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Old December 15th, 2007, 02:54 PM   #4
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The PIC is less than $20 in the US. That's all that PADI gets.

However, instructors have to pay annual fees and maintain professional liability insurance.
The shop has to pay fees to maintain PADI status, as well as insurance.
There is an initial investment for instructor materials.
There is the initial investment and annual maintenance of gear, compressor, tanks, etc.
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