As with buying from any online retailer if you can buy the same fish locally it will not save you any money. If you buy any fish books look for bookman at aquabid, even though he is in Germany once you send him the payment via paypal the book is in your hands in two days. I have bought fish on aquabid that cost as much as $400.00 and as little as 10 fish for $30.00. You can find fish there that you will never see at your local store no matter how long you look. Always check feedback to see how other customers have been treated.