Echo 1 Airsoft – What’s the VALUE?

I have been reading on a few blogs and forums about Echo 1 Airsoft, and am bothered by what seems to be the negative opinions “they” seem to have of Echo 1. You know who “they” are, Those people that are the big guys, the all knowing all seeing repositories of Airsoft knowledge.

Their main point of contention seems to be that Echo 1 merely rebrands the AEG’s of other manufacturers and “passes them off” as their own and offer no value to the end customer. “They” seem to feel this is dishonest and the people have a right to know!! Well, as usual, “they” are just a bunch of idiots who should stick to polishing their, um, AEG’s.

So, what exactly does Echo 1 do? Yes, it is true they “partner” with other manufacturers, TEST every weapon, rebrand and repackage them, add a 30 day WARRANTY, and sell them with their name on them. OK, that went by kind of fast, and you might have missed ALOT of value to the end customer. They TEST THEM, and THEY OFFER A WARRANTY. I don’t know about you, but I have been ripped of a number of times in the past on purchases of airsoft guns, electronics, etc. Each time I tried to get a replacement for the POS I got I was basically laughed at. When trying to get my money back, they only laughed louder.

So, how much value is there in not making yourself nuts over something you really wanted and is now a pile of @&$# on the floor? How much value is there in knowing the gift you just gave to your (son, buddy, friend, girl friend) has been tested and has a warranty? From where I sit, I would say a great deal. Definitely worth the extra $25.00. Also, how much value does the original manufacturer get out of this deal? Again, I would argue a great deal. First, having another company selling your products and increasing your North American sales (what, 500%?) is of GREAT value. Maybe it’s me, but do you see a Win – Win situation here?

So, in doing your research please, take the reviews, opinions, rantings and ravings that “they” post with a grain (or a rock) of salt.