Where do I keep getting the new toys?

Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time tracking down the best products at the best prices. I’ve done the whole internet thing, which was great at first. I saved a few bucks here, a few bucks here, and didn’t mind waiting a week for my stuff to get there. However, all it took was one bad buy on the net for me to erase all those savings. Also, over time I discovered that buying from a real dive shop has benefits beyond the dollars and cents, and that in many cases the shop could match or beat the e-tailer if I bought multiple items.

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