Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

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Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by mr. dude » Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:20 pm

A sentence spoken by William Shakespeare himself...

Anyway, this whole summer I've been hunting for deals on Craigslist and Kijiji, I have found so many, so this thread is just a heads up. The problem is that I didn't act quickly enough for any of them, so my advice is to check often and snatch them quickly.
First, there's the CPS 2700 I bought a few years ago for $15, can't forget that.
This year, I've seen:
-Twin CPS4100s for $40
-CPS 1000, XP 150, MDSS, all for $20
-CPS 2100 and some other stuff for $20
-CPS 2500 for $45
-CPS 2700 for $35
-XP 150 and 85 for $20 (not a good deal, but seems negotiable)
-WW Blazer for $5

So, my point is, check your local Craigslist for fantastic deals.

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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by carbonate » Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:24 pm

True that. My CPS armoury was built from craigslist & kijiji

Got this summer:
$68 - CPS2700 * 2
$45 - CPS2500
$20 - CPS1700
$7 - Super Shooter CPS2000 (CPS1000)
$20 - CPS2100 * 2
$10 - Blazer * 2

Way Cheaper than Ebay & More reliable source than Garage Sale (Garage Sale cheaper though)
Look local you wouldn't believe what you find at what price. Just be prepared for some minor/medium repairs opposed to buying a new one when required.

Other thoughts: I kind of regret letting that CPS3200 slip away from me this summer for like 50 buck as i recall.

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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by DX » Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:09 pm

I got an SS 200 and SS 50 off Craigslist for $10. They don't work now, but one day I will get around to fixing them. There is no shame in hitting up Craiglist in all the cities they offer, just ask the seller if they are willing to ship (you pay shipping obviously). Don't let a $5 CPS 2000 slip away just because it's not in your state.
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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by TheColton » Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:41 pm

I got 3 NIB Speed Loader Double Cross 3000's and 1 NIB Speed Loader 1100 for $20 from craigslist.

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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by mr. dude » Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:01 pm

Is it worth driving half an hour to pick up a $2 Flash Flood? Not that I've ever been too crazy about FFs, but something that cheap always intrigues me...

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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by atvan » Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:29 pm

Each way or round trip? I would say so. Make sure to test it there though.
DX wrote:In the neanderthal days of K-modding, people would lop off the whole PRV
Well, not that much soakage.
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Post by mr. dude » Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:59 pm

Each way.
Meh, I'm not in the mood to do that drive when the prize is just a Flash Flood.

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Post by DX » Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:45 pm

Calculate the cost of the gas expended against the full value of the FF.
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Post by Reboyo » Thu Sep 15, 2011 9:30 am

thought I'd check my local craigslist ads this morning, and look what came up!

http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/clt/2567439952.html

unfortunately I'm broke at the moment, but I'm sure there's someone else on this forum that's interested in a few of these...

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Post by Impending Flood » Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:26 pm

Anyone who lives in Dallas and wants a good soaker can find a good deal here:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/tag/2537816170.html

Pretty cheap but to me, slightly dodgy.
Drench 'em ALL!!!!

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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by atvan » Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:48 pm

The 2100 is a mk 2, the 2500's stap is broken, and the 4100 trigger looks broken. Oh yeah, the prices are way too high.
DX wrote:In the neanderthal days of K-modding, people would lop off the whole PRV
Well, not that much soakage.
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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by Impending Flood » Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:56 am

atvan wrote:The 2100 is a mk 2, the 2500's stap is broken, and the 4100 trigger looks broken. Oh yeah, the prices are way too high.
Really? $45 is pretty cheap considering they aren't totally smashed up. Strap can be replaced for a few bucks and the trigger can be replaced/fixed easily. Can't say much about the mk2 CPS 2100 though.
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Post by DX » Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:44 pm

Yeah, I think it's a pretty good deal. 2500 strap is not a problem and is it really broken or is it just the camera angle? 4100 looks to be in great shape except the trigger, also easy fix. 2100 could be used as a loaner gun. With the sun fading, it's also a good candidate for a paintjob. The 2500 is also borderline like that. Once a gun is faded enough to lose its collectible value, you can still claw back its aesthetic value with a full body paintjob. I'd pay that if I lived in Texas.
marauder wrote:You have to explain things in terms that kids will understand, like videogames^ That's how I got Sam to stop using piston pumpers

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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by mr. dude » Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:20 pm

That's a great deal! I'd pay $50 for 3 'broken' CPSs. Get a guitar strap for the 2500, open up the 4100 and do a really simple repair, and use the 2100. Someone get them, please!

In the summer I spotted a CPS1500 go for something like $6 because it was 'broken', it was either a trigger problem or a pump problem (don't remember). Had it not been for shipping, I would have snatched it.
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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by atvan » Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:43 pm

I saw $150. i'm hallucinating. Damn 1s.
DX wrote:In the neanderthal days of K-modding, people would lop off the whole PRV
Well, not that much soakage.
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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by DX » Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:52 am

I'll sell you my modded HH Dream for $150. So, send me $1,150.
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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by Impending Flood » Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:53 am

DX wrote:I'll sell you my modded HH Dream for $150. So, send me $1,150.
Lol. What's this HH Dream that you speak of?
Drench 'em ALL!!!!

I shall soak you until you are soaked!

Me: Hey look! A Super soaker Monster 10th anniversary edition!
Friend: What?! Where?! I don't see no Super soaker monster!
Me: Oh NO!! I'm hallucinating! *Panics*

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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by atvan » Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:55 am

eBay ripoffs of CPS guns. They got the font pretty good, but not the performance.


DX- why are you always trying to sell me stuff?
DX wrote:In the neanderthal days of K-modding, people would lop off the whole PRV
Well, not that much soakage.
Beware the Purple

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Re: Craigslist, Thou Art Awesome

Post by Impending Flood » Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:20 am

atvan wrote:eBay ripoffs of CPS guns. They got the font pretty good, but not the performance.


DX- why are you always trying to sell me stuff?
If he was trying to sell me CPS (not the 1-3-5) I would of bought it. Too bad he isn't. :goofy:
Drench 'em ALL!!!!

I shall soak you until you are soaked!

Me: Hey look! A Super soaker Monster 10th anniversary edition!
Friend: What?! Where?! I don't see no Super soaker monster!
Me: Oh NO!! I'm hallucinating! *Panics*

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