Give your local store a chance

I just got a great deal from my closest airsoft store. I was looking for a g36 selector switch to repair an AEG I received. Had I ordered a new switch from evike, I would've been charged $14 plus shipping. ASGI is worse, they would charge $17 plus shipping. I got the switch at my local store for $2 instead, an >85% savings!.

The important thing to take away from this little anecdote is that when making an airsoft purchase, check your local store first, especially if the company also runs a field. You'll ultimately get more for your money; your local field will stay open and grow, and you might be able to get the same stuff for less than if you order online.