Goodbye Anderson and Anderson

stokes · January 28th, 2008, 14:24

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Originally Posted by The Saint

Airsoft dies when we can't play, not when we can't get the latest and greatest fresh off the assembly lines in Asia. The former is what makes us a sport and community, the latter is what makes us a hobby.

Sounds like it came from a commerical for nike... :P Me likes!

Crunchmeister · January 28th, 2008, 14:26

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Originally Posted by The Saint

Hyprocracy at best, outdated views at worst. Seriously, that's it. The definition of replica firearm doesn't distinguish between metal cones or plastic BBs.

Agreed. I have a Walther PPK/S, Walther CP99 Compact, and Beretta PX4 Storm CO2 pellet / BB guns. Anyone that says those things aren't replicas are smoking rope. They're even GBB guns, adding to the realism. With the PPK, you can even mod it to fire full-auto, emptying the 15-round mag in about 3/4 of a second. Yet, anyone can buy one of these guns (along with shitloads of other models that are more-or-less replicas of real guns too...

And in the end, you can do a lot of damage to someone with these guns. My Px4 fires pellets at 380 fps. That's more than enough to seriously injure someone. Yet, my KJW Beretta M9 fires plastic BBs at just over 300 fps, poses no threat, and is technically illegal. Go figure...

Cassius · January 28th, 2008, 14:33

I've had quite a few guns new and used and only ever bought one from Mark. I'm not worried at all. As someone put it; when there's a will there's a way.

Mark was selling to the masses; it was publically available to anyone. If you look closer, you'll see other retailers. Mostly on the classifieds.

To the new guys; this will filter out the people that are not serious.

matt491 · January 28th, 2008, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Brian McIlmoyle

So... the change in enforcement policy.. finally takes down the last public source for airsoft guns.

The issue is not " this is going to increase prices" .. the issue is now there will be no ready source for guns at all.. at any price.

New players are going to find the bar much higher for entry into this activity.

This could be a very good thing, though! Weed out the stupid kids we don't want around *cough mr hitman cough*

ProbeJax · January 28th, 2008, 14:34

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Originally Posted by matt491

This could be a very good thing, though! Weed out the stupid kids we don't want around *cough mr hitman cough*

I doubt it. If you refering to him specifcally, his collection can now almost match my own.

Donster · January 28th, 2008, 14:35

^^ouch, but valid point...

EDIT: that being said, the more i think about the less i worry. here is why:

1) first off, anyone who has even considered being an AEG retailer, now would be the best time because they would literally be unopposed, so in terms of a lucrative business need a say more? Can anyone say "monopoly"?
2) i already have a MK23 purchase lined up (thanks kos, PM inbound btw). after that, any other thing i want can be ordered. i.e. if i want to custom build an M4, i can buy almost all the parts. the remaining can be purchased via huang or airsoftparts.ca so unless i want a special item, such as a Tanaka Kar98k or a CA M24, then i think i can find someone, if not, order from the classified. but by then (a year or so) i think another importer will arrive on scene or, i think anyway, shootsoft will expand their inventory to include higher-end brands.

thats just my thoughts though...

matt491 · January 28th, 2008, 14:48

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Originally Posted by ProbeJax

I doubt it. If you refering to him specifcally, his collection can now almost match my own.

Wasn't a shot directly at him, I guess. But in his general direction and the direction of all kids like him. The ones who think the guns are cool and want them all even though we tell them countless times it's illegal for them to have them because they're underage, but they still get them. Now they'll have to cough up a lot more to get one =D

Big House · January 28th, 2008, 14:53

I Still find it strange and slightly fishy that AA would only post on MAA about this and not JOC or ASC.....

SHaKaL · January 28th, 2008, 14:53

Talk about retarded...

I wish the price of gas reach 5-10$ a liter so that the fucking immature drifter wannabe racers wont use their cars to race on the street... duh!!!

TokyoSeven · January 28th, 2008, 14:58

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Originally Posted by Cassius

To the new guys; this will filter out the people that are not serious.

But...but...Cassius...what about the stupid people who have lots of money? Sorry, I couldnt resisit. We will will just have to be more diligent in educating them.

