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Macks airsoft dreamers of the week thread

frazer900 said:
I saw this the other day and was tempted to put this in here but honestly know sweet fuck all about upgrades and stuff so didn't know if it's a good price or what a price for something upgrade is haha and also didn't want to come across more of an idiot than I already am haha ? 
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When you spend that much on a custom gun built by a third party, you have to anticipate a massive loss when trying to resell it as that example isn't what you'd call a collectible.

As the seller has mentioned nothing about the original G&G parts still being included, I will assume the base gun has lost more value because it can't be returned to factory spec (ignoring wear and tear) so the value of the upgraded parts only reduces the loss instead of preserving value if that makes sense.

 
Galvatron said:
When you spend that much on a custom gun built by a third party, you have to anticipate a massive loss when trying to resell it as that example isn't what you'd call a collectible.

As the seller has mentioned nothing about the original G&G parts still being included, I will assume the base gun has lost more value because it can't be returned to factory spec (ignoring wear and tear) so the value of the upgraded parts only reduces the loss instead of preserving value if that makes sense.
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It was never sold with original parts in. 

Not really custom, its a Patrol Base Bolster Armouries special: https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/bolster-armouries-aegis-advanced-m4-aeg

So that's the retail AEG. Kind off. 

 
SmileyMan said:
It was never sold with original parts in. 

So that's the retail AEG. Kind off. 
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I'm aware of the Patrol Base listing, thanks. I'd seen the chain since it was on Whatsapp, let alone get on to Used Airsoft.

It may be technically retail because it's got a separate warranty but it's still going to be viewed as a third-party custom job (albeit produced on a small scale) because an OEM supplied an AEG, many of whose parts were replaced with upgrades.

People aren't going to care about the technicality of it being a retail job, they're going to care about the G&G SR-15 base and its upgrades and how much they cost against the buyer's asking price.

 
https://www.usedairsoft.co.uk/two-tone-replicas/gas-powered_2/vorsk-vpx-two-tone-no-mag_i82240

The seller wants 60% of retail for a two-tone. Fair enough... until you find it doesn't come with its mag and that its magwell retaining pin has been replaced with a different pin.

I always wanted an uncompetitively priced two-tone where it's unclear if the "different pin" is a like for like replacement or if it's a bit of a bodge job as the image is less than detailed.

 
Galvatron said:
I'm aware of the Patrol Base listing, thanks. I'd seen the chain since it was on Whatsapp, let alone get on to Used Airsoft.

It may be technically retail because it's got a separate warranty but it's still going to be viewed as a third-party custom job (albeit produced on a small scale) because an OEM supplied an AEG, many of whose parts were replaced with upgrades.

People aren't going to care about the technicality of it being a retail job, they're going to care about the G&G SR-15 base and its upgrades and how much they cost against the buyer's asking price.
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Why the aggressive reply. You implied that you was not aware in your post. Was just trying to add info. I did not intend to offend. 

The OEM supplied argument?  Many brands use OEM AEGs then alter them for retail sale as another brand. Heck this is how most things for sale work.

 
Maybe buyers remorse but they are right about the price. £600 is not a bad asking price. You know no matter what price you ask you will get low balled. 

 
Markusx0 said:
£600 is an awful asking price.
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They are literally £700 new and i can only find one shop in the UK that's got them in stock. I am not saying they are going to get that but you always price higher than what you actually want for the gun. 

 
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Lyndication said:
Buying GBBRs from a shop in the UK is where you're going wrong tbh. 
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Unless you're really impatient i don't see a reason to buy them here when the total cost from Hong Kong or Taiwan is at least 25% cheaper, but often more like 40%.

I saw a retailer selling a VFC SCAR-H MK20 for about a grand a while ago. Mine was around 550 all in from Action.

 
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