Special Announcement!! AUCTION BEGINS NOW!!!!! READ THIS THREAD!!!

[brewmaster15]

HI all,

Recently we had a very successful auction that was done by one of our sponsor's Barb of Delightful Designs Discus Cones (thanks again Barb and bidders!):) .

Latter today I will be posting another auction...This one is one that was organized by two of our members Here with the help of one of our sponsors.. Kenny'sDiscus. Its for a group of discus with shipping included to all points USA. I really want to call attention to the members, Larry AKA " jaykne" and John aka "Johnnathan ".. Larry is a moderator here, and John is one of our Homesteaders. Together they came up with the idea of donating a group of fish from Kenny's recent shipment to the forum and approached me about it. Kenny kindly hand picked a group of 6 each 3.5 -4" virgin red snakeskins for the auction. John also donated 3 cans of ocean nutrition prime reef Flakes (5.5 ounces each) to be included in the auction.

Over the years we have had some members that have stepped up and done something for the forum unasked...its a very humbling thing when that happens. These guys were not asked to do this...They wanted to do something for the forum...and initially they wanted to be anonymous ( I twisted their arms convincing them they should be recognized) so I may be embarrassing them right now :) but I really want to recognize them for their generosity. My sincere thanks Guys!!!!

I'll be posting the auction details this afternoon so that both east coast and west coast USA can start on equal grounds..It will only be for the USA for shipping purposes, but Canadians may bid, provided they can pick up fish on the USA side of the border at a fedex station.

This auction will be a bit different than past ones..:):):):):):):):):) talking with Larry yesterday we came up with what I think will be a fun one... These days money is tight all over, but I hope to see some strong support here. This is a perfect opportunity to get a great group of discus,shipping included and help the forum that is always there for you! Its a win win all around.

Okay...enough of that for now...look for the formal announcement and details latter today.

Best regards all,
and
THANK YOU LARRY,JOHN, and Kenny!

-al

[Second Hand Pat]

Way to go Larry, John and Kenny. :):):) Let the fun begin.

[nwehrman]

Excited!

[brewmaster15]

Excited!Me too!;)

-al

[TURQ64]

cool beans, mateys............

[Jason K.]

what a great thing to do!!! well done guy's...

[Altum Nut]

Al,

This is indeed a great announcement for the forum members.
My sincere thanks for the generosity Larry, John, Kenny and everyone else involved.
Great opportunity for an early Christmas gift...hint-hint

...Ralph

[MKD]

awesome!!! thank you John, Kenny, Larry and everyone participate to this. I hope something i can afford to contribute in 'cause i just bought a pair from Mark (Discus Origins).

[rdub]

Sounds great. I'll be waiting.

[x2h]

thank you Kenny John and Larry. it is great what you did for the forum.

[x2h]

will red snakeskins pepper up?

[MikeF]

Sounds great. I want to personally thanks each and everyone of you guys for doing this. Im in!
MikeF

[jaykne]

I'm very excited!!! Hope we can raise allot of money for the forum everyone has to remember you will get all 6 fish handpicked by Kenny, free shipping top notch shipping, and 3 cans of ocean nutrition prime reef Flakes (5.5 ounces each). If you add all that up it comes to over $400, and every penny that is made off this auction will go to the forum:):):)!!!

[rdub]

I'm new to this. Will we be bidding on the whole package or individual fish and flakes?

[johnnathan]

will red snakeskins pepper up?
Xiang

virgin red snake skin are not pigeon base. no pepper at all

very nice group of Kenny hand pick...

[jaykne]

will red snakeskins pepper up?

No they will not and as they mature some will develop blue face/halo, very nice fish!!!

[jaykne]

I'm new to this. Will we be bidding on the whole package or individual fish and flakes?

You will get everything, even free shipping!!!

[jaykne]

Also this is just the announcement the auction and all the details will be posted very soon!!!

[brewmaster15]

Hi Everyone,
Okay its auction time... heres how this works....We are auctioning off the entire group of 6 fish and the 3 cans of ocean nutrition and shipping all together. Highest bid gets all the fish, food and its shipped in the USA.

