There is an assortment of online shopping sites for you to choose from.  One positive way to ensure that you are receiving your dive equipment from an authorized dealer, is to call the manufacturer directly or visit their site.  You will then be able to verify that you are buying from a dealer who is authorized by the manufacturer to sell, service and warrantee their product.  The SCUBA Connection @ DIVESEEKERS.com  is a fully authorized dealer for all of the products we sell.

It is very important for you understand that if you do purchase scuba diving equipment from an unauthorized dealer, there are NO manufacturers' warranties. You should also verify this with the manufacturer.  Basically, buying from an unauthorized dealer leaves you with no product support which can lead to significant expense.

If a warranty problem does become an issue, not only do you have to prove it is warranteed, the original receipt  will also have to accompany your returned item to prove it was in fact purchased from an authorized dealer.  At The SCUBA Connection, even if you have misplaced or lost your original receipt, we can retrieve the information from our data base.

Buying from an authorized dealer gives you all the privileges that you would have if you purchased from your local dive center.

Our policy has always been "Try Before You Buy" which is easy and convenient in our indoor heated pool!

"For our customers located within driving distance of our store."

Listed Below are what just a few of our vendors have to say about unauthorized sales of their equipment.

It is very important that you purchase SCUBAPRO UWATEC equipment from an authorized dealer only. SCUBAPRO UWATEC has established over 700 authorized dealers in the United States. We feel that consumers will be served best when purchasing SCUBAPRO UWATEC life support equipment through our authorized dealer network. These dealers can provide the proper training and instruction on the use of SCUBAPRO UWATEC equipment.

SCUBAPRO UWATEC offers a FREE Preferred Parts for Life Program to all regulator owners (only offered through the purchase at an authorized dealer) which provides replacement parts for your SCUBAPRO Regulator, at no charge. We provide this service to help insure that your equipment is maintained to SCUBAPRO UWATEC's high standards. Since this equipment provides life support while under water, any sub-standard maintenance could be dangerous. Only the dealers in our network are authorized to perform this service and offer this program.

If you purchase your equipment outside our authorized dealer network, you will not be eligible to participate in this program. Neither SCUBAPRO UWATEC nor our authorized dealers will be responsible to repair your regulator under our Preferred Parts for Life Program. You will also not be contacted regarding post-sale notices regarding as upgrades or warranty information.

Also if the product is purchased outside the SCUBAPRO UWATEC dealer network in the United States, US Territories or Canada, the consumer will have to pay the full annual service costs for parts. All regulators purchased within the United States, US Territories or Canada, and through SCUBAPRO UWATEC Authorized dealers, are eligible for the FREE Preferred Parts for Life Program.

Additionally, if you have purchased a selected* UWATEC computer from an authorized dealer you are eligible for The Batteries for Life Program. When the batteries require replacement, simply return you computer to SCUBAPRO UWATEC. We will calibrate the computer and replace the batteries, free of charge. (a $400 value). Purchases from unauthorized dealers, will be required to pay full retail price for replacement and service.

*Smart COM, Smart PRO, Air Z 02, Air Z, Air Z Nitrox