Why can't you pay for guns like you can cars?
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IRONLIONS ED- very good point the only person to actually refer directly to what i'm getting at.
OLLZ- that is something that i'm aware of as we used to have it with my team, but i'm not sure how common they are now, as in the past people have been known to abuse it as it's not really 'official' more of an agreement.
HUSH HUSH- I've used an Ion, there fine for starters, the idea is i want a better gun, quality, performance, value holding, you know Ions are really the last resort, so not sure what you mean about run before you can walk
edit CJOFELEMENT- Well whenever that space gets filled let me know!!!
OLLZ- that is something that i'm aware of as we used to have it with my team, but i'm not sure how common they are now, as in the past people have been known to abuse it as it's not really 'official' more of an agreement.
HUSH HUSH- I've used an Ion, there fine for starters, the idea is i want a better gun, quality, performance, value holding, you know Ions are really the last resort, so not sure what you mean about run before you can walk
edit CJOFELEMENT- Well whenever that space gets filled let me know!!!
I'd love a better gat but if you can't afford it, stop wishing, no offence at all but if you can't afford it then there's no choice, ions are fine never had a problem from it just upgrade it slowly if you can't afford an outright quality gat. I didn't wonder why there wasn't any interest free buy now pay in 6 months time for my gat. Playing with an ion is better than playing with nothing at all. Sorry to anyone that's taken offence just my 2 pence.
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Ok well, a genuine thankyou to everyone for the advice, but i wasn't actually after advice,
I've been looking for a new gun for a while, i'm completley aware of the option of using the classifieds, credit cards etc
The original reason i posted was just something that occured to me and I was wondering what any retailers had to say on the matter aswell as others who may have wondered themselves (e.g. CJOFELEMENT and IRONLIONS ED)
I was just using my personal position as an example,
Again thankyou for the advice but it's not really what i was getting at
I've been looking for a new gun for a while, i'm completley aware of the option of using the classifieds, credit cards etc
The original reason i posted was just something that occured to me and I was wondering what any retailers had to say on the matter aswell as others who may have wondered themselves (e.g. CJOFELEMENT and IRONLIONS ED)
I was just using my personal position as an example,
Again thankyou for the advice but it's not really what i was getting at
the reason that paintball guns arnt available on finance is probably due to the fact that for the work they would have to do and the risk factor that they would have to take into account the profit in giving credit on such a low value item (sorry but even the most expencive marker is peanuts to a finance company) wouldnt be worth it to a finance company. they tend to work on big profit over a longer time rather than making a couple of hundred quid over a years plan, also partly because if you chose not to pay it back its hardly worth taking you to court to get back.....
im not financial adviser but thats my personal thoughts on it.
id go for a loan from a bank for such a small amount over such a short time anyway, far better interest rates.
im not financial adviser but thats my personal thoughts on it.
id go for a loan from a bank for such a small amount over such a short time anyway, far better interest rates.
Paintball Markers are like Cars in some respect, the minute you take it out the box it loses value. so, how would you feel 12 months down the line after paying £100 per month, so £1200 incl interest to then have a gun that is outdated and worth less than half your original buying price? Also, if 6 months down the line you wanted an upgrade, you could sell your (new gat) at a lower price, then get more tick for a newer model...blah blah blah...debt city....Bad move.
Oh yeah Lombard Direct Finance, just get a loan ;o)
Sid
Oh yeah Lombard Direct Finance, just get a loan ;o)
Sid
also paintballers have a nasty tendency to want the latest shiny thing, so when you originally buy your nice marker, one month later a newer shinier model is released leaving you owing lots of money on the first one.
try buying second hand, you will find a lot of top end markers for half their retail price and less, particularly if you can be happy with last years model.
finance is a fools game and the only reason it works with cars is that not so many people have that amount of money to spend outright, however cars are nearly essential to modern life. paintball markers are nothing more than expensive luxuries at the end of the day.
finance companies will offer outrageous interest rates on "personal" items, due to the risk involved and you will end up paying a lot more than the retail when you add interest. try going to your bank and asking them for a short term loan if you really are that desperate for a marker. it is essentially the same thing and they will debit your account the same as say Planet, or any other shop.
take a cheap rate of around 10% will cost you £100 for the privilege of buying a marker at £1000.
have a critical look around you and see what you can do for yourself to raise the cash. ebay some nice but ultimately useless items, clear out the old Dvd collection, lose the ps2 you haven't played in a month. trust me you won't miss them when your shiny new toy is in your hands.
try buying second hand, you will find a lot of top end markers for half their retail price and less, particularly if you can be happy with last years model.
finance is a fools game and the only reason it works with cars is that not so many people have that amount of money to spend outright, however cars are nearly essential to modern life. paintball markers are nothing more than expensive luxuries at the end of the day.
finance companies will offer outrageous interest rates on "personal" items, due to the risk involved and you will end up paying a lot more than the retail when you add interest. try going to your bank and asking them for a short term loan if you really are that desperate for a marker. it is essentially the same thing and they will debit your account the same as say Planet, or any other shop.
take a cheap rate of around 10% will cost you £100 for the privilege of buying a marker at £1000.
have a critical look around you and see what you can do for yourself to raise the cash. ebay some nice but ultimately useless items, clear out the old Dvd collection, lose the ps2 you haven't played in a month. trust me you won't miss them when your shiny new toy is in your hands.
I think Yatesy, without trying to offend you your being a little naive. Forgetting all the typical student quips, (involving drink/spend) if you went to buy a car, you should from what you've said be turned down. If your upto to your limit on spending/loan how can you prove that you can pay your monthly direct debits etc. The example you are giving is you want to buy a top end Ego without a trade in or backup cash. This would be like walking into a Farrari show room and saying no part ex and by the way i'm upto my spend limit. What do you expect. Like i say, no offence but start with a brand spanking new Ion or 2nd hand marker of your choice so that you've got something to play with, miss a few drinking sessions so you can save up and then trade in later for the gun of your wishes. Everyone has to start somewhere and usually its not at the top.
if you went to buy a car, you should from what you've said be turned down. If your upto to your limit on spending/loan how can you prove that you can pay your monthly direct debits etc. The example you are giving is you want to buy a top end Ego without a trade in or backup cash. This would be like walking into a Farrari show room and saying no part ex and by the way i'm upto my spend limit. What do you expect. Like i say, no offence but start with a brand spanking new Ion or 2nd hand marker of your choice so that you've got something to play with, miss a few drinking sessions so you can save up and then trade in later for the gun of your wishes. Everyone has to start somewhere and usually its not at the top. 
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My mate just bought a new, heavily discounted, G7 Fly, he's sh#ting himself that when they release the new angel its gonna be less than he paid!
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My mate just bought a new, heavily discounted, G7 Fly, he's sh#ting himself that when they release the new angel its gonna be less than he paid!
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