Heres what you need to do to bid...
1.You must Pm Larry here at Simply....user name " jaykne"

To pm him, click here (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=19005)....http://forum.simplydiscus.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=19005

2.Give him your name and bid amount....

3.watch this thread to see what the high bid is.****

****You will not know who is bidding what or how much they bid except at key points in the auction when we will post who is in the lead...this will occur everytime we reach an interval of $25..... For example... if the current high bid is $15 dollars, we will not post it, when it hits $25 we will.... and then again at $50....etc

4. Do not , I repeat do not bid in this thread....it will be deleted and invalid. You must PM Larry your bid.


5. This auction will run until Friday , Sept 23 at 2:00pm eastern std time. Payment in full needs to be made at the auction close.

If you have any questions, please ask before bidding..

Here are some pics of the snakeskins....you will get a group of 6 of these hand picked by Kenny, as well as the food and it includes shipping....Simply Amazing!!

There will only be one winner...so bid well and bid often!

Good Luck everyone!!

-al

[jaykne]

Hey everyone great start to the auction we are at $450 by Northwoods Discus, Thanks Bill!!!

[brewmaster15]

Hey everyone great start to the auction we are at $450 by Northwoods Discus, Thanks Bill!!! WOW!!!!!

[Skip]

Hey everyone great start to the auction we are at $450 by Northwoods Discus, Thanks Bill!!!

I fold.. :)

http://image.yaymicro.com/rz_512x512/0/596/fold-in-poker-with-two-aces-5969c1.jpg

[jaykne]

You give up to easy Skip LOL:).

[johnnathan]

Thanks Bill!

:):):)

[johnnathan]

Thanks to those who have bid so far...

[jaykne]

I wonder if Bill still has the high bid:confused: LOL, like stated only updated when we hit the next $25.

[jaykne]

Sorry Bill, the new high bid is at $475 by JamesP, Thanks Jim!!!

[jaykne]

Can't wait till I can say its at $500, when you bid you are not just getting some great fish, free shipping, and food but you will be supporting the forum!!!

[johnnathan]

We welcome any bid and support for our Forum!

:):):)

[TURQ64]

Too rich for my blood, but attaboy, and good luck...Gary

[brewmaster15]

Thanks Everyone,
This auction is really going well. Don't miss on your chance to own these fish and contribute to the forum!

Best of luck everyone!!

-al

[jaykne]

Just wanted to let everyone know these are some very nice fish, Virgin Red Snakeskins some will develop blue face/halo when matured. I have seen some of these fish that a friend got in one of Kenny's prior shipments, and almost all of them developed a really nice blue face/halo and a much deeper red as they matured. Lets see some higher bids this is for the forum!!!

[johnnathan]

Thanks Everyone...

Larry, Kenny and I REALLY appreciate the support you've all shown to SD!

[YSS]

Just wanted to let everyone know these are some very nice fish, Virgin Red Snakeskins some will develop blue face/halo when matured. I have seen some of these fish that a friend got in one of Kenny's prior shipments, and almost all of them developed a really nice blue face/halo and a much deeper red as they matured. Lets see some higher bids this is for the forum!!!

How about pics of full grown fish? May be that will get more action going.

[jaykne]

Here are some pictures of the one a friend got not full grown in this picture but already developed blue, and the second picture is Virgin Red he got but not Snakeskin
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/jaykne/virginRed1.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/jaykne/virginRed.jpg

[johnnathan]

Larry

Those are really nice..
folks ..Don't miss on your chance to own group of Virgin Red Snake Skin.. Show your support to SD..

Thank for bidding..

[jaykne]

Lets see some action!!! Right now the price is what you would pay if you bought these guys and had them shipped, with this auction you are getting all 6 fish, the food, and will be shipped to your doorstep, on top of that you will be donating to the forum that should be worth something.

[johnnathan]

Thank James P...


Sorry Bill, the new high bid is at $475 by JamesP, Thanks Jim!!!

