How to get dive gears cheaply?

[ajcyang]

Hey all,
So I was wondering if there are black friday events for websites like scubatoys/leisurepro, or what are the best seasons in the year to get good deals online?

Thanks,

Ps. Before all the support LDS comments come out, I just want to clarify that I am from Taiwan. And even though a lot of gears may be manufactured here, we get a ridiculous mark up due to a smaller diving market here.

 

[BVickery]

Depending on what your getting, buying used is great option as well.

 

[supergaijin]

In NZ there was normally a cheaper rate during Autumn as shops moved towards selling Winter sports.

However diving equipment simply costs money- as do many other sports. If you dive often enough to justify owning all or most of your gear, that's great, however renting is also a valid option for many divers.

 

[Tortuga68]

I was wondering if there are black friday events for websites like scubatoys/leisurepro

Yes, DRIS usually has some good specials too

 

[diversteve]

Scubatoys does a Black Friday sale, I received a few e-mails about it last year. They ship everywhere also.

 

[Token]

Shop for sales and discontinued lines. Of course caution is necessary so do some research, but it seems like every kind of scuba gear changes after a couple of years of production, and the outgoing models are frequently discounted dramatically.

 

[dimac]

bought my bp/w during scubatoys black friday sale.

 

[flots am]

So I was wondering if there are black friday events for websites like scubatoys/leisurepro, or what are the best seasons in the year to get good deals online?

The cheapest place to get SCUBA gear is from people who were sold a whole package and don't dive anymore.

Check eBay and also ask your friends if they know anybody.

flots.

 

[Paulmal]

Try a sight called www.scubacrap.com

It's used gear with a warranty from the seller.

 

[ajcyang]

lol scubacrap... sorry but that name just seems ironic and unsafe. ^^"