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Frequently Asked Questions!

Is all paintball netting the same?

No, all paintball netting is not the same. This is a very confusing issue for a lot of netting buyers. Most everyone assumes all paintball netting is the same and just searches for the cheapest price. We here at PaintballNetting.com urge you the buyer to beware. Make sure what you are getting is an actual demolition curtain style netting and not a shade cloth. Also make sure your netting is UV and outdoor treated. Without this your netting will only last a few months outside before deterioration begins. You also have the right to documented ASTM test paintball netting. If your supplier can’t provide documentation, your netting has not been properly tested. We invite you to call us and see why we offer the best paintball netting available.

How do you handle shipping?

Our shipping is handled via a freight broker. We use this system to provide you with the cheapest freight costs. Due to the bulk of paintball netting, all netting shipments are sent via a freight carrier. Products such as paintball markers are sent via UPS. Bulk paintballs 20 cases and over, compressors, turf, and other bulk items will also be sent via freight broker.

Who buys your netting?

Everyone! We sell netting to the US, Canada, Mexico, The Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Japan, and anywhere else you can imagine. We have sold netting to the NPPL, PSP, CFOA, XPSL, RPL and other major events. Join the industry in purchasing the best paintball netting on the market.

How do you handle returns?

No returns will be accepted unless prior authorization has been received from Alpha Sports. All materials must be received back in original condition. There will be a 15-30% restocking fee as well as shipping fees. Notification must be made within 36 hours of delivery of product.

Defective goods will be repaired or replaced within the limitations of the manufacturer's warranty.

30% restocking fee may apply on returned goods - make sure you return the goods in resalable condition to limit restocking fees.

Paint is non-returnable. If you have a damaged shipment, all product must be returned, processed, and verified as damaged for proper UPS or freight carrier claim handling. Refunds or replacements cannot be given without submitting a claim with UPS or freight carrier.

Paintball Turf is cut to order for your exact field measurements so all paintball turf sales are final. Also paintball arenas and pole systems are made to your color, size, and field specifications so all sales are final. Netting orders of special sizes, cuts, colors, and tape and grommets are custom netting orders and are non returnable.

Any claim of missing items or damaged goods must be made by calling UPS or freight carrier within 48 hours of receipt.

What can you tell me about the paintball industry?

In less than fifteen years, Paintball has become recognized as one of the world's most exciting outdoor participation sports. Paintball is played in more than 100 countries, by millions of men and women of all ages and lifestyles. Paintball is played as a recreational hobby as well as a professional International sport with prize purses as high as $100,000. Large corporations use paintball as a team-building tool, church youth-groups frequent paintball fields etc.

The average paintball player spends nearly $50 for a day's play (including marker and goggle rental, paintballs, and "green fees." In the U.S. there are many paintball stores taking in gross revenues of 1 million dollars per year or more.

An independent insurance company has rated Paintball safer than golf, bowling, baseball, and just about every other sport.

Since SGMA International started tracking paintball participation in 1998, there's been a steady upward climb - 5.923 million participants in 1998; 6.364 million participants in 1999; 7.121 million participants in 2000; and 7.678 participants in 2001. This equates to a 29.6% increase in overall participation from 1998 to 2001. The number of frequent (15+ days per year) participants also increased from 793,000 in 1998 to 1.414 million in 2001 - a 78% increase.

SGMA International, owner of The Super Show(r), is the global business trade association of manufacturers, retailers and marketers in the sports products industry. SGMA International fosters industry growth and advances members' interests through market research, communications, public policy, sports promotion, and international business development programs.

How big is paintball getting? We've been working on this for several months and have come up with data to support the following figures. Try these industry numbers on for size.

	Major Magazines 16 - Approximate circulation 640,000 copies
	Paintball stores in the U.S. Approximately 2,000+
	Paintball fields in the U.S. Approximately 1,400+
	Number of players worldwide More than 16,000,000
	Number of competing teams in the U.S. 7,600+
	Number of paintball web sites 5,000+
	Countries where paintball is played 140
	Number of paintball items listed on Ebay 3,600+
	Number of series' or league events in U.S. 325+
	Paint markers sold in the U.S. per month Approximately 200,000
	Universities with paintball clubs/programs 175+
	Paintball is a profitable business. Get in on the fun!