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so i'm a newb, just wondering, been seeing a lot of brands like genesis, mares, dacor items on ebay like BC's regs etc... are there any brands for me to avoid that are on ebay?
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Do a search here for any of those names for more info, the only thing I've read recently is that there seems to be some sort of support issue with Dacor and older gear, it might even have been that they're discontinuing the Dacor line entirely soon.flyhigh123:so i'm a newb, just wondering, been seeing a lot of brands like genesis, mares, dacor items on ebay like BC's regs etc... are there any brands for me to avoid that are on ebay?
divenutny:Ebay could be great if you know what you are buying. You have to do the research on brands and model numbers. Dacor has made some find gear, but most LDS can not get parts for regulators over 10 years. Since then, I will not buy Dacor or Mares. Unless you do the research, you might but a headache or worse, something that does not work. Check Rodales or other dive magazines. Rodales has some old articles online. A google search helped me avoid buying a Mares Syncro Pro Tech, BC. The BC was built well, just performed poorly, so Mares dropped the price to get rid of the inventory. I bought a Sherwood Regulator at a great price on ebay, then got hosed. All the hoses needed replacing, roughly $130 to service unit including new hoses. After the service, it was not a great deal. However, Reg has worked well since.
Good Luck! Search thru the equipment threads but don't take all the comments as the gospel. Most equipment comments are extremely subjective. I just bought a Apeks TX50. Works well, but not a great as described. Happy Reading!
Cheers - Tom
flyhigh123:so i'm a newb, just wondering, been seeing a lot of brands like genesis, mares, dacor items on ebay like BC's regs etc... are there any brands for me to avoid that are on ebay?