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magman007
10-06-2002, 09:05 PM
Are the cassic mag valves more complicated than the retro? is there more going on in the air valve because the regulator is more complicated? Whats up with that???? could some one please explain?
HoppysMag
10-06-2002, 09:22 PM
they dont cost more...a retro is 300, a whole new classic mag is 300.
magman007
10-06-2002, 09:29 PM
yes, that is true, but look at other sites, if you try to by another classic valve, you will be paying more than a retro, plus retros are 270. Classic valves are pricey
Spray Painter
10-06-2002, 09:31 PM
if you just buy a classic valve only it's way over 300$
(i can't get 888paintball to load but i know its over 300)
Mossman
10-06-2002, 10:53 PM
Probably because no one buys them and its a pain in the buttocks for AGD to supply, and big stores to stock (if they even had it...its the type of thing they'd probably order every time
xmetal2001
10-06-2002, 11:09 PM
Probably because its not a upgrade, but a replacement stock part.
Lester
10-07-2002, 12:15 PM
- Its more that just a part though. I never though about it before, but its almost the entire marker. More like the heart of the marker I guess. I've never seem it for that much though. I would just buy a retro or entire new mag for $300.
Lester
10-07-2002, 12:20 PM
- WOW I've been a member of this forum for a year and 5 months and his is only my 25th post. Talk about a ghost surfer huh =). I think I had to reregister one time cause the server hick-uped or something like that, so it might be closer to 2 years. Who knows.....
HoppysMag
10-07-2002, 12:52 PM
also dont forget AGD is tryin to get rid of classic valves so instead of you spending 349$ on a classic you can use the same 300$ and get a retro...
hitech
10-07-2002, 01:29 PM
He is right, the Classic Automag Valve Assembly is $349.88 at 888paintball:

http://www.888paintball.com/product_card.asp?ItemNo=08%2D2%2DAGD+A%2FM+VL+ASSM

However, I'm sure that must be really OLD pricing as they also sell an entire automag (powerfeed) for $239.88:

http://www.888paintball.com/product_card.asp?ItemNo=08%2D1%2DAGD+A%2FMG+CLS+PR
yeahthatsme
10-07-2002, 03:43 PM
what about the ans valve? is it any good? its like 99 for the valve and bolt. looks good to me. i am thinking about making my own mag which is why i am asking.....
hitech
10-07-2002, 04:44 PM
Originally posted by yeahthatsme
what about the ans valve? is it any good?

From what I hear, no, it's not good. But I have no experence with one.
xmetal2001
10-07-2002, 04:52 PM
Originally posted by yeahthatsme
what about the ans valve? is it any good? its like 99 for the valve and bolt. looks good to me. i am thinking about making my own mag which is why i am asking.....
The ANS Valve will give you NO perfomance increase. Its all hype. Dont waste your money.
Coaster
10-07-2002, 04:55 PM
hmm.. maybe that the aluminum in the retro valves allows it to cost a little less. The combination of more aluminum in the earth, and it being easier to machine may have something to do with it.