Flinx777, Is that Georgia or CA? In CA there may ne a disposal fee charged. I don't believe it is mandatory but just cuz they can.
New tank is $66 plus shipping, if your tank is leaking, odds are it's a $0.25 o-ring. If it's not then the recertify fee is usually less than $20.00 a new valve, if needed is about $20 or $25 installed. Total less than $50.00.
The dealer should have insisted or at least offered to recertify. Part of recertification is pressure testing. Find a nation wide propane dealer or at least a state wide dealer and get certed, cheaper than new.
