Your Best “eBay” Scuba Equipment Purchase!

[Poseidon8118]

Just Curious...

Has anyone purchased gear off of eBay? Are you completely satisfied with your purchase? Please list the item(s), and the cost.

Please include a link to the auction or a picture of the item(s) purchased if possible.

Did you purchase because of nostalgia i.e. DA Aquamaster, Dacor Diving Lung, et cetera?

Did you purchase because you saved quite a bit of money?

Do you purchase because your a collector?

Me first……………

Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7147296975&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

I paid $207 for the items below. I hate intergraded weight systems so the Scubapro Custom Black BC is a perfect backup for me. All equipment purchased was in almost mint condition (very few scratches) and checked out by my local dive shop to be safe. Gear will be used as back up for me and my son. This is my first AIR 2 so I will use it on my next dive.

[jstuart1]

My best two scuba purchases on ebay were 1) my BC- Mares Vector Chrome. Brand new and I really like everything about it. Have not found another I like as well. Cost 130.00. 2) My 3mil wetsuit. It also was brand new Don't remember the cost but the suit is great. Has relief zipper in the neck, wrist and ankles which makes it comfortable and easy to put on.

[mweitz]

Size Large DUI-TLS 350, in pretty darn good shape, with bag and Bare undergarment (that actually keeps me warm)

400.00

See the topside photo in my profile.

Mark

[dbg40]

Scubapro nitehawk with air2 used, perfect like new condition. Buy it now option, $340 shipped,
Lots of smaller dive gear I got for a bargain, some new some as good as new. also got burnt for 102 bucks once.

[TN Traveler]

I bought 2 complete sets - BCDs - Regulators/Octos for $350 - all less than a year old and in "like-new" condition. Sold one set within a week for $250. Net cost for the system I'm using $100. :crafty:

[Lil' Irish Temper]

Brand New, still in the box UK Hyper-alloy Remora knife with sheath $ 7 shipping included. :D

[Al Mialkovsky]

I wouldn't consider an ebay purchase.

[Dragracer]

My best deal has been the Oceanic gauge console below, new in the box for $90.00. Also bought my wet suit, light, and other small items. I picked up a used BC for my neighbors son for $10.00, and an Oceanic Omega regulator setup for $85.00, also for neighbors kid. I LOVE eBay!

[StSomewhere]

Several sets of irons, three drivers, who knows how many wedges, and the 7-wood currently in-da-bag. But no scuba stuff. Yet. :)

[RiverRat]

Aqualung Titan LX - mint cond. $130.00

[yknot]

Aqualung Titan with octo, brand new in box for $180, brand new Suunto SK7 compass for $25

[MaxBottomtime]

I've bought two drysuits, sold one of them and another. I've also bought Jetfins, a mask, a stage bottle, two 100% O2 compatable regs as well as a digital camera and housing. When I switched to a backplate/wing I sold four BCs that were hanging in my garage. Four buyers were happy. The Dacor Rig went for $100 and the other three went for less than $40 each.

[Tanked2.0]

Brand new Oceanic veo 200 console w/ compass for 175. Two alum 80's w/current hydro, and VIP and nitrox ready for under 200. An Oceanic Alpha 7, and Omega 2 both like new condition for 65 each.

[Web Monkey]

Just Curious...

Has anyone purchased gear off of eBay? Are you completely satisfied with your purchase? Please list the item(s), and the cost.


I bought a really cool cannister light that caugt fire while charging (the charger fuse had been bypassed). Glad I was sitting next to it!

I also bought an Ikelight housing that was supposed to fit Nikon, but actually fit nothing I could find (tried almost every camera in a large used camera store).

Great stuff. Not.

Terry

[cnctina]

My best purchase began with selling a 1950 40ft Chris Craft on e-bay. I used the money to purchase a complete set of gear for the wife, updated some of my old 1980's gear for newer stuff. I blew the rest on dive trips. E-bay is the only way.

[Creed]

Know what you are buying, and ask questions. If the seller can't give you a straight answer, walk away(surf away?). Before clicking anything, figure out what you would give for this item in worse condition than what it is described in. And walk away if the bidding climbs too high. Too many people get caught up in a bidding war, and end up buying a used item for a new price.

That said, I have scored 4 sets of Conshelf regulators off of ebay. 3 in fine condition, the fourth is on the way, so I can't judge. I bought the last 3 simply to get the metal second stages, but the first stages were great, too. I paid less than $100 for all of them.

I also got a Dacor 200 reg with a bcd I bought($20 in the next town over, figured it wasn't a huge risk). I traded the reg for a pair of metal USD second stages.

I got a tank for $20($5 + $15 s/h). It just passed hydro and vip this week. But I do NOT recommend buying tanks off of ebay. I'll bid on a steel 72 if a)the price is right and b) it has been stored with pressure. But the price has to be pretty sweet for me to risk it. Plus, sellers like to jack up the shipping for tanks. Keep in mind that FedEx can ship a steel 72 for $15. Don't let them buffalo you into something much higher.

I picked up two older style jacket bcd's($20,see above, and $5). Both were in fine shape.

Finally, I got some 5mm booties recently($10.52 + $6 shipping). Look brand new and fit like a glove.

Bottom line, know the gear you are looking for and be willing to walk away from ANY "deal" if it has any hint of something weird or shady.

[Swan1172]

Jet Fins, SS spring straps, Reefmaster RC underwater camera, OMS SS backplate, Dive Rite Sport Wings, ScubaPro Mk10 with G250 reg, R190 octo, and 2 guage console.

