Genericnic Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Hi all. Hope you have all offloaded the holiday ballast. I am moving to Thailand the beginning of February and am upgrading some of my dive equipment. One of the main things I have left to get is a new BCD. I have been using a ScubaPro Classic that is past its prime. I really love the jacket style especially for the extra lift I get from it when teaching. I can get a Classic Plus for about $400.00 US from LeisurePro here in the US and bring it with me, though checking it on the plane would obviously up the cost a bit. I have checked a number of dive related sites in Thailand and have been unable to get any information on price since it seems that none of the sites list the price. Does anyone have a feel for the price I would pay there or have any links to a dealer that posts a price? Thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Divesupply is the Scubapro importer for Thailand. Recommended retail price from them is 31,110 Baht, so a lot more. You could get it cheaper, but 400 US is way below my wholesale price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericnic Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Divesupply is the Scubapro importer for Thailand. Recommended retail price from them is 31,110 Baht, so a lot more. You could get it cheaper, but 400 US is way below my wholesale price. Thanks for the information steve. I think I may have to get it and bring it with me. Took a look at your website. I'll have to stop by on my next trip down south and say hi. Maybe have to drag you out for a dive. David PADI MSDT/IDCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Divesupply is the Scubapro importer for Thailand. Recommended retail price from them is 31,110 Baht, so a lot more. You could get it cheaper, but 400 US is way below my wholesale price. Thanks for the information steve. I think I may have to get it and bring it with me. Took a look at your website. I'll have to stop by on my next trip down south and say hi. Maybe have to drag you out for a dive. David PADI MSDT/IDCS Sure, please, you're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I have found, particularly with ScubaPro, that buying big-ticket items is always cheaper in the states. I've been teaching Scuba in Thailand for four years and make annual visits to relatives in California, where I do my upgrades and replacements. The dive shop I've worked with cannot compete (or, so they tell me) because import taxes are so high. Best regards, Keith PADI MSDT/IDCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2oDunc Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 It all depends whether you are buying the item as an ordinary customer = full price, as a PADI or SSI professional = 20% discount or trade = 40% discount I certainly get a good deal when I need to buy Scubapro gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondKing Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 No way you are going to find it cheaper in Thailand if your worried about overweight why not wear it I've done that several times to lighten the load when they want to charge overweight just take it off on the plane works great DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I found all scuba things in Thailand cheaper than in Europe. Now even importing a small compressor is cheaper than buying it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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