airsoft adds up pretty dam fast

leth1337 · June 5th, 2008, 22:48

OP: haha i was thinking the same thing

Crunchmeister · June 5th, 2008, 22:51

That's very true. Buy one good gun, 1 vest, 1 BDU, a few mags, and you can be happily gaming your ass off for years. It really is only as expensive as you make it.

I'm primarily a collector (as I was with air guns before airsoft), so that's my main reason for buying everything I like. I could have easily gotten away with only 1 AEG and 1 sidearm. And really, even the sidearm is optional. However, with the current state of airsoft in Canada, the slightly open door we currently enjoy to acquire our toys could slam shut at any moment. I would rather get the guns I want now while I can still get them.

Armandhammer · June 5th, 2008, 23:02

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Originally Posted by Crunchmeister

That's very true. Buy one good gun, 1 vest, 1 BDU, a few mags, and you can be happily gaming your ass off for years. It really is only as expensive as you make it.

I'm primarily a collector (as I was with air guns before airsoft), so that's my main reason for buying everything I like. I could have easily gotten away with only 1 AEG and 1 sidearm. And really, even the sidearm is optional. However, with the current state of airsoft in Canada, the slightly open door we currently enjoy to acquire our toys could slam shut at any moment. I would rather get the guns I want now while I can still get them.

I thought the door was opening a little more?

Crunchmeister · June 5th, 2008, 23:06

It's opening in the sense that we have more 'private retailers' and cheaper prices than we've seen from the big public retailers. The public ones have all been driven out of business except 007, and a quick glance at the 007 review threads here will confirm that getting in touch with Ken is about as easy as tracking down Bigfoot, so it's like he wasn't there. I won't even touch his celestial pricing.

I'm not saying the hammer will fall on the private retailers, but this site is monitored by authorities. You never know what could happen. All it takes is one good incident (like someone robbing a bank with airsoft guns) to set the panic in motion and have a big crackdown. Again, I'm not saying this WILL happen, but the possibility exists in our rather gun-shy country. I have the means to buy what I want, therefore I do when I see something I want.

Ronan · June 6th, 2008, 01:26

How about someone saving someone with an airsoft gun for once...

Bissa · June 6th, 2008, 01:30

well i have about $4000 worth of magic TCG cards sitting next to my bed. if i sold that i could aquire a decent load of guns.

Amos · June 6th, 2008, 01:35

LOL.

If you guys knew Cranberry... You'd laugh at the original post...

He now has over 20 guns, a whole bunch of gear and is an awesome player and a great contributer to the Manitoba Airsoft Association and to Team Ortona

arman · June 6th, 2008, 01:41

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Originally Posted by Mizfit

Guys, just a word of caution here...considering the number of robberies of airsoft equipment lately posted on ASC, you may want to be selective on what you are posting. This looks like a good shopping list if someone knows where you are located.

+1

SHÖCK · June 6th, 2008, 08:38

In my very first airsoft game (only two months ago) thanks to Ken of 007's newbie games:

My total cost was $32.

Years ago I had bought genuine vintage army surplus camo from Value Village for like $10 for the entire suit. Never had the opportunity to use until now. I bought an almost perfectly matching camo hunting hat from Wal-mart for $1. I bought a set of yellow shooting glasses from Wal-Mart for $6.

I borrowed a genuine nato issue backpack. I found my rollerblading kneepads from 1991 (NEON YELLOW) and spraypainted them to match. Found used workout gloves that were thick leather and had fingers cut out. Put them on top of thin sport gloves with grip. Found old pair of hiking boots, almost spray painted them too.

Borrowed a CA G36. Made a gunsling from two old guitar straps and free caribeeners. Field cost was $15 for the whole day. I think I looked pretty decent. I was proud of how little I had spent and I had full gear.

Looking for my first real AEG though at the moment. Then I know it'll spiral if I start gaming.

Gerkraz · June 6th, 2008, 08:58

I would say that about 50% of the money I've spent on airsoft has been for completely optional gear. Outside of a gun, goggles, batteries, mags, something to carry them in and ammunition to shoot myou don't *need* anything. You don't *need* an Eagle CIRAS, or MAGNUM combats, or genuine CP Multicam.

Airsoft is not more "addicting" than any other hobby; it's only as bad as you're willing to let it get.

Cheeseduck · September 30th, 2008, 22:40

u spend so much cause it's like an addiction. it's worse than crack ahaha no jokes. i spent $2200 in my first 3 days of starting the sport. it's closer to $2500 now, but thats cause i got the basics of what i needed and haven't been to picky yet. hoping to buy some grenades and a few other goodies tho.

Styrak · September 30th, 2008, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheeseduck

u spend so much cause it's like an addiction. it's worse than crack ahaha no jokes. i spent $2200 in my first 3 days of starting the sport. it's closer to $2500 now, but thats cause i got the basics of what i needed and haven't been to picky yet. hoping to buy some grenades and a few other goodies tho.

