"tony roberts" wrote in message
news:nospam-3A0F13.21032115102004@shawnews...
I bought from Aircraft Spruce.
They sell repackaged and recertified vests for about $45.00 instead of
the usual $250.00.

$250? Here in the UK you can get them for £24.67 + VAT new.
(£28.99 if you're buying from within the EU)

http://www.yachtinguniverse.com/shop/page1.htm

Paul