How do you try different types of BCDs before buying?

[p1p]

I've bought at LDS, and online. I make the distinction that

a> If I know what i want, dont need any help or future assistance/help with it, I buy online.
b> If its something that needs fitment, help/advice, using their expertise, etc I buy local. That inventory, and experience didn't come for free, I shouldn't expect to use it, and then not compensate them for it.

 

[flots am]

I tried out a drysuit at a local LDS (not the one I frequent) in order to check sizing and bought it online. Saved me over $500. Is that really bad etiquette?

Yes.

It only took 10 minutes of their time.

And a $1500-$2000 suit that they paid for, and is now used.

I'm glad I don't own a shop. That would really piss me off.

flots.

 

[gcarter]

Yes.



And a $1500-$2000 suit that they paid for, and is now used.

I'm glad I don't own a shop. That would really piss me off.

flots.

He said he rented it. A couple of times. As part of their rental inventory, of course it is used.

Does a shop have a right to get pissed off if they rent you something and you don't later buy it from them?

I don't think so.

 

[Scuba_Noob]

Please let's end this off-topic discussion that has very little relation to the original question.

It's obvious that I've hit upon a contentious topic, where people have very strong opinions either way. I've more than explained myself in my previous posts (i) it was a rental suit (ii) I never went in with the intention of going online; the online deal was something I heard of by chance a few weeks later (iii) I went in to just look around at potential suits. If you want more clarification, you can PM me.

 

[p1p]

He said he rented it. A couple of times. As part of their rental inventory, of course it is used.

Does a shop have a right to get pissed off if they rent you something and you don't later buy it from them?

I don't think so.

Sure, you walk into an LDS, say "hey, I'm thinking about buying this suit, can I rent one a few times and see if I like it". Ask some questions, etc.

Do you seriously believe the LDS isnt going to give you abit more TLC and help, than Joe Blow coming in to just rent a suit? You've never been in retail if you believe that.

So later now, that the shop has invested some amount of time, they see you a few weeks later with that suit on.

"Oh, I bought it online cheaper".

And you wonder why that LDS wouldnt be pissed ?

Seriously?

I used to run a retail Motorcycle shop, saw the same scenario a thousand times. If I added up all the time I wasted on those folks, its alot. Did it piss me off? You betch'a!