Dandy Orandas auction is OPEN again!!!

[Acro]

In reply to my topic here:  https://www.kokosgoldfish.invisionzone.com/topic/128887-dandy-orandas-closed/?tab=comments#comment-2038855

Dandy Orandas is open again!  Check out their website!   (and there is an auction going on right now 11/16/2019 at 11:08pm EST!)  

Someone buy me this one:

[koko]

That's great news 👍👍👍👍

[Acro]

I wonder what changed to bring him back.  I'm tempted to email him . . . 

 

Edited November 21, 2019 by Acro

[koko]

12 hours ago, Acro said:

I wonder what changed to bring him back.  I'm tempted to email him . . . 

 

I wonder myself  

[Acro]

Here is an update from Dandy Oranda's website:

 

EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!

ONLY three more auctions before I cease operations until further notice. The LAST auction will be January 24th.

Based on my typical imports, tariffs have added nearly $100/day to my overhead. I just don't have that kind of money, and will not continue all this hard work just to pay taxes. Therefore, I am suspending imports until we get back to reasonable trade relations. It's unfortunate because Dandy Orandas has been bringing American customers fish that simply don't exist outside of China for over three decades. That's required unique relationships with friends and associates in China that have evolved over many years. Without those connections many of these fish would have never been available. It's especially frustrating because I had an incredibly nice and varied selection of fish that were collected over last summer and fall for a shipment that was scheduled for December. I hate to not have new fish, but made the decision to cancel that shipment in November. Some of those fish were very unique varieties that are only found in certain regions in China. There were a few types that I've never had before, and I was very excited to bring them to my customers here in the USA..

Anyway, I will be moving forward with a new project in February, and need to blow out all the current fish and shut everything down. So, you'll see some of my best deals ever, with all fish starting below cost. If you've always wanted a Dandy Orandas fish, don't miss this opportunity. After this month, there will be no more auctions until further notice.

Thanks to everyone for your support over these many years.

Please continue to support me by buying the best food for your goldfish...Super Gold. Use the link at the top right for size options, including my Exclusive One Pound Bag, and Bulk Bonus sizes.

regards,
Ken
PS Coming soon....Goldfish Across America Tour!!!

https://www.dandyorandas.com/auction-list/

[Acro]

 

And today, he posted this update:

GOLDFISH ACROSS AMERICA TOUR!!!

Dandy Orandas has customers in every state of the USA. I know some quite well and consider many of you to be friends at this point. I've had an idea for nearly 20 years that it would be great to actually meet many of you in person someday. I've always had fish here though, so it's been nearly impossible to leave, even for a day. The decision to forego imports due to tariffs provides the freedom to finally make my idea happen.

I plan on doing a tour of the Southern Half of the USA, starting in late February. That will include stops at various locations to talk goldfish, with video interviews of people, their setups, their fish, etc.. I already have several interesting places and people lined up, but am inviting everyone out there to possibly be a part of the tour. There is still a lot of planning ...exact locations, timing, etc., but I hope to piece those details together in the upcoming weeks.

The pic below is a rough sketch of my tentative route. It is not exact, and there will likely be some deviation, but I don't plan on being in the north half of the USA at this time.

Anyway, if you would be interested in having me stop by your area, I'd love to see everyone I can during this tour. And, you don't have to be an old customer...I hope to meet lots of new people too! If interested and close to my route, please email me with some basic info....

1. Your location
2. A little about yourself and your fish hobby. How you got started, etc.
3. Quick description of your setup/s
4. If you'd be willing to be part of a quick video interview with your fish.
5. Any other thoughts you'd like to share, including points of interest in your area. Fish related places would be great, but I haven't traveled much, so would be interested in most any points of interest along the way.

Please send email to...

goldfishtour@dandyorandas.com

I hope to make this informative and interesting, as well as lots of fun! It will be hard to visit everyone, but I hope to see as many people as possible. It's going to be me and my three kids (rescue dogs) in an old RV for about three months. That alone should be interesting!

See you soon?

cheers,
Ken

[koko]

Oh man... I live so far up north in Oregon.. I would love love to met Ken. I have admired him for years and never said hello  

[Acro]

8 hours ago, koko said:

Oh man... I live so far up north in Oregon.. I would love love to met Ken. I have admired him for years and never said hello  

Is there a ~ * ROAD TRIP * ~ in your future?  

[koko]

17 hours ago, Acro said:

Is there a ~ * ROAD TRIP * ~ in your future?  

Maybe depends on other things like a trip to visit my 90 year old Grandpa  Justine has never met them.

[Acro]

Friday, January 24th at 08:00 PM EST, (tomorrow, as I write this) is the LAST AUCTION for DANDY ORANDAS!  

I'm excited and sad, both at the same time!

Help Dandy Orandas go out with a BANG!  Get yourself an amazing fish or two!

Tell everyone you know! 

 

[koko]

Just in case someone needs the link.

https://www.dandyorandas.com/auction-list/

[Acro]

Did anyone bid on Dandy Orandas last auction? 

I know the auction just ended but I'm excited to know the results!

I especially want to know who got this Chunk of a Goldfish that is 11" and the size of a football!

Post up and let us know if you bid!  Even if you didn't get any fish. 

But if you did win a fish, we want photos when it arrives!!! 

[koko]

Wished I had room. Would have been cool.

I would love to see if others got one.

