lovles2274
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Reason for a LDS to run classes is to teach diving and make a profit doing it.Competition keeps course fees low.
I didn't want to take up the space quoting the entire post. 5050...I like the way you stated this. My earlier "rant" was based on the earlier post that made it sound like the customer owed the LDS his business. I have worked with the public far too long to think they owe me anything. The LDS must find a way to compete with the online markets. This is not exclusive to diving. All brick and mortar establishments that sell a tangible product must do this. For the LDS to stay in business they must offer something that can't be got online. Be it the pool time you mentioned (I love that), no shipping wait, or just the face to face time to answer questions. Please don't get me wrong, I love my LDS. They have given me sooooo much guidance in my new hobby and I am very appreciative. Approximately 66% of the money I have spent on gear has gone to my LDS. The local store owners will have to become more imaginative and daring to keep the customers in this online world. Happy Diving.