[x2h]

what are they fed with now?

[deepflyball]

I have some virgin reds. the female is real sexy but the males are just a brown fish. Dont know about the SS virgins the female turns all kind of colors when spawning. brown/red, red and black. both the male and the females have the halow. Jerry

[jaykne]

what are they fed with now?

The fish are from Kenny's current shipment from Forrest, they are at Kenny's and he feeds frozen blood worms while they are in QT before he sends them out, they are all in top condition and ready to be shipped out. I purchase all my fish from Kenny he is IMO the best Sponsor we have here at SimplyDiscus always high quality, healthy fish!!! Here is a link to this months shipment you can see on this thread the Virgin Red Snakeskins are in this shipment, other than that I believe he is sold out till next month. Kenny handpicked, and is holding 6 of the Virgin Red Snakeskins that we got for the auction!!! I myself purchased fish fish from this shipment got them in last week and they are now eating everything I give them.
http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?90887-Sept-2011-Forrest-shipment-ready-to-go-Actual-Tank-Pictures

[johnnathan]

Hey guys,

Just a friendly reminder that this auction will run until Friday, Sept 23 at 2:00pm eastern STD time. Payment in full needs to be made at the auction close

You will get a group of 6 of these handpicked by Kenny, as well as the food and it includes shipping
Good Luck & Thank for your Support!!

[deepflyball]

I have some virgin reds. the female is real sexy but the males are just a brown fish. Dont know about the SS virgins the female turns all kind of colors when spawning. brown/red, red and black. both the male and the females have the halow. im hoping the picture that i have of one post. Jerry

[jaykne]

I have some virgin reds. the female is real sexy but the males are just a brown fish. Dont know about the SS virgins the female turns all kind of colors when spawning. brown/red, red and black. both the male and the females have the halow. im hoping the picture that i have of one post. Jerry

Hi Jerry, if you have any pictures feel free to post them. Thanks

[jaykne]

Come on everyone we have had no bids for a couple days now, come out and show your support for SimplyDiscus!!!!

[nc0gnet0]

Here is a picture of a full grown Virgin Red. This fish actually has more red tone to the body but my flash washed it out a bit:

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss118/nc0gnet0/Virgin%20Red/vr.jpg?t=1298861688

They turn a very dark red when spawning and are a real site to behold.

[JamesP]

Very nice looking fish.

[jaykne]

Here is a picture of a full grown Virgin Red. This fish actually has more red tone to the body but my flash washed it out a bit:

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss118/nc0gnet0/Virgin%20Red/vr.jpg?t=1298861688

They turn a very dark red when spawning and are a real site to behold.


Thanks for the picture Rick!!! You did an amazing job growing that fish out very very nice, and I have seen them in spawning mode it is no doubt a site to behold!!!

[jaykne]

Very nice looking fish.

They are really nice fish Jim and you are still in the lead unless someone has bid between $475 and $500 we only announce new high bidder every $25. Also Jim could have bid $499 LOL we will see when it hits $500!!!

[johnnathan]

Thanks for the Photo Rick!!! very nice ...



http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss118/nc0gnet0/Virgin%20Red/vr.jpg?t=1298861688

[jaykne]

thats what my fish looks like but shes much smaller but still has all those colors, she also gets a VERY DARK red but I dont think shes spawning maybe just scared =] great fish! I'd love more but this is to high to bid for me.

This is not a high bid when you think about it, you get the 6 fish handpicked by Kenny, free shipping and we all know how Kenny packs fish, and 3 cans of ocean nutrition prime reef Flakes (5.5 ounces each). But most important of all you will be helping the forum, please everyone show your support!!!

[andyl9063]

are these adult fish? if so, it would cost the fish 600 total alrdy without shipping

[jaykne]

They are not adult fish yet but not far away!!! Here are the pictures again, I am sure within the next 3 to 4 months they should be showing adult colors and starting to pair off, that is of course with proper care!!!



http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/jaykne/ARCstriatedsVRSnake4b.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/jaykne/ARCstriatedsVRSnake4.jpg

[Matt0matic]

From what I've read, the brown based red fish color more slowly, and add to that their 14 bar which is also a slower strain to color up. But in adulthood they should look stunning.

