Airsoft spending regrets?

[mr_nuts31]

my biggest regret is my second ever aeg i bought which was a m16a3 from VA cheap because it had a 'few' problem. Well actually, the only problem it had was that it shot weak, but over time, one problem became another and right now it's becoming a big headache to me. I would love to sell it, but that means admitting defeat. So I'm taking advantage of this by learning the finer details of the V2 mechbox. Now I'm no gundoc, but I have a habit with tinkering with things which led me to building one of my aeg in my collection. One day, that problematic aeg would be fixed, and when it comes, I will have my revenge

[Sniper1111]

Yup i do...... Spending $14,800 in about one year (2009). That and not purchasing the last M24 in canadian history located in the classifieds. Unicorns are easier to find and purchase at this point.

[THEnub]

Originally Posted by Schlyder

hahahahaha no just, that #1, you should likely get a job first.
#2, save the money for the ring, you are already spending money you don't have, like a drunken sailor. #3 You should probably spend more than $450. on your engagement ring.... if you like sex. Traditionally, I believe it is the equivalent of 3 months wages.

What's 3 months wages at 0$ a month? Fancy ring that gets haha.

And yea, even with little income, I always find my Paypal lined with Cash that I inexplicably have present to waste on Airsoft....month after month...even though I'm already completely kitted out...

It's the whole damned "Oooh that looks like fun" or "I swear I can find a use for that!" part of our brains to blame. Glad to see I'm not the only person who has it.

[MilanWG]

Biggest airsoft spending regret:

G&P WOC GBBR = money pit that worked 10% of the time and was in pieces on my work bench 90% of the time.

[THEnub]

Originally Posted by TALIBANMILAN

Biggest airsoft spending regret:

G&P WOC GBBR = money pit that worked 10% of the time and was in pieces on my work bench 90% of the time.

I've only ever had issues with the most expensive of my guns. They all seem to be money pits.

[JohnGol10]

I traded a custom Surefire G2 (Worth way over $100) and a Gerber Flik Multiplier for a Condor MICH 2000. Which I'm currently selling...


I've facepalmed every time I remember my failure.

[Ripperman79]

buying a Canadian tire gun,(Please refrain from flaming) Pulse R76? AK-74u? It cycled, it fired 3 shots and then didn't fire 2, so i returned it FOR EXCHANGE and then got it home to test fire it, the magazine release fell apart after 3 shots and then returned it and got back more then what i paid because the price went up, they really screwed up but it was only $30 extra for me but still i was a major pain in the ass. and the worst airsoft investment I've made to date. Airsoft is not just a hobby it's an investment!

[DoctorBadVibez]

Two regrets,
1: Not getting back into airsoft two years earlier (I really wanted a prowin V2 split box)
2: Not getting the wife involved in airsoft earlier (She makes a wicked "mags and ammo" gift basket)

[sirtaco27]

Originally Posted by Stealthee

You'd like that wouldn't you.

You better believe it. Plus he works in a sex shop so he'll know all the tricks ;D

[gunscythe]

I regret my G&G L85. The seller was awesome, the gun is built great, but it's a P.I.T.A. build with a v6. I ran it 8 cell nimh for a while, then I ran lipo for a game, blew the piston and haven't been able to run it since. The piston is a non-standard extra long one. Finally I bought another one, but it's full metal and seizes every time I fire it. I can fix my v2's in an hour, no matter what the problem, and have lots of spare parts.

How can I regret a wife that buys me an M249 SAW for Christmas? (regret)to the power -1

[trevor]

Originally Posted by mcguyver

A fellow player from down south told me a few years ago:

"When my wife saw my PTW, she was a little upset. She said "Yeah, I'll bet that cost $500." To which I replied "I promise you, it didn't cost $500.""

I took a little artistic license with that comment, only because I'm getting old and the neurons ain't workin' like they used to.

Personally, my only regret was that I couldn't hide the cost of a minigun from my wife, so I didn't buy one. She's German-Polish Catholic. No divorce. One of us has to die. It would be me.

that was me and it was "tell me that didn't cost $500"...my response was "I promise it was not $500". We were both happy and I don't feel I lied. Truth be told, if she knew the gun was $4000 she would freak but I rationalize it it because I could be at the bar or the casino. Now I tell her different numbers for my camera gear...we both stay happy!

[Boyso]

Not buying my M1A1 sooner!

[DarkAngel]

Originally Posted by TALIBANMILAN

Biggest airsoft spending regret:

G&P WOC GBBR = money pit that worked 10% of the time and was in pieces on my work bench 90% of the time.

My WOC has never had issues. Ever.

Only have occasional leaking from mags, and thats due to my inability to maintain the orings as much as I would like.

Damn pro win mags take forever to dissassemble, such a pain to get at the output valve.

No regrets as of yet.

[MOARPOWER]

1.) buying a WA Infinity Prokiller Mark 2 that most likely doesnt work. If it does, its worth 800+, if not, its just sitting there looking cool.

other than that, money well wasted

[Steven]

Originally Posted by Brian McIlmoyle

tools for success

1. Job
2. pay off credit card
3. Save enough cash for 3 months of expenses
4. Save minimum 10% of all income forever
5. Save money for Ring-( not touching 3 and 4 above )
6. give ring to GF
7.Start saving for wedding
8.stop being a chump and buying shit you can't afford

AS Spending Regrets--- none yet... and I'm easily $25000 in

You sir, are awesome.