Apex Classic $340 fire sale at Dr. F&S

TheReeferer · 07/02/2016, 10:38 PM

Thought I'd post it here in noob section in case anyone has been waiting to get a controller. The Apex Classic, what used to be called Apex Full package (8 outlet and temp and ph probe) is on sale at Dr. Foster and Smith for $340 with free shipping.

Pretty decent savings from $520 normal price.

tattoosandfrags · 07/03/2016, 12:00 AM

Damn thats a great deal wonder how long the sale is?

abus500 · 07/03/2016, 01:53 AM

The sale is still going on, but Neptune also announced a few months ago the next gen version of the Apex System.
The new version is available now, which explains why the older version is on clearance.

The new one seems to offer power use monitoring as well as wifi and one touch updates, versus the hard wire requirements to update.

I am torn, whether I want the new one or the old one =/
I think the power monitoring is gonna "inspire" me to go with the new version.

Mr.Shrimps · 07/03/2016, 03:51 AM

What are the WIFI and one touch updates? I know nothing about the apex and how it connects to the internet. Do I have to have my router near it? Mine is upstairs...

PLEASE HELP!!!

mandarin_goby · 07/03/2016, 06:48 AM

got one, very excited

Thanks for the post!

TheReeferer · 07/03/2016, 07:20 AM

There are several ways around not having wifi. You can use a wall plug that turns outlet into Ethernet or a dongle that turns Ethernet jack into wifi.

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PirateLove · 07/03/2016, 09:36 AM

Looks like they are all sold out now.

TheReeferer · 07/03/2016, 11:53 AM

Ah man that was quick.

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Redseadragon12 · 07/03/2016, 10:04 PM

damn it still says it in the clearance section but when I try to buy its back to 540.....

eder10986 · 07/03/2016, 10:11 PM

I see that too. I've been back and forth seeing and hoping they fix it. Definitely will buy one if they clear it again.

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dustinkimpel · 07/03/2016, 10:18 PM

glad this happened 3 months after i bought one at full price.

PirateLove · 07/04/2016, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Redseadragon12

damn it still says it in the clearance section but when I try to buy its back to 540.....

Yeah they had the one without the lab grade ph probe for 340+20 dollar tax. It went fast.

eder10986 · 07/04/2016, 02:28 PM

Not sure. I called them up today and they put in an "e ticket" for me and I was "assured" I could buy it at the clearance rate. Customer service just has to look into it and call me back in 1-2 BD

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Desert Sea · 07/07/2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by eder10986

Not sure. I called them up today and they put in an "e ticket" for me and I was "assured" I could buy it at the clearance rate. Customer service just has to look into it and call me back in 1-2 BD

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How did you make out? Did you ever get your order for the Apex accepted by DFS? I tried ordering one as well and have spoke twice now to Customer Service but are getting the run around.

eder10986 · 07/07/2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Sea

How did you make out? Did you ever get your order for the Apex accepted by DFS? I tried ordering one as well and have spoke twice now to Customer Service but are getting the run around.

Yes, update - unfortunately I did get the run around and then received an email stating that the price was the regular price and they could not sell it for the clearance price. A bunch of BS if you ask me but it is what it is. I will keep on putting some pennies away to get one. We are doing quite well without it so I am in absolutely no rush to get one although I would certainly like to have one.

Desert Sea · 07/08/2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by eder10986

Yes, update - unfortunately I did get the run around and then received an email stating that the price was the regular price and they could not sell it for the clearance price. A bunch of BS if you ask me but it is what it is. I will keep on putting some pennies away to get one. We are doing quite well without it so I am in absolutely no rush to get one although I would certainly like to have one.

This is the second time I've had a less then stellar experience with them. I think its time to part ways with them. Besides, because of their issues with the IRS, they now charge sales tax on online/mail orders as a result of their settlement with the IRS. I can avoid that expense with other etailers.

07/02/2016, 10:38 PM	#1
TheReeferer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 251	Apex Classic $340 fire sale at Dr. F&S Thought I'd post it here in noob section in case anyone has been waiting to get a controller. The Apex Classic, what used to be called Apex Full package (8 outlet and temp and ph probe) is on sale at Dr. Foster and Smith for $340 with free shipping. Pretty decent savings from $520 normal price.

07/03/2016, 06:48 AM	#5
mandarin_goby Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 844	got one, very excited Thanks for the post! __________________ 75 with Eshopps 100 sump, Reef Octopus 110 SSS skimmer, Sicce 3.0 pump, Maxspect Gyre 130, 2 x Kessil a360W, mangroves plus clip-on bulb in sump 75 FW planted with CO2, 12 gallon cherry shrimp tank

07/03/2016, 07:20 AM	#6
TheReeferer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 251	Apex Classic $340 fire sale at Dr. F&S There are several ways around not having wifi. You can use a wall plug that turns outlet into Ethernet or a dongle that turns Ethernet jack into wifi. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/03/2016, 09:36 AM	#7
PirateLove Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lexington,KY Posts: 511	Looks like they are all sold out now. __________________ "Pirate love, is what I'm looking for. Pirate love, is what i'm wanted for." Current tank: Cad Lights 42 versa. Kessil AP700. Some Sps and Lps.

07/03/2016, 12:00 AM	#2
tattoosandfrags Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: fort lauderdale, florida Posts: 210	Damn thats a great deal wonder how long the sale is?

07/03/2016, 01:53 AM	#3
abus500 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 11	The sale is still going on, but Neptune also announced a few months ago the next gen version of the Apex System. The new version is available now, which explains why the older version is on clearance. The new one seems to offer power use monitoring as well as wifi and one touch updates, versus the hard wire requirements to update. I am torn, whether I want the new one or the old one =/ I think the power monitoring is gonna "inspire" me to go with the new version.

07/03/2016, 03:51 AM	#4
Mr.Shrimps Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Springfield Va Posts: 116	What are the WIFI and one touch updates? I know nothing about the apex and how it connects to the internet. Do I have to have my router near it? Mine is upstairs... PLEASE HELP!!!

07/03/2016, 11:53 AM	#8
TheReeferer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 251	Ah man that was quick. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/03/2016, 10:04 PM	#9
Redseadragon12 In Memoriam Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 308	damn it still says it in the clearance section but when I try to buy its back to 540.....

07/03/2016, 10:11 PM	#10
eder10986 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 504	I see that too. I've been back and forth seeing and hoping they fix it. Definitely will buy one if they clear it again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/03/2016, 10:18 PM	#11
dustinkimpel Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 342	glad this happened 3 months after i bought one at full price.

07/04/2016, 02:28 PM	#13
eder10986 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 504	Not sure. I called them up today and they put in an "e ticket" for me and I was "assured" I could buy it at the clearance rate. Customer service just has to look into it and call me back in 1-2 BD Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk