New vs. Used E-mags?

[SniperSmurf]

I'm finally just about ready to go electro for the first time and have a couple of questions. My first thought was to just go out and buy a new E-mag for $850, but with Vision Shockers and PM6s going for approx $100 less, I've hesitated.

My real question is how well used E/X mags hold up, or more specifically, the lowers? How long do the batteries/boards/'noids usually last? Does performance degrade at all over time?

Also, is it possible just to buy new lowers? I didn't see any on the site, just a ton of parts to build your own, but it ends up being more expensive that way. I imagine Tuna could hook me up with something, but didn't see complete lowers on Tunamart either. I have bought from him in the past though, and know he can come up with just about anything... and for a great price to boot!

Opinions?
Thanks!

[Brian Terry AGD]

you can buy used emags anywere from 350to700,,then send it in to us ,we can tune it up or what ever is needed ,call and get an RA number from roman,then you can go out and bunker some fools..look on the marker forums ,.

[Pyroboy597]

Some places have new Emags without the fancy ULE bodies for around $400. I do not know if their software is up to date, but if you really want an emag its worth a look.

[master_alexander]

i love my emag... but im selling it... i have been there done that. i just dont stick with one gun that long. lol.

but ive had this for about a year or so. it was just tuned by my shop, but it didnt actually need it. lol.

you cant buy new lowers... look in the used forum.

i perfer used over new because its cheaper, and if there is something wrong then i can probably fix it really easy.

if you are looking to buy, im selling mine, pm me.

[Arstron]

For the price, you cant go wrong with a used emag. For the money you save over a new emag you can do quite a few upgrades, or if you buy one that has quite a few upgrades, you still save quite a bit of money. They are a lot loke a regular automag, they hardly ever break, I havnt had a single problem out of mine. I am selling mine becuse I was needing the money, now its becuse I want to try somthing new, me and master alexander are in the same boat!

[BeaverEater]

well i had an emag about 2 years ago and sold it for another gun. well i quit for a while and just came back and was considering another emag. but honestly for the money there are better used guns out there. most emags are selling for about 550 or so ule, and i just picked up a used dm4 for 450. that was really just a no brainer for me.

[REDRT]

I'm finally just about ready to go electro for the first time and have a couple of questions. My first thought was to just go out and buy a new E-mag for $850, but with Vision Shockers and PM6s going for approx $100 less, I've hesitated.

My real question is how well used E/X mags hold up, or more specifically, the lowers? How long do the batteries/boards/'noids usually last? Does performance degrade at all over time?

Also, is it possible just to buy new lowers? I didn't see any on the site, just a ton of parts to build your own, but it ends up being more expensive that way. I imagine Tuna could hook me up with something, but didn't see complete lowers on Tunamart either. I have bought from him in the past though, and know he can come up with just about anything... and for a great price to boot!

Opinions?
Thanks!

I think the price off the AGD store is insain for a brand spanking new plain jane Emag. 850 for an all blk one and a grand for a basic colored ule body. Not even discounts for the stainless twistlock body. I picked mine up from a member here for 750 a few years back. A ULE tequila fade. AGD doesn't have anything like that anymore. If you real want an Emag you are way better off to find it on the used market. Sometimes you can find tricked out ones now for less money than I paid a few years ago. The Emag is pretty reliable. The battery, board and noids just keep on a going. Granted they might not last forever, but so far I have no problems. I'm guessing mine to be 4 to 5 years old maybe older. I have never seen brand new lowers offered only used ones, but that means they don't exist. If they did exist they most likly are long gone. With the right upgrades the emag is still a contender in preformance to any new markers in my opinion. By the time one gets all the upgrades done you can, one have a good amount of money into it. Mine is nearing completion. In the end I will have maybe around 1500 in to mine (I must be nutz), but if you wanted an octane shocker for instance you would almost have that into it. I can better justify it a little at a time. The Emag is my personal favorite of the mag line up and it will remain as my main marker always.

