Airsoft Alliance Canada Shutting Down

DEA · June 19th, 2006, 14:24

Hello Everyone,

Just to end any speculations

Yes, Airsoft Alliance Canada is shutting down. Rangers Airsoft and Double Edge Airsoft have decided to call it quits. It's been a wounderful ride, and it's been sucessful, and we have all of our loyal customers to thank for that. Jackson, Roger and I can't thank you enough for all your support, and business throughout the years.

This was quite a quick decision, but after sitting down, we all felt the same way. We are all working on, and ready to move on to other things in our lives. We all knew from the beginning this was not a forever thing, and that time has now come to move on.

Running AAC as large as it was, and with the volumn we were running, was a very tough thing to do. It's been alot tougher than most realize having to deal all the time with shipping companies, airlines, brokers, and worst of all Customs

We did our best, and we hope we have done our part in the past few years to help our Canadian market grow, and expand. There are still some long time, reputable retailers out there that you can go to, and we all know this market of ours can continue without any hic-ups from us shutting down.

We still have our e-mails up and running, and for the time being, our toll free phone numbers are still active (however, don't call that until after July 3rd or so, as Roger is on hollidays until then). Any pending orders will of course be processed. Anyone that are waiting on orders, or that have left deposits for items that will no longer be coming in, can contact us asap, and we will make arrangements for either full refunds of any deposits, or if there is anything else you would like from our current inventory, you may choose that option as well. We will be around a while longer in order to clear out the current inventory we have left in our warehouse. So if your interested, e-mail us to find out what we have in stock.

We made this post because we owe you all an explanation. As you are all aware, I am not around ASC much. I personally try and stay away from MSG boards (politics drive me nuts!! haha). Also this is a very busy time in our lives, so we will most likely not be around ASC here much after this post. Anyone needing to speak to us can still contact myself or Jackson via e-mail.

So thank you all for a great past 6+ years! It really has been amazing!

Regards,
Randy Becker
Jackson Gee
Roger Wong

firemachine69 · June 19th, 2006, 14:30

Sad to see you two go. Got my very first airsoft from you guys.

Does this mean clearance prices?

The Saint · June 19th, 2006, 14:34

Thanks for your service to the community, we'll miss you and wish you success with whatever you do next.

Xenos-Fear · June 19th, 2006, 14:45

Man, Rangers, you'll miss me guys ! You were the first retailer I dealt with to get my very first airsoft too, just like Firemachine69. That was always great to deal with you ! Fast, efficient and cool too !

Thanks for everything guys and for all your good services.

Clearance prices ?

LOL

oOMuDOo · June 19th, 2006, 14:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenos-Fear

Man, Rangers, you'll miss me guys ! You were the first retailer I dealt with to get my very first airsoft too, just like Firemachine69. That was always great to deal with you ! Fast, efficient and cool too !

Thanks for everything guys and for all your good services.

Clearance prices ?

LOL

Agreed, recently bought my ICSak74 from DEA.

Was much impressed with the level of service.

sad to see you guys close down.

Best of luck in what ever you undertake next Gents.

Regards,
Mud

Penguin · June 19th, 2006, 15:01

ah shit, it's somewhat of a sad day

From a tiny retailer to a monster, it was indeed good while it lasted.

See you round randyman.

Suspect187 · June 19th, 2006, 15:01

Rangers also took my airsoft virginity. THANKS!!! Good luck in your future endeavours

Pliskin · June 19th, 2006, 15:05

I've only heard good things, and I hate to see you guys leave before we can benefit off of each other. Good luck!

Death March · June 19th, 2006, 15:09

It's funny,I bought my first through you guys as well.Sorry to hear your not going to be around,it's sad.I'v done 95% of my orders through you guys and I would never have thought you'd be closing the doors.Your performance was second to none for my self.Wish you guys all the best in what ever you decide to get into.Thanks again for the great service.

Tankdude · June 19th, 2006, 15:17

Got my first aeg from you guys as well.

Best of luck in the future.

Gato · June 19th, 2006, 16:50

Aww man :sad: i had hoped to get my first AEG from Rangers because i've heard nothing but good things about you guys.

redeerob · June 19th, 2006, 18:35

I too, had bought my guns through you guys. Thanks for being there on the retail side, was nice to come in and check out what was available. Best of luck in the future with whatever you do.

Quaff · June 19th, 2006, 18:42

I bought my second gun from DEA and swore I would buy another, the service was excellent and very fast. I am sad to see DEA go...
Thanks for everything you have done to help airsoft grow.

