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aquaoren
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Unless it is an authorized dealer, which I somehow would find hard to believe, you'll not have any warranty.
Halcyon has a very good reputation concerning costumer service. The rest would depend on the dealer. I had excellent experience with mine.
Halcyon has a very good reputation concerning costumer service. The rest would depend on the dealer. I had excellent experience with mine.
Mandy3206
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I would recomend buying the wing from a dealer, the rest of the gear can be bought at ebay (BP, harness, Weight system, ect.)
The bladder and inflator is the most critical combo of parts and the most likely to fail since it has to hold air inside it.
The bladder and inflator is the most critical combo of parts and the most likely to fail since it has to hold air inside it.
Mandy3206
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oops, same goes for the regs.............
Fr0sty8
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All I can say is be very careful about buying scuba equipment from Ebay. You never know what you will end up with even when the seller says "new".
I checked those BP/Ws out on ebay. They look good. No warranty.
I have only had one item (a fin) replaced on warranty, ever!
Its a risk. I would thoroughly check and test anything from ebay before taking it out into real conditions and having my life depend on it. Actually, I would do that with any new gear, regardless of where it was purchased, just to test and become familier with it.
I have only had one item (a fin) replaced on warranty, ever!
Its a risk. I would thoroughly check and test anything from ebay before taking it out into real conditions and having my life depend on it. Actually, I would do that with any new gear, regardless of where it was purchased, just to test and become familier with it.
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I find some good deals on Ebay but wouldn't purchase life support equipment there-to much at stake. Always best to buy life support equipment from authorized dealers. Shop around for Xmas specials and you may score a great deal!
I dont know,, I am a notorious Ebay buyer, and have gotten some great deals there. I have bought quite a fiew items listed as "new" and as yet have not been disapointed. As far as warranties go, I buy only high end gear, and the reputation speaks for itself, so I have NEVER used a warranty for a repair,,ever. MY... opinion, is, if it's a good deal, (really good) grab it. If it is anywhere close to a (your?) LDS, give them your business. I was at my LDS last night, and bought somthing for 150 bucks, I could have ordered it online for 99.00, but somtimes, you have to spend your $ at home. It's just good practice!
When it comes to life support equipment like Regulators, Computers & BCs or items like drysuits I think a LDS is best since they are usually authorized dealers of the items they sell plus if you have a problem they can usually take care of the service. I know my LDS will always let me use their same or similar equipment if I have something sent out for repair free of charge reguardless if it is warentee (sp) or maintenance. I know I pay somewhat of a premium but I am never left dry waiting equipment that is out if I have a problem.
I do like to buy some items on e-bay like dive lights a got a great deal on a new UK 100 light cannon, $125. Works great.
I do like to buy some items on e-bay like dive lights a got a great deal on a new UK 100 light cannon, $125. Works great.
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Be careful! E-bay(like SB) can become addicting!
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