Got some news for you guys.

[JSG]

Great bargains you guys get over there. Here in South Africa I went to 2 different local pet stores and were stunned at their prices. We only get Exo Terra products here, don't know why Zoo Med don't provide them competition!!!!
Ok, so a 18 x 18 x 24 Exo Terra Viv comes at a price of R 4'300-00 or in US terms: $ 623.00!!! This without any fittings!
So talking about bargain!!! GEEZ!

[JSG]

While on the topic; you guys out there should know far better than us here in SA....which is the better of the 2; Exo Terra or Zoo Med?
I'm talking in terms of Vivs, hardware, lights the whole lot?

[Kisa]

I used Exo terra for both of my first two vivs and I have to say I am satisfied with their condition and workings. I never tried zoo med, but for some reason I'm more drawn to Exo's, but that's just me. Probably because they have better packaging. XD way to go Ad Men!

[JSG]

LOL, Kisa I've heard that Exo is also more expensive? LOL, so yip, the ad guys gotcha! Thanks for the reply!

[Kisa]

LOL, Kisa I've heard that Exo is also more expensive? LOL, so yip, the ad guys gotcha! Thanks for the reply!

I think they are a little more expensive, but just about around the same price. Whatever the cost, it's definitely less than $600! I feel for you out in South Africa, I really do. And no problem, always willing to give my two cents! ^ ^

And what can I say? I'm a sucker for ads, especially when they have frogs in them. ^ ^ If you haven't noticed...the logo of Zoo Med is an Iguana. >> Though Exo does feature a tiny gecko in their logo...hmm...

[Immortal]

Nice! Yard sales are great for tanks. I got a 60 gallon for like $20 once.

[Immortal]

Great bargains you guys get over there. Here in South Africa I went to 2 different local pet stores and were stunned at their prices. We only get Exo Terra products here, don't know why Zoo Med don't provide them competition!!!!
Ok, so a 18 x 18 x 24 Exo Terra Viv comes at a price of R 4'300-00 or in US terms: $ 623.00!!! This without any fittings!
So talking about bargain!!! GEEZ!

WOW that is a lot of money! Even though shipping can be expensive, I wonder if it'd be worth your while to order one (if possible) from the US or Canada.. or maybe even the UK and have it shipped to you.

[JSG]

Lor, I think that is the only way to go because at these prices I will have to save for at least 6 months to afford just the viv...let alone all the hardware that goed with it, the plants, the frogs etc! LOL, I will make a plan somehow or another!

[Immortal]

Another thought is maybe if you have a friend in one of those countries to buy it for you, then ship it as a gift? That may cut down on duty if you end up getting charged with duty on things like I do lol.

However I'd say the USA has better prices tanks than Canada. No idea about the UK.

[JSG]

Hmmm, never thought about that! But first I have to get the ok from those $$#@!!!## at the Department of Nature Conservation to get the little guys.
Thanks for the idea!
Now to get some friends! ROFL