Why spend more than 500 dollars on a marker?

[GT]

Just wondering,
with all the great deals, new and used, why would on spend more than 500 bucks on a marker?

[RogueFactoryKid]

so you can brag that you have the most expensive gun.

[Ken]

So you can bring the competition to another level. don't make stupid threads.

[JimmyBeam]

because its the cool thing to do.

actually, if i had the money to spare well then sure why not. but since i dont and i love to play every week, i have to budget the money i am able to spend.

[GT]

So you can bring the competition to another level. don't make stupid threads.

Ironic comming from a guy who owns an emag. Keep it civil this isnt pbn. I have made 4500 posts and no seems to complain to loudly

[FSU_Paintball]

Aside from those who want something brand new and/or trendy, paintball guns are a matter of personal preference. If people prefer the feel of a marker that you can't get for $500, and they take the sport seriously enough, they'll spend whatever they need to to make sure they have a setup that is the most comfortable for them.

I personally ended up with a $650 marker (freestyle) but if I had felt that the Alias was best for me, you better believe I'd drop $1000 on one of them. How you feel with your marker plays a lot into how well you perform on the field.

[Blazestorm]

Cause my 950 dollar gun has an LCD.

Duh.

[matmc89]

for quality, and knowing your gun will ALWAYS work.
I have an 04 viking :)

[Steelrat]

Just wondering,
with all the great deals, new and used, why would on spend more than 500 bucks on a marker?

I know you had an epiphany and all, but hopefully the purpose of this thread isnt to prove that there is no reason to buy a marker for over $500.

There are definately markers in the $1000 + range that I feel arent worth the money, but there are also markers in that range that are so well made that its obvious where the extra money went. I buy those markers because i like the solidity, the quality, the reliability, and the durability, as well as some of the features they offer.

And this subject can apply to almost any product made, be it stereos, cars, dishwashers, etc.

[frischtr]

And this subject can apply to almost any product made, be it stereos, cars, dishwashers, etc.

Good call...

[AO Moderation Team]

So you can bring the competition to another level. don't make stupid threads.

3 Day Ban for Disruptive Behavior/Flaming.

[ojhspyro89]

for quality, and knowing your gun will ALWAYS work.
I have an 04 viking :)

Well look at timmys and Shockers, the ones at my field allways break down. I seriosly just think its hype, i own a bko myself so call me cheap! yay

[Steelrat]

Well look at timmys and Shockers, the ones at my field allways break down. I seriosly just think its hype, i own a bko myself so call me cheap! yay

He was reffering to his viking when he mentioned quality and reliability.

[GT]

I know you had an epiphany and all, but hopefully the purpose of this thread isnt to prove that there is no reason to buy a marker for over $500.

you assume alot, why so nasty? Honestly, how many guns do you think I have owned since I started playing in '98? I have owned an equal number of guns on both sides of the 500 dollar line. The bare honesty is that people on every message board spout alot of crap about products or processes they know nothing about and add little more than thier opinion. I think most of that is a group think or maturity issue, but I digress. Take a look at the first few posts here and you will see what I mean.


How is my thread any different than: http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=165057

or

http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=163345

There is something magical about the 500+ price point. I am not a marketing guy, however we have guys here who are. There must be some kind of magical list of what people are willing to pay per the features. In paintball that seems to be shifting everyday.

At the end of the day I can buy a gun for 2-300 bucks that is relible and shoots way faster than I can pull the trigger. So why else to people spend big coin on a marker?

[Steelrat]

My apologies, I was not trying to be nasty at all, I just stated that I "hoped" that the purpose of the thread wasnt to prove that there is no reason to buy a marker over $500. I know that you have stated in the past that you felt that the ICD guns did everything you wanted for under $500, so I know where you stand on the subject. Its just that everyone has their own list of what they want in a marker, be it build quality, speed, weight, looks, popularity, etc etc.