ICS SIG 551 pricing discrepancies

VainEnd84 · June 26th, 2011, 02:03

First I'm not sure if this is the right area for this thread so if it is in the wrong section I apologize in advance.

I am really interested in getting an ICS Sig 551 as my first AEG but I have noticed something strange. On a few websites they are listed for ~ $515 and on a few others they are listed for ~ $350. Now I'm a noob but this seems suspect to me, is there any way I can find if they are infact the same guns for way different prices or if they are totally different?

Mac 1 AirSoft and Capital AirSoft have them listed for $515

Halifax Wholesale AirSoft has them listed for $350

Venture AirSoft has them listed for $320

Any Help would be much appreciated.

TaroBear · June 26th, 2011, 02:15

Same retailers just seriously overcharge for it.

Styrak · June 26th, 2011, 02:30

Read this: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=109487

Caspian · June 26th, 2011, 04:46

Everything in the US is almost half the cost of what you pay here in Canada. Don't be suprised by the pricing. I would never get an SIG anyways, In my opinion - having an HK/FN/M4/M16, etc, is the best for a game in case someone needs a mag or two. Look out for your teammates and they will look after you.
Back to subject: I got my CA SCAR-L for 500$. I love this gun.
They sell it in the us for 350$ - 400$ around.

Styrak · June 26th, 2011, 06:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caspian

Everything in the US is almost half the cost of what you pay here in Canada. Don't be suprised by the pricing. I would never get an SIG anyways, In my opinion - having an HK/FN/M4/M16, etc, is the best for a game in case someone needs a mag or two. Look out for your teammates and they will look after you.
Back to subject: I got my CA SCAR-L for 500$. I love this gun.
They sell it in the us for 350$ - 400$ around.

His issue is not the US->Canada pricing. His issue is the pricing in Canada.

Kozzie · June 26th, 2011, 06:43

Ewwww! did that guy just say scar

OP It's all the same gun go for the lowest price you can find. I bought an ICS Sig 551 from Styrak and I was happy with the transaction and price.

I've had it for 5 months now gamed it at least once a week and have put 15,000+ rounds through it without any issues. It's quite accurate for a stock ICS. The only thing you should know is that it takes proprietary mags which can be hard to find. TM and Mag brand mags (which are easliy found) will fit and feed in the ICS with an easy modification. http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=117937

**edit: I love how the same few guys always reply to all the Sig questions, just waiting on Schlyder now although he is more of a G&G guy.

**

Schlyder · June 26th, 2011, 09:44

Boyso · June 26th, 2011, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by VainEnd84

First I'm not sure if this is the right area for this thread so if it is in the wrong section I apologize in advance.

I am really interested in getting an ICS Sig 551 as my first AEG but I have noticed something strange. On a few websites they are listed for ~ $515 and on a few others they are listed for ~ $350. Now I'm a noob but this seems suspect to me, is there any way I can find if they are infact the same guns for way different prices or if they are totally different?

Mac 1 AirSoft and Capital AirSoft have them listed for $515

Halifax Wholesale AirSoft has them listed for $350

Venture AirSoft has them listed for $320

Any Help would be much appreciated.

Always been like that. Decide with your wallet.

It's the good thing about shopping, you really can make economy just by checking with every retailer.

VainEnd84 · June 26th, 2011, 14:55

Thanks for the info guys, I really appreciate it!

TaroBear · June 26th, 2011, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kozzie

**edit: I love how the same few guys always reply to all the Sig questions, just waiting on Schlyder now although he is more of a G&G guy.

**

Didn't you know? We just cruise the forums until anyone says anything about them, and that's the only time we post anything. Duh.

Styrak · June 27th, 2011, 00:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaroBear

Didn't you know? We just cruise the forums until anyone says anything about them, and that's the only time we post anything. Duh.

It's like the Bat Signal.

Sig Signal.

Caspian · June 27th, 2011, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kozzie

Ewwww! did that guy just say scar

**

No. I said SCAR-L.

SuperCriollo · August 16th, 2011, 00:29

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June 26th, 2011, 02:03	#1
VainEnd84 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Deadmonton	ICS SIG 551 pricing discrepancies First I'm not sure if this is the right area for this thread so if it is in the wrong section I apologize in advance. I am really interested in getting an ICS Sig 551 as my first AEG but I have noticed something strange. On a few websites they are listed for ~ $515 and on a few others they are listed for ~ $350. Now I'm a noob but this seems suspect to me, is there any way I can find if they are infact the same guns for way different prices or if they are totally different? Mac 1 AirSoft and Capital AirSoft have them listed for $515 Halifax Wholesale AirSoft has them listed for $350 Venture AirSoft has them listed for $320 Any Help would be much appreciated.

June 26th, 2011, 02:15	#2
TaroBear Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Markham/Toronto	Same retailers just seriously overcharge for it. __________________ This message was brought to you by Umbrella Inc.

June 26th, 2011, 02:30	#3
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Read this: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=109487 __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

June 26th, 2011, 04:46	#4
Caspian Banned Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Laval, your mothers house.	Everything in the US is almost half the cost of what you pay here in Canada. Don't be suprised by the pricing. I would never get an SIG anyways, In my opinion - having an HK/FN/M4/M16, etc, is the best for a game in case someone needs a mag or two. Look out for your teammates and they will look after you. Back to subject: I got my CA SCAR-L for 500$. I love this gun. They sell it in the us for 350$ - 400$ around.

June 26th, 2011, 06:43	#6
Kozzie a.k.a. Greedy Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto	Ewwww! did that guy just say scar OP It's all the same gun go for the lowest price you can find. I bought an ICS Sig 551 from Styrak and I was happy with the transaction and price. I've had it for 5 months now gamed it at least once a week and have put 15,000+ rounds through it without any issues. It's quite accurate for a stock ICS. The only thing you should know is that it takes proprietary mags which can be hard to find. TM and Mag brand mags (which are easliy found) will fit and feed in the ICS with an easy modification. http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=117937 edit: I love how the same few guys always reply to all the Sig questions, just waiting on Schlyder now although he is more of a G&G guy. Last edited by Kozzie; June 26th, 2011 at 07:09..

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