MTS... I officially have a problem

[itZme]

I was on Ebay last night looking around as I do at least once a day for that "too good to pass up" auction. I found someone just listed a 7 day auction less that 1 hour ago that was offereing a 75US gal oak finish with stand, hood, strip lights, heater, filters, fish, python system, and LOTS of other stuff for the winner "IF THEY WANT IT"
ALL FOR $100 with "buy it now"

Of course I want it but we just did the bills together for the month and I know there is no money left for this kind of thing. We even need new tires on our minivan. I closed the laptop and left the room. When I came back about 15 minutes later I opened it up and there was that nice tank staring back at me. I have 7 tanks setup already and just got a 140gal last month that I am resealing. I thought well I could sell the 140 when I am done and just have the 75 here with all the other tanks.

MTS got the best of me and I clicked the "buy-it-now" button.

I didn't even talk to my wife first We always discuss things like this as she has to keep me "in check" since I am terrible at paying the right people at the right time. Now I feel bad and have to break the news to her soon. It really isn't a huge deal since I will be selling some stuff this week to make up the money but it is funny how my "hobbies" always get the better of me.

Now the hard part is that it's 3 hours away and gasoline prices are rediculous so it will likely cost me another 40-50 dollars in gas. Oh... one more thing... HER b'day is coming in 10 days
Uhhh... honey... I bought you a nice 75 gal for your birthday ... isn't that what you wanted?

Oh well, I thought I would share this with the ONLY people on the planet who would understand what I felt before I clicked on buy-it-now. I mean it's SUCH a good deal. (this is the part of the addiction where you tell yourself it is not really a problem I guess)

I well here is the list of things that goes along with this tank... you guys tell me if it wasn't worth it:

Quote from email "
Hi there! Thanks so much for buying my tank! I am SOO glad it is going to someone with fish experience! Here are the fish in it currently:

1) 1 beautiful gold nugget pleco
2) 5 black neon tetra
3) 4 yoyo loaches
4) 2 horse face loaches
5) 3 glo fish (zebra danios that" glow" under ablack light - genetically modified, you may have read about them)
6) 3 large yellow/black marble Angelfish
7) 2 upside-down catfish
8) 1 clown pleco (small)
9) 4 siamese algae eaters (NOT chinese algae eaters - these look more like flying foxes and are excellent for keeping hair algae under control. These are not agressive at all).

You can have any that you are interested in. I am nore anxious to find them good homes than in getting any money for them. Don't feel pressured to take them, since I can always sell them here. There is a fish store in the area that will buy fish, but I'd rather see them go to someone that I know will take care of them.

I have TONS of stuff you can have, including a reverse osmosis unit, python water cleaner, various water additives, filter stuff, decorations, plastic plants, etc. I am happy to help out another fish enthusiast.

I think you will really like the tank. We are sad to see it go, but we are moving.

Well, there you have it. I hope there's someone out there who can see it as NOT totaly rediculous to buy "one more tank".

-- itZme can't wait to pick it up now


Here's a pic:

 

[rosietoo]

I think you should remain guilt-free! What a lovely tank, and a fantastic bargain!

What's the point hunting through ebay for "that too good to pass up auction" if you aren't going to make the most of it when such an item actually turns up!!!

Enjoy your new tank

 

[Bloo]

Oh shucks it's bad It's a fabulous deal, BUT you shouldn't even really be looking in the first place if you know you are weak and there are temptations out there - I'm serious.
I know it's a fabulous tank with some lovely fish at a BARGAIN rate - but how are you going to deal with your wife's anger - or worse disappointment. How are you going to buy a birthday gift for her now ?

Sorry I don't want to tell you off, but I'm telling the truth - sadly.

Just don't look at these auction website anymore and you're going to have to do some serious begging and grovelling with your wife in the mean time.

Best of luck !

 

[pseud]

Dude, you in trouble.

Just relist it on ebay for more money, make a profit and buy your wife an extra special birthday gift.

