to LET ME buy MY own 900 dollar paintball gun. Please dont leave an answer if its critisizing me for buying an expensive gun, ive made up my mind i have the money how do i convince them to let me buy it on my own
2006-09-01 14:26:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
explain to them if you were responsible enough to save up the 900.00 you should be responisible enough to own one....wish my kid would have saved up that much for anything !!!! check out ebay you could get a better deal.
2006-09-01 14:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all honey, if you are a minor, you can't buy the gun on your own. And second, the $900 is an absurd amount for just a paintball gun. I have four boys and my oldest two have them. They also had to save for them on their own, but they purchased their guns from an on-line store for $180. They are top of the line quality, came with accessories and their friends are envious. Maybe your parents will agree if the gun isn't so expensive. I know I would not have approved them spending $900 either. Try finding a cheaper one and then approach mom and dad with that.
2006-09-01 14:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't provide your age which is a very important factor in this situation. If you are 11 or 12 I'd say absolutely not. If on the other hand you are 16 or 17 and have demonstrated responsibility in other areas then it should not be dismissed out of hand. 13-15 leaves you in the grey area and I'm afraid it's still your parents decision in the end.
2006-09-01 14:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by Bullwinkle Moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and take them to a paintball field. My fiance is really into this sport and I didn't understand what it was all about untill I went out and saw it for myself. Try and explain to your parents that it is a sport, just like if you played football, you would also need gear. Try and get all the information you can and present it to them. I wish you all the best of luck!!!
2006-09-01 14:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by trace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to have proven that you can make responsible big purchases. also show a lot of research like the company or little details about the gun and shop for sales before hand. also for the next few weeks, brown nose it to the fullest
2006-09-01 14:31:01 · answer #5 · answered by Mikey X 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that you're a responsible guy and you won't use the gun wrongly and promise this to them.
Tell them they won't want to spend money because you got it which shows you are responsible due to you saved up for it
2006-09-01 14:30:57 · answer #6 · answered by C6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they probley dont want you to spend your money on something foolish. so convince them that you really want to get this and that it isnt foolish. say youve been raising this money for a long time. and that you raised it with this paintball gun in mind
2006-09-01 14:32:28 · answer #7 · answered by mentilyblond 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to them and tell them how much u want that paint ball gun and if there not conviced i say forget them is my own damn money i could spend the money how ever i want and by the damn gun thats why if u want to try alright then but the esaiest way is to tak to them first and conviced them that
2006-09-01 14:51:18 · answer #8 · answered by LUIS ROSA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take them somewhere and show them just how much fun u can have and that it is safe to use and that u have the money so they should let u buy it
2006-09-01 14:31:53 · answer #9 · answered by denise b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have them go with you to buy it. or better yet show them how fun and exciting the sport is.
2006-09-01 14:33:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