reefaddicted Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Well I have been trying to decide if I should pay fora membership right now or wait. So from all you guys and gals that are members. What are your top 10 reasons to have a paid membership? Ready set go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aabjones888 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I want to know also. Lol been debating for years. Hell, I pay 5 for the frag swap every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryansweet Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 #1 reason is because it supports a local entity of knowledge. It allows all of us to be able to have a forum like this to go on, post questions, show off, get support, and many other things(I've made a few good friends from this site). Couple other reasons... You get access to the buy/sell forums and some of the guys and gals on here give some pretty good deals to members that they don't otherwise. Also, at the meetings there are some really nice door prizes that paid members get a chance to take home for free. My little $21 has paid me back at least 10X since I've been a paying member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Yeah i went for the first time also. Waiting to hear from some of the members lol might het ot tomorrow if i get the right answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Good answer ryansweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopEyeTim Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 +1 Ryan. I have gotten many $100 frags for $20 or less. I personally like to be a member bc you develop friendships with other reef addicts. It has helped me a ton personally on my current build, problems with previous tanks and even getting good opinions from people whom have been in the hobby for years. I don't know about everyone else on here, but when I do research online it can be quite difficult to decide who to listen to, or who knows what they are actually talking about. On our forums, I rarely doubt anyone because mostly all members are very very knowledgable about the saltwater hobby. Trust me, it's worth it....and let's be honest $21 isn't that bad when you get to go hangout at someone's home once a month a stare in jealousy at their tank! I'm still in awe at the HUGE tank we got to see at that doctors office last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopEyeTim Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 And Dustin's tank..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Selling stuff on here instead of CL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesterisdead Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Not in rank order but here are a few: Full access to forum (buy and sell) Door prizes at monthly meetings (do we actually check?) Dues pay for one of the largest and best frag swaps Support from members even though we do that anyway Special access to discounts at PA and other retailers Monthly meetings to hang and learn and be envious! Access to club items (par meter, fish trap, moving cups, etc) Group buys for great prices and free shipping usually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhwimmers Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Free cheato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBugmaster Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 What others said above plus membership fees also help to pay for this site. It is not free! It cost the club money every year to maintain and keep this site running, like servers, domain name, back up files, ect. Without paid members this site would not exist. So $21 a year is a bargain for what you get in return. Sign up for a year and try it. If you don't find it worth the price then don't renew next year. But I think once you are a paid member you will see the benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gusher Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Is there a way to pay with my debit card? Sent from my htc Inspire 4G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin1300 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Is there a way to pay with my debit card? Sent from my htc Inspire 4G Sure, through the membership item in our Store: http://indmas.org/main/index.php/store/product/1-annual-membership/ It'll redirect to PayPal to pay with your debit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gusher Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thanks Dustin, I'll do that today! Sent from my htc Inspire 4G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gusher Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I can't access the store because I'm not a member lol. Can you give me the PayPal link please? Thanks. Sent from my htc Inspire 4G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefer82 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I can't access the store because I'm not a member lol. Can you give me the PayPal link please? Thanks. Sent from my htc Inspire 4G Sent you a text with the info! And to the OP, pretty much it's all been said. It's $21 for a pool of knowledge filled members, an extra set of hands when you need them. I've yet to see a call for help go unanswered in the last 7 years, raffles at the meets are pretty nice as well. In the first two meets I attended I won gift certificates that were worth $100. Most of all it supports the local reef community, without the club the awareness of the hobby wouldn't be what it is today in my opinion. I'd have thrown in the towel long ago if it weren't for this and other forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gusher Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 ? That got sent to me personally? I know, that's why I'm trying to join. Sent from my htc Inspire 4G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin1300 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I can't access the store because I'm not a member lol. Can you give me the PayPal link please? Thanks. Sent from my htc Inspire 4G You need to be logged in with your registered name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gusher Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I paid Dustin. Kent is the one who referred me. Thanks for the awesome forum, I'm proud to be a member! Sent from my htc Inspire 4G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesterisdead Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Welcome aboard Gusher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ok you all have convinced me I'm going to go and pay for a membership now! How long does it take to access all of the forum after paid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ok so I just paid for a membership.Now to wait anxiously to explore this site lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesterisdead Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ok you all have convinced me I'm going to go and pay for a membership now! How long does it take to access all of the forum after paid?depends upon payment verification and then processing and then the admins we'll start granting rights and privileges depending on what their workload is it could take a day or twobut just maybe you get lucky and they do it tonight who knows. by the way welcome aboard happy to have you can't wait to see pictures of your tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 depends upon payment verification and then processing and then the admins we'll start granting rights and privileges depending on what their workload is it could take a day or twobut just maybe you get lucky and they do it tonight who knows. by the way welcome aboard happy to have you can't wait to see pictures of your tank Well thank you for the info and the welcome. There isnt a lot too see in my tank right now as im just finishing the cycle.this is my third tank but first minimalist aquascape and minimal equipment. Im leaning towards a digitata dominated tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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