| 2009-10-18 |
evil |
I would agree with some the comments mentioned. However, there is much more to running a field than many people would think. I was one of the owners / founders of Nemesis paintball field and getting the field started was a huge task. Here are just a few points to think about.rn1. Insurance - This was a hassle to get and keep as well as being the biggest expense to the field. rn2. Moving product - You must have paint and other items in stock for the people who want to play. You must have a steady customer base to move this paint because it can and will go bad. Bad paint is a major loss of cash flow to the business because there is no way to recover the loss.rn3. Expense - Aside from stocking paint, general supplies and insurance. There is a lot of money invested into field layout / building structures and setting up the field house. Which leads into the next point. rn4. Maintaining Interest - You must think up new structures and layouts that will set you above everyone else, there has to be something to make people remember your field and want to come back. This is extremely difficult for woodsball since you can pretty much get a game going in any patch of woods. There has to be a reason for people to spend money at your field. rn5. Support - If you want fields to be successful then you as players must support them by playing their layouts. They cannot survive unless you play there. If there is something you want to see in place then ask for it. If there is something you do not like then let them know. As a Nemesis owner I can tell you we spent a lot of effort / money on advertising and player involvement. We even let our dedicated players decide the layout of two of our fields. We spend over $500 a month on advertising for Radio, newspaper and other spots. Even with all of this effort we still had players just coming in to get air tanks filled which meant they were not playing at our field but in their backyard or some random spot where they did not have to pay a fee and we could not survive by selling Air.rnrnBOTTOM LINE - Support your local fields by playing their layouts! If you don't they will not survive.rnrnFor those that played at Nemesis, I appreciate you and your business. I hope you had a memorable experience.rnrnThanks. |
| 2009-05-27 |
ascrites |
Several factors why most go out of business - they do very little to promote themselves or the game. The only way to keep going is to attract new business, CONSISTENTLY!!! Shops need to have a few basic things other than equipment and playing area, good customer service, word of mouth, decent prices for rental equipment, and a drive not to be complacent. Attract a general audience but take excellent care of your loyal hardcore base. Promote yourself online!!! have a current website and update it regularly!!! Offer discounts to regular customers who bring in traffic. Cooperate with local businesses to generate advertising revenue. Most of all - don't be a jerk to your customers if you're the only game in town!!! |
| 2009-03-03 |
paintballer132 |
not much people painball to many people scared |
| 2009-02-17 |
gamer978547 |
Prices too high, insurance reasons,etc. |
| 2008-04-29 |
Morgan the Terrible |
Because they feel that if they give their products away as "sponsorships" or making deals that it will attract more business. That combined with a lack of customer service and haughty attitude turns people off of the sport. It's not the price of paint, people are still riding motocross despite the rising cost of gas. In some cases fields prices are a little steep, and that can turn players off from utilizing a proper field. Also proper fields are few and far between as well, as far as safety, cleanliness and over all welcoming attitude, most fields lack these qualities. |
| 2008-04-21 |
Guest |
the prices are too high, and there are not enough players in the area. |