[JamesP]

I have 14 bar juveniles from a Heckel and Penang cross that are coloring slower than the 9 bars that look like the Heckel male from the same batch. Good luck with the auction.

[jaykne]

From what I've read, the brown based red fish color more slowly, and add to that their 14 bar which is also a slower strain to color up. But in adulthood they should look stunning.

From what I know you are correct on your comments, I know for a fact the 14 bar are a slower strain to color up!!! And yes as adults should be very nice.

[johnnathan]

Thanks Everyone...

Just a friendly reminder, this auction will run until Friday, Sept 23 at 2:00pm eastern STD time. Less than 24 hrs.. Payment in full needs to be made at the auction close

You will get a group of 6 of these handpicked by Kenny, 3 x Prime Reef Flake food plus free shipping.

REALLY appreciate the support you've all shown to SD!
Thank for bidding..

[Skip]

what current price that was listed? $450, $475 or $500?? i am lost

[Cambik]

Last bid I saw posted for was for $475.

[YSS]

Wow! Beautiful fish indeed. I wish I can get them... :(

[brewmaster15]

Hi Everyone, One more day to go here....Tomarrow someone will own this beautiful group of fish ...will it be you? It very well could be....Bid now, bid often and bid well.:)

-al

[jaykne]

Just so there is no confusion the last bid that was posted was $475 but it does not get updated till we hit the next $25 mark LOL, the way we set it up to make it more interesting!!!

[jaykne]

Just a bit over 12 hours left, thanks for the support so far we will all see tomorrow who gets the this great group of fish!!! Kenny has been very busy and was not able to say anything, but so everyone knows myself and John came up with this but would never have been able to do this without him!!! Yes we did pay for the fish but at a discounted rate that Kenny lost money on them. When it comes to SimplyDiscus Kenny will always step up to the plate!!!
THANK YOU KENNY!!!

[rdub]

Yes, thank you Kenny. Thank you all. Great job.

[johnnathan]

exciting to see winner tomorrow...

[jaykne]

Down to the wire, 4 hours left bid soon to win these beautiful fish!!! $475 was the last bid but could be up to $499 we post the new high bid when it reaches $500!!! Thanks for all your support would really like to raise $500 for SimplyDiscus.
Just so you know again winning bid gets all 6 fish, 3 cans of ocean nutrition prime reef Flakes (5.5 ounces each), and free shipping to your doorstep, can't beat that:):):)!!!

[jaykne]

:Just one and a half hours I am here waiting for any last minute bidders:):):).

[jaykne]

30 minutes and we will have our winner:):):)!!! Still time to bid.

[johnnathan]

almost time up... Show your support..

Thank Al, SD team , Kenny & Larry

[jaykne]

10 minutes and all over!!!

[jaykne]

OK we have a winner $475 by Jim AKA "JamesP" thanks for your support you will recieve a PM soon!!!

[johnnathan]

Thank you to all participants once again and congrats to “Jim” AKA "JamesP".

Al, Kenny & Larry, thank you for coordinating. Also thank for very kind comments.

Thank Again
:):):):)

[brewmaster15]

My turn to add my thanks again. Larry , John and Kenny...you guys rock royally! Don't know what else to say except thank you my friends.:)

TO everyone that bid...Thank you as well. I hope you had a bit of fun participating...knowing the cause was a good one. who knows maybe we'll do this or something like it again sometime.

Finally to JamesP...James, Congratulations on winning this auction..These should be some really nice fish for you, hope they make a few pairs down the road.:) Thanks for your generosity!!

People log in here everyday and enjoy this site, get help with their fish keeping issues, share their pride and joys. We don't charge a membership fee, never have...and yet we have put together one of the best online resources for Discus in the world...Everyone that participated in this thread helps make that possible.

