We work with local pet stores when we can.
Bashing them is a very quick way of being banned from this site.
Obviously I don't want to be banned. I was just stating my point of view as allowed by the forum rules. I did not make any discriminatory remarks or use profanity. I would understand if I personally offended a person. I just think that the labels on a tank should Match the fish in it, products and shelves should not be covered in dust and grime, and extremely loud parrots should not be placed right next to the register (my girlfriends ears were ringing for an hour). I also would be very angry if the black beard algae that is in many of there tanks came with the fish.
The point I failed to make is that large chain stores thrive due to the purchasing of products in bulk and selling at lowers prices. While superpetz stays in business by cutting costs in maintenance, organization, and quality service. And the good stores like TFW get screwed for running a clean shop with good customer service.
So Superpetz is moving and upgrading, WONDERFULL
. I love to see local business thrive. I hope they give petco and petsmart a run for there money. I will definitely check out the new store.
In the mean time, I would encourage people in Norther VA to check out
Pristine Aquariums in Alexandria. The owner and some of the staff used to work at Superpetz (from what I understand). Not the biggest store, but very clean and organized. Great customer service as well. The products are a little more expensive compared to chain stores, but I think its worth it.
I apologize for rambling and getting of topic by the way.
Sad to see stores like this go bye-bye.
