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Old April 30th, 2010, 16:10   #13
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What makes you think a foreign company with even less stake in a sustainable Canadian market/community would do better?
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And Canada will be better served by honest, competent, professionnal distributors, regardless of origin. We have had our share of canadian crooks.
I'm not saying they will. I'm just saying that there is a possibility.
Aegiis said it pretty well.

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And I'm pretty certain he does not want competition if he can avoid it.
That too.

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There are currently 5 Canadian distributors, basically all with close ties to manufacturers, representing 12 brands. This is the basis of a solid Canadian-oriented airsoft industry. You can invest in the Canadian industry and watch it improve, or you can give into the instant gratification that seems so popular these days and buy US.
Yes, and most of these brands are quite good. Well, G&G is good, but CAS has had subpar guns made for them...
The problem with our distributors? They all have monopoly on each manufacturer they represent, and none has really set aggressive prices. Yes, I understand the basics of running a business, ie covering the expenses and having profit.

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