OP
OK, just got back from LDS. The owner charged me $75.00 - enough, he said, to cover materials. He said, of course he'll make money off me. In fact, he said, he expects to make more money off me in the long run then the adverage newbie. He said most new divers aren't around buying gear a year later, but a guy like me (IF he does his job right, he said) will be around taking advanced classes, buying more gear and bringing him more people for years to come. This guy has been in business here for over 20 years and says he sees no signs of going anywhere. I see why.
While I was there, he noticed the oil smell in my tank (a problem with the other shop's compressor) and removed the valve and inspected it for free. He cleanned the oring, blew out the tank and filled it with nice fresh air.
Free.
I plan to spend lots of money here.
While I was there, he noticed the oil smell in my tank (a problem with the other shop's compressor) and removed the valve and inspected it for free. He cleanned the oring, blew out the tank and filled it with nice fresh air.
Free.
I plan to spend lots of money here.
