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Old 10-23-2009, 01:35 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Like others have said, it'll depend on the area. Somewhere like the Florida Keys can get away with charging more because diving is likely to be more popular there. On the other hand, in Arkansas where I live it's going to be cheaper since the diving is nothing like it is in Florida. That being said, I think AOW here is about $175 and if it's anything like my OW they will provide gear and tanks.
OTOH, places with lots of shops in competition with each other can sometimes cost less than places were there is little competition.

It simply varies by geographical region, and from shop to shop.
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