Buying equipment online

[ScubaJamie71]

Hey guys, where is the best site online to purchase equipment? I like ordering online and the diving shops here where I live are expensive. Any suggestions what good sites and affordable equipment. Thanks.:14:

[MoonWrasse]

Scubatoys.

[Diver Dennis]

ScubaToys. I just sent Larry an email for prices.

[jpomerantz]

Ditto for ScubaToys. I have ordered many things from them - great service, quick delivery and very helpful.

[ScubaJamie71]

Thanks guys, sounds like a good site, I really like those new panaramic mask these days. Looking forward to buying and getting in the water. Moving to Bradenton, Fl in a couple of months so I am really looking forward to diving there.

[Diver Dennis]

I live in Canada for most of the year and the first time I ordered from them I was a bit worried about how long it would take to get my order but it only took 3 days from the time I placed the order. Very impressed.

[ScubaJamie71]

Wow, 3 days. That is quick. I am hoping to find a package deal so I don't spend a fortune on gear as I am trying to save my money for moving in a couple of months.

[Diver Dennis]

They will actually put together a custom package for you. Call them on their toll free number tomorrow.

EDIT: I did order a few things from my LDS yesterday as well. They know I buy things from ScubaToys that they can't bring their price close to.

[ScubaJamie71]

A custom package is really what I want, because I don't want some weak mask or fins. I like the new mask these days that have panoramic views and are neat looking. I know the other packages are going to be expensive though- BC's and regulators. Thanks for the info.

[Diver Dennis]

They will give you a good deal and the equipment you need, not just some old stock they are trying to dump. Call them.

[MoonWrasse]

They will give you a good deal and the equipment you need, not just some old stock they are trying to dump. Call them.
Ditto.

I'd also suggest doing your DD prior to calling them, that's half the fun IMO.
Lots of info on SB about equipment.

[Dave83]

Diver Dennis,
Did you order from scuba toys and have it shipped to canada? Did you pay any duty or customs fees on it? I am in Canada and looking for online stores to purchase gear from.

Thanks

[ProfessorAronnax]

Diver Dennis,
Did you order from scuba toys and have it shipped to canada? Did you pay any duty or customs fees on it? I am in Canada and looking for online stores to purchase gear from.

Thanks

I just sent a BP/W system to an SB member in Toronto. We just charge the extra shipping cost over our usual Free Shipping in U.S. If I can help let me know

Rap

[scubatoys]

Diver Dennis,
Did you order from scuba toys and have it shipped to canada? Did you pay any duty or customs fees on it? I am in Canada and looking for online stores to purchase gear from.

Thanks


For Canada shipping, we normally use international express from UPS. That includes the brokerage fees, and arrives the next day. It turns out our overnight shipping to there costs about the same as some folks charge for ground - and with ground, the darn brokerage fees will eat you up.

You would still be responsible for your local taxes... I believe either 7 or 14% depending on which providence you are in. Feel free to PM, or email me your list of stuff you are thinking of getting, and I can work up a scubaboard discount as well as a shipping quote for you if you include your complete address.