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Hi, I'm pretty new to diving and have a long way to go on owning my own gear. Unfortunately there aren't that many dive shops around me, so I find myself having to order most of my gear online. Any good suggestions for reliable scuba gear websites?
LeisurePro has the largest inventory, probably the best prices, and an easily navigated and searched website. They are my default vendor. Scubatoys also has a comprehensive inventory, good prices, and offers ScubaBoard members a 10% discount. I can also recommend DiveGearExpress and Deep Sea Supply from personal experience, both of which are more specialized.
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Scubatoys. Great customer service. Authorized retailer for the brands they carry and the discount. Dive Gear Express and Deep Sea Supply are also excelent.
Since you live in NY, LP will charge you sales tax, Scuba Toys will not (being in Texas). Balance this with the faster UPS delivery from NY compared to Texas.
Both companies seem to stand behind what they sell, although ST is more polite on the phone and tends to go beyond what is required to make you a happy camper.
I have to agree with what everyone is saying about ST customer service. When I call LP I always feel rushed to get off the phone or not worth there time. While scuba toys has always been polite and ready to help me out with anything when I call
I think vladimir listed all of the online retailers that I've used.
Scubatoys.com is my preferred online retailer. Great place to visit if you're in the Dallas area, too. Free shipping with orders $50, 10% discount to SB members, and excellent customer service win my continuing patronage. Scubatoys will price-match Leisurepro prices, but you probably won't be able to get the 10% on price-matched items.
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