Happy with my purchases to date!

[drbill]

My best two purchases were two SP X-Tek BCD's, one with the Trav-tek wing and the other with the Rec-Tek and Sport-Tek wings. I've been very satisfied with both items. Bought them on E-Bay because SP no longer makes them (and the newer model, the S-Tek, was just discontinued as well).

Dr. Bill

[Hoyden]

I bought two Henderson wetsuits - one like new (4 dives) and one never wet (7/5mm Hyperstretch suit and a 5mm goldcore suit), both for less than $150 total :). Also picked up a pair of AL80s off of ebay from a local seller for less than the price of one new and a bunch of odds and ends like Jet fins, a folding snorkel and a spare mask. If you know how to shop and can be patient, there are good buys to be had. If you are not careful... well, your experience won't be nearly as pleasant.

Jackie

[Zeeman]

Best buys - Tusa expert Xoom fins, brand new for $89, considering they normally run for about $240 (ish) here, that was a bargain (we really get nailed for just about everything here - don't even start complaining about gas)

Best sell - I had just bought 2 iPod minis for my trip to vanuatu with the wife, on the return I discovered that freaking apple had quietly released the 6gb versions with 18hr bat life. I put the 2 iPods up - one had a minor scratch the other was pristine. Result? sold the pristine one for $260 (au) and the scratched one for $278!!! the new model 4gb version with the 18hr battery life was $300 in the shop - brand new!!!

Gotta agree with the bidding thing - I always have a price in mind (research helps), and only bid in the last minute. If the bidding is beyond what I want to pay, I don't bid, and bidding in the final minute means that if my bid is beaten, I wont have time to do something stupid and raise my bid beyond the price I wanted to pay...

Z...

[SwimJim]

I picked up a Dacor Diving Lung two hose reg with "Dial a Breath" for $85.00. It looks like brand new. Not so much as a scratch on it. I showed it to a guy who works on these things and he told me that is has probably never seen water.

Jim

[Jay_SMART_Diver]

Genesis ReACT Air/Nitrox computer $47, Shipping $6, New Battery form Radio Shack $14...Works Perfectly.

[kidspot]

New in Package Abysmal Adventure regulator for $128 - sold it used for $150 a few months later ;)

[EricJ]

I use e-bay frequently for a variety of purchases. Fortunately, my experiences have mostly very positive!

ScubaPro Jet Fins with one missing strap for less than $15. I was planning to replace the straps with spring straps anyway. Paid full price for the spring-straps, which was over twice the cost of the fins.

[lotsofgadgets]

I bought my first wetsuit for $99 delivered. It was a 2 piece 7mil Seaquest. I dove that suit for a year until I realized Lake Superior is much to cold in March for a wetsuit. I then purchased a USIA drysuit with bag, undergarments, and inflator hose for $300. The drysuit looked like it had never seen water as it still had stickers on the bottom of the soles of the boots.

[Mad_diver]

I've bought a lot of my gear on ebay. A year ago. All of it in excellent condition.. Most of it never used...
1 Scubapro Classic BC $125
1 Scubapro Mk18 with an R380 $240
1 Scubapro Mk20 with G250 $200
1 Scubapro Air 2 $90
1 Uwatec digital pressure gauge $100
1 Uwatec Digital bottom timer. $75

I just took the regs, BC and another BC with an additional air2 to the Scubapro shop to have serviced and MAN was I surprised! $350 to service the gear!!!

If you go to buy gear on Ebay...... Make sure it's either NOT SCubapro or it's such a great deal that you just can't pass it up....

The money you save now WILL absolutely be gotten back from you when you have the gear serviced...

[mattboy]

Actually, my experience buying SP stuff has been different; I got a basically new mk15 for $90, and an almost mint BA 2nd stage for $56 and had the set up serviced for about $50. I have bid on a few air2s, but they have been selling for almost LP price on new ones. I bought this stuff mostly because I want to check out the older SP stuff which so many, let's say "senior" divers rave about.

[Tavi]

My best e-bay purchace was a Bare D-7 Supra 7 mil neoprene drysuit. I bought it for $300. It fit perfectly, the seals were in excellent condition. it came with the bag to keep it in and the original owners manual. I bought the suit with the intentions of extending my dive season in the Great Lakes and only planned on keeping it until I could save up enough for a DUI Clx 50-50.
I dived the suit for one and a half years, bought my DUI and sold the Bare Supra on e-bay for $300. getting back my original investement :). The person I sold it to was planning on diving it until he could save up enough for a DUI. It also fit him pefectly :).

I did my research, asked a lot questions, and believe I was lucky with my purchase. I've heard about a lot of divers having worse luck with drysuit purchases on e-bay.

I believe in supporting my LDS. My DUI drysuit was purchased through them.

[Poseidon8118]

I've bought a lot of my gear on ebay. A year ago. All of it in excellent condition.. Most of it never used...
1 Scubapro Classic BC $125
1 Scubapro Mk18 with an R380 $240
1 Scubapro Mk20 with G250 $200
1 Scubapro Air 2 $90
1 Uwatec digital pressure gauge $100
1 Uwatec Digital bottom timer. $75

I just took the regs, BC and another BC with an additional air2 to the Scubapro shop to have serviced and MAN was I surprised! $350 to service the gear!!!

If you go to buy gear on Ebay...... Make sure it's either NOT SCubapro or it's such a great deal that you just can't pass it up....

The money you save now WILL absolutely be gotten back from you when you have the gear serviced...

