The obvious advantage in buying your paintball equipment in bulk is to save money; some stores (ours included) are willing to offer better prices with volume purchases.  Equipping a new team with multiple members, or starting up a paintball field business will require numerous essential pieces, best bought at the lowest possible price.

Paintball teams often purchase their supplies in bulk for several reasons.  Few start-up teams have enough sponsors or money to pay retail prices for all their equipment.  Volume discounts when buying in bulk will save them a lot of money – so they can purchase more gear for less. 

The best teams all wear the same style uniforms and often have matching paintball gear.  The best way to get all matching equipment is to buy it altogether in a volume package deal.  Teams can often get even better deals by asking for an equipment quote from a company or store they are sponsored by.

Volume paintball purchases are also commonly done by branches of the military.  Many law enforcement and military units play paintball for safe, realistic combat simulation training.  As these departments have budgets, purchasing their paintball equipment in bulk ensures a discounted price for large volumes of supplies.

Start-up paintball fields must purchase their initial equipment in bulk.  As a new business, conserving capital and getting the most bang for your buck is imperative; you will not survive if you pay full retail prices.  Some paintball stores offer even larger discounts for very large orders. 

The best paintball fields feature rental paintball equipment and air refill stations to keep filling their own tanks.  The commercial sized air compressor for the refill station is perhaps your most costly purchase.  To get the best price, it’s best to include this type of equipment in your initial supplies quote, as it will cost the most and you will get the largest discount.

When purchasing your paintball equipment in bulk, it’s best to get a quote from a reputable dealer who sells brand name gear.  Brand name companies offer the best warranties and service; it’s important to be covered if there are malfunctions or your gear needs repaired. 

Beware of lesser known companies that offer equipment at extremely low prices!  Sticking with brand name equipment (with guarantees in their quality) may sometimes cost a bit more, however you will save money in the long run with their service warranties.