lamont:
..... how in @#$%@$#%'s name does this turn into a lesson to not buy over the internet?
Lamont et al,
If you did not read the article it might be easy to see why you would think that the OP missed the boat on this but when you take a look at the actual article, you might change your mind when you realize the title of the article is, "
A BAD BARGAIN -Dan saved a few bucks by ordering his gear online, and it nearly cost him his life"
The article goes on to say the online retailer that sold the regulator in question does not offer the same inspections of life support equipment that your local LDS is required to offer via the manufactures....
While it ended by saying to make sure your gear is inspected wherever you buy, it was seriously one sided and obviously against purchasing from online retailers...
As the founder and CEO of an ad agency that I have since sold, being somewhat savvy in these areas, the publications credibility plummeted in my book...
In an attempt to be balanced in my views, I did really appreciate the value in some of the recent "Lessons for Life" series in the publication...
Final Accent, Fatal Curiosity and others come to mind...
I need to run now so that I can get back to check to see what Larry at Scuba Toys has on sale... Thank the good Lord that he always checks my gear for me unlike that negligent and murderous online mystery retailer that the publication refers to...
Enlighten & opinionated thoughts by,
Blue Moon