Sponsored by KEE? - Page 2

delta paintball · 02-11-2010, 10:11 AM

Funny this came up, I was just forwarded the link to that page yesterday. It just solidifies our argument.

Raleighpaintball.com · 02-11-2010, 12:00 PM

I don't think I understand this - are they saying that the sponsorship is that you get to buy gear from them? How is this really sponsorship? Are the discounts really that good?

Buck · 02-11-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Raleighpaintball.com

I don't think I understand this - are they saying that the sponsorship is that you get to buy gear from them? How is this really sponsorship? Are the discounts really that good?

It's basically a scam. The "kiddies" buy up the stuff because "being sponsored" is a big deal to them. But in reality they aren't really being sponsored. They get the gear for cheaper and get to go around saying "they got sponsored"

Party · 02-11-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

It's basically a scam. The "kiddies" buy up the stuff because "being sponsored" is a big deal to them. But in reality they aren't really being sponsored. They get the gear for cheaper and get to go around saying "they got sponsored"

How's it a scam? The kiddies get their gear cheaper and in exchange the company gets their gear and name out there. Plus their happy because like you said because they can say they got "sponsored".
So what are you referencing when you say that? Both parties walk away happy. The most you could argue is that it's a misrepresentation by both sides as to what being sponsered is.
However they are promoting a company in exchange for a price break on their products, I see that as falling well within the definition of sponsorship.
So how are you justifying calling it a scam.

desertT1 · 02-11-2010, 01:22 PM

So maybe just a lie?

shadawg · 02-11-2010, 01:24 PM

russc · 02-11-2010, 01:31 PM

Party, the problem is that it is contributing to a paintball culture of unreasonable expectations. People need to get over the idea that they have to become "professional" to have fun and advance their game. It only leads to kids getting burned out after a couple years.

The Inflicted · 02-11-2010, 01:53 PM

I think it's a little disingenuous for KEE to call these deals "Sponsorships" rather than "Team Packages," but I fail to see how this is bad for paintball.
It doesn't contribute to unreasonable expectations for players because the expectations it would suggest- that if you want to get something you have to pay for it, is perfectly reasonable.

Spoon · 02-11-2010, 02:04 PM

I say if you are interested in the stuff anyway and you can get a deal then I am all for it. Paintball is expensive and if this can teach the kiddies to get organized, play consistently and they get a discount, good for them.

Basically no one is getting a free ride in paintball and if it works for you...then go for it.

Spoon · 02-11-2010, 02:05 PM

Inflicted...I agree with you there.

They are more "Team Packages" or "Group Buys" but in the end...it's all good.

02-11-2010, 10:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
delta paintball Mr. Republican Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Jersey	Funny this came up, I was just forwarded the link to that page yesterday. It just solidifies our argument. __________________ "Greatness inspires envy, envy engenders spite, spite spawns lies." Because Winning Counts.

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desertT1 2 Infinity and Beyond! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vail, AZ	So maybe just a lie? __________________ Feedback

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Spoon MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fort Collins, CO	I say if you are interested in the stuff anyway and you can get a deal then I am all for it. Paintball is expensive and if this can teach the kiddies to get organized, play consistently and they get a discount, good for them. Basically no one is getting a free ride in paintball and if it works for you...then go for it. __________________ CCM "Versus" Threads T2 vs S6.5 Efficiency T2 vs S6 vs S6.5 S6.5 Review S6.5 vs T2 Feedback Agitated Sportshot

02-11-2010, 02:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
Spoon MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fort Collins, CO	Inflicted...I agree with you there. They are more "Team Packages" or "Group Buys" but in the end...it's all good. __________________ CCM "Versus" Threads T2 vs S6.5 Efficiency T2 vs S6 vs S6.5 S6.5 Review S6.5 vs T2 Feedback Agitated Sportshot

02-11-2010, 12:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Raleighpaintball.com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2007	I don't think I understand this - are they saying that the sponsorship is that you get to buy gear from them? How is this really sponsorship? Are the discounts really that good?

02-11-2010, 01:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
The Inflicted ⊥ɥǝ Iuɟl!ɔʇǝp Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN	I think it's a little disingenuous for KEE to call these deals "Sponsorships" rather than "Team Packages," but I fail to see how this is bad for paintball. It doesn't contribute to unreasonable expectations for players because the expectations it would suggest- that if you want to get something you have to pay for it, is perfectly reasonable.