A sidearm and extra long mags, and stuff like that isn't "the basics" :P

RacingManiac · September 30th, 2008, 23:16

building custom pistols = worse than crack.....

I don't even want to know the exact money I've put into my 1911 or Hi-Capa...and now there is an AR coming.....gotta stop somewhere...

Daiviet · September 30th, 2008, 23:24

RM, i'd hate to see the tally of how much you've spent on your pistols.

I tallied up my cost one day, all of it bought within a 2 month time period. I cried. a lot.

Styrak · September 30th, 2008, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacingManiac

building custom pistols = worse than crack.....

I don't even want to know the exact money I've put into my 1911 or Hi-Capa...and now there is an AR coming.....gotta stop somewhere...

No kidding. I've spent $600 total on my Hicapa and it isn't that special. Just a metal slide and barrel, and tightbore, and a bunch of mags.

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June 5th, 2008, 22:48	#76
leth1337 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York Region, Ontario	OP: haha i was thinking the same thing __________________ WHISKEY-13

June 5th, 2008, 22:51	#77
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	That's very true. Buy one good gun, 1 vest, 1 BDU, a few mags, and you can be happily gaming your ass off for years. It really is only as expensive as you make it. I'm primarily a collector (as I was with air guns before airsoft), so that's my main reason for buying everything I like. I could have easily gotten away with only 1 AEG and 1 sidearm. And really, even the sidearm is optional. However, with the current state of airsoft in Canada, the slightly open door we currently enjoy to acquire our toys could slam shut at any moment. I would rather get the guns I want now while I can still get them. __________________ Last edited by Crunchmeister; June 5th, 2008 at 23:00..

June 5th, 2008, 23:06	#79
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	It's opening in the sense that we have more 'private retailers' and cheaper prices than we've seen from the big public retailers. The public ones have all been driven out of business except 007, and a quick glance at the 007 review threads here will confirm that getting in touch with Ken is about as easy as tracking down Bigfoot, so it's like he wasn't there. I won't even touch his celestial pricing. I'm not saying the hammer will fall on the private retailers, but this site is monitored by authorities. You never know what could happen. All it takes is one good incident (like someone robbing a bank with airsoft guns) to set the panic in motion and have a big crackdown. Again, I'm not saying this WILL happen, but the possibility exists in our rather gun-shy country. I have the means to buy what I want, therefore I do when I see something I want. __________________

June 6th, 2008, 01:35	#82
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	LOL. If you guys knew Cranberry... You'd laugh at the original post... He now has over 20 guns, a whole bunch of gear and is an awesome player and a great contributer to the Manitoba Airsoft Association and to Team Ortona __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

June 6th, 2008, 08:38	#84
SHÖCK aka SNK or Shaniqua Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary, AB	In my very first airsoft game (only two months ago) thanks to Ken of 007's newbie games: My total cost was $32. Years ago I had bought genuine vintage army surplus camo from Value Village for like $10 for the entire suit. Never had the opportunity to use until now. I bought an almost perfectly matching camo hunting hat from Wal-mart for $1. I bought a set of yellow shooting glasses from Wal-Mart for $6. I borrowed a genuine nato issue backpack. I found my rollerblading kneepads from 1991 (NEON YELLOW) and spraypainted them to match. Found used workout gloves that were thick leather and had fingers cut out. Put them on top of thin sport gloves with grip. Found old pair of hiking boots, almost spray painted them too. Borrowed a CA G36. Made a gunsling from two old guitar straps and free caribeeners. Field cost was $15 for the whole day. I think I looked pretty decent. I was proud of how little I had spent and I had full gear. Looking for my first real AEG though at the moment. Then I know it'll spiral if I start gaming. Last edited by SHÖCK; June 6th, 2008 at 08:43..

June 6th, 2008, 08:58	#85
Gerkraz Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland	I would say that about 50% of the money I've spent on airsoft has been for completely optional gear. Outside of a gun, goggles, batteries, mags, something to carry them in and ammunition to shoot myou don't need anything. You don't need an Eagle CIRAS, or MAGNUM combats, or genuine CP Multicam. Airsoft is not more "addicting" than any other hobby; it's only as bad as you're willing to let it get.

September 30th, 2008, 22:40	#86
Cheeseduck Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada	u spend so much cause it's like an addiction. it's worse than crack ahaha no jokes. i spent $2200 in my first 3 days of starting the sport. it's closer to $2500 now, but thats cause i got the basics of what i needed and haven't been to picky yet. hoping to buy some grenades and a few other goodies tho.

September 30th, 2008, 23:16	#88
RacingManiac Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada/US	building custom pistols = worse than crack..... I don't even want to know the exact money I've put into my 1911 or Hi-Capa...and now there is an AR coming.....gotta stop somewhere... __________________ My Arnies' Album My PBase Album Custom Pistol Whore...

September 30th, 2008, 23:24	#89
Daiviet Captain Sunshine Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006	RM, i'd hate to see the tally of how much you've spent on your pistols. I tallied up my cost one day, all of it bought within a 2 month time period. I cried. a lot.

airsoft adds up pretty dam fast

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