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Macks airsoft dreamers of the week thread

Colin Allen said:
Apparently, they are two different guns.
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Then might it be fairer to say that it's claimed that they're different, but apparent that they're not?

For one thing, if I were selling two guns like that, I'd mention the alternative gun in each advert to increase my chance of finding an interested buyer.

 
Well he says they're 2 different guns but provides bugger all evidence to back up his claims. This to me is a massive red flag

 
Rogerborg said:
Then might it be fairer to say that it's claimed that they're different, but apparent that they're not?

For one thing, if I were selling two guns like that, I'd mention the alternative gun in each advert to increase my chance of finding an interested buyer.
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It might indeed be fairer to say that; I was using 'apparently' somewhat ironically.

Cannonfodder said:
Well he says they're 2 different guns but provides bugger all evidence to back up his claims. This to me is a massive red flag
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Agreed.

 
Hudson said:
No idea what it is, no idea what's wrong with it, but it can be yours for only £230!

As long as you pick it up yourself.
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Used estate car. Don't know the brand, age or mileage.

Had it repaired, next thing fuel pump wouldn't feed fuel into into the engine. Haven't got the time to send it to get repaired. Eveything else works - £100,000. Bargain.

 
Cannonfodder said:
"Only shoots full auto right now but it can be fixed and I dont have the time"

Tbh I'm more surprised that a fault described as an easy fix actually was
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Sorting out the semi issue on an ICS l85 is probably the easiest repair on any Airsoft gun I’ve done, other than tightening a fill valve on a pistol as it’s one screw fitting a £15 replacement part.

However, the semi issue only occurs through wear, so if he’s got one that only shoots auto and one that does both then the one that only shoots auto has been used far more.  
 

Assuming the exterior’s not farked and the rest of it works okay I’d be tempted to have a punt at £150…

 
Apparently a second hand gun, that costs £495 new, rockets in value to £700 when you add a new hop, spring & a service. 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a hop & spring an integral part of any aeg, without either it would be boneyard. 

Yep, servicing costs money but not essential to sell an aeg, unless of course it was faulty & needed the attention ?. 

Seller also states it's discontinued, while technically correct, 20 seconds on Google found a UK retailer with them in stock for £495, so I'm still trying to figure out why a secondhand gun, that shouldn't be worth more than £350, £400 at best, is apparently worth £700 ? ?

Opinions please, anyone else got a valuation ? 




 
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Tackle said:
Apparently a second hand gun, that costs £495 new, rockets in value to £700 when you add a new hop, spring & a service. 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a hop & spring an integral part of any aeg, without either it would be boneyard. 

Yep, servicing costs money but not essential to sell an aeg, unless of course it was faulty & needed the attention ?. 

Seller also states it's discontinued, while technically correct, 20 seconds on Google found a UK retailer with them in stock for £495, so I'm still trying to figure out why a secondhand gun, that shouldn't be worth more than £350, £400 at best, is apparently worth £700 ? ?

Opinions please, anyone else got a valuation ? 
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Totally overpriced.

 
Galvatron said:
https://www.usedairsoft.co.uk/clothing-gear/wanted-as-starting-off_i55899

"I've been bitten by the airsoft bug but I don't want to spend anything. I see so many of you have worked smart/hard or invested well or perhaps inherited to buy your gear so I just want to mooch off complete strangers."
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The pic looks familiar, as does the text, or at least the context, I think he tried it on here previously, & I've definitely seen similar posts elsewhere, whether its the same chancer I've no idea, they usually get short shrift.

LOL, probably related to the various pikeys that wander around with a petrol can claiming to have run out of fuel & needing a few quid to get to their wife who's in labour⛽?

 
Galvatron said:
https://www.usedairsoft.co.uk/clothing-gear/wanted-as-starting-off_i55899

"I've been bitten by the airsoft bug but I don't want to spend anything. I see so many of you have worked smart/hard or invested well or perhaps inherited to buy your gear so I just want to mooch off complete strangers."
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Time to send all the broken/knackered stuff we all have kicking around at the back of the drawer.  I’ve got a KWA USPC with a knackered hop that it’s impossible to fix and make work for example…

 
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Duff Beer said:
Time to send all the broken/knackered stuff we all have kicking around at the back of the drawer.  I’ve got a KWA USPC with a knackered hop that it’s impossible to fix and make work for example…
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It's not like he said it has to be in working or reparable condition. ?‍♂️

 
Duff Beer said:
Time to send all the broken/knackered stuff we all have kicking around at the back of the drawer.  I’ve got a KWA USPC with a knackered hop that it’s impossible to fix and make work for example…
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Galvatron said:
It's not like he said it has to be in working or reparable condition. ?‍♂️
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Sounds like a great plan, except the pikey bastard will probably open a fresh account, & sell your knackered gat at full price to an unsuspecting noob claiming it's in full working order, payment by bank transfer or F&F only....... "no ukara mate, no problem but we'd better keep it on the DL then & F&F it" ?

 
Some of the replies on here are amazing to read through ? I’ve been in airsoft for about 5 years and always thought it was just me who thought there were some delusional people expecting well over retail for a used gun for no reason! 
scared to post my gun for sale now though… but I’ll be checking back on here just in case there’s any ‘friendly’ advice ?

 
Galvatron said:
"I've been bitten by the airsoft bug but I don't want to spend anything. I see so many of you have worked smart/hard or invested well or perhaps inherited to buy your gear so I just want to mooch off complete strangers."
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Sadly, it is indeed "worth a try" though. There was a 15 year old lad begging on one of the UK Failbook groups who successfully grifted a bunch of gear from "you can't tell me this is a bad idea!" contrarians.

As a thank you, he started posting pictures of himself up on his roof, doing his best Rooftop Korean impression.  The "told you so" was epic.

 
At least it's an inanimate object. I've seen people online begging for free pets, because they apparently don't have any money. I would like to chalk up the majority to kids just dreaming, but unfortunately have seen cases where adults willing take on a cat they can't afford any medical treatment for.

 
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