Now ever since i started as a punter i knew this was an expensive sport and have always excepted this and it has never bothered me even as a poor student but £22 +VAT+P&P for a F*****G low pressure gauge 4 a air system someone is having a laugh
I hate this sport sometimes
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We seem to pay a premium in the UK.
I've been pricing starter markers for a mate and it seems that what we pay in £ for a marker is what they pay in the U.S. in $. A marker costing £200 here is $200 - the exchange rate would roughly make that £150.
OK, I know there's VAT/import to go on top of that if I bought it individually, but surely the big UK suppliers importing tons of kit spread the cost of shipping etc.
I assume it's the same for accessories.
I've been pricing starter markers for a mate and it seems that what we pay in £ for a marker is what they pay in the U.S. in $. A marker costing £200 here is $200 - the exchange rate would roughly make that £150.
OK, I know there's VAT/import to go on top of that if I bought it individually, but surely the big UK suppliers importing tons of kit spread the cost of shipping etc.
I assume it's the same for accessories.
Get used to it...
It's not just paintball. EVERYTHING is more expensive in the UK by a fat margain, and as you say the purchasing parity rate is £1:$1, despite the official rate of 1.46. It really narks me, especially since US earnings are higher too.
The same goes for pretty much ever other country too. Even Sweden is cheaper than the UK (apart from booze, that is).
It's not just paintball. EVERYTHING is more expensive in the UK by a fat margain, and as you say the purchasing parity rate is £1:$1, despite the official rate of 1.46. It really narks me, especially since US earnings are higher too.
The same goes for pretty much ever other country too. Even Sweden is cheaper than the UK (apart from booze, that is).
Biggest joke is the revy, made in the quanities they are, would cost less than a fiver to make. Where does the other £55 quid go?
Have you tried looking into a harware/parts store? I have bought LP gauges that are identical to the ones you get from paintball companies for a bit cheaper....
Okay so whats the biggest paintball rip off u have ever bought
shocker Nofear bubble 12 quid for a F*****G sticker was ordering lots of stuff at the time and only noticed how much it cost reading my reciept on the way home
shocker Nofear bubble 12 quid for a F*****G sticker was ordering lots of stuff at the time and only noticed how much it cost reading my reciept on the way home
I would have to say the biggest ripoff buying wise would be anytime i buy paint at a event paint only event....they always screw you hardcore the margin is generally like 110%
I would have to agree! Site paint is always the BIGGEST rip! I am hoping Campaign isn't site paint only. I am going back to the US and have connections there for low cost paint.
Don't panic RoOsTer, Millennium events are never site paint only. Top teams just wouldn't play if they had to pay for & use paint supplied by their sponsor's rivals.Originally posted by TheRo0sTer
I would have to agree! Site paint is always the BIGGEST rip! I am hoping Campaign isn't site paint only. I am going back to the US and have connections there for low cost paint.
But yes, probably the biggest rip off I've seen is site paint at some tourneys over the years
Tom, what pressure range do you need?
Try speaking to Sheriff or stopping by the shop at Mayhem Abridge.
Let me or nick know if you are coming up for training this sunday.
Try speaking to Sheriff or stopping by the shop at Mayhem Abridge.
Let me or nick know if you are coming up for training this sunday.