Just a note on buying from the US, although your friend has been told £285 delivered the company he's buying from don't mention the "hidden" extras. He might find that on top of that he'll get VAT from UK customs at 17.5% and import duty at a further 9% plus courier companies also levy a charge for clearing it it through customs on your behalf which can be anything up to another £20 on top. the £285 delivered could end up being £380.
Even with very good exchange rates like we have at present the general rule of thumb is what you see it priced for in US$ on the web is roughly the same as you'll end up paying by the time you actualy get your hands on it.
Personally I'd always recommend buying in the UK simply ecause you have the back up if something goes wrong. I knew a guy who bought a gun that never worked from the day he bought it. Leaked from every seal no matter what he did to it. After 8 months he finally got a replacement and that was just as bad as the first one. I hasten to add it was not a Tippman by the way
Even with very good exchange rates like we have at present the general rule of thumb is what you see it priced for in US$ on the web is roughly the same as you'll end up paying by the time you actualy get your hands on it.
Personally I'd always recommend buying in the UK simply ecause you have the back up if something goes wrong. I knew a guy who bought a gun that never worked from the day he bought it. Leaked from every seal no matter what he did to it. After 8 months he finally got a replacement and that was just as bad as the first one. I hasten to add it was not a Tippman by the way
