quality than I see in the LFS around here. I only paid 50. He had black ranchu that looked very good for 20 bucks last time I was in.
He's in Quincy mass. Not sure how far of a drive that is for you but it might be worth calling to see what he has if you feel like hopping to the other side of new england lol

 

[Elle2128]

Yea that's one of the more affordable choices. His online prices are high that's why I gave you the price disclaimer lol. The stuff that's slightly lesser quality he sells in the brick and mortar store at lower prices and doesn't list online. I bought an oranda off him that's not quite show quality but still very nice and much higher quality than I see in the LFS around here. I only paid 50. He had black ranchu that looked very good for 20 bucks last time I was in.
He's in Quincy mass. Not sure how far of a drive that is for you but it might be worth calling to see what he has if you feel like hopping to the other side of new england lol

It would be like, probably a 6 hour drive one way. If I had time and wouldn't have to quarantine when I got back I might make a trip out of it, lol.

 

[Bettybrown922]

I looked into Aqua Huna, but when you buy their groups its all one color or type, and they don't mix and match sadly.

Oh, that's unfortunate - sorry to have led you to another disappointment

 

[Elle2128]

Oh, that's unfortunate - sorry to have led you to another disappointment

I had already looked into them before you mentioned them, lol. No worries.

 

[NevermindIgnoreMe]

Have never heard of any of those, but you may want to look at King Koi and Goldfish. If you provide a list of what you are looking for I can help you find some.

 

[Elle2128]

Have never heard of any of those, but you may want to look at King Koi and Goldfish. If you provide a list of what you are looking for I can help you find some.

I have looked into them, but I've also heard some not great things about them. Not to mention they are out of the price range I am looking for. Their younger stock have the automatic free shipping, but it doesn't combine if you want to order more than one so you end up spending wayy more than I would be willing to.

 

[NevermindIgnoreMe]

I have looked into them, but I've also heard some not great things about them. Not to mention they are out of the price range I am looking for. Their younger stock have the automatic free shipping, but it doesn't combine if you want to order more than one so you end up spending wayy more than I would be willing to.

Still, I'll be glad to look around for you if you tell me what you've been looking for. I don't sell them or work for anyone I would just like to help.

EBay is a good place to check as well, though I recommend doing a thorough check on the seller and fish as anyone could be on there and not all the fish are going to be in good condition.

Fishlore buy/sell/trade/free sometimes has goldfish, often bred by one of us or in need of rehoming. Most likely will be a nice healthy fish.

 

[pattersonbear]

I don't know if people have already said this/these places are even selling goldies right now, but Dandy Orandas and Water Pigs USA are good.

 

[Elle2128]

I know dandy oranda isn't, though they would be out of my price range anyways. Never heard of the other, I'll look them up.