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FastFish720

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Dear Friends and Loyal Customers,

I would like to update you with regards to the status of Discovery Aquatics. On Wednesday August 4th I cancelled the sale of Discovery Aquatics to Clinton Manchester and Becky Wessels because I received an overwhelming amount of negative feedback from customers like you.

I knew in my heart that I still needed to pursue my other business opportunities, so I began quietly searching for a new store owner. I approached the situation, as if I was hiring a manager for Discovery Aquatics. The main requirements were the new store owner must have a plan for expansion, be well received by current customers, have significant retail management experience, knowledge of saltwater aquariums and above all be trustworthy.

After reaching out to a few customers, there was a name that I kept hearing. This person was a Discovery Aquatics customer who was in the process of starting his own saltwater aquarium store. I gave him a call and learned that he was planning to approach me about buying or working with Discovery Aquatics, until the first deal was announced. After a series of meetings and negotiations, we have reached an agreement.

I would like to introduce you to Clint Anderson (Merkurfan). Many of you may already know him, but you may not have known that Clint has a background in store management. In our discussions, he described a plan to grow Discovery Aquatics that included an expanded drygoods line, more coral and fish aquariums and the possibility of utilizing the unoccupied space in the current building. Please welcome Clint and give him the opportunity impress you.

A reopening date will be announced shortly. All Gift Certificates will remain valid. Thank you for patience.
 
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WOO HOO!!!!!!!!

Congrats Clint! Cant wait to see it with my own eyes.
 
Congrats Clint! I'm sure DA will be bigger and better than ever. So, did you manage to get Ripley too?
 
Good luck Jake with your other business opportunities, Congrats clint on the new aquisition!!:beerchug:
 
I liked the web updates and I always recognized the CL listings before I even openend them. Hope to see that consistancy of communication, going forward. congrats
 
Congrats Clint! I'm sure DA will be bigger and better than ever. So, did you manage to get Ripley too?

No, and I think Jake knew I wanted him. Because Ripley was missing from todays meeting..

gosh.. I hope everything is still legit with out his paw print ;)
 
I liked the web updates and I always recognized the CL listings before I even openend them. Hope to see that consistancy of communication, going forward. congrats

Both the CL listings and e-mails will continue with out to many changes. Expect a hicup or two as I learn the ropes. Jake has made everything as seamless as possible for me though :)

Thanks everyone!

Today is officially the day I close the chapter of my life titled "Automotive Mechanic" :)
 
This is just awesome Clint. I'm sure you and Rachel, cause you know it takes two, will have a blast doing this. This is your passion. It fits you like a glove. I wish you much success. We'll be coming to visit as soon as you open. Congratulations.
 
Well congrats to Murker, but I don't know if disclosing the fact you received negative feedback about Clint and Becky was necessary. Could have maybe kept that private.
 
Well congrats to Murker, but I don't know if disclosing the fact you received negative feedback about Clint and Becky was necessary. Could have maybe kept that private.

Its probably better he did IMO. If it was left with nothing being said, I'm sure people would jump to conclusions. Such as "the check bounced" or something of that sort.

Jake, glad you are keeping everyone informed. Although I am behind every decision done thus far, its been kind of a mess.
 
TCA posts moved to this forum, and forum owner status has changed from Jake to Clint.
 

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