Post by: Sikfish on February 22, 2007, 01:25:54 AM
Post by: boycer11 on February 22, 2007, 09:57:43 AM
Post by: Strapper_Squared on February 22, 2007, 10:01:23 AM
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Post by: bruns300 on February 22, 2007, 10:06:30 AM
Post by: Deathclutch on February 22, 2007, 10:10:22 AM
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Post by: BrunsNick on February 22, 2007, 10:24:13 AM
I got 5 cases in Monday, and they are selling for 174.95, drilling/grips/slug included.
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Post by: RSalas on February 22, 2007, 10:25:00 AM
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It's okay to buy from Pro Shops, ya know?
Now why would I ever want to do *that?*
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Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on February 22, 2007, 10:31:59 AM
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It's okay to buy from Pro Shops, ya know?
I got 5 cases in Monday, and they are selling for 174.95, drilling/grips/slug included.
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Brunswick -=- PBA 03-07
http://www.BrunsNick.com
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¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
That's a pretty solid price point for that ball. You certainly won't have too much difficulty seeding the market at that price.
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Post by: MIBowler on February 22, 2007, 10:42:32 AM
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Ebonite- Angular One
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Post by: boycer11 on February 22, 2007, 10:44:01 AM
Post by: BrunsNick on February 22, 2007, 10:46:55 AM
We're here to make MONEY, but will bend over backwards for our customers.
Just like why is dyno tuning $150/hr? Why so much? Well, if the mechanic is that skilled in his trade, its WORTH IT.
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Post by: boycer11 on February 22, 2007, 10:55:51 AM
So maybe I should be buying from you instead. ;-)
Mark
Post by: Coleman on February 22, 2007, 10:56:05 AM
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Post by: Gunny on February 22, 2007, 10:58:57 AM
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Why are we so much? Because we include drilling and other perks when you buy from us.
We're here to make MONEY, but will bend over backwards for our customers.
Just like why is dyno tuning $150/hr? Why so much? Well, if the mechanic is that skilled in his trade, its WORTH IT.
heck, i wish my dyno tune was that cheap!!! 250/hour...and thank god they got it tuned in just a short number of pulls. at least at the shop you know all specs will be in line and what you want. although i did have some good luck with the online shops, but a few had some off-center cg's. but overall turned out to be the same price. lets see, $135 for the ball online...you take to shop to get drilled..$30bucks...finger inserts $15bucks..total price $180. so all in all, I have done both and now that i work at a pro shop, i understand why it is much better to purchase from one. cheers!!! and let us know after you get it drilled how it is.
Post by: boycer11 on February 22, 2007, 10:59:10 AM
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Post by: Sikfish on February 22, 2007, 11:02:49 AM
Post by: boycer11 on February 22, 2007, 11:03:47 AM
Thanks guys.
Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on February 22, 2007, 11:08:08 AM
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Post by: 700Virgin on February 22, 2007, 03:41:36 PM
Post by: BeansProShop on February 23, 2007, 05:55:26 AM
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Post by: Sir Bowl-A-Lot on February 23, 2007, 06:55:23 AM
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- Cobalt Bomb Solid (box finish, 4 x 3.5) = Medium/Heavy to Medium
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Post by: Bigmike on February 23, 2007, 08:05:19 AM
I will be the first to admit that I have experience in drilling and fitting along with ball motion, but would never go into a shop where I have no relationship and expect them to compromise their prices for me. If we were able to strike up a relationship and a discounted service was offered, then maybe.
Now keep in mind that I layout most of my stuff, supply my own grips, and do all of the finishing work including weighing and weight hole location, size, and depth. I also give credit where it is due and tell anyone who will listen where I get my stuff drilled at.
Once I do that a few times, most pro shop operators are glad to let me come in and pay the blank cost and go at it. I am the type of customer who has stood out on the sales floor and spoken to customers while my driller is finishing with one of my balls in effect keeping the dialogue open and keeping them in the store while they wait for service. It's called "walking the walk".
Now if you ran a store, who would you be more inclined to give discounted service to; Someone who actually "earns" the privledge of a discount or someone who comes in and "expects" a break on price, but top shelf service?
Sorry to sidetrack. I just get frustrated with people who buy online, then gripe about having to pay the advertised price for drilling and then question the price. I am sure the Fury's will get sent out and be a quality ball since Brunswick makes good products.
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Post by: KingCranker on March 07, 2007, 11:47:34 AM
thank ya Beans,
Paco
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Post by: boycer11 on March 07, 2007, 11:55:02 AM
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Fury, TNV, Rampage (which goes straight), and 300 U-Turn
Need practice on those 1 pin spares. :-)
Post by: DT on March 07, 2007, 01:43:50 PM
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Shops around me don't seem to be as helpful as you guys are. I have to find a shop that is more helpful, but I also don't like jumping from shop to shop. I have bought from two different shops and neither watched how I threw the ball before drilling it for me.
