Good sites for buying gear online

[utediver]

What are some good websites that sell new diving gear?

 

[john844]

There are tons, but here are a few I find myself at frequently.
leisurePro.com, scubaToys.com, diveRightInScuba.com, caveAdventurers.com, diveAddicts.com, diveGearExpress.com

 

[goonsquad]

I actually really like Amazon because of their return policy and I get free 2nd day air. I do like Leisure Pro as well though. (most of their stuff can be found on Amazon as well though).

 

[cgvmer]

Both Scubatoys and Leisure pro have real stores. The big difference is Leisure pro generally provides it's own warranty and service, whereas Scubatoys provides "factory warranty and service"

I have purchased from both and have been very satisfied with the purchases. I have also been to both stores (leisure pro many times).

 

[drdaddy]

Divers Direct is also a real store and I have been very happy with them. I got a quality 3mm wetsuit and a 2mm hooded vest (for a Japan warm water trip) that I could find nowhere else.

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diveGearExpress.com - great for real stainless steel snaps and special dive gear
leisurePro.com - great on returns of wetsuits that don't fit and getting you ones that do
scubaToys.com - it depends on who you talk with - can be frustrating

I would like to add, however, that my 2 LDS offer the best deals and great service. Regulators, tanks, computers, masks, fins, and servicing equipment and expertise are best with your LDS. Always give them the 1st opportunity to match price. I only use the internet purchase stuff when I can't get it or can't get it quick enough through my LDS.

 

[mike_s]

Both Scubatoys and Leisure pro have real stores. The big difference is Leisure pro generally provides it's own warranty and service, whereas Scubatoys provides "factory warranty and service"

Actually, if you go look at the lines that Leisure Pro reps now, most of their lines come with "full manufacturer warranty" as they are "Authorized Dealers" for most of the lines they rep.

In the past couple years they've become authorized dealers for more and more lines.


About the only lines they aren't authorized dealers for is Aqualung/Apex and Scubapro. (I'm sure some other brand too that someone else will point out.)

 

[blue steal]

I have used quite a few and only had trouble with 2 online places which I will not mention.
Good places for me with excellent shipping, return, and customer service are Dive Gear Express and Dive Right In Scuba, and Scubatoys. Scuba.com has been okay for a few items, and I have purchased a lot of stuff from Leisure Pro, including dive computer and have no problems so far.
Small items came from sports chalet or LDS and my steel tank and wetsuit came from LDS during their annual clearance sale.

 

[sabbath999]

Both Scubatoys and Leisure pro have real stores.

CaveAdventures has a "real store" as well, I've been there for tank fills.

 

[Dragon Down]

diveAddicts.com is a real shop. Great people!

 

[KaizerWilhelm]

Leasurepro is not an authorized dealer for Dive Rite equipment. I was checking out Dive Rite's site last night and there a huge disclaimer in the dealer's section about Leasurepro and them not being a Dive Rite authorized dealer. That might change soon, though.