Best regards,
Al

[brewmaster15]

Just a quick update.. The auction actually raised $500! One of our members didn't have the room for 6 fish, but wanted to participate...so he just sent in the funds to make it $500. Thanks ADAM!! :)

-al

[Altum Nut]

Congrats Jim.
IMO great score indeed. If times were better at my end, I would have given you a running at $500+.
Kenny, your generosity is what helps this wonderful forum stay alive for us all to enjoy and turn too.
Al, Larry, John...I really can't say enough how greatful we are. I hope this opens some doors for future auctions.

...Ralph

[hedut]

Congrats Jim and don't forget post all the picture :)

[fattubwhale]

Congrats Jim Very Cool :thumbsup: Let me know when you have a open house would love to come check them out :D:D:D

[JamesP]

Well I am excited to get the fish and the money is going to a great cause. I have them arriving next Friday and will post pictures once settled in. I want to say thanks to Kenny, Larry and John for setting up the auction and Al for the time and effort that goes into Simply Discus. Now the fun begins. I finally have a motivator to plumb in the last 4 65 gallon tanks to finally complete the fishroom. At least until the next remodel:). Thanks again and i will keep you updated on their progress.

Have a great weekend.

Jim

[TURQ64]

Cool matey!...I'll hafta check 'em out when I return from Oregon..Good score..Gary

[brewmaster15]

Well I am excited to get the fish and the money is going to a great cause. I have them arriving next Friday and will post pictures once settled in. I want to say thanks to Kenny, Larry and John for setting up the auction and Al for the time and effort that goes into Simply Discus. Now the fun begins. I finally have a motivator to plumb in the last 4 65 gallon tanks to finally complete the fishroom. At least until the next remodel:). Thanks again and i will keep you updated on their progress.

Have a great weekend.

Jim Jim, WE are always glad to help motivate someone to add to their fishroom!!:) Best of luck and thanks again!
-al

[jaykne]

Wow thanks for the update Al thats what I was shotting for $500 LOL!!! Thanks again Jim and everyone who made bids, remember you can always help by donating to the forum every little bit helps. John, Kenny and I just all put our money togather to do this auction and turned out great!!!

[Keith Perkins]

And don't forget the option of buying a little real estate in the homesteader section. That expanded 300 PM limit that comes with it is sweet, even if you do have to put up with the pesky crow of Pat's.

[Kenny's Discus]

Hi to all Simply friends,

I would like to thank everyone who participated in this auction, and I must apologize that I was not able to be as involved as I would have liked to when this auction was first started...this past couple weeks my sister and I have been going through many medical tests to make sure she does not have the big "C" recurrence...we were very worrying at first but very fortunately all came back negative and well. So here I am LOL!

First I would like to thank Jim, Bill and everyone for your participation and generous contribution to our forum. It is members like you that makes Simply what is it. We sincerely thank you for your support!

Al, thank you so much for organizing this event and as you said this is no doubt for a great cause! Hope your forum continues to grow and shine my friend and keep up the excellent work!

Larry & John, thank you both so much for your contributions and effort my friends especially when I was busy with my sister's this past couple weeks...I want everyone here to know that Larry and Johnathan are the ones who thought of this idea and contributed the most among the 3 of us...I only prepare and ship fish! You two good-hearted people deserved a great round of applause from us!

Thank you and Congrats again Jim! Thank you for your call the other day, it was great talking with you. Your fish will be delivered to you this coming Fri as per our conversation. Because of your very generous contribution, I have no choice(j/k I had many choices lol) but to add 2 Alenquer X's 3.5-4" to your group of 6 Virgin Red Snakeskins 3.5-4" to make it a total of 8 fish for your winning bid. We hope you enjoy growing them out and all the best in breeding them to your current breeding stock when they are fully matured.:)

Thanks everyone again for your comments, they are very much appreciated!

Kenny

the additional Alenquer X's pics.

[Skip]

thats awesome!! EXTRA FISH!! NICE!

