W1ngz
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Well, this turned hostile since yesterday....
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And here, in this thread, it's all about the evil dive shop using marketing to drive an additional $60 profit into the sale.
Yeah, if I wanna get involved in a business, I think I'll stick to refuse. LOL
The LDS is providing a view, espoused as their own (even though pretty much industry wide) as to why one should purchase mask fins and snorkels.
Well, this turned hostile since yesterday....
The LDS is providing a view, espoused as their own (even though pretty much industry wide) as to why one should purchase mask fins and snorkels.
They don't just want basic gear, their statement is that an OW student should purchase a complete set of gear.
Yes, but that is an opinion, nothing deceptive about it. Who says "let the buyer beware" applies to everything but Scuba? Clearly you had concerns, so you asked the question. The answer has been, hey, it's there shop, there policies. If you don't want to buy, in the face of their advice, then don't.
Frankly, it's just not that tough a decision.