Of course, the average SB poster thinks it is all money gouging and cannot understand why those money grubbing instructors are charging anything.
On the contrary, for as much time as they invested I would think they deserve more. I know all the instructors have day jobs / other jobs. I think in the long run though, I probably will "give more". It's been such a great experience, the wife and kids are planning to get signed up in Jan/Feb, and I plan to further my experience with this shop.
We’re getting away from the PADI issue. Why do Padi charge more than twice as much for E-learning? They don’t have to provide a textbook, stickers, student folder. Just a click and access to the server. Makes no sense.
I would have thought the same. When I first started looking into it, I was blown away that actual course "packets" were less expensive than e-learning. Maybe it's a "convenience" charge? Trying to recoup money as fast as possible for time / money spent on switching over? It will no doubt come down in time. And that godawful DVD. What a waste that is. Most expensive frisbee I ever bought, at least the books were enlightening. (Just a personal rant, I know it's off topic).