The Lettonian · January 28th, 2008, 15:00

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Originally Posted by Ducky

It is not a sky is falling thread per se. The issue comes with the growth of airsoft. I think it is safe to say that no one was the sport to regress. I remember playing games with 4 people including myself, now we have 20+ for even skrims. I like that and do not want to see the sport lessen. The fact is there are new players and they are the life blood of any sport; but if they cannot get an AEG, and I am not talking china guns, then the sport is doomed to recession.

No airsoft wont die, it is not like we cannot play especially not if you already have as much a collection as you intend to get. The issue is that we will need to find a way to get new players, and if they have no supplier then its game over for them.

Cheap guns have pretty much all the same external components as their name brand counterparts, though...and isn't that the hardest part to get into the country? I'm thinking JG externals + TM internals = just as good as a TM?

ThunderCactus · January 28th, 2008, 15:04

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Originally Posted by CDNCXII

I Still find it strange and slightly fishy that AA would only post on MAA about this and not JOC or ASC.....

Maybe he hates dealing with ASC? Your lucky Hubbard cares enough about you to say anything at all

I didn't think they had an office depot in Neepawa, but apparently he got a hold of an easy button somehow lol
Honestly I thought the easy button was just going to shut down sales to ASC specifically but oh well.

ProbeJax · January 28th, 2008, 15:08

I'm surprised Mark himself hasn't said anything here yet.

Forever_kaos · January 28th, 2008, 15:08

Like a few on here, havn't orderd from them but still, ouch

...

But, screw the hole "AHH we have no importer!" .... Men, rally up! we're heading to the border!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big House · January 28th, 2008, 15:12

There is nothing on his site or his forum stating any of this...... You would think he would put it on his site first rather than a MAA with 167 active members!!!

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January 28th, 2008, 14:33	#123
Cassius Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada	I've had quite a few guns new and used and only ever bought one from Mark. I'm not worried at all. As someone put it; when there's a will there's a way. Mark was selling to the masses; it was publically available to anyone. If you look closer, you'll see other retailers. Mostly on the classifieds. To the new guys; this will filter out the people that are not serious. __________________ WE AIN'T DEAD

January 28th, 2008, 14:35	#126
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	^^ouch, but valid point... EDIT: that being said, the more i think about the less i worry. here is why: 1) first off, anyone who has even considered being an AEG retailer, now would be the best time because they would literally be unopposed, so in terms of a lucrative business need a say more? Can anyone say "monopoly"? 2) i already have a MK23 purchase lined up (thanks kos, PM inbound btw). after that, any other thing i want can be ordered. i.e. if i want to custom build an M4, i can buy almost all the parts. the remaining can be purchased via huang or airsoftparts.ca so unless i want a special item, such as a Tanaka Kar98k or a CA M24, then i think i can find someone, if not, order from the classified. but by then (a year or so) i think another importer will arrive on scene or, i think anyway, shootsoft will expand their inventory to include higher-end brands. thats just my thoughts though... Last edited by Donster; January 28th, 2008 at 14:50..

January 28th, 2008, 14:53	#129
SHaKaL Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Trois-Rivi?res	Talk about retarded... I wish the price of gas reach 5-10$ a liter so that the fucking immature drifter wannabe racers wont use their cars to race on the street... duh!!! __________________ HellRanger 1969-2007 LRRP FOREVER 101e 506Pir Fox Company - SHTYK NOZH Last edited by SHaKaL; January 28th, 2008 at 14:57..

January 28th, 2008, 14:53	#128
Big House Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Drumheller	I Still find it strange and slightly fishy that AA would only post on MAA about this and not JOC or ASC.....

January 28th, 2008, 15:08	#133
ProbeJax Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007	I'm surprised Mark himself hasn't said anything here yet.

January 28th, 2008, 15:08	#134
Forever_kaos Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississauga.	Like a few on here, havn't orderd from them but still, ouch ... But, screw the hole "AHH we have no importer!" .... Men, rally up! we're heading to the border!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Johann Hansen. 1./SS-Pz-Gren. Rgt. 20. 9th SS Hohenstaufen. Ontario's Largest WW2 re-enactment. OP Woodsman. Join us!

January 28th, 2008, 15:12	#135
Big House Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Drumheller	There is nothing on his site or his forum stating any of this...... You would think he would put it on his site first rather than a MAA with 167 active members!!!

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