[Acro]

I've been hoping Dandy Orandas would come back, but so far, I haven't heard a peep.  I even emailed him earlier this year.  I asked if he would be getting goldfish again, and if he was able to take his "Goldfish Across America Tour" with COVID in affect, but I never got a reply.  The website is up, like he is ready to start selling again, but there is never an update or any changes.

https://www.dandyorandas.com/

Do you have any news, updates or information? 

[koko]

39 minutes ago, Acro said:

I've been hoping Dandy Orandas would come back, but so far, I haven't heard a peep.  I even emailed him earlier this year.  I asked if he would be getting goldfish again, and if he was able to take his "Goldfish Across America Tour" with COVID in affect, but I never got a reply.  The website is up, like he is ready to start selling again, but there is never an update or any changes.

https://www.dandyorandas.com/

Do you have any news, updates or information? 

Yeah I just went over there and I looks like its open.  Even reviews that are recent.

I haven't heard anything. 

[Acro]

13 hours ago, koko said:

Yeah I just went over there and I looks like its open. Even reviews that are recent.

I haven't heard anything.

It looks exactly like it did when he closed . . . I haven't seen any auctions.  I'll check this weekend.  Where did you find recent reviews?

[koko]

35 minutes ago, Acro said:

It looks exactly like it did when he closed . . . I haven't seen any auctions.  I'll check this weekend.  Where did you find recent reviews?

On his selling page for food. It's the only thing I can see that is active.  

[Acro]

On 4/27/2021 at 1:26 PM, koko said:

On his selling page for food. It's the only thing I can see that is active.

Yeah, he has been selling food the whole time, just not fish.  This is what his website says about it:

Please buy SUPER GOLD here, and continue to support Dandy Orandas during this break in fish sales.

I've had several people ask if I'll still be selling SUPER GOLD once fish sales cease. The answer is YES!...and without fish to sell, truthfully I will need all the support I can get! While you can buy SUPER GOLD from sites like Amazon, I don't get a penny from those sales, so I ask that you please buy from me on this site. You won't find it any cheaper anywhere else, and I also have a couple exclusive size offerings not found elsewhere. Most important, I feel that this is the absolute best food you can feed fancy goldfish. I've fed nothing else for nearly three years now, and have had amazing results. I'll be releasing a couple videos about SUPER GOLD soon, with tips on making it, and info about the benefits of it over foods out there.

[koko]

On 4/30/2021 at 9:00 PM, Acro said:

Yeah, he has been selling food the whole time, just not fish.  This is what his website says about it:

Please buy SUPER GOLD here, and continue to support Dandy Orandas during this break in fish sales.

I've had several people ask if I'll still be selling SUPER GOLD once fish sales cease. The answer is YES!...and without fish to sell, truthfully I will need all the support I can get! While you can buy SUPER GOLD from sites like Amazon, I don't get a penny from those sales, so I ask that you please buy from me on this site. You won't find it any cheaper anywhere else, and I also have a couple exclusive size offerings not found elsewhere. Most important, I feel that this is the absolute best food you can feed fancy goldfish. I've fed nothing else for nearly three years now, and have had amazing results. I'll be releasing a couple videos about SUPER GOLD soon, with tips on making it, and info about the benefits of it over foods out there.

Well thats right. Hummm I wonder too.  

[spider man]

My last conversation with Ken went something like this. He stated that the Trump administration placed tariffs on the Chinese government which made it impossible for him to import fish and make his cost reasonable to the customer. He stated he was going to suspend operations until things changed. Well there is a new administration in place now but not sure if those tariffs have lifted or not. If he was to sell fish again he would be the only one I would purchase  imports again from.

[koko]

14 hours ago, spider man said:

My last conversation with Ken went something like this. He stated that the Trump administration placed tariffs on the Chinese government which made it impossible for him to import fish and make his cost reasonable to the customer. He stated he was going to suspend operations until things changed. Well there is a new administration in place now but not sure if those tariffs have lifted or not. If he was to sell fish again he would be the only one I would purchase  imports again from.

Oh yes I remember this. You know I totally understand is view and it overly sucks. 

[Acro]

Soo . . . I was poking around and was looking at DandyOrandas website, which still hasn't been updated.  But I found a phone number and decided to call. 

I'm so glad I did!!!!  Ken talked me for about an hour (!!!) and what an amazing, kind, modest, and knowledgeable person he is!  He is still selling food (find it here: https://store.dandyorandas.com/) and, yes, he still has plans to sell goldfish; if things work out.  There are several things that have to happen for him to get back into importing fish.  But . . . he also has thoughts of breeding his own fish and no longer relying on imports too! 

Because of covid, he never made his "Goldfish Across America Tour", but he still has the RV.  He said he would email me some photos, and I'll be sure to post them here.

I spoke to a true Legend today, hopefully today wont be the last and Dandy Orandas will return once again!

 

 

[mjfromga]

Dandy Orandas couldn't keep up in the current market. Does it make sense that tariffs caused him to close but literally ZERO other importers had issues? His auction style format was outdated, his shipping fees were too high, and his fish were too expensive.

King Koi, Zhaos Fancies, Goldfish Island and other sellers who have shipping deals and better prices on fish begun to take his business. In a market he once had cornered, he begun to have fierce competition. To blame Trump is just a cop out IMO.

I do wish him luck though with his future endeavors. He WAS a legend in the fancy selling business in the past.

[Acro]

Mjformga, always such strong opinions. 

I love the positive sentence you wrote: "I do wish him luck though with his future endeavors"  as I wish him luck in the future too!

 

 

[mjfromga]

I strongly dislike when people bring politics into a discussion that truly couldn't have possibly had much, if anything, to actually do with politics. That's all. Meant no harm.