Do You Buy RETAIL or "Third Party" paintball items more?? (Poll)

[Steelrat]

I have yet to buy a new marker, and I've owned over 15 markers.

[cougar20th]

most of the guns ive bought have been used. My reasons are that I can save a good amount buying used guns. Im very selective and they must be in excellent shape. Out of the 15 or so I have all except for 2 have been bought used. The other reason i buy used it that is ussaully the only way I can get what i want becasue it is no longer made.

For parts I would say its 50/50.

[viper_ssc]

Usually I buy used guns and new upgrades. I'll buy used upgrades if I'm short on cash or it's a really good deal.

[Ratzo]

Most of my stuff is used.
My first marker was a used BrassEagle Poison back in the day, but my mask was new.
Masks and hoppers are bought new, but the rest really dosen't matter.
Other than my P68sc which I bought new, my marker purchases have generally been "OOH I've wanted one of those for a while maybe he'll take a little less" and bingo yet another to add to my collection.
I love the people at the field that have something that's not working for them and they ask you if you want it for $50 and you'd be insane to say NO.

[etjoyride]

I always try to buy used... I have only owned two new guns out of 10-15
MY first two markers- Black Maxx and PMI Piranha STS. (and i got good deals on both of them.

[White_Noise]

most of my stuff is used, only my original piranha and my new pm6 were new when i bought them for markers. other wise most major equipment like that is used. i try to get new clothes/masks and hoppers though.