[Loguzzzzzz]

E Mag

I have found that the E mag will hold its value better then the other "high end" markers.

Like BeaverEater stated:
"most emags are selling for about 550 or so ule, and i just picked up a used dm4 for 450. that was really just a no brainer for me."

The Emag has stood the test of time......Look at the "high ends". They change at least every couple of years, if not every year (lately). You already know how reliable mags are.

Emags are more durable and you always have the "Hybrid" design, if the electronics do fail it is the flick of a switch and you play on.

I have a DMC, DM5, G7 and '05 Speed but I always end up using my mags. Can't explain it...........it just happens.

I would go with a used E mag.

IMHO-Just my $0.02

[Troen]

yarg, get lowers tuned by tunaman. he does an amazing job on the hall sensor and it fires faster then you'd think.

[MicroMiniMe]

The Emag is very solid and reliable. Very rare to see stories of people needing new boards or noids. So a used Emag will definately save some coin.
If you must have new, you might be able to get just the lowers from Tunaman. New lowers by themselves will probably run the price of a fully ULE used Emag though. If you buy just lowers, be sure to buy the Emag on/off assembly for whatever valve you pick up also.

[minimag03]

Some places have new Emags without the fancy ULE bodies for around $400. I do not know if their software is up to date, but if you really want an emag its worth a look.

Where? I want one .

[Tao]

Yeah Emags will last a very long time. It is all a question of how much patience you have You can wait for the right price on an emag in the colour you want on ebay or go new. If you hold out long enough you could pick up a used x mag for cheaper than a new emag. I just picked up an x mag for $790 with a warp on ebay(just waitin for it to arrive).

Anyway my suggestion is study the trends on what is selling here and on ebay. Right now there are some emags where the sellers are trying to rip people off. See what you can get (gun with/without warp, barrels included, etc) for how much $$$.
I would take an emag over almost any marker. The only disadvantage an emag has is no fancing firing modes (really only for those open games) or "cheater" ramping for that matter. You would see alot more emags if people weren't buying guns just for their ability to cheat.

[SniperSmurf]

I'm with ya there MiniMag. No kidding?!? $400? Google failed me on that one...
Thanks for all the input guys! Not ready to buy just yet, but thanks for the offers.
I'm gonna look into some other alternatives before deciding for sure. I've read some of the DevilMag thread, but at what, ~30 pages?, it's a little much to handle in one sitting! Don't know if I could even still get one, but $550 for Mod #2 (I supply body/rail/valve) seems good. Looks much nicer than the SpyderMags I've seen though! The ramping option would be cool to play around with too...

Edit: Tao, I must've been typing when you posted your reply. When I say "play around", what I really mean is "make my kids mess their pants and me"
I've never played an open game, in fact I play mostly rec/woods ball, which is why I've never really even considered electros until now. Just want to try something new for awhile. In fact, I'm thinkin' about picking up one of those C3s as well... Pretty funky, and cheap for taggin' them pesky lawn gnomes which have invaded my back yard!

[RapidTransit]

I got mine comepletely mint and unscratched for $300 last year.

[Tao]

I'm with ya there MiniMag. No kidding?!? $400? Google failed me on that one...

Edit: Tao, I must've been typing when you posted your reply. When I say "play around", what I really mean is "make my kids mess their pants and me"
I've never played an open game, in fact I play mostly rec/woods ball, which is why I've never really even considered electros until now. Just want to try something new for awhile. In fact, I'm thinkin' about picking up one of those C3s as well... Pretty funky, and cheap for taggin' them pesky lawn gnomes which have invaded my back yard!

Yeah I didjn't see this until now. I wasn't aiming it at you just the cheater ramping (epidemic??) out there and people using the excuse: "..I am getting a gun with cheater ramping so that I can keep up with the players who are actually cheating..."

Anyway you won't be dissapointed with an e mag.