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Wait till you see the new NEX it looks like a huge mall.I was amazed.
Jen
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Tell me if this is the attitude on things.
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ScubaDan
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I have four to buy for also. I was going to buy at the LDS but when I found the Regulator I wanted for $300 on the internet and the LDS wanted $650. I decided to go with the $300 and the savings X4 I saved 1400 on that one item. And they are in fine working order and yes they are new.
But I do understand your concern when you said,
"PS I a little insane but do kinda know if you need it to breath go local.lol"
I felt the same way but the LDS will still charge labor for warranty work and parts are only about $20 dollars. So I figured I could buy a lot of parts for $1400.
But I do understand your concern when you said,
"PS I a little insane but do kinda know if you need it to breath go local.lol"
I felt the same way but the LDS will still charge labor for warranty work and parts are only about $20 dollars. So I figured I could buy a lot of parts for $1400.
I have bought diving stuff over the net and from my 2 favorite LDSs. I only buy small items over the net or things where I know exactly what I'm getting. It is cheaper but watch the shipping costs. For regs, etc. I'd go to the LDS. They charge more, but they will sometimes throw in free checks and service. Also, they are more likely to honor warranties, etc.
For kids you can save quite a few $$$s over the net buying used fins, etc. Just know your sizes and KNOW THE SHIPPING COSTS ahead of time. Especially if using e-bay.
ChasingRichard
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I got certified and bought my basic equipment someplace else.
From my experience they only recommend what they sell and bad mouth what they don't. When Apollo what the only split fin I was getting certified and wanted them. My dive shop didn't carry them and proceded to tell me everything wrong with split fins and Apollo. When the date showed up I was wearing my Apollos and my Buechat Mask and so was my daughter. They ask me wear I had gotten everything and were noticably upset. Last time I was in there they were carring Scubpro split fins and pushing them on everyone at $180 a pop.
Now that I am shopping for a Reg, Suit , BC I am getting the same attitude again and walked out of one store when I asked if they carried Atomic Regs and they proceeded to tell me everything wrong with them and same thing with Xcel and Henderson wetsuits.
When I went to Bose to by my speakers the sales person after talking to me for about an hour sent me to another store and recommended another brand of speakers for my needs. He gave up an $8000 sale but I am very happy with my B&W speakers and Rel subwoofer. Now that is an honest helpful salesperson he sold me more on the competitors speakers than the saleman who got the commision.
From my experience they only recommend what they sell and bad mouth what they don't. When Apollo what the only split fin I was getting certified and wanted them. My dive shop didn't carry them and proceded to tell me everything wrong with split fins and Apollo. When the date showed up I was wearing my Apollos and my Buechat Mask and so was my daughter. They ask me wear I had gotten everything and were noticably upset. Last time I was in there they were carring Scubpro split fins and pushing them on everyone at $180 a pop.
Now that I am shopping for a Reg, Suit , BC I am getting the same attitude again and walked out of one store when I asked if they carried Atomic Regs and they proceeded to tell me everything wrong with them and same thing with Xcel and Henderson wetsuits.
When I went to Bose to by my speakers the sales person after talking to me for about an hour sent me to another store and recommended another brand of speakers for my needs. He gave up an $8000 sale but I am very happy with my B&W speakers and Rel subwoofer. Now that is an honest helpful salesperson he sold me more on the competitors speakers than the saleman who got the commision.
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