[JamesP]

Kenny,

First of all the important thing. I am really glad your sister is doing well. Family is always number one. Thank you very much for the additional fish. That was not expected but very much appreciated. I am very excited to get them later this week. I plumbed in the additional tanks this weekend and everything is all set. Have a great week and i will follow up with photos when I get them settled in.

Thanks,

Jim

Hi to all Simply friends,

I would like to thank everyone who participated in this auction, and I must apologize that I was not able to be as involved as I would have liked to when this auction was first started...this past couple weeks my sister and I have been going through many medical tests to make sure she does not have the big "C" recurrence...we were very worrying at first but very fortunately all came back negative and well. So here I am LOL!

First I would like to thank Jim, Bill and everyone for your participation and generous contribution to our forum. It is members like you that makes Simply what is it. We sincerely thank you for your support!

Al, thank you so much for organizing this event and as you said this is no doubt for a great cause! Hope your forum continues to grow and shine my friend and keep up the excellent work!

Larry & John, thank you both so much for your contributions and effort my friends especially when I was busy with my sister's this past couple weeks...I want everyone here to know that Larry and Johnathan are the ones who thought of this idea and contributed the most among the 3 of us...I only prepare and ship fish! You two good-hearted people deserved a great round of applause from us!

Thank you and Congrats again Jim! Thank you for your call the other day, it was great talking with you. Your fish will be delivered to you this coming Fri as per our conversation. Because of your very generous contribution, I have no choice(j/k I had many choices lol) but to add 2 Alenquer X's 3.5-4" to your group of 6 Virgin Red Snakeskins 3.5-4" to make it a total of 8 fish for your winning bid. We hope you enjoy growing them out and all the best in breeding them to your current breeding stock when they are fully matured.:)

Thanks everyone again for your comments, they are very much appreciated!

Kenny

the additional Alenquer X's pics.

[x2h]

Because of your very generous contribution, I have no choice(j/k I had many choices lol) but to add 2 Alenquer X's 3.5-4" to your group of 6 Virgin Red Snakeskins 3.5-4" to make it a total of 8 fish for your winning bid.

what a man! My hats off to all of you!

[jaykne]

Kenny,

First of all the important thing. I am really glad your sister is doing well. Family is always number one. Thank you very much for the additional fish. That was not expected but very much appreciated. I am very excited to get them later this week. I plumbed in the additional tanks this weekend and everything is all set. Have a great week and i will follow up with photos when I get them settled in.

Thanks,

Jim

I told you at the end of the auction Jim that since this is your first time to receive fish from Kenny you would be in for a big surprise and already are those Alenquer X's are really nice!!! But the real surprise is yet to come wait till you see the packing and condition they arrive in, I bet they will be begging for food as soon as you get them tanked up. Kenny is probably the best, and we are very lucky to have him as a Sponsor!!!

[brewmaster15]

Hey Kenny,
You are always setting the bar high my friend. Thanks so much for the auction fish here and the extras! :)

and Larry and John nathan, your total for this auction keeps going up...we had another donation to be added to the total...$25 from Xiang! So thank you very much XIANG! and everyone else!!

-al

[x2h]

Hey Kenny,
You are always setting the bar high my friend. Thanks so much for the auction fish here and the extras! :)

and Larry and John nathan, your total for this auction keeps going up...we had another donation to be added to the total...$25 from Xiang! So thank you very much XIANG! and everyone else!!

-al

You are most welcome Al. I am glad to help with what I can. I have learned so much from this forum that I have probably saved hundred's of $$$ by avoiding expensive mistakes. :D

[johnnathan]

Thank Adam..


Just a quick update.. The auction actually raised $500! One of our members didn't have the room for 6 fish, but wanted to participate...so he just sent in the funds to make it $500. Thanks ADAM!! :)

-al

[johnnathan]

Thank for your Support..
You are most welcome Al. I am glad to help with what I can. I have learned so much from this forum that I have probably saved hundred's of $$$ by avoiding expensive mistakes. :D

[johnnathan]

Jim...

Don't forget to post photo...

thank for your support..