Carribeandiver
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that dive shop ripped you off. No excuse for charging the maximum he can get away with. HOWEVER, EVERY manufacturer has a minimum retail price authorized dealers are allowed to sell at. IF they go below this price, they stand the risk of losing their status as an authorized dealer. Ask the dealer for the MAP price. You can be sure it is below $400 for what you bought.
I got a MK11 / R295 for around $220 from my LDS. I know the R190 is cheaper.
Buying from Leisure Pro is not the answer. They ARE NOT authorized dealers for most of the products they sell. The old adage you pay for what you get applies when buying regulators, BCDs and other such equipment from Leisure Pro. You may or may not get gear with regulation parts. You WILL NOT get a manufacturer's warranty. Yes, I am aware Leisure Pro says they offer their own warranty but if I buy Oceanic, XS Scuba, ScubaPro, etc, I want THE manufacturer's warranty and I want to be sure I am getting the gear Exactly as the manufacturer made it.
In short, I would approach the LDS, complain that you think you were taken advantage of and would appreciate either a rebate or pricing on future products to make buying there worthwhile for you. Otherwise, you will take your business elsewhere.
Even if there are only a small number of shops in your area, competition will force him to sell to you reasonably.
Businesses that think they can exploit there customers soon realize exploited customers find other sources and vendors.
Merry Christmas.
I got a MK11 / R295 for around $220 from my LDS. I know the R190 is cheaper.
Buying from Leisure Pro is not the answer. They ARE NOT authorized dealers for most of the products they sell. The old adage you pay for what you get applies when buying regulators, BCDs and other such equipment from Leisure Pro. You may or may not get gear with regulation parts. You WILL NOT get a manufacturer's warranty. Yes, I am aware Leisure Pro says they offer their own warranty but if I buy Oceanic, XS Scuba, ScubaPro, etc, I want THE manufacturer's warranty and I want to be sure I am getting the gear Exactly as the manufacturer made it.
In short, I would approach the LDS, complain that you think you were taken advantage of and would appreciate either a rebate or pricing on future products to make buying there worthwhile for you. Otherwise, you will take your business elsewhere.
Even if there are only a small number of shops in your area, competition will force him to sell to you reasonably.
Businesses that think they can exploit there customers soon realize exploited customers find other sources and vendors.
Merry Christmas.