BUY at Leisure Pro? Poll for you!

[cerich]

I believe it is important to understand why divers purchase at Leisure Pro.

I KNOW this subject ALWAYS end up being a huge debate, PLEASE lets avoid that.

Ltes keep this to simple answers and not stories on why LP or the LDS sucks or is great.

Best,

Chris

 

[Charlie99]

Sometimes my reason is one not listed: the LDS didn't have the particular item and LP (or other online source) did.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Sometimes my reason is one not listed: the LDS didn't have the particular item and LP (or other online source) did.

That's mostly it for me too ... availability, more than price, determines where I shop.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[Dive-aholic]

Ditto, and I'll expand a bit - LDS doesn't carry what I want, even though they are an authorized dealer, and don't want to bother ordering it. It's just easier to buy it online, whether from LP or any other place.

 

[cerich]

Great info guys, thanks!

Keep it coming!

 

[K Mejean]

I agree. My LDS is very good about having what I want and competing with price but I still shop online. Where I get the best deal at the time I want it is what matters. Usually I end up at the LDS though.

 

[SteveFass]

Absolutely it's about selection. Their prices aren't always all that much better (e.g., Henderson wetsuits); I recently saw something priced higher. Plus for the locals, they have a salesperson just as knowledgable and helpful, if not more so, than other LDSs I've been to. If they only provided repairs/service, air fills, and trips (did I miss anything?) they'd be a true LDS, at least by the low standards I'm used to.

 

[BarryNL]

I normally end up at the LDS, even if it costs a bit more. It's being able to touch and handle the goods first - it's kept me from making stupid purchases quite a few times (not always, unfortunately).

 

[Trixxie]

Guess the only thing I may not buy at LP would be my scubapro reg (sorry cerich!) if I decide to go that way since they will not warranty unless bought at LDS.

 

[Kim]

I agree with those that have mentioned the missing option. I bought from them as they were the first people I could find who would ship to Japan.

If you want I can add another option - something about ease of availability?