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Originally Posted by ReefHound
Agreed. I wasn't making any definitive statements as it wasn't clear in the post whose pool or what terms, I'm just making the point that if we want to buy our gear online we need to be fair and not "use" the LDS in a disrespectful manner.
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I agree. I just wanted to point out different situations. And I do agree that using a shop to try, then buy someplace else generally isn't ethical. I say generally because I've seen cases where a shop almost begs people to try gear. Well, usually people negotiate at the point of sale. If the LDS initiated the interest then won't compete price wise, then all's fair.
I've found if you are honest with people, most of the time they'll be honest with you. I've never made it a secret to any shop that I buy my gear where it makes the most sense. If it's an item that needs service, then more often than not, I'll buy local. Now, if they say that their price is their price & if I want to "RISK MY LIFE" to someone from from the internet, then I'll buy from the internet. And if they say they won't work on something even though they are a dealer for that brand, then I won't be back.