 

[Weaver]

Sneak it in while she is out.She"ll maybe not notice

 

[rdd1952]

Sneak it in while she is out.She"ll maybe not notice

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Yea. Just stick it in a corner and put a sheet over it. When she does see it, tell her that you have been thinking and that you can put it where the sofa is and sell the sofa so you will actually come out ahead. Then you can just snuggle on the floor in front of the tank (who needs a fireplace). She will think you are so romantic!!!

Then again, you may be dead. Good luck.

 

[fish_r_great]

You'll gind a way to get the money and I'm sure your wife won't get that mad but, who knows only time will tell.

 

[Tolak]

She'll get over being mad, and you'll still have the tank. Also, when my wife sees my comment, which I'm sure she will, she'll be mad.

Honestly, that is a killer deal, one which would be impossible for me to pass up. We're in a bit of an economic slump here, my son has been off work with a broken foot for 2 months, the electric bill just came reflecting the heat wave that has pretty much been all summer.

Of course, a killer deal appears, the owner's son where I work doesn't know if he wants to set up his 72 bow in the office, or sell it to me for $100. Stand, hood, magnum 350 pro, the whole deal. I said I'd take it for $100, pick it up too.

That was on a Saturday, on Monday morning it was in his office, all set up. When I told my wife on Saturday night I got a killer line on another tank, she gave me that look that only a wife can give, until I told her about it. She then asked when we were going to go pick it up.

Oh, so close. She was actually a little dissapointed Monday night until I told her that if it doesn't work out in the office it's mine. I try to keep an eye on money, my wife REALLY keeps an eye on money. Even with that being the case, she knows a rare deal. You got one of them, congratulations!

Tolak

 

[itZme]

Well I talked to my wife about the aquarium today and she said "No biggie it looks really GREAT in the pics!" I started out by saying, "I have a problem I need to tell you about..."
She looked all concerned and asked "What?" I told her that I bought the aquarium and she said, "Oh, is THAT IT? I thought it was a PROBLEM... I figured we would get another one soon."
Then she said, "I don't care about the money but where do you think it should go?"

Then she went on to say how she told her friend at work they could HAVE a tank. So I threw a little HOB into a 10 gal and told her they will need a heater unless they setup a coldwater tank. She seemed very happy about that and I didn't mind giving up an empty 10 gal and old HOB filter to keep my wifey happy.

She started looking around the room saying, "I think it would look great there" and "I would like to keep that tank and that one and that one."
I was very satisfied with the results and she was happy that her friend at work could have her "freebie tank". She was also GLAD that we were going to have a little trip to Michigan to go get the new tank together.
I went out and collected from a couple of people that still owed me some $$$ and then went to the jewelry store and got the earings and bracelet that my wife wanted for her Bday and also threw together another older laptop and sold it for $200 real quickly. Now I have the money for the tank and got her presents PLUS took the kids with me to pick out something for "Mom".

I LOVE my wife

Thanks for all the support and advice but I think after 15 years of marriage she expects this stuff from me every once in a while. I am always honest with her but sometimes act before discussing things.

-- itZme (official member of MTS Anonymous)

edit: to remove accidental smilies

 

[Angry_Platy]

LOL...thats an awesome story

Everytime I mention getting a new tank to the BF he shakes his head and starts talking about packing suitcases

I also get the same look when I tell him I want to get chickens in our backyard "I love eggs, we could get free eggs all the time"

 

[Bloo]

itZme that's wonderful news ! Very glad for you that it worked out all OK
and it's a VERY understanding wife you have there too !

 

[Synirr]

Wow itZme, I hope I'm lucky enough to find someone as understanding as that some day! You're very lucky

 

[pseud]

Awww man, I had 10-1 on itZme getting his balls torn off.



glad to see it worked out man, you can stop sweating it now!

 

[KeddyPie]

I don't have these worries Because my boyfriend loves fish as much as I do! Of course, we both suck with money, so if we ever do move in together (I'm aiming for in 2-3 years, when I'm 20) We'll be covored in tanks and nobody will care!

I am more worried about him getting expensive computer parts on Ebay ^___^

Also, that is an EXCELLENT deal! I wish I had such a tank Maybe for my birthday

 

[KeddyPie]

And also, if you decide you don't want it... By the sounds of it your're within 3 hours of me too You're welcome to drop it off!