Looking for UK soakers...

olorins · Post by **olorins** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 9:07 am

Anyone know where I can find an XP215 and a decent CPS (or two...) in the UK?

It seems the XP215 is/was being bundled with the Liquidator in the US, but I can't seem to find it anywhere this side of the Atlantic. And of course a decent CPS is hard to find anywhere...

Thanks!

SSCBen · Post by **SSCBen** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:01 am

Spinner is away currently, though, we do have some other UK members who will be able to post a tip or two. Try eBay UK if you have no luck in any stores.

Forceuser · Post by **Forceuser** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 3:38 pm

It's very hard to find CPS in the UK. If you're lucky, you might be able to find a CPS 4100 somewhere (I did, in a local toy shop), but it will cost you (like £30). The only other place really is eBay. There is a CPS 1700 boxed on eBay UK at the moment, it finishes today. Also, I believe Spinner still has some soakers for sale (see the UK soakers for sale thread), you'd have to ask him when he gets back.

As for an XP 215, I have seen one packaged with the Liquidator on eBay UK, but nowhere else. Back in the summer, though, you could still pick up the Liquidator in stores.

Jadefalcon09 · Post by **Jadefalcon09** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:01 pm

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I would imagine CPS grade weaponry would be very hard to find outside of North America. 32 pounds in total is about 65 dollars, In my opinion it is overpriced for low-budget pockets. But hey it is a piece of history and a good blaster. Good luck! See if Spinner has a few Power Paks left, you won't be dissapointed with those.

olorins · Post by **olorins** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 12:19 pm

Thanks guys! I found the CPS 1700 on eBay UK...

almost won it... :unsure: then got outbid in the last few seconds.

Oh well, another time maybe...

Commander_Gaunt · Post by **Commander_Gaunt** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 8:01 pm

Try car boot sales. They are the only place to get CPS in the UK. You could be lucky. However they are rare to find. I went to one with about 1000 cars ... But I got a CPS 1200 for £1 ... That made it all better.

Forceuser · Post by **Forceuser** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 3:58 pm

I have to say, having been going to car boot sales for about five years (at least), that I have never seen any CPSs. I've seen Storms and air pressure guns (especially the XXP 175, I've seen it three times) but never CPS.

A CPS 1200 for £1!

Wow, you were lucky!

Commander_Gaunt · Post by **Commander_Gaunt** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 5:35 pm

Well I guess I was lucky...But xxp 175 should be bought if it's cheap

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Forceuser · Post by **Forceuser** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 7:05 pm

Well, I bought 1 of them (for £2), but I personally don't like it so I didn't get another one.

olorins · Post by **olorins** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 12:59 pm

On another note, would it be worth my looking on eBay US for soakers that would ship to the UK? Or is shipping likely to be excessive? If it is worth it, how much should I be prepared to bid (considering shipping)?

Thanks again, guys

Forceuser · Post by **Forceuser** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:44 pm

Shipping to the UK by sea will cost somewhere around £13/14 (for a mid-size CPS, depending on the weight of the soaker). How much you bid is really dependant on what you want to pay. You can find out the specs of particular soakers on iSc (ie weight, size, etc.). If you are interested in buying abroad then RAK is selling a lot of soakers, check out iScF.

olorins · Post by **olorins** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 3:46 pm

Thanks for the heads-up there, Forceuser! And thanks everyone else for being helpful.

Spinner · Post by **Spinner** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:45 pm

Well, I'm back now, so olorins, you are welcome to buy any of my soakers. A NIB CPS 1500 is at the moment £35 (my prices aren't dropping much even in winter

), NIB Power Paks are somewhat higher. Admittedly higher than prices on eBay right now, but not during the summer...

Also, the 1500 is packaged up and ready to be posted to whoever wishes to purchase it.

olorins · Post by **olorins** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 11:15 am

I think I'll hold off on those for now... at least while I can find stuff on eBay! No offense; I simply have to watch my cash flow.

Commander_Gaunt · Post by **Commander_Gaunt** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 11:50 am

Maybe would consider buying off you sometime spinner... but not right now, I have lots of christmas presents to buy