[Sweord]

Hello everyone. I just have a few questions, because I keep debating with myself as to whether I should get a used Autococker, or an Invert Mini. So I was wondering: what do you have to do/check when you buy a used 'Cocker? Also, can anyone tell me which Autococker this is? / HERE / I look for it under the listed name/year, but I can't find anything.

And, how hard would it be to learn how to use an Autococker for someone who hasn't even got his own marker yet? Is it feasible, or should I buy an easier-to-use marker like the Mini?

Thanks,

Sweord

[blackcelldrumr15]

Well first off, I think you can find a better deal than that.

Secondly, getting the timing right on an Autococker can be tricky for someone who isn't experienced in working on many markers.

Let me ask you this: How often do you play? And How much do you see yourself playing in the future?

[Down Range Pain]

u should get something simplier like the mini or a TM7 or TM15

[Sweord]

blackcelldrumr15, on 29 August 2010 - 05:17 PM, said:

Well first off, I think you can find a better deal than that.

Secondly, getting the timing right on an Autococker can be tricky for someone who isn't experienced in working on many markers.

Let me ask you this: How often do you play? And How much do you see yourself playing in the future?

Okay, that's why I asked, because I don't know what's a good deal and what's not.

I've read about that, and I think I could take it to a pro shop foor help, or look on the net to find instructions on how to time/ otherwise tune a 'Cocker. The thing is, though, I just can't get rid of the feeling of wanting one, even if it doesn't shoot 20+ bps or ramp.

I want to eventually go at least once a week (although I wish I could go more often, but Maryland fields seem to be weekends only), but that depends on if my parents are willing. When I turn 16 next year and can drive, I'll probably go once a week.

[blackcelldrumr15]

If you think you can handle the timing and tuning then by all means go for it. But I wouldn't go for that deal, it's not the best.

Check out the BST section on here and other forums, I'm sure you'll find better deals.

[Dark Shadow Hunter]

A few things:

• It is an E-blade so timing is not a huge issue as it is on a mech.
  
• You can get a better deal on B/S/T sections
  
• Check the B/S/T here or over on mcarterbrown.com

[Sweord]

If I can manage to find an autococker I like, I think I will get it, but that does mean I'll probably be posting lots of questions.

Anyways, what is your guys' opinion of this marker: Link ? I hate to keep asking whether a marker is good or not, but you guys know your stuff, whereas I don't. I'll probably ask a lot of these until I get my own marker, so I hope I don't get too bothersome.

[Private Silver]

I personally think the second link is ugly, but i never really liked most 'cockers with the little jutting thing in the back to begin with. Again, assuming your keeping the marker and you want a good barrel/kit, gun+barrel is already over 400$, without any air/mask/harness (pardon if you have those already). Personally i had a wee bit of a snag with ANS once, but i got it resolved, but their branding doesn't mean much to most people I've met. Still, check out the b/s/t 'round here and mcarter, but i personally don't trust most people on ebay for anything serious or expensive.

'course i'm also a wee bit paranoid, but thats besides the point

[Sweord]

Actually, I think the ones with the thingy on the back are the cool ones. And I already have a mask (my first buy )

But, I hear you on the paranoid, my dad never buys from an ebayer that doesn't have 200+ items sold and 99.9+ feedback. Oh well, I'm looking around still, so nothing is permanent. If the hurricane doesn't hit us, we might go 'ballin' this weekend, too.

So, what do you guys think is a good cocker for what price? Like, what should I look for price wise for certain used cockers?