Wow, sounds like your dive shop hosed you!!! Go to another one if possible! I have a few in my area, and if one cheated me like that I would never refer anyone or buy anything from them again. All the dive shops I go to I've been going to for over 20 years.

Next time try to get a price on labor per stage and parts before handing them your gear. Demand that ALL parts that have been replaced (down to the last O ring) be save so you can see the work done.

Warranties only cover about $8-$20 worth of parts...you should still pay the same for labor...if you don't...change shops!

[Scubagolf]

I have been a fairly frequent buyer and seller on eBay with 65 transactions to date, about half sales and half bid/purchases. Recently I have sold off the wetsuit and split fins that were sold to me when I took the OW class three years ago. Both the fins and the 3 mm full suit were in really good condition after just 30 dives, but I wanted a smaller size wetsuit and I wanted to go to full foot fins. I happily got decent prices on very servicable equipment. This paid for a large share of the cost of the new wetsuit and fins, rather than having them sit in a closet collecting dust.

However, I am not buying any scuba gear on eBay that I depend on for staying alive/unbent/uninjured, such as a BC, regulator, console or dive computer.

You need to be knowledgable about what you are bidding on, what a fair price will be, and you should only bid on items listed by sellers that have numerous sales with only positive feedback.

[lawofgravity]

Stuff I bought on ebay.

1. Zeagle Ranger, brand new, $350. No warranty, but I've had it for 2.5 years and it's been like my guardian angel.

2. Suunto Vyper, brand new $230. I had doubts about this as the seller was in Indonesia but it arrived within a week and I've had zero problems with it.

Conversely, stuff I bought that I wish I hadn't

1. Tilos 5mm coldwater gloves. $15. Gloves broke apart after two dives. Crap

2. Dacor wrist mounted compass. $30? Slow needle and wouldn't work even if it was slightly tilted. POS. I used it once for my AOW navigation dive and have never used it again.

[Boater Dan]

I have managed to make a number of successful E-bay purchases. I will say that everything I had purchased was used.

A 98 and a 112 cu. ft. LP OMS tanks with DIN valves not a mark on them for $225 total

19 cu. ft. Pony bottle, bracket, and Dacor Tekna regulator for $125. All were in fantastic condition.

I have been extremely pleased with the purchases I have made.

Dan

[diveborg]

Olympus PT-015 for my C5050 for $135. It was brand new in the box.
Low pressure inflator hose as a spare, Oceanic, brand new in the bag, $7
7 ft hose, new. Don't remember the price, but it was just about 1/2 of what LP was charging at that time.
3mm shorty for my son. He didn't like it, but my daughter has worn it for at least 2 years and just loves it. It cost $26, but has been worth much more in it's use.

[suthnbelle]

So far only one purchase. I bought a Titanium Citizens Aqualand Duplex dive watch for $100. I bought it from a school teacher in Morehead City. He said he'd only worn it twice (don't know if it's true) but I haven't had any problems with it. I've used it for about fifteen dives and it works like a dream. They retail close to $500. It was one of those ebay items were I had to swipe it at the last second.

[Mad_diver]

Thanks for the advice....
I guess it's my own fault. I already had some of the gear at a different shop that was taking WAY TOO LONG.. They had one of my DIN Regs and were supposed to service and convert to Yoke. But it was 6 weeks and all they kept telling me was that the parts were on backorder. That's where this Dive shop that charged me too much comes in...... My impatience and their willingness to take my $$.
To make matters even worse. The one BC (Scubapro SuperHawk) and Air2 were purchased "used" from that store's rental stock..... a year ago.

I have made other non-scuba related (Computer kvm) purchases on ebay. With out any problems....

Wow, sounds like your dive shop hosed you!!! Go to another one if possible! I have a few in my area, and if one cheated me like that I would never refer anyone or buy anything from them again. All the dive shops I go to I've been going to for over 20 years.

Next time try to get a price on labor per stage and parts before handing them your gear. Demand that ALL parts that have been replaced (down to the last O ring) be save so you can see the work done.

Warranties only cover about $8-$20 worth of parts...you should still pay the same for labor...if you don't...change shops!

[gregor1234]

Got several good buys on ebay
could not afford to dive without ebay...
Get a lemon once in a while but winners far outweigh loosers
Scubapro mk20/G250 - $80 reconditioned like new
rental Ziegler Night Ranger reconditioned by dive shop looked new $40 (yes $40)
three C-4 backup lights $18 each
6mm farmer john full suit for my son $12
air computers for my sons $70 AND $90
nitrox computer for myself $100

[Creed]

I just got my latest reg from ebay. A Conshelf XI, in good condition. I bought it because the 2nd stages looked in good condition. You couldn't really make out the first stage in the pic. Well, it is almost flawless.
Popped it onto a tank, and the primary 2nd leaked, and the octo never opened up. Well, the exhaust valve on the octo was dry rotted, so it never got suction to open the valve. I took it off, and plugged the port(it's a backup reg anyway). And I flipped the lp seat on the primary, and it breathes like a dream now. Ebay is great!

[Scuba_Jenny]

I got my jet fins for $26. However, when I opened the package, they were two different sizes. I contacted the seller. He found the other buyer, put $20 into each of our paypal accounts and asked us to ship the wayward fin to the other. I am impressed with this seller. Tried the fins out last weekend and am a happy camper! Previous purchases of software were shaky at best.

