On a recent internet auction site, a 2 hose regulator from the late 50's was sold for $611US (about $1000CDN). This regulator sold originally for about $50. It was not even a particularly unique model other than having a plastic body. Other more rare models of these old beauties have sold for over $2500US.
My point is that vintage scuba gear is very hot now. I think it's great that divers are interested in the history of scuba gear. The old stuff is neat to look at, fun to use and getting very valuable.
I have a large collection of vintage scuba gear (that's anything more than 25 years old) including every 2 hose regulator sold in North America, dozens of BC's, gauges, masks, fins and snorkels, spearguns, knives, lights, cameras and a lot more. I have many textbooks, catalogues, service manuals, comics, books and magazines including every issue of SDM (#1 is probably worth $2000US). Of real interest is the collection of Sea Hunt memorabilia and the unusual stuff - games, kids scuba units, communicators, movie posters, etc. The list is endless. I would be happy to discuss the fad of collecting old scuba stuff and to share my knowledge with other collectors.
I have quite a bit for trade too so let me know what you think, what you have or what you're looking for.
Would anyone in the TO area be interested in joining me for a vintage scuba dive? It's a popular pastime among some of my friends in the US and a lot of fun. You'll never forget diving the Morrison using 50 year old 2 hose regulator!
My point is that vintage scuba gear is very hot now. I think it's great that divers are interested in the history of scuba gear. The old stuff is neat to look at, fun to use and getting very valuable.
I have a large collection of vintage scuba gear (that's anything more than 25 years old) including every 2 hose regulator sold in North America, dozens of BC's, gauges, masks, fins and snorkels, spearguns, knives, lights, cameras and a lot more. I have many textbooks, catalogues, service manuals, comics, books and magazines including every issue of SDM (#1 is probably worth $2000US). Of real interest is the collection of Sea Hunt memorabilia and the unusual stuff - games, kids scuba units, communicators, movie posters, etc. The list is endless. I would be happy to discuss the fad of collecting old scuba stuff and to share my knowledge with other collectors.
I have quite a bit for trade too so let me know what you think, what you have or what you're looking for.
Would anyone in the TO area be interested in joining me for a vintage scuba dive? It's a popular pastime among some of my friends in the US and a lot of fun. You'll never forget diving the Morrison using 50 year old 2 hose regulator!