Goldfish Stopped At Thailand Custom Options

[pepsi73]

Hi all

I just came back from Thailand and had bought 3 cute goldfish from Chatuchat market at cheap price but was been stopped once I go through the X-ray machine. Very sad to leave them there......

[Allan]

My two cents on this issue about buying from thailand.

If you go through similar postings about how to buy from thailand you'll noticed only newbies asked them.

Oldies don't.

Just look around RG; how many chio chio oldies' goldfish are privately imported by them? None.

Most if not all newbies don't even know how to select a ranchu. So after all the hussles of importing them privately, everyone here gets a good laugh when we see their special ranchu!

Enjoy the relaxing holiday trip soaking in their culture instead of wasting your time fishing something you don't even know how to appreciate fully yet.

[CHLeong]

My two cents on this issue about buying from thailand.

If you go through similar postings about how to buy from thailand you'll noticed only newbies asked them. 

Oldies don't.

Just look around RG; how many chio chio oldies' goldfish are privately imported by them?  None.

Most if not all newbies don't even know how to select a ranchu.  So after all the hussles of importing them privately, everyone here gets a good laugh when we see their special ranchu!  

Enjoy the relaxing holiday trip soaking in their culture instead of wasting your time fishing something you don't even know how to appreciate fully yet.

Very strong words, please don't run down on newbie but guide them.

Generally when the fishes are left in the LFS or Clubs for public, it would have gone through tiers of the farm owner--->LFS owner---> "kaki" ----> public.

I always say these "Mmm..nice fish...but the next time look for these features.." and at LFS if I notice newbie..."I would tell them...here...this is a nice fish". and obviously with disapproval look from the owner.

Let newbie ask and you guide. My nephew tell me..."That is no stupid question". If a newbie knows less, be it if he buys here, are the oldies going to laugh at them?

Explain the reasons why it's better to buy from LFS here and the problem getting overseas. This is a better approach.

[Allan]

Very strong words, please don't run down on newbie but guide them.

I guess the exchange rate is very favorable and my two cents worth more than they really are. Sorry about the strong words nevertheless.

Generally when the fishes are left in the LFS or Clubs for public, it would have gone through tiers of  the farm owner--->LFS owner---> "kaki" ----> public.

The very same tier also exists in bangkok. If anything, the thai local kakis stand a better chance in landing a good fish since they can be there daily, or have worked up a good relationship with the Lfs owner than you as a visiting tourist. So your chances of buying a good ranchu is as slim as when you try your luck locally.

Thai fishes sold locally are no difference from those you buy directly in thailand. Sure, there's a markup but that's not a crime especially when the importers has taken on the risks to import.

MOST importantly, just how many ranchus do you need that you need to source them cheaply (by cutting the middleman and go direct)?

Browse through local LFS on weekends with your family and friends. With luck (and skills), you can pick up a winner for a song. That's part of the fun in keeping goldfish; to hunt and slowly build up your prized collection -- not waste your hard earned vacation whacking cheap fishes like a typical kiasu newbies S'porean!

[CHLeong]

I guess the exchange rate is very favorable and my two cents worth more than they really are.    Sorry about the strong words nevertheless.

My apologies to all I term "newbie" and "oldie".

MOST importantly, just how many ranchus do you need that you need to source them cheaply (by cutting the middleman and go direct)? 

This is an assumption.

Browse through local LFS on weekends with your family and friends.  With luck (and skills), you can pick up a winner for a song.  That's part of the fun in keeping goldfish; to hunt and slowly build up your prized collection -- not waste your hard earned vacation whacking cheap fishes like a typical kiasu newbies S'porean!

Yes, the hunting and raising goldfish is truly the joy of this hobby. So should the hunt be restricted to Singapore only? Another strong word for those on vacation and hunted..."Kiasu S'porean"? For the gentleman who's fishes was confiscated by the thai authority please do not feel hurt by the remark, just enjoy your hobby.

[Allan]

My apologies to all I term "newbie" and "oldie". 
This is an assumption. 
Yes, the hunting and raising goldfish is truly the joy of this hobby. So should the hunt be restricted to Singapore only? Another strong word for those on vacation and hunted..."Kiasu S'porean"? For the gentleman who's fishes was confiscated by the thai authority please do not feel hurt by the remark, just enjoy your hobby. 

 

The kiasu Singaporean phenomena is well documented and actually I'm one of them too. Sad but true -- go overseas of course must grab cheap cheap things mah. Nothing wrong with what ... but alamak, want to grab also must respect other people's rules and regulations lor -- kenna confiscated and actually expect sympathy ah? Got sala boh?

So instead of writing lame posting to comfort the 'victim' , RafflesGoldian tells other newbies it's NOT worth their while to do it -- it's then your own prerogative to probe further on the reasoning behind it -- do not expect spoon feeding. The forum loses its flavour if there's no exchange of ideas afterall.