birdwrasse
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i know you're not going to want to hear this, but if you want to sell your regs on the internet, you have to drop your prices.
you'll be very hard pressed to find anyone to buy your reg above dealer cost. cost is usually 50% of new. that's a good starting point.
for those that work in the insustry, instructors and dive masters, they will probably get "keyman" discount which is about 20% below dealer cost. since many of these guys can service their own regs, get their regs serviced for free or for parts cost, there has to be a greater incentive to buy -- like an out of this world deal!
it doesn't matter if you've only had one dive on it or it is still new in the box, the reg MUST be serviced before diving on it. it's life support equipment and since you are not the original owner, it is a good idea. typical service for a 1st, 2nd, and parts kits should be less than $100, but shops' service pricing varies greatly. deduct $100 from dealer cost.
don't forget about manufacturer's warranty, free parts for life programs, and advice... you don't get that if you buy used -- you get "as-is", you pay for the parts, and opinions... deduct $120-$240 for 3-6 years worth of parts cost. some divers keep their regs longer, and if you do, the cost of owning vs. renting starts to become better.
buy locally...!!! that usually means your local dive shop, but it could mean from other divers you know. this means sell locally, too. not only does that mean you could help out a friend, but you/they are likely to know the reg's history, and you/they might get a better price -- a few extra bucks in your pocket. TRY TO SELL YOUR STUFF TO THE PEOPLE YOU KNOW. if you wouldn't sell it to them, why would you sell it to a stranger! often some of the people you know want to upgrade.
there are probably dozens of other reasons others might opt in and mention, but if you want to sell, you have to make it reasonable.
I'm not posting this to discourage buyers, rather, to help sellers sell their stuff... hope it helps.
you'll be very hard pressed to find anyone to buy your reg above dealer cost. cost is usually 50% of new. that's a good starting point.
for those that work in the insustry, instructors and dive masters, they will probably get "keyman" discount which is about 20% below dealer cost. since many of these guys can service their own regs, get their regs serviced for free or for parts cost, there has to be a greater incentive to buy -- like an out of this world deal!
it doesn't matter if you've only had one dive on it or it is still new in the box, the reg MUST be serviced before diving on it. it's life support equipment and since you are not the original owner, it is a good idea. typical service for a 1st, 2nd, and parts kits should be less than $100, but shops' service pricing varies greatly. deduct $100 from dealer cost.
don't forget about manufacturer's warranty, free parts for life programs, and advice... you don't get that if you buy used -- you get "as-is", you pay for the parts, and opinions... deduct $120-$240 for 3-6 years worth of parts cost. some divers keep their regs longer, and if you do, the cost of owning vs. renting starts to become better.
buy locally...!!! that usually means your local dive shop, but it could mean from other divers you know. this means sell locally, too. not only does that mean you could help out a friend, but you/they are likely to know the reg's history, and you/they might get a better price -- a few extra bucks in your pocket. TRY TO SELL YOUR STUFF TO THE PEOPLE YOU KNOW. if you wouldn't sell it to them, why would you sell it to a stranger! often some of the people you know want to upgrade.
there are probably dozens of other reasons others might opt in and mention, but if you want to sell, you have to make it reasonable.
I'm not posting this to discourage buyers, rather, to help sellers sell their stuff... hope it helps.
Haha, that was a good one. Tell me another 