[J75]

I got a Henderson Gold Core 7mm fullsuit off of eBay for $100, with the tags still on it. That was stil about $50 less than the Henderson outlet. When I bid, I figured if it didn't fit, I would stick it back on eBay, but it fits perfectly.

[ScubaJW]

I bought:

1. Zeagle Ranger LTD for about $300, absolutely love it! :07:
2. DUI FLX50/50 signature series drysuit for $600 including SI-5 gloves (haven't
try it yet)...
-just replaced smaller sized gloves and also ordered waist seals for other
purpose.

[francousteau]

Bought a Northern Diver Cortex FEZ (front entry) for $400. Seller said it had 1 dive on it and didn't fit good. When I received it, the drysuit looked brand new and no signs of wear on the boot treads. Fits me great and I've dove it 8x, so far, and love it.

[diver371]

bought a Nikonos V camera (used) with a strobe (sb105 new) for about 700$. Best scuba investment ever!

[scott11]

Have gotten a buch of great deals on Ebay. Only twice have I had bad deals. It all centers on feedback. If they don't have a bunch of good transactions don't bid.

Got a Scubapro classic last week for $150 with only a couple of dives on it.

Set of Scubapro fins for $10.50 that are in great shape.

Bought 3 wetsuits, another BCD, regulators and a plethora of other scuba related items at very cheap prices that really made me happy.

Then there is the "scubapro regulator and gauges in like new condition" I purchased from a person with 1 feedback.... Regulator mouthpiece chewed by an animal and major section of it missing, SPG reads 300 PSI with no pressure applied. Gauges all yellowed and rubber dry rotted. Seller works for a law firm and thinks she is a lawyer. Never buy from a seller without a history of good feedback. Still debating nightly with this seller via email...

[jamiep3]

Conshelf XIV Regulator, new in box $85.00, Conshelf XIV Octupus, new in box, $35.00, Oceanic Console, new in box $110.00. The Reg byitself retails for over $400. Have made several good purchase from ebay. Almost all of my vintage gear, and several pieces of my front line stuff.

[Creed]

Have to add a $20 wetsuit to the report now. Great condition, better price :)

[wedivebc]

1 DA Aquamaster regulator and 2 Draeger Dolphins.
I haven't seen the reg yet but the rebreathers were a great buy.

[mixdiver]

Got a new dry suit reg 1500 got it for 125.00 what a deal

[Hoosier]

Guys, be careful "Shill Bidding."

There are a lot of shill bidding on the scuba equipment at eBay. Even SB memers are doing "Shill bidding." So, please check out the internet sources and make sure of your ceiling limits at first. Never be a implusive bidder agaist the shill bidders!

[james croft]

Bought 2 Kirby Morgan EXO-26 full face mask with three Ocean Technology System wireless comm units (one with surface tranducer) and an Amron hardwire surface comm unit for $500. Took a chance doing so as the seller had no prior sales and no feedback score. Bought a new in box, never wet Deepoutdoors 44# lift BC with stainless backpack and intergrated weights for $200. I have never been burnt on Ebay and have made over 200 purchases. Don't buy on impulse and watch similar sales for a while to see the average price of what you should be paying. Before I have bought something on impulse only to see the same item selling much cheaper a week or so later.

[bigredbill]

I have had lots of excellent buys but a few stand out. First - Seaquest XR2/Spectrum reg brand new in box for $55 including shipping. Also got a Titan LX Supreme 2nd stage for $45.

And the real stunner - A combo Scubapro BCD with Air2, dive bag and MK10+/D400 with Scubapro 3 gauge console for $150 and $20 shipping. I sold the BCD and the Air 2 to recoup my $170 investment, therefore getting a Mark 10+/D400 and an extremely nice Scubapro gauge console plus dive bag FOR FREE!!! I almost felt guilty. And to top it all off - everything was pristine!!

[Poseidon8118]

I have had lots of excellent buys but a few stand out. First - Seaquest XR2/Spectrum reg brand new in box for $55 including shipping. Also got a Titan LX Supreme 2nd stage for $45.

And the real stunner - A combo Scubapro BCD with Air2, dive bag and MK10+/D400 with Scubapro 3 gauge console for $150 and $20 shipping. I sold the BCD and the Air 2 to recoup my $170 investment, therefore getting a Mark 10+/D400 and an extremely nice Scubapro gauge console plus dive bag FOR FREE!!! I almost felt guilty. And to top it all off - everything was pristine!!

Sweet...Good Job!!!

[DiverEMT]

I purchased my inital gear purchase from a lady who quit diving and she turned out to be the same height, weight and very similar build that I am. For $250.00 (including shipping) I got a 7mm farmer jane wet suit, a 3mm shorty, Fins, snorkel, Oceanic (?) Diva BC, Sherwood Octo, mask, snorkel (unused) and few other misc accessories. I had every thing check out and it was all in perfect working order. I checked on prices and it would have cost me over $1500 for everything. They had only been dove on a couple of times.

I've bought stuff from Joe Diver America and a couple other dive shops that are online through ebay. I've had really great success with my purchases and I have been really happy with what I've bought. I'm very cautious about who I buy from and I always check out the seller before I even put in a bid. I always take what I buy the my LDS to have it serviced and checked over.

[DiverEMT]

Guys, be careful "Shill Bidding."

There are a lot of shill bidding on the scuba equipment at eBay. Even SB memers are doing "Shill bidding." So, please check out the internet sources and make sure of your ceiling limits at first. Never be a implusive bidder agaist the shill bidders!

I've never heard that term, you'll have to explain that one...