Greylocks · June 19th, 2006, 19:02

I did not get my first guns from you, but in a weird way I got my last (latest) ones from your store.
Thanks for taking time to answer my questions. We'll see how things go from here.

KenC · June 19th, 2006, 21:23

Good luck with whatever you do next in your lives guys

Ken

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June 19th, 2006, 14:24	#1
DEA Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary	Airsoft Alliance Canada Shutting Down Hello Everyone, Just to end any speculations Yes, Airsoft Alliance Canada is shutting down. Rangers Airsoft and Double Edge Airsoft have decided to call it quits. It's been a wounderful ride, and it's been sucessful, and we have all of our loyal customers to thank for that. Jackson, Roger and I can't thank you enough for all your support, and business throughout the years. This was quite a quick decision, but after sitting down, we all felt the same way. We are all working on, and ready to move on to other things in our lives. We all knew from the beginning this was not a forever thing, and that time has now come to move on. Running AAC as large as it was, and with the volumn we were running, was a very tough thing to do. It's been alot tougher than most realize having to deal all the time with shipping companies, airlines, brokers, and worst of all Customs We did our best, and we hope we have done our part in the past few years to help our Canadian market grow, and expand. There are still some long time, reputable retailers out there that you can go to, and we all know this market of ours can continue without any hic-ups from us shutting down. We still have our e-mails up and running, and for the time being, our toll free phone numbers are still active (however, don't call that until after July 3rd or so, as Roger is on hollidays until then). Any pending orders will of course be processed. Anyone that are waiting on orders, or that have left deposits for items that will no longer be coming in, can contact us asap, and we will make arrangements for either full refunds of any deposits, or if there is anything else you would like from our current inventory, you may choose that option as well. We will be around a while longer in order to clear out the current inventory we have left in our warehouse. So if your interested, e-mail us to find out what we have in stock. We made this post because we owe you all an explanation. As you are all aware, I am not around ASC much. I personally try and stay away from MSG boards (politics drive me nuts!! haha). Also this is a very busy time in our lives, so we will most likely not be around ASC here much after this post. Anyone needing to speak to us can still contact myself or Jackson via e-mail. So thank you all for a great past 6+ years! It really has been amazing! Regards, Randy Becker Jackson Gee Roger Wong __________________ "Fully Retired Retailer" :salute: Double Edge Airsoft!

June 19th, 2006, 14:34	#3
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Thanks for your service to the community, we'll miss you and wish you success with whatever you do next. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

June 19th, 2006, 14:45	#4
Xenos-Fear Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Quebec City, Canada	Man, Rangers, you'll miss me guys ! You were the first retailer I dealt with to get my very first airsoft too, just like Firemachine69. That was always great to deal with you ! Fast, efficient and cool too ! Thanks for everything guys and for all your good services. Clearance prices ? LOL __________________ Xenos-Fear ------------------ My ''Old'' B/S Ratings

June 19th, 2006, 15:01	#6
Penguin Propaganda Minister R.I.P. ???? - 2012 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto	ah shit, it's somewhat of a sad day From a tiny retailer to a monster, it was indeed good while it lasted. See you round randyman. __________________ History Major Cagematch : The worlds most boring fight

June 19th, 2006, 15:05	#8
Pliskin Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Renfrew, Ontario	I've only heard good things, and I hate to see you guys leave before we can benefit off of each other. Good luck! __________________ Looking for an Age Verifier who passes through Renfrew area to contact me! PM me please!

June 19th, 2006, 15:09	#9
Death March Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Manitoba	It's funny,I bought my first through you guys as well.Sorry to hear your not going to be around,it's sad.I'v done 95% of my orders through you guys and I would never have thought you'd be closing the doors.Your performance was second to none for my self.Wish you guys all the best in what ever you decide to get into.Thanks again for the great service.

June 19th, 2006, 15:17	#10
Tankdude Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Coast, New Brunswick	Got my first aeg from you guys as well. Best of luck in the future.

June 19th, 2006, 18:35	#12
redeerob Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Red Deer Alberta	Thanks Guys I too, had bought my guns through you guys. Thanks for being there on the retail side, was nice to come in and check out what was available. Best of luck in the future with whatever you do.

June 19th, 2006, 18:42	#13
Quaff Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005	I bought my second gun from DEA and swore I would buy another, the service was excellent and very fast. I am sad to see DEA go... Thanks for everything you have done to help airsoft grow. __________________

June 19th, 2006, 19:02	#14
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	I did not get my first guns from you, but in a weird way I got my last (latest) ones from your store. Thanks for taking time to answer my questions. We'll see how things go from here.

June 19th, 2006, 21:23	#15
KenC Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary	Good luck with whatever you do next in your lives guys Ken __________________

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