Sell A-5, Buy Ion?
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Topic: Sell A-5, Buy Ion?
Posted By: CIA356
Subject: Sell A-5, Buy Ion?
Date Posted: 13 June 2005 at 7:14pm
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ALL FUNDS ARE CANADIAN!!! Well my neighbour said he would buy my a-5 for $650 (good price but considering the money I put into it, I propably wouldn't sell it for less) I AM STUCK WITH CO2! I am sorry about the big letters I just want to stop the questions that people will ask. ------------- 
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I also think that the odds of me finding someone else willing to pay me that much for my a-5. Well enough about me here is what I would get with the Ion.Replies:
Posted By: Pariel
Date Posted: 13 June 2005 at 8:18pm
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If you think you're getting a good deal for your A-5, I would say go for it.
That said, if you don't want to be paying a ton of cash for paint, sticking with the A-5 might be a good idea. |
Posted By: CIA356
Date Posted: 13 June 2005 at 8:24pm
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Well my a-5 has an r/t on it so I have been using alot of paint as it is. And I tried looking around for other a-5's around the same quality as mine and they are usually selling for around 400 max. So I think it might be a good time to say goodbye to it. -------------
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Posted By: Revolution13
Date Posted: 13 June 2005 at 8:53pm
Wow you ripping that poor dude off ------------- Tippman A-5: R/T Freak Jr. Kit Coming: 68/3000 Crossfire D.O.P. Bullet Drop Originally posted by Tae Kwon Doe- "Good Kids" dont carry around .357's. |
Posted By: CIA356
Date Posted: 13 June 2005 at 9:46pm
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Well I spent more then that on my gun so I don't feel so bad -------------
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Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 14 June 2005 at 11:55am
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I'd go for it if that's as good a price as you'll get for the A5. I think you'll have fun upgrading and customizing the Ion to your likings. ------------- Pumpker'd; (V.) When a pump player runs up and shoots you at point blank range because you thought 20bps made you good. |
Posted By: awblah
Date Posted: 14 June 2005 at 12:42pm
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I dont know, I have to disagree with North, the A-5 has way cooler upgrades, that you could still put in it, so i would stick with A-5. And if money isnt a huge problem, then what the heck, why not replace one of your upgrades you already have and mix it up a little bit. That may sound stupid but paintball is all about having fun. But I cant stop you if you want a different gun. I still dont get the big deal aobut an Ion |
Posted By: CIA356
Date Posted: 14 June 2005 at 6:29pm
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Well i am gunna see if my neighbour is still interested and if so I think i will probably get the ion. Is what I have listed a good setup to start with. Is the anti siphon and the stabilizer overkill? -------------
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Posted By: P8ntblldude
Date Posted: 15 June 2005 at 10:34am
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no, its not, the ion will start having horrible shootdown even with the slightest amounts of liquid co2 getting into the gun and the hoses will become frosted and then drip all over ur board causing the board to fry so i think that should be fine. ------------- *Team Compulsive* Sponsors *Won-Ago-Biking* *Curleys Waterfront* |
Posted By: smashlock
Date Posted: 15 June 2005 at 11:12am
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Hey i had the exact same problem as you, I sold my a-5, which really wasnt that tricked out, just a new barrel an rt and new bolt. So i sold that and bought the Ion, The ion is really a good marker for the price. although the first thing i sugest you get is nitrous and a new barrel as for deciding what to do it depends what you play really, if u play alot of woodsball then maybe that durrable A-5 is the marker for you (not saying the Ion isnt durable) If you play alot of speedball/airball then i would definitly sugest getting the ion. $$650$$ for any A-5 idc how tricked out it is is probably close to the best your going to get from somone so i would sell it to the person while u still have the opurtunity. Im sure your gonna be mad that im asking but what is it thats limiting you to only Co2? i used co2 in the Ion and it still works great. Hope this helped you some. -Josh Oh and awblah the big deal about the ion is its preformance for the price. ------------- my gear..... 20 oz tank, 12 oz tank,jt mask A-5, w/ response trigger and a 12 inch smart parts progressive. oh ya |
Posted By: Murdock
Date Posted: 15 June 2005 at 1:43pm
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Got my wife a blue ION so I can shoot her because she wouldnt let me shoot her unless she had a chance to shoot back. Im a diehard Tippmann scenario baller and would kill for my Tippmann so I cant believe I strayed and got her that ION. Looks cool and all but isn't nearly as reliable or low maintenance as a Tippmann. Only reason I got it is because shes so tiny and can't carry around a big ol manly cannon like me Keep the A5 man, especialy if you can only shoot CO2
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Posted By: Sopha530
Date Posted: 15 June 2005 at 3:36pm
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well i dont know much about a ion, but i do know an A-5 is a great gun, but it sounds like u are getting a pretty good deal for it, so go for it. ------------- ***SoPhIe ChRiStInE*** |
Posted By: CIA356
Date Posted: 15 June 2005 at 8:45pm
Well I kinda live in the middle of nowhere and the only fields are little local ones and there isn't enough demand out here for HPA, so no one fills it. -------------
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smashlock wrote:Posted By: Pariel
Date Posted: 15 June 2005 at 8:50pm
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Make sure you've got anti-siphon(properly setup!) and a stabalizer, and you'll be fine.
