Re: RO/DI unit


"Pszemol" <Pszemol@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Ray Martini" <keyzpleez@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Well consider the Kent Marine 60gpd unit runs around $249 without
>> shipping.
>
> What point are you trying to make here ?
> Why do you ask me to compare one rip-off to a bigger rip-off ?
>
> Are you trying to convince me that Marcs filter is not the most expensive
> one?
> Sure, maybe it is not... If you buy a RO unit from a door-to-door salesman
> you
> would pay about $500. But what does it mean ? KENTs filter sounds like a
> good
> deal compared to an offer from a door-to-door filters salesman...
>
> If these dozens of eBay guys can sell similar products for average $100
> in retail and make a profit, than the wholesale price must be much
> smaller...
> Paying $174 instead $100 does not necessarily mean you pay more
> for a better product. It could mean simply you are paying much,
> much bigger markups for a quite similar (or even worse?) product.
>
Agreed. But those lower prices come from being able to move larger volumes
of products. Your Ebay auction cited essentially a "big-box" store...
(Ebay power seller with over 4000 feedback. Note: their most recent
negative feedback was in regards to the exact RO/DI filter you recommended.
Negative feedback for the vendor is otherwise quite infrequent).
Billy proposed the online equivalent of the "small local retailer" whose
margins are of course worse, but whose referrals, service, and support are
unparalleled. If a buyer prefers the service angle, the extra $75 might be
worth it to them, if it guarantees a happy resolution in the event of a
problem. I can _very_ safely bet that Marc values his repuation on this
newsgroup highly, given his prolific posting, and that you would likely
never have an unresolved issue with purchasing one of his RO/DI units. Can
you say for certain that your big-box store will have the same care for your
patronage? I can also respect the choice those who wish to support those
who offer them endless hours of advice by giving them a bit of business now
and then, even if the absolute best price might be found elsewhere.

Your questions about membrane source are entirely valid, but are easily
answered with an email to Marc, if TekCat were inclined to make that
inquiry. I don't think Marc is trying to hide anything by omitting the
source on his website.

It is always up to the solicitor of the advice to decide where to put his
business, but frankly I find your aggresive voice towards other posters
simply offering different options distasteful. They aren't out to "get"
anyone by simply offering more options than yours...

> Think about it... What makes this or that filter better from any other ?
> Clear housings? Maybe... Quality of the membrane ? Sure... but what is the
> membrane manufacturer in KENTs or Marcs filter? Do you know this ? Without
> knowing manufacturer/model numbers how are you going to compare them ? Is
> it a "noname" product ? Or maybe non-conforming reject from factory ?
> Who knows ? There are people on eBay selling their filters since 1999
> and they at least list the membrane manufacturer so you know some
> manufacturer has put his name on the product and you can look up the
> specs.
> Chcek other eBay item 4404596254: same 5-stage filter, clear housings,
> total:
> $71+S&H. Brand name, 100 GPD Applied Membranes AUTO FLUSH RO Membrane.
>
>> Marc's units are 100gpd so at $149 + I think it's a good deal.
>
> Why do you compare this "deal" to KENTs and not to the filter from eBay
> guy?

There is no conspiracy theory here. Your KENT numbers were present in the
thread, and obvious to all... Ray merely gave a fuller view of the total
range of prices at whic hRO/DI units are sold.

>
>> Starting a reef tank is a huge expense and I think we've all knocked
>> on the door of the poor house when getting started.
>
> Then again: why would you want to pay $174 instead of $100 ?
>
>> My next RO/DI unit will come from Marc.
>
> But why ?
> Because it just "must be better if it is more expensive" ? :-)

Because price isn't everything in a sale, even when one is
price-conscious...

> Or you just simply like to be taken advantage of... :-)

Be cautious with the ad hominems, sir... They never make you look smart.

Regards,
DaveZ
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