About to Pull the Plug on LEDs

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Foreverfishy, Oct 21, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2011
    Messages:
    471
    Location:
    Erie, PA
    So I have saved up enough money for 3 AI Sols (blues) which will replace my old 72" MH. My question, should I wait till Nov/Dec time frame to see if the prices will go down due to the holidays (heck even if it is only a couple bucks, I will wait!) or buy now? Or will there be something coming out that I should hold out for?

    I will be starting with and only have beginner type corals. I want to make sure that I can take care of the easier corals (learn the process, know what to look for, see what I am doing right/wrong to be able to correct it down the road etc.) before jumping in and buying something expensive.

    Thoughts and/or Suggestions?

    Thanks

    Shrek
     
    Foreverfishy, Oct 21, 2011
    Foreverfishy, Oct 21, 2011
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2010
    Messages:
    4,257
    Location:
    Phoenix, AZ
    The only reason they recently got cheaper is to compete with the EcoTech Radion. I highly doubt we'll see another price drop on them anytime soon.
     
    evolved, Oct 21, 2011
    evolved, Oct 21, 2011
    #2
  3. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2010
    Messages:
    2,186
    Location:
    CT
    I think you mean, about to "pull the plug" on MH's and "pull the trigger" on LED's :)
     
    MoJoe, Oct 21, 2011
    MoJoe, Oct 21, 2011
    #3
  4. toua

    toua Flamingo Tongue

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2011
    Messages:
    101
    Unless these are price locked at how low the can sell for, vendors are for sure going to be having sales going on during the holidays.
     
    toua, Oct 21, 2011
    toua, Oct 21, 2011
    #4
  5. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2011
    Messages:
    882
    Location:
    Norwich CT
    might wanna see if they have any black friday sales? might be worth the wait.
     
    billielewis3, Oct 21, 2011
    billielewis3, Oct 21, 2011
    #5
  6. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2010
    Messages:
    10,056
    Location:
    Northwest Ohio
    Pretty sure last year Marine Depot has a big sale for Black Friday. A few other did too, I believe. I'd wait.

    Edit: forgot MD doesn't even sell AI...
     
    Last edited: Oct 21, 2011
    Seano Hermano, Oct 21, 2011
    Seano Hermano, Oct 21, 2011
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. monroe14

    monroe14 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2011
    Messages:
    85
    Location:
    Orange Park, FL
    I can't speak for the holidays but I know I just bought some AIs and the company I bought them from wouldn't even let me put a 5% coupon I got from them for being a new customer towards the lights because of the big price drop. I don't know if the price is AI policy or just the company I went through, just sharing my experience :) Plus, from what they told me on a follow up call, they can barely keep them in stock (I had to wait a week for mine to ship out) so from a business viewpoint, why lower the price if the demand is high anyways? I'd say prices won't be moving, go with a site you can get free shipping and save some money there.
     
    monroe14, Oct 21, 2011
    monroe14, Oct 21, 2011
    #7
  8. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2010
    Messages:
    2,081
    DO IT!!! lol i would buy now forget sales later :p
     
    leighton1245, Oct 21, 2011
    leighton1245, Oct 21, 2011
    #8
  9. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2011
    Messages:
    471
    Location:
    Erie, PA
    Thanks for the responses. I may wait till Thanksgiving only because it is a month away. If the companies have a holiday discount, great! and if not then I get an early christmas present :)
     
    Foreverfishy, Oct 21, 2011
    Foreverfishy, Oct 21, 2011
    #9
  10. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2011
    Messages:
    471
    Location:
    Erie, PA
    ROFL, that is hilarious ;D
     
    Foreverfishy, Oct 21, 2011
    Foreverfishy, Oct 21, 2011
    #10
Page 1 of 2