to trade or not to trade

[kpete95]

ok here's the deal
i just bought a brand new 68 classic mag. i go to a paintball shop and the guy there says that he will trade me a used minimag with a retro valve for my gun and an extra $200. what should i do. is the minimag actually any better than the classic mag. and also i could get a brand new retro valve for my gun if i kept it for $220 so should i get...

$500- brand new classic mag w/ retro valve or...
$480- used minimag with retro valve, ule body, and double trigger

Please help me make the right choice!!!

[durtysoufcraka]

how used is it, if you can try it out. do so. if you dont mind having a non ule body and a silly single stock trigger you could get not only a retro vavle but a brand new X-valve w/a new level 10 kit already installed. i think you should go w/that. unless you'd rather have a little heavier gun but what is probobally more comfortable. it depends on if the mini works and if you're willing to sacrifice that mini's comfort w/the grips and 2x trigger for a lighter x-valve that wont chop due to its x valve.

[SIGSays]

sound pretty good... go for it... if the gun works and looks like it's in great shape...

[Lohman446]

There is no difference mechanically between a minimag and a automag 68. If you are thinking of a ULE body in the future than you are changing the only part that makes them different. In my opinion you can trade that valve in on an X-valve from AGD for $225 and get level ten at the same time (as well as the "sexier" x valve - there is no difference in the RT valve and X valve except the X valve is lighter and includes level 10). The only advantage that minimag has over your gun is the RT valve (which I don't think is worth $200). However, if you prefer the looks of the minimag then that brings your preference into play - I myself own a minimag because I like the looks.