Best of the oilless cheapy compressors?

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Cody01 said:
The compressors themselves I would probably make maybe 10% on at the most. With that said I see bigger change selling someone on a $1,500-2,000 rifle yet not have a way for them to charge the tank. The guns are where any decent profit would be made. I don't see making any real money on the compressors but they are essential for the guns is the thing.
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Definitely agree on the low profit margin on the compressors. A range of compressors to choose from would be nice. It seems like, on this forum anyway, that every HPA compressor on the market has just as many 👍 as 👎.
So picking one to carry that won’t compromise the good name and reputation of your shop would be a challenge.
For customers within 15-30 minutes away from your shop would be good for SCBA refills from your store compressor. But from what I read on AGN it seems like most airgunners have their own compressor of one brand or another.
 
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rcs9250 said:
Definitely agree on the low profit margin on the compressors. A range of compressors to choose from would be nice. It seems like, on this forum anyway, that every HPA compressor on the market has just as many 👍 as 👎.
So picking one to carry that won’t compromise the good name and reputation of your shop would be a challenge.
For customers within 15-30 minutes away from your shop would be good for SCBA refills from your store compressor. But from what I read on AGN it seems like most airgunners have their own compressor of one brand or another.
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I plan on the Daystate 110 for my shop. Kind of small but hey I am getting started. Was going to have a few 75cu ft csrbon tanks to begin with. Really need to see if people will drop the coin on this stuff. People always think things are cool until they hear the price then they move on.
 
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Works when I need it. But I have a fill bottle and a Bauer so I don't use often.

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No point selling somthing if it aint turning a profit.. then its got to do that and stay competitive with Walmart or amazon, pa and the likes . If not they come in look like somthing go home search the web and find ot cheaper at one of them places and buy it. Them folks bit ny the 1000 at more discount and a higher mark up and then offer a better dale price without hitting the bottom line . Now of you try to offer product brands they dont you may fair better. Theres a lot of air guns and stuff you can find easy overseas but no one in the usa has . A lot. One case i been looking at a s a pistol like the doa pp 750, or the m16 spa guns . Canada is the closest or krals. Theres plemty more to add to that list. I always ask myself why no usa sales? Then you see more and more going to krals and moldair. These days . Hmmmmm....
 
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No point selling somthing if it aint turning a profit.. then its got to do that and stay competitive with Walmart or amazon, pa and the likes . If not they come in look like somthing go home search the web and find ot cheaper at one of them places and buy it. Them folks bit ny the 1000 at more discount and a higher mark up and then offer a better dale price without hitting the bottom line . Now of you try to offer product brands they dont you may fair better. Theres a lot of air guns and stuff you can find easy overseas but no one in the usa has . A lot. One case i been looking at a s a pistol like the doa pp 750, or the m16 spa guns . Canada is the closest or krals. Theres plemty more to add to that list. I always ask myself why no usa sales? Then you see more and more going to krals and moldair. These days . Hmmmmm....
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I reached out to kral and never got a response.
 
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Cody01 said:
I reached out to kral and never got a response.
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Maybe reach out to say snowpeak or a oem.

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Looking at new products that m18 airforce lookalike is looking nice.. another thing you will never see sold in the usa ill bet , overseas only . Count on it.

Them folks got all a guy needs for a shop . Lots of guns spring to pcp, pellets, targets, compressors, a small shop can be near fully equipped one stop shopping there.
 
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Mo-Ron said:
Maybe reach out to say snowpeak or a oem.

Air Guns,Lead Pellets,Rifle Scopes,Gun Bags Manufacturer and Supplier in China

We are manufacturer of Air Guns in China, if you want to buy Lead Pellets, Rifle Scopes, Gun Bags, please contact us. We sincerely hope to establish business relationships and cooperate with you.
www.snowpeakairgun.com www.snowpeakairgun.com

Looking at new products that m18 airforce lookalike is looking nice.. another thing you will never see sold in the usa ill bet , overseas only . Count on it.

Them folks got all a guy needs for a shop . Lots of guns spring to pcp, pellets, targets, compressors, a small shop can be near fully equipped one stop shopping there.
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I will look at them right now, thanks.
 
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Which is the best of the oilless compressors is equivalent to asking what is the least objectionable terminal disease. Oilless compressors are overstressed and under designed in order to meet a mass market sales price point. What other tool would be worth buying if the owner knew it would have a typical usable life span of 20 hours or less? The best oilless compressor is one you don't buy. Oilless compressor owners are happy to post after the first few successful fills. Longevity and reliability are a different story. Generating 4500 psi is very difficult to do reliably at a mass market price point.

Several years ago the Shoebox compressor was a simple, reliable, booster compressor that was run out of the market by the flood of chinese compressors that undercut their market share. It would have been nice if a U.S. manufacturer licensed the Shoebox and brought out a compressor based upon a similar updated design.
 
