How much money have you thrown into airsoft?

Dracheous · February 11th, 2014, 14:52

Was talking to Droc about this the other day; when we had a look at prices now versus when we got into the sport. Shit if we spent the money we did back then today, you'd think my house was an armory for SGC or something.

I remember when a CA 249 was a STEAL at only $1200. Now I see them at the $300 used in good condition area and I can't help but think "You know, if I wanted to play again I might just that... couple of box mags, a few old AR mags still kicking around here... fuckin' rock the heavy spot all day..."

siggypoo · February 11th, 2014, 17:02

I'm pleased to say I've spent less than $500. With each airsoft I've purcahsed, I've found someone else willing to pay more than I did, or trade something I love for something I adore. My latest is a closed We Scar L with two mags, and I traded an open G39C to get it.
I'm poor, but honest; both traders are very happy!

Danke · February 11th, 2014, 17:11

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Originally Posted by Dracheous

Was talking to Droc about this the other day; when we had a look at prices now versus when we got into the sport. Shit if we spent the money we did back then today, you'd think my house was an armory for SGC or something.

I remember when a CA 249 was a STEAL at only $1200. Now I see them at the $300 used in good condition area and I can't help but think "You know, if I wanted to play again I might just that... couple of box mags, a few old AR mags still kicking around here... fuckin' rock the heavy spot all day..."

Yep a ton of people had their investment portfolio wiped out the day the sky didn't fall.

You still see them in the classifieds; 40 bumps later.

ShelledPants · February 11th, 2014, 17:30

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Originally Posted by BioRage

IR Lazer - $3500
Night Vision - $1400 (cheap)

You're going to want to flip those prices, a Class 1 IR laser can go for about $700, and a PVS 14 is around 2800-4000 depending on age, quality, model. + mounting solution is around another 1000.

Skimping on the glass and investing on the laser means the other guys will see you before you see them. Better to see everything and not be able to hit it, than to have the means without the way.

Trendkilla · February 20th, 2014, 19:28

Oh shit ... $ 5000 in the year of 2013..
2014 ?????:kill:

Gato · February 20th, 2014, 21:37

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Originally Posted by BioRage

Optional:
IR Lazer - $3500
Night Vision - $1400 (cheap)

Shelledpants is right, decent lasers are nowhere near that depending on what you're after, you can get OTAL and ITAL in Canada for $700-$800 brand new. You can also get D-BAL, but I'm not sure of the price as I'm not considering them.

The NV is a little trickier unless you want that older gen garbage being peddled by Scoutbasecamp but still do-able but prices vary.

targetGspot · February 20th, 2014, 23:52

More than necessary, not as much as I'd like too! Prob spent a bit over $3000, but sold off stuff over time to get back about $1000. Like any hobby it costs money, doesn't have to be what most of us put into it but I personally like to change things up game to game and like having spares for new guys to try out, (they usually end up buying either one of mine or a brand new gun shortly after trying it out). There are a few guns I'd like but they just wouldn't be effective for our style of game or no better than what i've got, just different.

thebreadbandit. · February 21st, 2014, 00:15

I'm a gear whore, and in my first year alone (2013) I've spent close to $3000... Don't mention that to my parents & girlfriend.

Felonies · February 21st, 2014, 01:21

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Originally Posted by Ricochet

There are just some things that aren't worth buying replica. That being said, what is up with people buying "pretend" items for just the look? Heavier isn't better, this is still a competitive game. Oh yeah, I'm not talking replica items, that do a lesser version of the same job, I'm talking strictly about things like a night vision shaped paper weight, and things like that. Or even a real steel item, like a cooker or something. You don't use it, it just makes you slower. I guess you'll look like a real, albeit out of shape, Ranger or whatever while you carrying it.

I am completely with you on this.
My main one being the guys that buy the real Ballistic helmets etc, I just cant fathom the sense.

