Re: [Killietalk] Obtaining new affiliate club members

[Fred Behrmann <athensaquatics at juno_com>]

About the Free pair/s killies to anyone who wants them or shows an
interest in them:   Many have tried, including the AKA with their free
pair of Fp. gardneri, Dr. Dan Neilsen with free N. foershi and one or two
others including myself. Mr. Lenney Mackiowak while he was N&R for 17+
years always gave a free pair with a $100 purchase ( his choice). I
believe I am doing better( sales wise) with the free postage for a $100
order. I don't know about the other free offers from the other givers but
when I tried ( $50 order a free pair) the request was for the free pair
to be another pr. of the fish just ordered! 
        Most are too proud to ask for help ( similar to the male not
stopping and asking for directions { boy am I guilty of that and I assume
Karl D. also}). I also believe free or dirt cheap killies get the
appropriate care ( very care less) than the one that costs $10+. At
auctions : the ends of the line scale of the  guys bidding are the
beginner with the deep pockets( usually daddy) and the serious killie
breeder. Both are overconfident that they can work with this pair that's
up for sale. Everyone else bidding falls in between those two and drops
out when they feel uncomfortable with the bid. MO's.

Sincerely,
Fred Behrmann
Athens Aquatics
37 W. Bridge Street
Catskill, NY 12414    Phone:(518) 943-2630
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