[silvere108]

MZinCamo, on 30 September 2012 - 05:52 PM, said:

I'll take an etek out there and it feels the same as a Ego, but take a shocker vs a luxe or a geo 1 vs a Geo 3, they are huge differences.

The Iphone 5 and 4S is a decent comparison, but I'd say more like Iphone 3G to 5.

Hmmmmmm, shocker vs luxe? Aside from the grip spacing add an $8 spring, a lube n tune and they shoot pretty darn close. A heavily upped shocker is $200 or less. Luxes run $800+ used.

Pm8 add maybe an eigen ring and a trigger, $300 ish. Compared to a dm12 at $1000. Difference in shot quality.... not really.

Spend wisely and guess how much dye pays to have these guns made. The claim that the same company made the carver 1 and the ego 9 should be telling. Supply and demand, perception of value. With out these the market crashes.

[elraido]

SynystrAssassin, on 02 October 2012 - 08:09 AM, said:

Performance. 90% of the paintball populations wants the smoothest shot out there, and you won't get it with $500, even if you've deluded yourself into thinking a Boss'd Axe will outshoot high-end spools.

Define outshoot. An automag RT will keep right up with any high end spools in terms of rate of fire....and that is from a mechanical semi auto gun. But what is the point of really going past around 10 bbs? Almost no field allows much faster if it is an electro. As far as it being smoother, we all know who would win that game.

Personally, I don't even care for electro guns that much. Heck, one of my favorite guns is my PMI III....loud, ineffcient, and has more kick than a .22.....but it is fun! Play with what makes you happy.....if it takes a $1000 gun for that to happen, so be it.

[PrimeTimePred]

Personally, I don't even care for electro guns that much. Heck, one of my favorite guns is my PMI III....loud, ineffcient, and has more kick than a .22.....but it is fun! Play with what makes you happy.....if it takes a $1000 gun for that to happen, so be it.
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^^^ THIS

[DudeinDump]

Basically, you just get more features with what your buying, a $300 dollar electros give you everything you will ever need to play. $500 dollar electros give you all that plus nicer features (More comfy, efficient, lighter, hard box cases) $1000 dollar guns give you all of that, except with even more nice features (OLED boards, barrel kits, milling, more comfy, even lighter)

Obviously, most players settle for the $300 dollar guns, they don't care if the guns need a little more attention and isn't the best out there. It does everything it need to and is works wonderfully. This is what I'm opting for.

Other players like $500 dollars guns, they don't need as much attention and work better, maybe they've worked hard for it and it's something they take a lot of pride in, it works nicely, and gets the job done just like the $300 dollar gun, just with more jazz and goodies.

And the dedicated opt for the $1000 dollar guns, maybe they are pro tourney players, maybe they demand the best in the market to keep up with the competition, maybe they need a gun that will have everything they will ever need and will always work, maybe they just like the beauty and feel of a high-end marker and they can afford the money to get one, maybe they're extremely in love with paintball and they want something that shows they are immensely dedicated to the sport.

Everyone has their reasons. I don't have a reason to spend the money for a mid end or a high end gun. So I don't buy one.

My 2 cents.

This post has been edited by DudeinDump: 02 October 2012 - 08:27 PM

[A&MBaller]

DudeinDump, on 02 October 2012 - 08:27 PM, said:

Basically, you just get more features with what your buying, a $300 dollar electros give you everything you will ever need to play. $500 dollar electros give you all that plus nicer features (More comfy, efficient, lighter, hard box cases) $1000 dollar guns give you all of that, except with even more nice features (OLED boards, barrel kits, milling, more comfy, even lighter)

Obviously, most players settle for the $300 dollar guns, they don't care if the guns need a little more attention and isn't the best out there. It does everything it need to and is works wonderfully. This is what I'm opting for.

Other players like $500 dollars guns, they don't need as much attention and work better, maybe they've worked hard for it and it's something they take a lot of pride in, it works nicely, and gets the job done just like the $300 dollar gun, just with more jazz and goodies.

And the dedicated opt for the $1000 dollar guns, maybe they are pro tourney players, maybe they demand the best in the market to keep up with the competition, maybe they need a gun that will have everything they will ever need and will always work, maybe they just like the beauty and feel of a high-end marker and they can afford the money to get one, maybe they're extremely in love with paintball and they want something that shows they are immensely dedicated to the sport.

Everyone has their reasons. I don't have a reason to spend the money for a mid end or a high end gun. So I don't buy one.

My 2 cents.

We have a winner!

[REDCOBRA]

And don't forget, 500 $ markers shoot lasers , 1000$ markers shoot tits and lasers

[ExcellentStudent]

REDCOBRA, on 02 October 2012 - 09:58 PM, said:

And don't forget, 500 $ markers shoot lasers , 1000$ markers shoot tits and lasers

Sig'd

[REDCOBRA]

ExcellentStudent, on 02 October 2012 - 10:07 PM, said:

REDCOBRA, on 02 October 2012 - 09:58 PM, said:

And don't forget, 500 $ markers shoot lasers , 1000$ markers shoot tits and lasers

Sig'd

[Space-Invader]

Moraken, on 02 October 2012 - 09:07 AM, said:

I have never understood the point of these threads, or why I click on them.