Conker · February 21st, 2014, 01:25

You guys just forgot something critical: airsoft is a fashion show for men. It's not because it's unnecessary that it's not something we want anyway.

kamakazi737 · February 22nd, 2014, 15:09

I'll be over 18g in 14 months and not including gas, bbs, or cost of games, the only things I don't have from when I started are an Acog and a black dump pouch. Other wise I have 13 guns 3 full sets of gear, enough Magpul shit to make Travis Haley or Chris Costa jealous if they played airsoft and mags out the ass. To put it in perspective I have a grand in vector mags And bout 600-700 in aeg pmags alone.If it wasn't for Airsoft and the 4 times I got hammered at the strippers my truck would have been paid off 4 months ago. Point of that story... Don't go to the stripper buy Airsoft shit instead!

Thenooblord · February 22nd, 2014, 15:14

managed to blow about $1500 just this week...

kamakazi737 · February 22nd, 2014, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Thenooblord

managed to blow about $1500 just this week...

Yeah haha it's not hard.

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February 11th, 2014, 14:52	#76
Dracheous Lego Head Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gatineau, that's right I'm in QUEBEC!	Was talking to Droc about this the other day; when we had a look at prices now versus when we got into the sport. Shit if we spent the money we did back then today, you'd think my house was an armory for SGC or something. I remember when a CA 249 was a STEAL at only $1200. Now I see them at the $300 used in good condition area and I can't help but think "You know, if I wanted to play again I might just that... couple of box mags, a few old AR mags still kicking around here... fuckin' rock the heavy spot all day..." __________________ _________________________________ "The hydrogen economy car from the people who brought you the 'Hindenburg'" - Glen Foster Condoms do not guarantee safe sex any more. A friend of mine wore one and was shot by the woman's husband!

February 11th, 2014, 17:02	#77
siggypoo Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario.	How much money have you thrown into airsoft? I'm pleased to say I've spent less than $500. With each airsoft I've purcahsed, I've found someone else willing to pay more than I did, or trade something I love for something I adore. My latest is a closed We Scar L with two mags, and I traded an open G39C to get it. I'm poor, but honest; both traders are very happy! __________________ Last edited by siggypoo; February 11th, 2014 at 17:08..

February 20th, 2014, 19:28	#80
Trendkilla Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Windsor Ontario	Oh shit ... $ 5000 in the year of 2013.. 2014 ?????:kill: __________________ Modesty / Honor / Respect / *Team CryeWolf* TRUE SUPPORTER OF BIG BOY RULES https://m.facebook.com/CryeWolfAirsoft

February 20th, 2014, 23:52	#82
targetGspot Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manitoba	More than necessary, not as much as I'd like too! Prob spent a bit over $3000, but sold off stuff over time to get back about $1000. Like any hobby it costs money, doesn't have to be what most of us put into it but I personally like to change things up game to game and like having spares for new guys to try out, (they usually end up buying either one of mine or a brand new gun shortly after trying it out). There are a few guns I'd like but they just wouldn't be effective for our style of game or no better than what i've got, just different. __________________

February 21st, 2014, 00:15	#83
thebreadbandit. Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London, ON	I'm a gear whore, and in my first year alone (2013) I've spent close to $3000... Don't mention that to my parents & girlfriend. __________________ velocitatem⠀⠀⠀\|⠀⠀⠀vires⠀⠀⠀\|⠀⠀⠀unitas Instagram: thebreadbandit

February 21st, 2014, 01:25	#85
Conker Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada / Ireland / USA	You guys just forgot something critical: airsoft is a fashion show for men. It's not because it's unnecessary that it's not something we want anyway. __________________ WTS: King Arms/Madbull Mk18 Mod1 - VFC Mk17 SCAR-H midcap mags, FDE - VFC Mk17 SCAR-H + PWS rail, FDE WTB/WTT: CSOR gear, BFG, Tyr, Crye, etc

February 22nd, 2014, 15:09	#86
kamakazi737 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2013	I'll be over 18g in 14 months and not including gas, bbs, or cost of games, the only things I don't have from when I started are an Acog and a black dump pouch. Other wise I have 13 guns 3 full sets of gear, enough Magpul shit to make Travis Haley or Chris Costa jealous if they played airsoft and mags out the ass. To put it in perspective I have a grand in vector mags And bout 600-700 in aeg pmags alone.If it wasn't for Airsoft and the 4 times I got hammered at the strippers my truck would have been paid off 4 months ago. Point of that story... Don't go to the stripper buy Airsoft shit instead! Last edited by kamakazi737; February 22nd, 2014 at 15:17..

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