Sensor shortage?

DanFountain · 28th May 2008, 11:47

Both Rebreather World Stores & DiveRite Express are out of stock on R22D-type AI sensors. Is there a sudden worldwide shortage?

According to DiveRite Express, "We apologize, however some of the items you ordered have been unexpectedly back-ordered. The following items are out of stock: Oxygen Sensor w/Molex 3-Pin Connector
Our supplier cannot give us an estimate of when we should expect these to arrive."

This despite the fact that the DRE web pages said yesterday when I ordered and still says they can ship "Today". At least Rebreather World Store is upfront in telling me they are out of stock.

-Dan

**rigdiver** · 28th May 2008, 11:54

Try Silent Diving. Won't be AI and will cost more. Supply vs Demand. If you have $4 US you can buy a gallon of petrol.

***Beanie*** · 28th May 2008, 12:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by rigdiver)

Try Silent Diving. Won't be AI and will cost more. Supply vs Demand. If you have $4 US you can buy a gallon of petrol.

Can get teledynes still or you could.
$4 a gallon hmm £1.25 a litre = $10 a gallon send some over will you

**rigdiver** · 28th May 2008, 12:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

Can get teledynes still or you could.
$4 a gallon hmm £1.25 a litre = $10 a gallon send some over will you

Does BP allow Texaco ships in there?

DanFountain · 28th May 2008, 16:03

Correction - DiveRite Express does have sensors in stock. I received a polite reply to the nastygram I sent them:

Hi Dan,
I apologize - it seems as though an inventory error caused the discrepancy. We do in fact have R22's in stock, and your order will ship today. I would like to add that we take pride in our customer service, and would never engage in any "bait and switch" tactics. This simply boils down to an error on our part, for which we apologize.
Let me know if I can help you with anything else.
Tony

Sorry for bad-mouthing them.

-Dan

28th May 2008, 11:47	#1 (permalink)
DanFountain Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Superior Posts: 103	Sensor shortage? Both Rebreather World Stores & DiveRite Express are out of stock on R22D-type AI sensors. Is there a sudden worldwide shortage? According to DiveRite Express, "We apologize, however some of the items you ordered have been unexpectedly back-ordered. The following items are out of stock: Oxygen Sensor w/Molex 3-Pin Connector Our supplier cannot give us an estimate of when we should expect these to arrive." This despite the fact that the DRE web pages said yesterday when I ordered and still says they can ship "Today". At least Rebreather World Store is upfront in telling me they are out of stock. -Dan __________________ Try not. Do - or do not. There is no try. -Yoda
(Online)

28th May 2008, 11:54	#2 (permalink)
rigdiver LEARNING CONTINUALLY Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 421	Re: Sensor shortage? Try Silent Diving. Won't be AI and will cost more. Supply vs Demand. If you have $4 US you can buy a gallon of petrol.
(Offline)

28th May 2008, 12:02	#3 (permalink)
*Beanie* give a man an inch....... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,248	Re: Sensor shortage? Quote: (Originally Posted by rigdiver) Try Silent Diving. Won't be AI and will cost more. Supply vs Demand. If you have $4 US you can buy a gallon of petrol. Can get teledynes still or you could. $4 a gallon hmm £1.25 a litre = $10 a gallon send some over will you __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk 0871 242 7808
(Offline)

28th May 2008, 12:15	#4 (permalink)
rigdiver LEARNING CONTINUALLY Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 421	Re: Sensor shortage? Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) Can get teledynes still or you could. $4 a gallon hmm £1.25 a litre = $10 a gallon send some over will you Does BP allow Texaco ships in there?
(Offline)

28th May 2008, 16:03	#5 (permalink)
DanFountain Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Superior Posts: 103	Re: Sensor shortage? Correction - DiveRite Express does have sensors in stock. I received a polite reply to the nastygram I sent them: Hi Dan, I apologize - it seems as though an inventory error caused the discrepancy. We do in fact have R22's in stock, and your order will ship today. I would like to add that we take pride in our customer service, and would never engage in any "bait and switch" tactics. This simply boils down to an error on our part, for which we apologize. Let me know if I can help you with anything else. Tony Sorry for bad-mouthing them. -Dan __________________ Try not. Do - or do not. There is no try. -Yoda
(Online)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode