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My $.02
Whenever possible, I usually stick with ASA when ordering. Our association is registered ASA, we have an equipment manager to handle the State (after all, Delaware is small). We receive a 10% discount, do not pay for shipping (the order is shipped to the manager), and the State/Metro does get a return on equipment purchased. This money is often returned to the Umpire's Council and used for expenses involving refreshments for umpires working State and Regionals. Also, it helps with expenses involving training. In Delaware, there is never a charge for a clinic. The only training for which there is a fee is the Umpire's School which pays for the schools shirts and any guest instructor which may attend.
Even when ordering direct, I do not get the discount or free shipping, but I get the equipment a lot sooner and the State still gets credit for the purchase.
Be forewarned, ASA does not provide credit. If you order the equipment, you pay up front. If you don't like it, it is returnable.
Mike
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