[Hoosier]

You try to sell the item under your user name, "DiverEMT" at eBay. You don't set up the reserve price and "Buy it Now" to tempt more bidding, but you use another fake ID, for example, "fraud." And then, you try to raise the final price by bidding on your own auction. It can be your friend's ID or other sellers at eBay to manipulate the final price.

You have to report this kind of transaction to eBay. They used to cancle the transaction after investigating seller's history. So, whenver you bid, you have to track down the seller's feedback and previous bidders that has been often shown each transaction.





I've never heard that term, you'll have to explain that one...

[PhotoTJ]

Lots of neat gadgits. A double Spare Air, 2 DA Aquamaster twin hoses, A 1972 Aquarius, and a 1972 Conshelf, (Both of those brand new, still in boxes!), A Citizen Aqualand (Orange face), and a couple of antique masks.

Oh, and a couple of Ultrasonic cleaners for rebuilding regs.

Love E-Bay!

[HDC]

The Good
Atomic M1 reg $580 2 years ago totally amazing reg, worth every cent, It came with everything.
Scuba Pro R380 Octo $120 BNIB
The Bad
Suunto Cobra W/Compass $580, I got stung on the Cobra, the guy told me he'd only used it once but when I received it the computer logbook showed 20 dives, plus he was selling another one for his 'girlfriend' and that went for $530 Having said all that the computer works great and has never given me any problems. Changed the battery myself.
The Ugly
Henderson Gold core 5mm brand new, 'WITH WARRENTY' took it to the Red Sea, it suddenly developed a hole at the base of the zipper, half way through liveaboard week, when I got back seller wouldn't replace, told me to contact Henderson, they would not help ...

[MgicTwnger]

My best was a Mares Ruby reg w/octo for $250. It came with a Computek air integrated computer that wasn't even part of the deal!

[Humuhumunukunukuapua'a]

Apollo Bio-Fins for $45...used but functionally brand new and not scuffed up at all...

I'm far more willing to buy from eBay than from LeisurePro at this point. Especially since ScubaToys matches LP's pricing. I look to eBay only if the deal is really good and I get in contact with the seller.

[Mo2vation]

Way, way too much to list all of it. Some classics:

My entire Oly camera rig and housing. Bout the strobe and handles from Yuzo - got the cam and stuff from eBay. Sold it 8 months later for more than I paid for it.

My BP/W rig. Both of our canister lights. Both our Vytecs. Both of our Atomic B1 reg rigs (in 2000... still perfect.) All of my PST cylinders. All of our fins, gloves, hoods, and masks. Our Stahlsac dive bags, our SK7 compass' and my DIR Hose kit. Last week I just bought my new drysuit on eBay (NEW stock medium CLX450, with the zip seal upgrade to neck and wrists, new-in-the box rock boots, uncut zip seals, bag, talc, wax, etc, etc... for $750 delivered) and my currently too large, very good condition FLX50/50 signature series will be listed there this weekend.

My best deal was a mis-listed Diving Unlimted International dry suit. It was a custom cut (that would never fit me) that I picked up with 400 thinsulate and booties for $475 - and sold 10 days later for $1260. I've picked up a few canister lights and flipped them, flipped a couple of backplates, and will be flipping some other stuff this weekend I picked up last week on the cheap.

Its the greatest thing to ever happen to the internet, EBay. Since 1999 I have thousands of transactions and have made and sold many tens-of-thousands of dollars. Nothing like it. Its changed the way I live. If you're not going to eBay before you step out the door to go buy anything, you're burning your cash.

---
Ken

[Spoon]

only thing i ever purchased was a UK blue tang titanium dive knife

[Moogyboy]

As I've written elsewhere, I pieced together a regulator from various components I won on eBay, and except for the dismay of finding out that the Pro Diver first stage is no longer supported, I couldn't be happier. All these pieces are in practically mint condition. Prices are approximate.

US Divers Pro Diver (only second stage used): ~$60
US Divers SE2 first stage: ~$40
Aqua Lung recent model octo: ~$45
annual service: $15
shipping: uncertain

total eBay: ~$145 + shipping charges, annual

plus:
Genesis gauges & computer from my Dacor Viper setup: ~$400


cheers

Billy S.

[mossym]

bought a drysuit for 300 on ebay, and love it...definitely my best purchase

[billmach]

got my dacor xxl BC brand new in bag from joediveramerica off of Ebay
paid about 1/2 price compared to my local dive shop.
I also got a parkway paragon Reg. 1st and 2nd brand new for 30.00
brand new huge dive bag 20.00 remora dive knife 1.50
Tusa fins used probably twice 15.00
oceanic alpha octo new in box with all papers 12.00
luxfer 80 aluminum tanks with recent hydro 22.95
Ebay is great for quite a few items :crafty:

[lucacasty]

Suunto eon computer.
Mares PC interface.
Everything in perfect conditions

[RTRski]

...Then there is the "scubapro regulator and gauges in like new condition" I purchased from a person with 1 feedback.... Regulator mouthpiece chewed by an animal and major section of it missing, SPG reads 300 PSI with no pressure applied. Gauges all yellowed and rubber dry rotted. Seller works for a law firm and thinks she is a lawyer. Never buy from a seller without a history of good feedback. Still debating nightly with this seller via email...

Isn't it funny how those with legal training seem prone to moral ambiguity? (Well, my description wasn't TECHNICALLY untrue, just incomplete...and "I never had sex with that woman!") ;)

No doubt I'll get jumped on by a bunch of honest lawyers now. [/me checks watch....]

[yukoneer]

I bought my Zeagle Ranger BCD for $300 which only saw one dive - it was practically brand new! it's also the current model, not the older one, and it came with AIR2 (it also came with the origninal inflator too) and trim weight pouches. I took off the AIR2, put on the original inflator and sold it for $115, making my Zeagle Ranger purchase to be only about $285.


The best deal I think that I ever got was actually here on Scubaboard. I got a DUI cf300x drysuit for $500 and it fit me perfectly. It already had new neck and wrist seals.

[Hoosier]

$185 and DUI CF300X ?

[yukoneer]

$185 and DUI CF300X ?

I guess I should go back to school for math. Yeah, its $185 - DOH!!

and the DUI model number, its actually a CF200X. Had to go to DUI's website to refresh my memory of what model number it was... sorry about that

http://www.dui-online.com/dry_cf.htm

[DavidHickey]

Well I have bought so much off Ebay I can't remember the prices of everything BUT every purchase was a GREAT deal and worked perfectly and I have had absolutely NO complaints about any of the purchases. I realize dive shops try to brain wash people into thinking you will die instantly from purchasing Scuba gear off the internet. But the reality is they talk tons of new students into purchasing brand new gear, and 75% never dive again after certifying. SO there is a large amount of almost new gear to be had at fire sale prices. Heres my list.


Brand new Apeks Black Pearl Regulator I think 475.00

Suunto Cobra W/quick disconnect and hose 450.00

OS Systems XL dry suit with undergarments great condition 205.00

Citizens dive watch "Depth, temp, timer, Beautiful watch!!! 75.00

Henderson Hyperstrech 7mm for wife. I think 175.00 "was listed by a store and they allowed me to send it back twice to get the right size!!!

Henderson XXL 3mm wetsuit for me perfect condition 66.00

Brand New Mares Morphos Pro BCD. 250.00 "sold for 350.00 a few months later"

OS Systems small drysuit with under garments for wife. 125.00 seals needed repair which they listed up front. Did not fit great so kept Undergarments and bag and resold Drysuit for 175.00

and to many smaller items to mention. I love ebay. There is not a day out of the week I do not get online at 6:00am when I get to work and scan the entire days listing of Scuba equipment while things are slow. Best deal I EVER got was finding a full size Scuba Pro dive bag at a thrift store that they priced at 50.00 I bought it just for the bag and did not even look inside it till I got it out of the shop. It had 2 wet suits, a Scuba Pro MK20 with D400 second stage, a Scuba Pro Master Jacket BCD with Air 2 inflator installed, 2 sets of fins and 2 masks. Even after having the regs and air 2 serviced at my LDS I still cleared about 650.00 after dumping everything but the bag on ebay.

[sb_diver]

I got a video housing w/ the video camera for under 200 w/ shipping. It was a while ago so I can't get the auction page to come up for pics.

[blacklatexozdiver]

My Viking drysuit - hard to get here, much cheaper, totally satisfied.

[MAK52580]

Just bought a custom sized DUI drysuit undergarment for $250. I say custom fit because it was a factory second that was made for someone else as a special production and returned for some reason. The dimensions fit me perfectly and I snatched it up. Woulda cost me over $650 had I got it from DUI... Thanks eBay!

[RoatanMan]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1300&item=7153055752

Is the funniest thing I ever read on EBay for SCUBA.... I listed it! (and lots of SCUBAboarders wrote in with questions- also posted!)

[mikerault]

A 3mm wetsuit, brandnew, for me and my wife, 135 usd total for both. A Cyber Aqualand NX, never used, 350 usd. Two BCD, 2 full regulator sets for less than 200 usd. A Sea and Sea Motormarine 35mm with two strobes and bracket for 102 usd...a Nikonos IVA with 2 strobes for 250...I could go on...

[lakewinni]

I just bought like 2 days ago a brand new sea elite isolation manifold new on ebay for $100. Not to shabby at all.

[Loneranger]

Oceanic Data Trans Plus new to the door $350
Zeagle Scout w/ Zeagle octo inflator new to the dor $195.00
Various Wenoka "Blackie Collins" knives used $7-$18
Two Heiser 108 lp steel tanks used $297.00

[zackhund]

Brand new IDI Tri-Metal Reg for under $200. Have had absolutely no problems with the Reg. XSScuba now producing the same reg with under its name. Repairs and service are no problem with http://margaritasdivingrepair.net/.

[cinder4320]

A seaquest 3mm wetsuit that was new and perfectly my size for $30 total (including shipping). I had just bought a seaquest 5mm for $175 from my LDS which I also thought was good deal but couldn't resist a second thinner suit!

Even better than that though was my purchase off this board. A Diva LX BC for $200!! Its the perfect size and had only been used a few times. It looks and smells new.

Miranda

[tedwhiteva]

SCUBAPRRO trilam dry suit a year ago - 50 dives later and still going strong!

[ZzzKing]

My best purchase to date was a vintage '64 Vox AC-30. It sounds sweet!

[Creed]

60's DA Aquamaster in good shape, for less than $100.

[diversolo]

Ebay has been really good to me as well. It has allowed me to buy more gear faster and have money left over for the courses relating to the type of diving I want to pursue. With that being said, anything I buy on ebay that is directly responsible for life support never gets wet until I have a trusted tech at my LDS check it out and/or rebuild it. I've made some really killer deals, some not so good, and a couple so-so, but the latter are few and far between and are still a savings over buying new. I check out a seller thouroughly, especially feedback, length of time on ebay, recent tranactions, type of equipment sold and ratio of sells to buys. You don't want to buy something from someone with 100% feedback for 299 buys and one sell especially if they haven't dove that piece of equipment. I stay away from the estate sales and selling for a friend auctions...you know the ones: we don't know much about this equipment and we aren't divers, but you'll get a great deal. I buy from divers who talk the talk and who trust the equipment, but are just upgrading.

