Field-Side paintball supply stand

Players who forgot gear or want upgrades, and field owners who prefer not to stock retail items themselves.

Margin on items sold at the field, sometimes with a flat fee or share of sales agreed with the field owner.

• Friendly selling
• Knowing which gear players need
• Organising stock and a van or trailer

• Get the field owner's agreement in writing, including fees, location and what you may sell
• Check rules on selling markers and age limits, and avoid carrying compressed gas unless you have checked the rules
• Commercial general liability insurance, and any municipal vendor permit that applies
• Outdoor fields run seasonally and are weather-dependent, so expect quiet winter months unless indoor fields are nearby
• Heat can damage paintballs stored in a vehicle

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your opening stock and the stand, van or trailer setup you use. It needs far less money than opening a shop.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many fields and event days you cover. Outdoor fields are seasonal and weather-dependent, so expect quiet winter months unless indoor fields are nearby.

Get the field owner's agreement in writing, covering fees, location and what you may sell. Check rules on selling markers and age limits, commercial general liability insurance, any municipal vendor permit, and storage, since heat can damage paintballs in a vehicle.