Dry Suit on Ebay

[N.E.Diver]

So what do you all think about this drysuit? Don't know what the reserve is, but I was thinking if I can get it for like $200 than it would be a great buy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7221367976&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

Will need new seals, but arent DUI notorious for needing seals?

 

[Dive-aholic]

It wouldn't be a bad deal for $200, but with a $425 reserve price, I doubt you'll get it for that little. My guess is the reserve is close to $400. As for the seals, they see the most abuse on a dry suit. They are constantly being stretched over heads and hands when donning and doffing the suit. This means they will need to be replaced on a regular basis. How regular depends on how much diving you do in it and how well you take care of the seals when you're not diving. Keep in mind that it can cost a few hundred dollars to get the seals replaced. This includes neck and wrist seal replacement plus a leak test. Also, if the auction says nothing about the rest of the suit or zipper. A zipper replacement can run $300-400. So, all in all, with a higher reserve, shipping, and seal replacement, you can end up paying close to $800 in the best situation. In the worse situation, you'd have a brand new suit. I paid $400 for my dry suit on ebay. I got about 50+ dives in it before I had to replace the neck seal.