Budget starter packages
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 12:34 pm
I'm fairly sure this has been explored in the past, as it tends to come up just about everywhere, but I've been putting a lot of thought into how to most efficiently get people into airsoft.
A lot of people I know love playing airsoft, but have the same questions on trying to buy equipment. They don't know the manufacturers, don't know what they need to play, and don't want to plunk down a ton of money on something they might not end up using a lot. So to help combat that, I've tried to come up with a variety of "packages" that can be offered.
AirsoftGI has these packages which seem to be decent value. I'm not sure about the "E90", but the others seem like fairly solid entry level guns. I kind of dislike the "sniper" starter package but what can you do.. some kids want to play CoD and noscope kill everyone.
Unfortunately, those seem to be eternally out of stock. So... I'm trying to come up with some other packages to offer. From what I've seen, the two most popular guns for newbies to pick up are an M4 variant and G36C. Trying to stick with a budget of <$250 makes the job a little harder, but with some work here's what I've come up with:
Package A:
JG G36 - $150
Mask - $35
BBs - $15
Battery and Charger - $55
Vest - $30
Subtotal - $285
Discount - $51
Total - $234
Package B:
G&G Combat Machine - $155
Mask - $35
BBs - $15
Battery and Charger - Included with Gun
Vest - $30
SubTotal - $235
Discounts for various Airsoft GI promotions - $42 (free shipping too)
Total - $193
Package C:
G&G Combat Raider - $150
Mask - $35
BBs - $15
Vest - $30
Battery and Charger - $55
Subtotal - $285
Discount - $51
Total - $234
Package D:
CYMA AK74 - $110
Mask - $35
BBs - $15
Vest - $30
Battery and Charger - $75
Subtotal - $265
Discount - $47
Total - $218
So there's 4 packages that are all sub-$250. Considering that you don't really need a vest to play, and that I did all of this research on AGI and didn't factor in Evike or cheaper overseas retailers, I think these might be a good starting point. Plus, they are all figuring in decent batteries, bio-degradable ammo, full face masks, and smart chargers.
Also, I threw together a pistol package:
KJW M9 - $110
Extra Magazine - $30
Belt Holster - $12
Belt - $10
Mask - $30
Propane Adapter - $15
Subtotal - $207
Discount - $31
Total - $176
However, pick this stuff apart. Are there better packages? The only thing I left out on purpose was non-necessary stuff like gloves and stuff that's incredible individualized like camo and boots.
A lot of people I know love playing airsoft, but have the same questions on trying to buy equipment. They don't know the manufacturers, don't know what they need to play, and don't want to plunk down a ton of money on something they might not end up using a lot. So to help combat that, I've tried to come up with a variety of "packages" that can be offered.
AirsoftGI has these packages which seem to be decent value. I'm not sure about the "E90", but the others seem like fairly solid entry level guns. I kind of dislike the "sniper" starter package but what can you do.. some kids want to play CoD and noscope kill everyone.
Unfortunately, those seem to be eternally out of stock. So... I'm trying to come up with some other packages to offer. From what I've seen, the two most popular guns for newbies to pick up are an M4 variant and G36C. Trying to stick with a budget of <$250 makes the job a little harder, but with some work here's what I've come up with:
Package A:
JG G36 - $150
Mask - $35
BBs - $15
Battery and Charger - $55
Vest - $30
Subtotal - $285
Discount - $51
Total - $234
Package B:
G&G Combat Machine - $155
Mask - $35
BBs - $15
Battery and Charger - Included with Gun
Vest - $30
SubTotal - $235
Discounts for various Airsoft GI promotions - $42 (free shipping too)
Total - $193
Package C:
G&G Combat Raider - $150
Mask - $35
BBs - $15
Vest - $30
Battery and Charger - $55
Subtotal - $285
Discount - $51
Total - $234
Package D:
CYMA AK74 - $110
Mask - $35
BBs - $15
Vest - $30
Battery and Charger - $75
Subtotal - $265
Discount - $47
Total - $218
So there's 4 packages that are all sub-$250. Considering that you don't really need a vest to play, and that I did all of this research on AGI and didn't factor in Evike or cheaper overseas retailers, I think these might be a good starting point. Plus, they are all figuring in decent batteries, bio-degradable ammo, full face masks, and smart chargers.
Also, I threw together a pistol package:
KJW M9 - $110
Extra Magazine - $30
Belt Holster - $12
Belt - $10
Mask - $30
Propane Adapter - $15
Subtotal - $207
Discount - $31
Total - $176
However, pick this stuff apart. Are there better packages? The only thing I left out on purpose was non-necessary stuff like gloves and stuff that's incredible individualized like camo and boots.