[SwimJim]

'50's Dacor Diving Lung with Dial A Breath, Mint for $85.00

[captain]

An extremely rare U S Divers ex Navy two hose regulator that is a combination of a DA Aqua Master and a DA Navy. Bought it for less than $100 bucks

[beachbum70635]

Tusa X-pert drysuit new in the box $250
DUI weight and trim Harness new $32
I have yet to have a bad experience on Ebay, some purchases were good some were great.

[scubaboyff]

I have purchased almost all my gear on e-bay. Because I was just getting started.
new in the box Apex T50 $? forgot how much, but LOVE IT, used 7mil suit, BC ect.
but feel kinda cheesy for not getting it from local dive shops,they are really great guys and are small business people like me. Do what you have to do! I dont think I would have got better price locally. When I go to upgrade, will price local, but stuff that needs service (reg) maybe will get in town.


I NEED TO BLOW BUBBLES, NOT SNOW:D

[WarmWaterDiver]

My two best:

My wife's XS Dive Rite TransPac II with Jr. Wings, weight pockets, sidemount kit, and a few other extras for $100. Used but never abused. She loves it.

My second best was a deepoutdoors 55 lb lift wing for $56 - pre-owned but still in box

[midwestdvr]

UW housing for my canon a620. Got it just in time for my trip. Couldn't find it anywhere else.

[terrasmak]

Motorcycle parts , dive stuff ,car parts , i buy a lot from ebay . Usually i try to shop at ebay stores , they seem more reliable and easier to deal with.

[billeelou]

3mm shorty wetsuit obrien xxl for $25 plus $8.40 shipping like new. Mares BCD/840 Denier for $62.50 $10 shipping( yes Basic model but 1/2 what it cost new)...

now for the bad ones, Aqualung Flippers looked good but the "rubber" was "fatigued" and tore after the 6th or seventh use.... Assorted straps/fins that just did not quite fit right for about $100, that I will try and Recycle thru Ebay...

Wet suit with Zipper that fell off after the 2nd use...$44 plus 15 shipping...if you totaled it all up about the same as I would have bought "almost " new

[justleesa]

I was able to purchase a Sherwood 1st & 2nd stage, octo and computer, used on 15 dives (looked spanking new to me) for $200 :D

[dlndavid]

SL970 Sealife WIDE ANGLE Lens with LENS CADDY
$89.01

Sealife Reefmaster Close Up Set for All Sealife Cameras
$65.00

Sealife Reefmaster Ni-MH Battery Charger with Batteries
$13.01

Sealife Reefmaster Flash Diffuser for SeaLife Flash
$11.00

[davisdiver]

We bought our starter gear off Ebay and sold stuff as we progressed past what it offered. Most purchases were good, some were a $ loss. I'd not buy another wetsuit off Ebay. The sizing is too difficult. I mainly buyhard to find stuff now like patches and gift items like signs or little gadgets

[scubapro50]

purchased a Swimaster MR 12 regulator with guages, a White Stage farmer john wetsuit, a Swimaster BC, pair of fins and a mask for $125.00 plus $25.00 shipping ..... kept the MR12 regulator and sold everything else thru the local paper and broke even on the deal.

[ianr33]

Just bought a never been wet TLS 350 drysuit at half the list price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/DUI-TLS350-MENS-LARGE-DRYSUIT-ROCK-BOOTS-NEW_W0QQitemZ7216085341QQcategoryZ73994QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Buddy tells me he can overlook the rule 6 violation of the color as the price was so reasonable

[jiveturkey]

Saved a bunch on a pair of Turtles. If you know they fit, you can't go wrong because they're bomb-proof.

[DivePartner1]

I bought a 'dive compass' for sale a price that seemed to good to be true and it was: it was a cheap thing about as big as an eraser intended to be strapped on a wrist watch.

On the other hand, it's a great prop at ethics classes--

I pull it the tiny thing and say its my "moral compass." After the laughs I say even a small ones is fine if you refer to it often and it points you in the right direction.

[rockjock3]

A Suunto Mosquito w/computer kit (NIB) for $280. I have also bought much of my golf equipment at huge savings. I bought my woods and putter (in seperate purchases) and actually saved the cost of my iron set ($900).

[c_m_wood]

Mares V16 proton metal reg, proton octo, BCD hose, oceanic datamax pro computer, technisub knife, DIN/A clamp converter and a technisub lumen x6 torch separately for around the same price as just the single proton metal reg (all were brand new and with warranty)

[O2BBubbleFree]

I stumbled onto an O2 booster pump in an obscure, poorly worded eBay auction. Looked brand new. I had it for about a month, and decided that since I won't have a rebreather any time soon, and we have a second kid on the way, to put it back on eBay. Made just over $2000.00 on it.

[Scubagolf]

I have 78 transactions on eBay, mostly golf clubs bought and sold. Yesterday I sold my Aeris Atmos 1 dive computer for $135 plus $10 shipping. I bought it last summer from our favorite internet retailer and after 20 dives I decided it was a mistake -- I should have gotten the Atmos 2 Nitrox Computer. I paid $150 for it. Not a bad deal (for me, anyway.) I have now ordered a new Atmos 2.

