Ordering Wild Bettas from Overseas

[Mudskipper]

OK, here's the new thread. Just received an email from Hermanus in Jakarta with a list of what he has available. He didn't send prices and I just replied asking for them. Until we get that, this is the list of what is available from him:

Albimarginata
Chanoides
Unimaculata
Compuncta
Patoti
Ideii
Ocellata temp. n/a
Strohii (limited)
Edithae (limited)
Rubra
Krataios
Enisae
Balunga (limited)
Brownorum
Persephone (Limited)
Rutillans
Wajok sp
Uberis
Burdigala
Bellica
Smaragdina
Imbellis
Mahachai

The fish at the Betta Club booth were Hermanus' and so gorgeous. Anyone tempted by this list too?

[Mudskipper]

I just got his price list...not that cheap but his fish are really nice.

Albimarginata 60$
Chanoides 50$
Unimaculata 70$
Compuncta 70$
Patoti 70$
Ideii 70$
Ocellata temp. n/a
Strohii (limited) 50$
Edithae (limited) 30$
Rubra 50$
Krataios 50$
Enisae 50$
Balunga (limited)30$
Brownorum 50$
Persephone (Limited)70$
Rutillans 50$
Wajok sp 50$
Uberis 50$
Burdigala 50$
Bellica 50$
Smaragdina 25$
Imbellis 25$
Mahachai 25$

He also doesn't ship and will only hand carry when he comes to SG. Alternatively, I may be going to Jakarta for a meeting in a few months...if he doesn't come by then, maybe I can hand carry back.

[nature beauty]

Bro 2 x Pair of Unimac for me Do let me know when to make payment for it thanks!

[Mudskipper]

We need to take this slowly, guys. Unless we know someone who is going to Jakarta who can hand carry back for us before I go. If there are enough orders, we might find it more affordable to split the cost of Hermanus's airfare - he suggested. LOL! So keep in mind that is the just the price of the fishes quoted there...there will be additional for getting them here.

[johannes]

Finalize your order with Hermanus and i will pick the fishes up from him, then you guys can pick the fishes at my place.

[Mudskipper]

Thanks, Johannes. Very kind of you to help us. I think in all fairness and in appreciation, we should all factor in some sort of reimbursement for your help. I suggest a nominal $10 per pair ... which if you consider, will make the fishes still very cheap compared to the 100 percent profit margin you would probably pay for the fishes in a store.

[Emokidz]

Hi Mudskipper, could you put me down for 2 pairs of Persephone? Thanks!

[TanCH]

Is the price for a pair of per piece?

[Emokidz]

Wild betta prices are always per pair unless otherwise stated, so don't get too shocked! Haha!

[Mudskipper]

Is the price for a pair of per piece?

Oy, brother, you play wild bettas for so long and you still don't know? Especially for you, I will collect as per piece. Then you can contribute $10 a piece to Johannes too. LOL!

[TanCH]

LOL! Must confirm with you guys mah.. Hermanus's price and quality usually higer. =X
Let me decide what to get first. Might not be getting any..

[similus]

Hi guys,
One pair of B Rubra for me.

kum sia.

[illumnae]

What's the closing date of this MO? Still deciding whether to get apistos or wild bettas for office

[Mudskipper]

I think we can wait until middle of July. Johannes will be returning after first week of August. So that will be pick up time.

8-)

[biweilow]

Hello,

One pair each of Betta rubra and Betta patoti for me please. Thanks.

[Emokidz]

Oh yea, can I check, did Hermanus state the location type of the Betta Uberis? (eg. Sukadana / Kubu / Pangkalan Bun) Thanks!

[Mudskipper]

So far the total order is:

Unimacs - 4 pairs (2 each Mudskipper/Nature Beauty)
Persephone - 2 pairs (Emokidz)
Rubra - 2 pairs (1 each Similus/Biweilow)
Patoti - 1 pair (Biweilow)

Please note the prices above...those are Hermanus' prices...plus 10 each pair you order to Johannes for carrying back for us.

Note: those that state "limited quantity" I have told Hermanus already and he will chope those for you. We have to figure out how to collect the money and get it to Hermanus.
REALLY need to figure out how to do this...hahaha. Now you all can see why I am not in sales or accounting.

[900801]

Can have a mini wild betta group meet up at some fish shop. Then someone collects the money and pass it to Johannes who then passes it to Hermanus. Just my suggestion. Have to still see if the people involve are ok with the arrangement.

[Mudskipper]

Hey 900801, that is a very good idea. Quite convenient for most of us as we always need to go bust our budgets at the fish stores. 8-) Maybe one evening before Johannes leaves at C328...seems like a pretty popular place for most of us.

[Emokidz]

Yup I'm alright with that arrangement. C328 is a good place since everyone's familiar with it.