getting past field paint rules?

[FreakBaller12]

can't you just buy there paitn online?
liek my field uses 100 a case for blaze
cna't i jsut buy it online and tell them fi it's a different fil that i bought it awhile ago?

[Troy]

or you could just go to the field and steal the money directly from them.


Some fields allow BYOP like Badlandz in Chicago. Check to see if there is a field in your area that has BYOP, but do not try to bring nonfield paint to a field paint only place. They will most likely find out, and they will not be happy.

[Albinonewt]

I suppose you could do it, but I really don't think it's worth it from a few different views.

First, it's dishonest. I know people think of it as ripping off a corrupt business, but if you want to rip them off the proper way to do it is not to play there. To try to out cheat a cheater isn't right, it's sinking to (or below) their level.

Second, if you get caught you may face reprucussions that you don't like. Now, obviously I don't mean legal action, but you could find yourself sitting for the day or even banned. I don't think it's worth that risk.

[Muzikman]

You have to remeber, it costs a lot of money to run a field. When you look at it, the only thing that is making them money is by selling paint. Do yourself a favor, if you want to keep your local fields open, buy their paint. I use to make it a point that even the fields that had BYOP, I still bought from the field.

[graycie]

fields are usually up to check on what fill colors they've had in the last year if not longer. if the field finds out you are using non field paint and you continue to use it after a warning (if your lucky enough to get one) they will kick you out. follow Troy's advice and go to a field that allows byop or go on byop days.

[VanGogo]

Muzik has it right. As a field owner I know the only way I can stay open is to primarily be a field paint only establishment. If you want a local field to play at then buy their paint. If you don't, then go play renegade.

Paint at my field is $60/case for field grade paint, up to $80/case for tournament grade (Anarchy, Cyclone, etc.) and everyone says it's expensive when in the last 4 years the price has not gone up! I don't know what area of the country you are in, but the south tends to be a little less expensive (lower cost of living) than up north or out west.

[rdb123]

Originally posted by VanGogo
Paint at my field is $60/case for field grade paint, up to $80/case for tournament grade (Anarchy, Cyclone, etc.) and everyone says it's expensive when in the last 4 years the price has not gone up! I don't know what area of the country you are in, but the south tends to be a little less expensive (lower cost of living) than up north or out west.

I would have no problem buying paint from your field. However, a case of Severe Storm is 85 dollars here! This paint retails for about 32.

I don't know how I keep rationalizing the "premium" (Severe FP) price of 90 a case each weekend I play.

[MDethCKR]

Country Club Paintball by me (IL) damn!

used to be $120 for a case of Premies!
they finally dropped to 100
but theres the 20 entry fee
and nitro fills are 3perpsi or something simular!

so lets see....130 or so?
fun day!

[elpimpo]

wow that sux. the most ive ever paid for a day of practice was 40 a case

[Steelrat]

There is no way I would pay prices like that for paint. I got 30 a case for big ball at a local store, 20 for the field, and 10 for all day air. If I had to pay 80-100 a case for field paint I just wouldnt go there.

[dcmander]

Originally posted by Muzikman
You have to remeber, it costs a lot of money to run a field.

It also costs a lot of money to be a player.

[Muzikman]

Originally posted by dcmander


It also costs a lot of money to be a player.

True, but your not trying to make a living at it. If money is an issue for you, find a cheaper sport/hobby

[Kevmaster]

I can tell you that my field, we had the same color proball and proball platinum for over three years. It was a FPO color, so the 'net never sold that color. My field was the only field int he state that was allowed to buy it. Chances are, your field has a simialr situation (and no, my field was not massive). They'll know its not their paint

Second, they arnt makin money. If they were drivin benzes and sellin $90/case then thats one thing, but they're not and they're trying to break even. Some fields make money. 95% dont m ake a damn and some of them lose money. Paintball is not a winning business for the fields. $90/case is expensive; but so is owning a field...i've managed one...the financials arnt too hot

[Halliday]

My field uses paint you can't get online. It's easy to spot who's not using ours.

We charge $5 walk-on fee,$15 for rentals, $80/case (Big Ball) and free co2/air. We do a lot of things for free, like teching markers and replacing tank o-rings.

Please don't steal. It's not nice.

[dcmander]

Originally posted by Muzikman


True, but your not trying to make a living at it. If money is an issue for you, find a cheaper sport/hobby

How do you know?!?! I'm training to become the best professional paintball player in the world!



Why don't fields make paint cheaper, field fees more expensive.

This wya its fair for newbs and experienced players.