If you do not feel that spending over $______ amount is worth it, don't do it.

Problem solved,end of story, why do people feel the need
to confirm their choice with the rest of the internet?

Nagging doubt?

B/c this is America and I can do whatever TF I want...

REDCOBRA, on 02 October 2012 - 09:58 PM, said:

And don't forget, 500 $ markers shoot lasers , 1000$ markers shoot tits and lasers

Lol lmao! I want this in my sig...but I don't kno how to put it there )':

[Jarz]

Honestly, I'm skipping a high-end for now and tricking out my Axe. Then... I'm on my quest for an E-Cocker!

[NPpballer]

Jarz, on 03 October 2012 - 07:49 PM, said:

Honestly, I'm skipping a high-end for now and tricking out my Axe. Then... I'm on my quest for an E-Cocker!

Don't do it man... I did and somehow I came out on top, but it's basically asking to have your wallet raped.

[Jarz]

NPpballer, on 03 October 2012 - 07:59 PM, said:

Jarz, on 03 October 2012 - 07:49 PM, said:

Honestly, I'm skipping a high-end for now and tricking out my Axe. Then... I'm on my quest for an E-Cocker!

Don't do it man... I did and somehow I came out on top, but it's basically asking to have your wallet raped.

Gah, I may skip it.

[lowteck]

I agree, when you buy PE 07-09 egos and GEO's in the 300-500 range, why waste the $$$ ?

http://youtu.be/Qd2iL1LTRj0
http://youtu.be/KZkungh6xN8


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Space-Invader, on 30 September 2012 - 12:14 PM, said:

Now I love the look of high-end guns as much as the next guy but I can't see myself buying any gun over 500 bucks, the improvements and features on a 1000+ dollar gun just seem too miniscule to be worth it. Just think of all the great shooting guns for 500 like the matrix rail and the axe and the eteks and the fx (<--don't hate) and the invasion....to me, buying a new 1200 dollar gin just seems like a waste, anybody else feel the same? Also, you can get sone pretty nice used markers for that much as well...just let me know where you stand on this and why. Thanks.

[ExcellentStudent]

Space-Invader, on 03 October 2012 - 07:48 PM, said:

Moraken, on 02 October 2012 - 09:07 AM, said:

I have never understood the point of these threads, or why I click on them.

If you do not feel that spending over $______ amount is worth it, don't do it.

Problem solved,end of story, why do people feel the need
to confirm their choice with the rest of the internet?

Nagging doubt?

B/c this is America and I can do whatever TF I want...

REDCOBRA, on 02 October 2012 - 09:58 PM, said:

And don't forget, 500 $ markers shoot lasers , 1000$ markers shoot tits and lasers

Lol lmao! I want this in my sig...but I don't kno how to put it there )':

Too late

[erg993]

Gonna start by saying I haven't read through the thread

I'll just go ahead and say that if you think the Rail is a "great shooting gun," I completely understand why you don't understand. Will I ever spend $1000 on a marker? Probably not, but if I had that kind of cash to spend on a high end marker, I'd probably justify buying one.

[shishkabob]

idk why did i spend close to $1000 if not over completly revamping and customizing a gun that was made in 2002, in 2011? because its what made me happy and it was my money. Some people enjoy having the top of the line gear ever year, others enjoy just getting something that gets the job done and is nothing more and nothing less. If you have the means to do something then its your decision to do it.

[dpiiMpAcT]

you spend over 500 for basically the appraisal and the wows and ahhs. to show off that you got money, and also for the resale, trade value. thats imo

[Cookybiscuit]

lowteck, on 03 October 2012 - 08:53 PM, said:

I agree, when you buy PE 07-09 egos and GEO's in the 300-500 range, why waste the $$ ?

Good point, any of those mean wasted money.

[shishkabob]

Cookybiscuit, on 04 October 2012 - 09:56 AM, said:

lowteck, on 03 October 2012 - 08:53 PM, said:

I agree, when you buy PE 07-09 egos and GEO's in the 300-500 range, why waste the $ ?

Good point, any of those mean wasted money.

lol i missed cooky's anti PE remarks

[Jawz]

^^ Everyone does

To OP because when I take my reflex out of my bag people are like, meh a reflex, when I used to take my SB Fly out of my bag people used to say "OMG IT LOOKS SO COOL, SO SHINY".
Not to mention Highend guns are better in every way then mid end guns, and they are just better. If I have a DM12 No way in hell I'mm downgrading it to a DM10 just because I can get one for $450 and make $400 bucks! Reason I'd rather have a DM12?