I'll second that! Before I found this site and got a little education I thought all my Pro-shop owner was supposed to do was measure my span and drill my ball, Because thats all my guy ever did. I've bought THREE balls from him and not once did he watch me bowl or ask about my PAP. He says " You throw a hook right?, heres your ball"
Anyone know any good drillers in Connecticut?
Post by: shelley on March 07, 2007, 01:51:29 PM
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It's okay to buy from Pro Shops, ya know?
I got 5 cases in Monday, and they are selling for 174.95, drilling/grips/slug included.
If I could get prices like that here, I'd be in every month. But $230+ for last year's high-end ball, you can forget it.
If one in ten balls cracks, and I save $75+ buying last year's ball online (even after drilling), I'd just as soon throw it in the trash. It will still be cheaper, even if the online shop doesn't want to honor the warranty. My experience says I get the same "You want it to go long and turn hard?" service whether I buy in the shop or off the Internet.
SH
Post by: BrunsNick on March 07, 2007, 02:04:35 PM
We are practically sold out of the original 20 Furys we bought, they moved pretty quick at that price.
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Post by: shelley on March 07, 2007, 02:39:33 PM
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Sounds like you need to get into a more populated area. Here in So Cal, getting 230 for a ball would be a dream.
No doubt. The shop here wants $230 for a high-end ball from any company. Lane 1, Lanemasters, Brunswick, Storm, Ebonite,... Drilling is included, but grips will run you pretty close to $30. After the 15% league discount, it's still about $240 with tax. And the 15% league discount is only on the high end balls. Want to save money buying a BVP? $175. Plus $30 for grips. As great as the Wizard, Rampage, and Mammoth may be, I ain't paying $200+ for one.
Choices are pretty limited. There's a bowling alley in Meridian (central MS) that's about an hour and a half away, one in Tupelo (where Rudy Kasimakis lives) that's a little over an hour away but it's run by the same guys as the shop here. Probably a few in Jackson, MS, about two hours away. I drive two hours to my shop; my wife has family in that town so it's not just for bowling. I wish there were more choices, but that just won't happen (probably has more than a little to do with why his prices are so frickin' high)
SH
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Post by: 61hawks on March 07, 2007, 03:31:35 PM
Post by: boycer11 on March 07, 2007, 06:22:30 PM
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well everyone I have been reading ballreviews for quite some time and have never bothered to speak up but now I just have to say something about the prices you guys are talking about. where I live in western Canada it costs 270 dollars for the fury and on top of that 65 dollars for drilling. well with prices like that I travel to Spokane about 9 hours away once a year and see Dan Kukuk at Lilac Lanes. great service,great ball driller;could not ask for more except maybe being closer to spokane.
Now that is some dedication!!
I don't mind paying the price as long as they are willing to work with me and help me get better. If they just drill a ball for you and say here you go without explaining anything to you that is what stinks.
Post by: ChrispyBrownies on March 07, 2007, 06:48:22 PM
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Why are we so much? Because we include drilling and other perks when you buy from us.
We're here to make MONEY, but will bend over backwards for our customers.
Just like why is dyno tuning $150/hr? Why so much? Well, if the mechanic is that skilled in his trade, its WORTH IT.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-07
http://www.BrunsNick.com
http://www.BigBapparel.com
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Well put Nick. My coach runs a pro shop and charges over $210 for a top of the line ball, and when you buy it from him, drilling is free. When you dont, drilling is $70+slug slug and grips. Usually is around $85 after everything. Granted, now that I work in a bowling alley, i dont go to him anymore, but I did for a long time knowing other places that were a lot cheaper. But because he knew me and my style, and he knew the game itself from every perspective, i still went to him. If i threw a stright ball and wanted an Elite Alien cause it was cool looking, anybody at a pro shop would tell me the truth. He would say what was right for me and what wasnt.
Pro shops arent trying to rip you off, just trying to offer the right services. Anybody can grab a power drill and shove it into a bowling ball. duh.
Chrispy
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Post by: shepd1999 on March 08, 2007, 04:21:01 AM
Post by: Borincano on March 08, 2007, 10:25:47 AM
The ball loves to flare. It will come back with 7 to 9 rings of oil with about 3/8 to 1/2 inch of separation.
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The Fury for Brunswick is going to be a classic. Better than the original Danger Zone.
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Post by: cnimsk on March 08, 2007, 10:44:01 AM
Chuck
Post by: Draxond300 on March 08, 2007, 05:49:36 PM
His prices are high, and don't include drilling.
I was in there Tuesday for a lesson and I was scoping out prices. He had a No Mercy sitting on the rack for $209, without drilling (which is 45 in shop for grips and slug, 60 if brought in from elsewhere). So, add in his drilling, and you're looking at $250 for something you could get $190 if you bought it online.
I'm almost afraid to see what his price for the Fury is.
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Post by: themagician on March 08, 2007, 05:55:27 PM
But BVP's are 150 drilled with grips and slug and lower end balls are 120 drilled with grips and a slug.
Btw the Fury has been selling well at my shop and is really a strong ball in box, over half of the people that got one have brought em back for polish.
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