elitegoodguy
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Just getting a feel for what people feel is appropriate to pay extra at a local dive shop?
I want to do as much business as possible with my local dive shops for a variety of great reasons, I know in many cases it'll be a little more than buying online but how much more is acceptable to you? And how do you go about telling your LDS without burning bridges?
Example: I took a multi year break from diving and got back into the hobby in 2018. I went to the LDS to buy a new BC. And was quoted $650... I felt that it seemed a little high so I saw the same model online at a reputable place for half that price.
I'd think +10% or so would be fine to pay at a LDS. But not more than double the cost.
I'm getting into sidemount and looking at new sidemount regs. They're charging 25% more than if I ordered directly from the manufacturer.
Am I off base?
I want to do as much business as possible with my local dive shops for a variety of great reasons, I know in many cases it'll be a little more than buying online but how much more is acceptable to you? And how do you go about telling your LDS without burning bridges?
Example: I took a multi year break from diving and got back into the hobby in 2018. I went to the LDS to buy a new BC. And was quoted $650... I felt that it seemed a little high so I saw the same model online at a reputable place for half that price.
I'd think +10% or so would be fine to pay at a LDS. But not more than double the cost.
I'm getting into sidemount and looking at new sidemount regs. They're charging 25% more than if I ordered directly from the manufacturer.
Am I off base?