Why Isn't There a Free Market for Scuba Equipment?

[rstofer]

With SCUBA, how am I supposed to show as a consumer that I oppose MAP pricing? I guess I could shop with LeisurePro or something, but that hardly seems like an ideal solution since the manufacturers still get paid and the poor retailer is the one that suffers .

From the LP prices on Oceanic, they are now a dealer. There's no discount whatsoever. In fact, they are $40 higher than my LDS on the Delta 4/FDX10

It is only because AquaLung and ScubaPro won't allow Internet sales that LP can get the equipment and sell it below MAP. If LP ever became a dealer, the prices would increase!

Richard

 

[DuboisP]

other solution :
having good relations with your authorized LDS and you will pay less than with LeisurePro