Is a new Promaster a safe purchase?

Mr. Furious · 10-12-2007, 09:38 AM

Hey all,

I'm always on the prowl for closeout markers that are worth far more than the going price. Recently the huge price drop on Promasters has brought them onto my radar. The only thing I'm concerned about is parts support. I use all of my markers and I don't want to get stuck with a paperweight if I break something and ICD has no parts on hand to sell me.

How safe of a purchase is the Promaster? I plan to hang onto it for awhile so I need to be sure it's going to be a servicable marker for at least a couple years.

Thanks!

capitalpaintball · 10-12-2007, 12:15 PM

As far as I know ICD is not discontinuing the Promaster But Kee action is clearing out there stock of them so the price dropped. I wouldn't worry to much, ICD still carry parts for, and service all the markers in their line up. and if they dont have something there are sites like the Icd owners group.

Railgun · 10-12-2007, 02:21 PM

From the research I did before going for a used one it sure sounded like I could not go wrong with one of them. And now that the prices are down below what I paid for the new one they've got to be a real bargain.

Just don't expect the value to jump for your "used" one once they cheapies dries up. At best you'd get what you paid and at worst you'd have some fun and sell it for a smaller than normal loss.

A.C. Basbas · 10-12-2007, 03:38 PM

Yep.

Don't be misled by the negativity surrounding the BKO and B2K- series... The Promaster is twice the gun an Ion is, ICD has great customer service, and it looks like they'll keep making them for quite some time. It's a nice low maintenence/highperformance gun for people who don't play a lot of electro but like to have one... Cheap too!

What are they going for now, anyway? The last time anyone I know bought one it was $250ish.

aqua_scummm · 10-12-2007, 04:04 PM

Sub 200 range for new ones on some sites

Railgun · 10-13-2007, 02:11 AM

There's lots on ebay right now going for cheap. One BNIB is up for $140 BuyNow.

Cunha · 10-13-2007, 02:14 AM

They are just like the fusion or whatever all those guys around here seem to be jazzed about.

Except they dont have such silly milling. A lasoya promaster is a great buy as far as I am concerned. Their regulators arent the best but they are fine. That is the only thing I would change.

Tigwldr · 10-13-2007, 07:17 AM

Check Ebay really good, Action Vilage or Firstcall Paintball (can't remeber which) is dumping alot of them with starting bids of .99 cents.

kidneythief · 10-13-2007, 07:38 AM

ICD still has parts for guns that they havent made in 10+ years...

-Jake

Ir0nExpress · 10-13-2007, 12:18 PM

I nailed mine for $140 shipped, HPA tank is empty though =[

10-12-2007, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Furious Got Rage? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwestern Pennsylvania Posts: 1,949	Is a new Promaster a safe purchase? Hey all, I'm always on the prowl for closeout markers that are worth far more than the going price. Recently the huge price drop on Promasters has brought them onto my radar. The only thing I'm concerned about is parts support. I use all of my markers and I don't want to get stuck with a paperweight if I break something and ICD has no parts on hand to sell me. How safe of a purchase is the Promaster? I plan to hang onto it for awhile so I need to be sure it's going to be a servicable marker for at least a couple years. Thanks! __________________ A skeleton walks into a bar and orders a beer and a mop...... Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

10-12-2007, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
capitalpaintball MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Coventry R.I. Posts: 463	ICD As far as I know ICD is not discontinuing the Promaster But Kee action is clearing out there stock of them so the price dropped. I wouldn't worry to much, ICD still carry parts for, and service all the markers in their line up. and if they dont have something there are sites like the Icd owners group. __________________ my feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

10-12-2007, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Railgun MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,342	From the research I did before going for a used one it sure sounded like I could not go wrong with one of them. And now that the prices are down below what I paid for the new one they've got to be a real bargain. Just don't expect the value to jump for your "used" one once they cheapies dries up. At best you'd get what you paid and at worst you'd have some fun and sell it for a smaller than normal loss. __________________ Witty saying to be plagarized soon.....

10-12-2007, 03:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
A.C. Basbas Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amherst, Maynard, and Northampton Massachusetts. Posts: 2,603	Yep. Don't be misled by the negativity surrounding the BKO and B2K- series... The Promaster is twice the gun an Ion is, ICD has great customer service, and it looks like they'll keep making them for quite some time. It's a nice low maintenence/highperformance gun for people who don't play a lot of electro but like to have one... Cheap too! What are they going for now, anyway? The last time anyone I know bought one it was $250ish. __________________ -Dragon Brigade- wWw #32 My WTB Thread ~ Eclipse Mag F/S/T MCB Feedback ~ PbN FeedBack

10-12-2007, 04:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
aqua_scummm MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,417	Sub 200 range for new ones on some sites __________________ My choice is what I chose to do, and if I'm causin' no harm, it shouldn't bother you. Your choice is who you chose to be, and if you're causin' no harm, then you're alright with me.

10-13-2007, 02:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Railgun MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,342	There's lots on ebay right now going for cheap. One BNIB is up for $140 BuyNow. __________________ Witty saying to be plagarized soon.....

10-13-2007, 07:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tigwldr MCB Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 222	Check Ebay really good, Action Vilage or Firstcall Paintball (can't remeber which) is dumping alot of them with starting bids of .99 cents. __________________ My Feedback

10-13-2007, 07:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
kidneythief Lord humungus the Mod Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home Finally!!! Posts: 2,447	ICD still has parts for guns that they havent made in 10+ years... -Jake __________________ "I wish simply to be a decent person, yet I will always fear the retards" -Brian Hindt(geech) "Every man knows he is, basically, a complete sissy compared to Johnny Cash." - Bono LPPC member #24 MCB Moderator Machinist for hire Kidney Machine

10-13-2007, 12:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ir0nExpress Why am I here...? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Staten Island/Stony Brook New York Posts: 1,376	I nailed mine for $140 shipped, HPA tank is empty though =[ __________________ President of the SUNY Stony Brook Paintball Club. Pbreview Feedback MCarterBrown Feedback Automags.org Feedback

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search