[jimbojones]

All my gear is from ebay except my wetsuit mask and fins, I paid 20 dollars for my primary reg a US divers conshelf xiv- which I love. I used all scubapro and and dacor stuff prior to buying the conshelf and I prefer the old conshelf it breaths great, the metal body helps with drymouth and I have money left over to eat with. I paid 35 for my BC which was in like new condition, really you would have thought it came off the shelf at the LDS. Old regs can be bargains you can get bullet proof regs for pennies on ebay as long as you are ok with not having the trendiest new gear.
Of course you gotta get it all serviced no matter what the seller says. But I am all about used gear especially regs. well serviced they should outlast the owner.

[colsonn]

I got my zeagle tech 50-D regulator for $200 in great shape and a 19 c.ft. luxfer tank with some chips in the paint for $50. Ebay can be a great place sometimes...sometimes.

[bmaber]

My Mares M1 Computer $120
Dacor Viper America reg
Sidekick Octo
Mares BC (Journey)
Tusa Zoom Fins (oh I love these babies!)
Underwater housing for My Pentax S50 Camera $130
All arrived perfect as advertised and way below local price. I have made over 400 purchases on ebay (most office equipment) saved a bundle, and only been burned about twice - all dive purchase have been first rate!

[lundysd]

I bought a Suunto Cobra for a hair under 200 :)

[mack50md]

Apeks ATX 50 w/Genesis console - $120 (console needed a gage fitting)
Luxfer 30 cu ft. AL Pony Tank - $61 (1 year old mint)

[crpntr133]

Just got my Ocean Images Dolphin Pro video housing last week. Good condition and got it for $405. About half retail.
So far I haven't had any bad experiences, and I hope I never do.

[jpsexton]

I've got a few deals on Ebay. The key is researching the item and know what your buying.

I've bought 3 different sets of fins. SeaQuest Thrusters and Aeris Velocities all for around $30 a set.

I bought an Oceanic Bioflex BC for my wife for $50, it did'nt fit so I turned around and sold back on Ebay for $50.

My most recent deal was a set of regulators and computer. Oceanic DX4 and Delta3 with VersaPro computer $85. There at the shop now being serviced. :D

John

[mikerault]

Latest: Cyber Aqualand NX, complete with charger and box (the box is metal, foam lined) new (got a warentee on it) $350.00. Picked up a com unit (with the usb connection) for $116.00, total with shipping about $500.00. The best I could do from various other sources was $966.00 for same thing.

[adstaa]

i just got 2 9lt faber steel tanks that are only a few years old and in excellent condition for $350AUS. that's 2 tanks for $350.........i'm a happy shopper. i'm setting up my first set of twins and these will be great. i generally prefer to buy thru my LDS but sometimes a deal like this comes up and u gotta take it. the $$$$ i saved will pretty much cover a course or 2 so my LDS will still get my hard earned :D

[Fish_Whisperer]

Sea & Sea MX-10, with strobe, Pelican box, owner's manuals, and wide-angle lens: The camera alone, retails for $375 on Scuba Toys. I got the whole setup for $152.50

[Madrone]

E bay is an excellent option for discount stuff. I got my sunto cobra on ebay, brand new from a licensed distributor. Ebay is all relative, check the sellers feedback, they might actually be a dive store in some other state. See if they have a home page and check em out. Pay via paypal and they have a guarantee insurance thing, check it out. I have been using ebay for many years and really have only had one slight issue a few years back that was easily solved, feedback and seller conditions are all important. Good luck and have fun, ebay is fun, you can find anything you want. LOL

[ccohn2000]

I got a sherwood first and second stage with an octo and attached to it was a mint suunto favor air computer. Still haven't had to change the battery on it and it's been over a year. Total cost with shipping, $167.

[catherine96821]

the "hose pimp" replaced my eclipse inflator hose for 20 bucks....thanks ken.

[Mo2vation]

the "hose pimp" replaced my eclipse inflator hose for 20 bucks....thanks ken.

(thanks for the lead in....)

I am yo gear pimp, too.

Hoses coming out my tucas. But lots of good stuff in stock right now, too.

* Drusuit for big guys (5-10 - 6' 240 - 260)... nearly new. DUI. Zip Seals, Pockets, etc.

* CLEAN OMS Doubles - a set of 112's and a set of 125's

* Faber Steel LP80 / DIN. Also very clean

* Ton's o' Knives.... SS, Titanium, blunt tip, pig sticker... all kinds

* Dive Rite Liftbags

* Dive Lights - Halcyon 18 HID (BS upgrade), UK SL6, UK Mini Q40... all cheap

* Halcyon MC Storage Packs - New logo, Old Logo, No Logo... all perfect!

* Halcyon Argon Bottle straps... NEW WITH TAGS

And much more...

Cath, you rock. And you're a bunny owner... so you rock and you have discriminating taste in pets.

---
Ken

[Leadking]

I collect old commercial gear. My last purchase was a USN Mark V helium hat. I have purchased everything from old hand pumps to helmets and have had good luck. Being aware of what is being offered and terms is important, as I have seen a number of fraudulent listings. Also be aware of second chance offerings-most are fraudulent.

[red_infinity]

Just won...SP MK25 + G250, used on four dives, few weeks old, with everything, $325 :D

[Diver Mike]

My best buy,

A used (10 dives) DUI CL450 Dry suit for 1000.00. When it arrived it had the undergarmet, boots, bag, hose and wax all in the box.

Mike...