Cost Of Apeks Parts?

[midnightbearexchange]

I obtained a 2nd hand apeks reg set and I went to my LDS to get a quote on servicing. Since the regs were not under warranty, I was quoted $150 CAD (about $120 USD) for the standard parts alone! After the cost of labour and a few other replacement parts are factored in, it'll cost me around $300. I tried a few more shops around my area, and the price was around the same. Are apeks parts really that expensive, or is my area just abnormally expensive? And to everyone who has apeks regs not under warranty, how much does your LDS charge you for the kits and where are you located?

 

[docmartin]

In the U.S. 1st stage service kit is about $30, 2nd stage $20

 

[rivers]

They run about £15-£20 for a first stage and £10-£12 for a second stage on ebay on this side of the pond

 

[Alastor]

So, if you have two first stages and 2 second (double configuration) you are not far from the U.S price (just 20$ more).
is it right ? Or you are in octopus configuration ?

 

[midnightbearexchange]

So, if you have two first stages and 2 second (double configuration) you are not far from the U.S price (just 20$ more).
is it right ? Or you are in octopus configuration ?

I do not have doubles, just first, second, and octo.

 

[decompression]

Yes, that's about right, $50 a stage and $100 or so for labor.

 

[runsongas]

deco, why are the 2nd stage kits that much more expensive in canadia?

 

[decompression]

They are about $30-35 US, so with exchange at 30% puts them around $50 Cdn.

 

[runsongas]

wouldn't the 2nd stage kits be 30 cad still though?