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The best of the oilless compressors is equivalent to asking what is the least objectionable terminal disease to contract. Oilless compressors are overstressed and under designed in order to meet a mass market sales price point. What other tool would be worth buying if the owner knew it would have a typical usable life span of 20 hours or less? The best oilless compressor is the one you don't buy. Oilless compressor owners are happy to post after the first few successful fills. Longevity and reliability are a different story. Generating 4500 psi is very difficult to do reliably at a mass market price point.

Several years ago the Shoebox compressor was a simple, reliable, booster compressor that was run out of the market by the flood of chinese compressors that undercut their market share. It would have been nice if a U.S. manufacturer licensed the Shoebox concept and brought out a compressor based upon a similar but updated design.
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BEST answer yet.
 
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The best of the oilless compressors is equivalent to asking what is the least objectionable terminal disease to contract. Oilless compressors are overstressed and under designed in order to meet a mass market sales price point. What other tool would be worth buying if the owner knew it would have a typical usable life span of 20 hours or less? The best oilless compressor is the one you don't buy. Oilless compressor owners are happy to post after the first few successful fills. Longevity and reliability are a different story. Generating 4500 psi is very difficult to do reliably at a mass market price point.

Several years ago the Shoebox compressor was a simple, reliable, booster compressor that was run out of the market by the flood of chinese compressors that undercut their market share. It would have been nice if a U.S. manufacturer licensed the Shoebox concept and brought out a compressor based upon a similar but updated design.
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Well I am sure you are right. Its going to be a challenge getting people affordable air.
 
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Local air gun shop here offers no compressors and the reason is simply because they do not want the headache caused by “affordable” compressors. They still sell plenty of air guns and accessories.
Being a business owner and looking at your situation I would steer clear of compressors. Fast track to an unhappy customer.
sell them an air tank, make a decent profit and then fill them for a reasonable cost. The gift that keeps on giving for you and you are not knowingly putting a compromised product in your customer‘s hand.
 
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Chukar60 said:
Local air gun shop here offers no compressors and the reason is simply because they do not want the headache caused by “affordable” compressors. They still sell plenty of air guns and accessories.
Being a business owner and looking at your situation I would steer clear of compressors. Fast track to an unhappy customer.
sell them an air tank, make a decent profit and then fill them for a reasonable cost. The gift that keeps on giving for you and you are not knowingly putting a compromised product in your customer‘s hand.
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And check in your locale if there are any OSHA requirements that are required, like a containment cabinet or OSHA mandated training etc.
And then there’s the insurance man.
 
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I appreciate everyone's advice but I am going to roll the dice on a few YH's and GX GS2's with the battery pack foe field fills. The tank thing won't work for now because a lot of my customer's will be 50, 100, or 150 miles from me with no way to fill them. I understand the hoe most feel about the cheapy compressors byt I have to be able to put something in there hands. Otherwise it would be like selling a car to someone that had no access to gas.
 
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Just disassembled the Yong Heng portable. Available for $235 on eBay. Seems like a strong contender. Bought it for curiosity. 3-stage compression like Tuxing 062 but a better design on the pumping side. Doesn't have the second-stage water separator like the Tuxing but the piston rod is much better designed and it looks like it takes 9.7mm high-pressure piston rings. Less vibration and is quieter than the tuxing.
 
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Humdinger said:
Which is the best of the oilless compressors is equivalent to asking what is the least objectionable terminal disease. Oilless compressors are overstressed and under designed in order to meet a mass market sales price point. What other tool would be worth buying if the owner knew it would have a typical usable life span of 20 hours or less? The best oilless compressor is one you don't buy. Oilless compressor owners are happy to post after the first few successful fills. Longevity and reliability are a different story. Generating 4500 psi is very difficult to do reliably at a mass market price point.

Several years ago the Shoebox compressor was a simple, reliable, booster compressor that was run out of the market by the flood of chinese compressors that undercut their market share. It would have been nice if a U.S. manufacturer licensed the Shoebox and brought out a compressor based upon a similar updated design.
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Agree on the oilless compressors. As to boosters, I went with an Altaros booster and could not be happier.

As to the original post....unless you worked a deal to distribute a name brand it seems like it would be an enormous hassle to be dealing constantly with compressor issues. I would buy a Yong Heng in a heartbeat before an oilless model....and did when i first started out.The price point is not going to get cheaper than those and a brick and mortar store has the advantage of actually talking to and giving customers information. Most customers would rather get something that will last longer at the same price or cheaper...even if you have to buy a bucket.
 
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Sergey1972 said:
Just disassembled the Yong Heng portable. Available for $235 on eBay. Seems like a strong contender. Bought it for curiosity. 3-stage compression like Tuxing 062 but a better design on the pumping side. Doesn't have the second-stage water separator like the Tuxing but the piston rod is much better designed and it looks like it takes 9.7mm high-pressure piston rings. Less vibration and is quieter than the tuxing.
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Any pics? I've got the normal spritech and am wondering what's next...
 
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