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  • punkncat
    One foot less
    • Feb 2003
    • 5841

    #1

    Rambling about the closet again

    I was sitting here wondering.....

    How many really nice oldschool markers are just collecting dust is some closet, basement, storage box, attic, etc.? It is almost boggling to consider how many gems are just forgotten and collecting dust somewhere.

    I recently came to critical mass with my storage area and had to clean it out. It wasn't a bad thing for me, or for a few lucky buyers here on the boards either for that matter. I made a pretty good chunk of change that helped pay for a nice primary marker to use. I do keep myself a few backups and loaners still. Mostly they just sit around, which got me pondering about this ramble.

    Heh!!! I am down to "barebones" and still have five working markers(and one coming in the mail), full setups for at least four people, two scubas, and two bags of various gear.
  • glickstue
    Registered User
    • Jul 2006
    • 81

    #2
    I currently have more markers than I care to think aboout just sitting gathering dust out in my garage. I try to take each one out at least once a year but I have a couple that haven't been touched in forever.

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    • paintballer275
      Registered User
      • Mar 2004
      • 164

      #3
      ive got 5

      -spyder i won at a tourny
      -2 mech mags
      -e-mag primary (got in trade for aka excalibur)
      -mech autococker

      sadly i have no way to play with any of these , short story is local field owner closed down field to use as hunting ground.

      its been about 6 months since ive played but i would never sell any of them
      For all the kids that want to shoot 20+bps...
      :shooting: :shooting: :shooting:

      It only takes one paintball to get someone out and its a hell of alot cheaper
      :dance: :dance: :dance:


      Good traders: Mighty Mike, firebanex, and me :D

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      • trevorjk
        <S>WooLooLoo</S>
        • Dec 2002
        • 4324

        #4
        i found my ICE Panther the other day. was rather refreshing to see that again, i thought i lost it
        t33kyboy "So if a cat is dropped from 11 inches, it will most likely die."

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        • magmonkey
          Mass Destruction
          • Oct 2001
          • 775

          #5
          I have been wondering the same thing however, not just about classic markers. I have made myself a nice little collection of older but still very cool electro markers that are not the latest greatest thing but are still fairly quick and are in good shape


          traded for a $75.00 repair job


          was given to me in parts and spray painted


          ahh the $30 phantom because "pumps suck and stuff"


          and in my eyes the cream of the crop, a sub $100 almost brand new eclipse led (new enough to still have the decal on the backstrap!!) because any electro without eyes sucks


          alot of those markers in the attic and back of the closet are owned by people who no longer play or care at all about them and you can get great deals if you talk to the right people

          now they have new homes with me where they will be treated with respect and dignity

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          • TheAngryDrunkenRussian
            Owner Grounds Master Co.
            • Sep 2005
            • 586

            #6
            Originally posted by punkncat
            I was sitting here wondering.....

            How many really nice oldschool markers are just collecting dust is some closet, basement, storage box, attic, etc.? It is almost boggling to consider how many gems are just forgotten and collecting dust somewhere.

            I recently came to critical mass with my storage area and had to clean it out. It wasn't a bad thing for me, or for a few lucky buyers here on the boards either for that matter. I made a pretty good chunk of change that helped pay for a nice primary marker to use. I do keep myself a few backups and loaners still. Mostly they just sit around, which got me pondering about this ramble.

            Heh!!! I am down to "barebones" and still have five working markers(and one coming in the mail), full setups for at least four people, two scubas, and two bags of various gear.
            why don't you post on PBn "20 bucks for your box o parts" LOL

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            • usagi_tetsu
              steel rabbit flings paint
              • Jul 2004
              • 205

              #7
              For me, the big bonus of SP dropping the bottom out of its marker prices is the corresponding drop in the used marker market. Of course, as I'm collecting those unpopular mechanicals ('cockers, 'mags, and Tippmanns), it makes the prices even nicer.

              Current collection:

              2 classic 'mags
              6 Tribals
              1 custom 'cocker
              8 Tippmanns from M98 Custom all the way back to a SL-68 I

              All (excepting a couple of the rarer Tribals and the 'cocker) for well under $150, more than a few under $75. Love the new paintball economy.

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              • warpfeedmod
                I came, I saw, I painted.
                • Jun 2001
                • 1265

                #8
                2 markers.

                Rat Impulse
                Emag.

                thats about it.. no upgrades on the emag aside from lvl 10, imp is stock except for clamping feed neck.

                I can't imagine having like 5 and 6 markers, I have a hard enough time switching between two lol.
                My Trader Feedback
                It was the only tournament I've been to where they have more cases of beer than paint. - gimp

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                • magmonkey
                  Mass Destruction
                  • Oct 2001
                  • 775

                  #9
                  I have 60 +- guns the pics I put up are just of markers I have aquired for mext to nothing

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                  • CKY_Alliance
                    Team Deranged
                    • Jan 2005
                    • 1695

                    #10
                    The old maticres shoot money..they are just as fast and just about as smooth as the new matrces just a little heavier.

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                    • WenULiVeUdiE
                      Force of Nature Staff
                      • Jan 2004
                      • 1982

                      #11
                      I always wondered where all the DM4's and Angel LCD's and such went. I guess everybody has just thrown them in the closet and forgotten about them. I'd love to get some old DM3's, but I just don't need them. My Viking is all I need...

                      I did find some old gear in my closet though: Old packs, lenses, etc.
                      Hey, look at that! It's Santa!

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                      • paint magnet
                        Member # 10,261
                        • Dec 2001
                        • 2488

                        #12
                        Originally posted by magmonkey
                        I have been wondering the same thing however, not just about classic markers. I have made myself a nice little collection of older but still very cool electro markers that are not the latest greatest thing but are still fairly quick and are in good shape


                        traded for a $75.00 repair job


                        was given to me in parts and spray painted


                        ahh the $30 phantom because "pumps suck and stuff"


                        and in my eyes the cream of the crop, a sub $100 almost brand new eclipse led (new enough to still have the decal on the backstrap!!) because any electro without eyes sucks


                        alot of those markers in the attic and back of the closet are owned by people who no longer play or care at all about them and you can get great deals if you talk to the right people

                        now they have new homes with me where they will be treated with respect and dignity
                        I'll take that Phantom off your hands for $40
                        My feedback

                        Made in USA - it matters.

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                        • the mag guy
                          pwning noobs since '83
                          • Jun 2006
                          • 408

                          #13
                          ok im lookin for a cocker if anyone of these guys has one to spare from their arsenal. doesnt have to be fancy, I just want another one to remind me of the old days. I'd prefer newer than 2k1. I;d also like some kind of electro. the only electro ive ever owned is a 2k1 dark angel. Loved it, but i wanna have a back up electro to my pneumag. Any takers, I wont lowball, I wanna make a deal, but I am looking for a deal.

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