what is LE ?

NyReefNoob · 07/09/2009, 04:32 PM

i mean i know it means limited edition, but yu see that word being used so often, and how is it LE if 50 other web sites have it f\s or 20 other members have it f\s ? is it LE because you have limited amounts f\s ?

Megabite · 07/09/2009, 04:34 PM

I think it all stems from Steve Tyree.

http://www.reeffarmers.com/

cdbias2 · 07/09/2009, 05:13 PM

Limited Edition.

downhillbiker · 07/09/2009, 05:17 PM

There are several people/companies out there that make "LE" limited edition corals. They find one they really really like and that is rare, and make it a LE. Upscales has done this, i.e. Oregon Tort and of course Tyree, i.e. Tyree.......a bunch of varieties.

billsreef · 07/09/2009, 06:34 PM

It's really nothing more than a marketing gimmick to get people to pay more

NyReefNoob · 07/09/2009, 06:58 PM

bill guess the other's didnt see i said i know what the initials are for. guess when i post all my sps f\s on MR i'm going to label them LE lol said part is most of my stuff is tyree. some i have of a tyree and same piece bought at lfs that is wild caught looks the exact same

gooyferret · 07/09/2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by cdbias2
Limited Edition.

billsreef · 07/09/2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally posted by NyReefNoob
some i have of a tyree and same piece bought at lfs that is wild caught looks the exact same

Yup. One of my favorite examples is the LE Green Polyp Toadstool. I've seen small, very small, frags of "Tyree LE" selling for over $100 per frag. Over my years in the trade I've sold many full blown colonies at whopping retail of $29.99 to $39.99 depending on size. Even the small colonies could yield a couple dozen frags every few months.

widmer · 07/09/2009, 07:44 PM

Limited Edition of course, why should we not believe that investing big money into a "limited edition" coral will ensure that this coral cannot be grown out and divided up so that more people can enjoy? lol

Milhouse · 07/09/2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by billsreef
Yup. One of my favorite examples is the LE Green Polyp Toadstool. I've seen small, very small, frags of "Tyree LE" selling for over $100 per frag. Over my years in the trade I've sold many full blown colonies at whopping retail of $29.99 to $39.99 depending on size. Even the small colonies could yield a couple dozen frags every few months.

I'm not kidding you when I say EVERYONE in the state of Colorado has one of those in their tank.....or 4. Dunno why it's an LE when it's so freakin' common.

snorvich · 07/09/2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by billsreef
It's really nothing more than a marketing gimmick to get people to pay more

Yes, indeed. And they are not really "limited" as anyone can propogate them and trade, sell, or give them away.

NyReefNoob · 07/09/2009, 08:24 PM

i think the only coral name i got that i new the name or still remember name is the red planet and pink limeaide, funny i have some piece from people that tyree got from from them, does that make them Pre-tyree ?

tank o tang · 07/09/2009, 08:32 PM

It means that you should send them to me. lol

phenom5 · 07/09/2009, 08:37 PM

Loosely translated, LE means expensive...whether the extra cost is justified or not.

lowendmelody · 07/09/2009, 09:41 PM

Limited Edition? ............ PAAAA - LEEEEZE, you've got to be kidding me... we're talking about animals from the ocean, not baseball cards LOL

07/09/2009, 04:32 PM	#1
NyReefNoob skimmer freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: peekskill, ny Posts: 1,209	what is LE ? i mean i know it means limited edition, but yu see that word being used so often, and how is it LE if 50 other web sites have it f\s or 20 other members have it f\s ? is it LE because you have limited amounts f\s ?

07/09/2009, 04:34 PM	#2
Megabite Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 702	I think it all stems from Steve Tyree. http://www.reeffarmers.com/ __________________ Orly ~O.R.C.A. Member~ -------------------------- A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. Current Tank Info: Former: 180AGA & 70W Rimless / Tunze PHs, 3-250 HQI 14K DT, 2- 150 20K HQI Radium ST/ 9 - PowerBrite LED's DT, BK Skimmer, ACIII, etc.

07/09/2009, 05:17 PM	#4
downhillbiker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,831	There are several people/companies out there that make "LE" limited edition corals. They find one they really really like and that is rare, and make it a LE. Upscales has done this, i.e. Oregon Tort and of course Tyree, i.e. Tyree.......a bunch of varieties. __________________ The friendliest GIANT you'll ever meet. Current Tank Info: 200g Marineland Deep Dimension (Lumenmax Reflectors/Dual PFO 400w/Radium 20K) and 2xFrag Tanks (One TEK T5 fixture and one MH, Galaxy/Phoenix) on same system w/100g sump w/6"x100g DSB, AquaC EV-1000 Skimmer, Reeflo Barracuda return pump

07/09/2009, 06:34 PM	#5
billsreef Moderator 10 & Over Club Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY/North Miami Posts: 36,538	It's really nothing more than a marketing gimmick to get people to pay more __________________ Bill "LOL, well I have no brain apparently. " - dc (Debi) Current Tank Info: Far too many tanks according to my wife, LOL.

07/09/2009, 06:58 PM	#6
NyReefNoob skimmer freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: peekskill, ny Posts: 1,209	bill guess the other's didnt see i said i know what the initials are for. guess when i post all my sps f\s on MR i'm going to label them LE lol said part is most of my stuff is tyree. some i have of a tyree and same piece bought at lfs that is wild caught looks the exact same __________________ custom 45g cube all in one, ai hydra 26, 2 mp10w, ac jr. ,bubble magnus triple doser, bm nac5 hob skimmer My dad always said the only stupid questions are the ones not asked Current Tank Info: custom 45g cube AIO

07/09/2009, 05:13 PM	#3
cdbias2 Appalachian Reef Society Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alum Creek, WV (No more) Posts: 1,433	Limited Edition.

07/09/2009, 07:44 PM	#9
widmer Drug Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 2,958	Limited Edition of course, why should we not believe that investing big money into a "limited edition" coral will ensure that this coral cannot be grown out and divided up so that more people can enjoy? lol

07/09/2009, 08:24 PM	#12
NyReefNoob skimmer freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: peekskill, ny Posts: 1,209	i think the only coral name i got that i new the name or still remember name is the red planet and pink limeaide, funny i have some piece from people that tyree got from from them, does that make them Pre-tyree ? __________________ custom 45g cube all in one, ai hydra 26, 2 mp10w, ac jr. ,bubble magnus triple doser, bm nac5 hob skimmer My dad always said the only stupid questions are the ones not asked Current Tank Info: custom 45g cube AIO

07/09/2009, 08:32 PM	#13
tank o tang Thread Lurker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,527	It means that you should send them to me. lol __________________ A 5 gallon bucket of water dosen't look like much till it's on your living room floor Current Tank Info: 180gal

07/09/2009, 08:37 PM	#14
phenom5 Unregistered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,096	Loosely translated, LE means expensive...whether the extra cost is justified or not. __________________ Rob Current Tank Info: DSA 155 Pro \| ATI Sunpower \| ATB 840 v2 \| Apex \| Wav

07/09/2009, 09:41 PM	#15
lowendmelody Moved On Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Woodstock, Connecticut Posts: 295	Limited Edition? ............ PAAAA - LEEEEZE, you've got to be kidding me... we're talking about animals from the ocean, not baseball cards LOL