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Airsoft for Christmas: When Should I Order?

The popularity of airsoft is growing at an exponential rate, supplanting paintball as the preferred weapon platform for military and law enforcement training. Airsoft continues to grow in the public sector as well. Much of this is due to the youth and young adult demographic groups, who have latched onto the sport of airsoft with the same level of enthusiasm which they've historically displayed for first-person shooter video games. Have a look at the staggering sales figures for the newly launched ‘Halo: Reach', and you'll get an idea of their buying power!

The difference in supply between the two couldn't be more different, however.

While video games (a popular thing to gift for those December holidays) are easily obtainable given the nature of their manufacture and broad distribution, airsoft products can sometimes be a bit more tricky to acquire, particularly during the months leading up to Christmas. The reason is two-fold, and basically comes down to ‘supply attempting to keep up with demand'.

The first reason is, the sport of airsoft is a rapidly growing and while long-standing airsoft manufacturers work around the clock to keep up with the ever-increasing worldwide demand for their products, the delivery time of these products to airsoft retailers isn't instantaneous. Most airsoft manufacturers are located overseas, which means longer cargo transit time and customs inspections. Shipments from manufacturers can sometimes take months to reach airsoft retailers.

The second reason is the sheer demand for airsoft products by savvy airsoft players. The demand for products can quickly diminish the stock of those shipments once received by an airsoft importer. It's no secret. Airsoft players are often tech-heads, and they know what they want and when/where the airsoft products they desire will be available. They often pre-purchase their airsoft guns so as to reserve the product and guarantee their receipt. And while some airsoft retailers possess the purchasing power to import large amounts of product, their customer base also often purchase these products in large quantities, as they understand the constant waltz of supply and demand.

What does this mean to you, the young airsoft enthusiast or the parent of one? Don't wait until Thanksgiving to place your airsoft orders, because more than likely, that particular airsoft gun that you've been eying will be by that point unobtainable by December 25th.

About the Author

Mike Zhang is the President and COO of Airsoft Megastore, a leading online provider of Airsoft guns, gear, airsoft ammo and accessories. Airsoft Megastore brings Airsoft to the masses by offering low prices on Airsoft gear for beginner to experienced players.

 

VLocity jr. vs halo B paintball hoppers plz help!!!!!!!!!?

ok im not sure which hopper to get i have a smart parts ion witha 360 QEV im leaning more twards the vlocity jr because of its weight and size... ive heard that the halo is very heavy but it is also faster but only by 2bps but i can get a gangster chip put into the vlocity jr to make it faster.... so plz help any ways ohh and im willing to pay for either one the money isnt an issue i have 100 dollars to spend on a hopper soooo money isnt an issue ok thanks

either one is fine i actually prefer the halo over the vlo and there are boards that you can put in the halo to make them faster like the angry or v35 and the halos not a heavy hopper little more than the vlo jr but not really noticebly much

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