The great big, all-inclusive Leisure Pro note
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I think LP is very reliable - I've bought my Cobra and Oceanic Slimline Octo from them. No problems with either so far after 30+ dives. Spoke with them on the phone after receiving the Cobra and they assured me that all problems are covered by their warranty.
cstreu1026
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Anyone ever use Leisure Pro's trade in program?
BIGJC
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I have bought gear from them and diveinn with no problems, but I research what I buy before I buy it as well.... both have been very dependable.... diveinn's prices have increased a little. I think it is due to the weakness of the dollar right now... I once bought a TX50 from them for $145 due to the strength of the dollar to the euro.... that is about 1/3rd of the price at my LDS...
I have never had them change a battery in a computer with them.. I think user changeable batteries is always the way to go!
I have never had them change a battery in a computer with them.. I think user changeable batteries is always the way to go!
I bought everything except my scubapro regulator from them. My wetsuit had a bad seam, so they sent it back to mfg. for repair. After a month they hadn't gotten it back so they gave me a new suit.
I bought the (recently discontinued) Oceanic DataTrans from them and it seems fine.
Charlie...
I bought the (recently discontinued) Oceanic DataTrans from them and it seems fine.
Charlie...
richhagelin
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I've ordered a number of things from LP and never had any problems.
Rich
Rich
I actually bought my Mares Volo from LP and I love them. Most people who are weary of online buying are so because of warranty issues. In my opinion, however, with an item such as fins that will have zero maintenance in the future there are no worries in buying over the internet.
I got this from one of the local dive storeowners in response to me pointing out the large discrepancy in price between LP and his store ($60).
"It is my understanding that Leisure Pro is NOT an authorized Mares dealer. The fins would not be warranted. They must have been purchased illegally and are sold at below the manufacturer's minimum selling price. As an authorized dealer we would lose our ability to carry the line, if we sell any product below the minimum selling price that the manufacturer has set. From what I've been told, Leisure Pro tends to use products like this just to piss off manufacturer's that won't sell to them."
Probably not much of a warrantee issue with fins but what the local guy offers that LP doesn't is an absolute return policy. If for any reason I am not happy with the gear I buy at his place he takes it back and gets me into something else. Maybe worth the difference? Also would rather spend my $ locally if possible.
"It is my understanding that Leisure Pro is NOT an authorized Mares dealer. The fins would not be warranted. They must have been purchased illegally and are sold at below the manufacturer's minimum selling price. As an authorized dealer we would lose our ability to carry the line, if we sell any product below the minimum selling price that the manufacturer has set. From what I've been told, Leisure Pro tends to use products like this just to piss off manufacturer's that won't sell to them."
Probably not much of a warrantee issue with fins but what the local guy offers that LP doesn't is an absolute return policy. If for any reason I am not happy with the gear I buy at his place he takes it back and gets me into something else. Maybe worth the difference? Also would rather spend my $ locally if possible.
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