Yes I would also suggest buying second hand to get better value for your money. However, you can the gryphon for less then £70 brand new. If you are new to starting paintball then let's be honest, they're not bad little entry-level markers especially for such a low price. It's essentially a Tippmann 98 but with a different shell. So if you are on a very tight budget then go for something like the gryphon or the spyder and save up for something better in the long run. Also, you'll have more money to spend on paint!