DO NOT RUN CO2 through the stock reg-you'll destroy your 'noid. |
Posted By: CIA356
Date Posted: 16 June 2005 at 2:07pm
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Is a Z- boarded eggy gunna be fast enough? -------------
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Posted By: hwayhzrd
Date Posted: 16 June 2005 at 3:16pm
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Out with the A-5 and in with the Ion is my plan as well. Time to join the Evil Empire ... ------------- If I flee, kill me If I die, avenge me |
Posted By: Railvent
Date Posted: 16 June 2005 at 6:17pm
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I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING BUT I READ THAT THIS ION IS A REGULAR GUN I MEAN I WANT SOMETHING THAT LOOKS NICE AND TOPS THE A-5 I WANT TO BE SURE IM DOING THE RIGHT THING BEFORE SELLING MY A-5 IM LOOKING FOR A NICE SPEED BALL GUN ANYONE KNOW ANY GOOD GUNS THAT LAST AND WORTH GETTING ???? ------------- Tippmann A-5 Flatline R/T Spira grip PsychoBallistics Drop LAPCO duel offset rail scope/JCS RIS 3 rail kit 
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Posted By: hwayhzrd
Date Posted: 17 June 2005 at 1:06pm
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I watched a tourney for a couple of hours a few weeks back, and about 30% of everyone playing was using an Ion, and they were screaming. ------------- If I flee, kill me If I die, avenge me |
Posted By: CIA356
Date Posted: 18 June 2005 at 6:22pm
Or should I pick up a rip drived halo b -------------
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Posted By: Skillet42565
Date Posted: 18 June 2005 at 6:32pm
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I think you shoudl go for the rip-drive Halo..., ViewLoader=sucky ------------- 
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Posted By: frontplayer1
Date Posted: 22 June 2005 at 3:00pm
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heck yea its good
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Posted By: pballa123
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 1:09pm
| To me, theres a simple awnser to all these threads, and that awnser is NO. But, I hear you when you say you want to be able to upgrade your equipment and as much as I dislike SP, the ion is a good marker. So on this one, I think your on your own, Just be sure you like the Ion before you sell your A-5. And i know your stuck with co2 but if you dont mind me asking, why is that? |
Posted By: tippy279
Date Posted: 12 July 2005 at 10:46pm
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Keep your A-5 or sell it and just buy a high-end gun. Not an Ion. What are you thinking? sry i couldn't help it it just puzzles me why everyone loves Ions. Is your A-5 woodsball or speedball marker. ifits woods and youre switching to speedball then I sorta understand but man you can get a used Shocker for 650$! ------------- My guns name is Mr. Max in remembrance of my dog that got hit by a car: Tippmann A-5 Ricochet R-5 JCS double Trigger Tippmann E-Grip Flatline Barrel Do you have the need for speed? |
Posted By: *J2*
Date Posted: 12 July 2005 at 10:57pm
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I would keep A-5 ------------- Xbox 360 Fund $530/$300 Oh wait... T.V. Fund $0/$1000 http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360-hires/1938/Ghost-Recon-3-E3-2005-Gameplay-Footage/ - XboX 360 Vid Ghost Recon |
Posted By: Mr. .Com
Date Posted: 13 July 2005 at 12:14am
Ions, A-5s, they are both good guns. I guesse it just deppends on your taste. And as my ,ion hating, friend tippy279 was saying don't rule out a shocker although i've seen them for 650 brand new, that would be nice to have a shocker .------------- friends A-5 and my ion make a good team pm me to hear a joke Crusade against wannabe high end guns like, wrath and electro spyders/clones. |
Posted By: tippy279
Date Posted: 13 July 2005 at 10:35am
I don't hate Ions its just that you have to think, really good A-5 worth $650, Sp Ion, or Shocker or even Proto Matrix. If you get the Shocker used then you would have money for nitro. its just not worth to take the half step to the Ion. Cause then you only have like 500$ when you want a new gun better than your Ion. The Ion will lose value fast once its fad dies down. No offense the Ion truly is a great gun and I do llike it cause it is great value but it will lose value and I'm just skeptical until it proves itself better. Just be safe with the shocker or matrix keep the A-5 a few more months to a year and see what Tippmann, Smart Parts, Proto, Dye and WGP mainly come out with there may be a gun like the Ion but better for like 450$ right in your price range w/ and n2 tank. Basically my advice is to take your time and consider all options. ------------- My guns name is Mr. Max in remembrance of my dog that got hit by a car: Tippmann A-5 Ricochet R-5 JCS double Trigger Tippmann E-Grip Flatline Barrel Do you have the need for speed? |