| The truth is it is an expensive sport to get involved in. | | | | you more in paint, and more in air than a mechanical. |
| You'll need a gun, which can cost hundreds to even | | | | To find cheap paintball equipment, scout out forums, |
| thousands of dollars. If you want a high end electronic | | | | auction sites like eBay, and classifieds sites like |
| marker you can easily spend even more on it. With an | | | | Craigslist. |
| expensive gun you'll need a motorized loader which | | | | Forums can be a good place to look. Generally I have |
| can cost a hundred dollars. | | | | found that they are a little harder to find good deals at, |
| It doesn't stop there either. The costs can easily keep | | | | but many times the seller will be willing to negotiate the |
| piling up with the addition of a compressed air tank, a | | | | price or may even make a trade. If you have some |
| mask, clothing, and then the never ending money you'll | | | | things that you think are worth exchanging, give it a try |
| be spending on paint. | | | | and ask the seller if they are willing to trade. |
| So what can someone on a budget do if they want to | | | | Places like Craigslist can be a goldmine for good |
| get into the sport? What options are there out there | | | | offers if you know what to look for. In fact many |
| and where can they find cheap paintball equipment? | | | | people will buy items on Craigslist and then turn around |
| If you want a low priced marker look for pumps, or a | | | | and sell it on eBay to make a quick profit. |
| low end mechanical. Buy it used and you'll get it for | | | | What can I say about eBay? It is my number one |
| even cheaper. To avoid paying more for paint and a | | | | choice for finding cheap paintball equipment, but you |
| motorized loader, save yourself from getting an | | | | have to keep your eye on it because it's easy to miss |
| electronic marker. Even an inexpensive one will cost | | | | the good ones. |