Does Leisure Pro ever sell fake stuff?

[ShakaZulu]

No fake stuff - your LDS knows it.

Just a piece of advice: don't tell your girlfriend that you want to go out with another woman...

I don't ever understand why they get upset???

 

[redacted]

For example my LDS has the same Trident spring loaded catch bag for $75, I think on LP they sell it for around $40. Thats $35 towards my next dive.

And some shops claim the online retailer has an advangate due to reduced overhead. Just look at the overhead reduction enjoyed by that LDS as a result of avoiding restocking costs.

 

[jivebaby]

Pan Aqua? I actually like them but again their prices are high. I got my Nitrox certification from them and I was pleased. I have had less than pleasent experiences at Stingray in Williamsburg and Village Divers in the city. I never mentioned LP specifically while I was inside the shops b/c they dont carry the higher end stuff I was looking for like salvo and halcyon. I was just stopping by both to look at some HID dive lights.

It's funny b/c I have money to spend but I dress in ripped t-shirts and jeans. I think they they take one look at me and think I'm just window shopping. Maybe I caught them on a bad day but people will judge you by their worst experience not their best.

Mike

I am curious which shops?

A lot of my stuff is from Leisurepro. I have recently had good service from Pan Aqua and I get my regs serviced at Village Divers.

 

[vladimir]

Pan Aqua? I actually like them but again their prices are high.

True.

Maybe I caught them on a bad day but people will judge you by their worst experience not their best.

Mike

I too, have caught them (Pan Aqua) on a bad day, which is why I asked, and why I qualified my recommendation with a "lately." Maybe it depends on which staff member is minding the store.

 

[Tigerman]

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I too, have caught them (Pan Aqua) on a bad day, which is why I asked, and why I qualified my recommendation with a "lately." Maybe it depends on which staff member is minding the store.

It shouldnt.. The owner/manager should make sure it dont.
If an employee is an arse, the problem isnt that the employe is an arse, but that hes allowed to..

 

[njd3rph]

I've purchase MANY items from Leisure Pro and have never had any problems whatsoever. There prices are great, as well as their service;however, I also buy a good amount of gear from my lds, as I want them to stay in business. After all, Leisure Pro cant fill my tanks for me, now can they...

 

[Tigerman]

I've purchase MANY items from Leisure Pro and have never had any problems whatsoever. There prices are great, as well as their service;however, I also buy a good amount of gear from my lds, as I want them to stay in business. After all, Leisure Pro cant fill my tanks for me, now can they...

Maybe they can if you pay shipping both ways? Would be a cheap air fill...

 

[ScubaSteve772]

To the OP...

I think I ran into the same dive shop as you in Utah. I got a reg from leasure pro and was going to pick up the rest of my setup from the LDS. I got the same "grey market" talk and that he wouldn't work on it.

Went to a different LDS and was serviced great, no hassle. I was suprized and saddened by the shop's attitude and the bad vibe i recieved from them.

 

[shakespear]

Brick and Mortar conflict with online stores is becoming a big problem everywhere.

I DO NOT buy DVD's from stores anymore only online.

Gaming stores have a big conflict as well. I can order things for 20% off and shipped free vs. retail price + tax.

 

[Tigerman]

Brick and Mortar conflict with online stores is becoming a big problem everywhere.

I DO NOT buy DVD's from stores anymore only online.

Gaming stores have a big conflict as well. I can order things for 20% off and shipped free vs. retail price + tax.

The only reasons for me NOT to purchase stuff online is if i need guidance in picking the right item, need to try it on (like clothing) or needing it right now and not in 2 days (food and things i need to replace immediately)..
If it dont fall into one of those cathegories chances are I bought it online..