captain
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The fact is most shops did fine when discount mail order diving stores were around in the 60's and 70's so online sales shouldn't have a major effect now. it's bad businessmen not online sales.
There are about 5 shops in my area, I only use one, why, because they are competitive with online and have a great selection of gear and they have been around for 50 years whereas others have come and gone. And new Orleans isn't exactly the holly grail of dive locations unless you are a spearo.
There are about 5 shops in my area, I only use one, why, because they are competitive with online and have a great selection of gear and they have been around for 50 years whereas others have come and gone. And new Orleans isn't exactly the holly grail of dive locations unless you are a spearo.