air fills

[Dirk Diggler]

For the $20,000 to $30,0000 that these shops invest for the high volume output compressors, which will never pay for themselves, the price of air fills is not really huge.  Some stores give away a ton of free air fills with each tank purchase, and most have volume purchase discounts.  If you would prefer to breathe off the air that comes off the gas station, go right ahead. 

People who have good relationships with a local dive store are not the ones who piss and moan, quibbling over every little dollar on an internet board.  They simply 'get it' and have an understanding of the big picture.  It is obvious the overwhelming majority of divers find a rewarding value in their dive store. 

Quality and service is remembered long after the price is forgotten.