I have dealt with Picasso, OMER, and Dive Inn, before the DBlue connection. Roger was helpful, but my 5mm suit cost me almost 1000$ Can. by the time I got it up here. I have dealt with mark at Technosport as well (OMER) and he was also very helpful, AND gave me smokin' deals on the gear I have bought from him. Dive Inn was quick and cheap, plus for some reason I have not been charged so much at the border. OMER gear is equal to, and superior to some Picasso gear in my opinion.
I like to support local business, but if that local business is holding me over a barrel because they hold a monopoly on a product, then I go elsewhere.
In Canada we've lost a lot due to the free trade agreement, and this is a typical reaction when those with all the power start feeling threatened....they try to stop any attempt by the smaller country or the average guy in the street from being competitive.
Come on Roger, when you're selling masks for 99.99$ US, what do you expect? If I can get the same mask(for all intents) for 17$, where should I go?
Good luck Stephan and Cliff, I will continue to support your magazine and store.
Cheers,
Erik Y.
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