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Quote: Originally Posted by aquitori Is associating yourself with a dealer a good thing? I think so, it's not to get the inside track on incoming fish, but a learning experience. How many of us have every helped unload 40 boxes of fish? Most of us never. Has anyone seen how fish come in after a 18 hour journey from the homeland? Most never. Pretty interesting learning experience, most dealers wouldn't let people see behind the curtains....the only thing people see are the fish in the pond already. The learning process never stops with me and if I have the opportunity to help a dealer with a shipment I would, but be it if I was invited...It's a cool experience, hard work and it will show you what your dealer has to go through to make us Koikichi society happy.

Well I gotta admit.. I am guilty of helping unpack Nishikigoi form the homeland. Its an honor and a privilage to be invited to help out. I usually know when a shipment is going to arrive and eagerly await a phone call or email. 100% so far on waiting for the invitation.

For unpacking #2 nuff said.....


As far as being associated to a dealer. Oh yeah thats the best part about being a retail customer and hobbyist is giving back to your dealer of your choice. Its just how the world turns. You wanna give back to the dealer who makes your hobby more enjoyable. Its life anyway you look at it your gonna support those who support you. I also have to point out I have never exchanged money with a dealer for help. The only money exchanged is that of me wanting to buy something from the dealer. 99% of my buys happen when I am in the homeland..

I gotta say when I am typing this. Thinking back on all the times I have unpacked. Its like a kid on x-mas day or seining a mud pond (never done it) but should could come close to the same feeling. The power of the unknown and unsuspected suprises.



Food for thought:

Next time your trying to nickel and dime your dealer for a better bargain. Ask yourself if your actually doing good for the dealer or not. As always its your descision... Peace out!