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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: BrunsNick on August 19, 2005, 12:26:13 PM

Title: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 19, 2005, 12:26:13 PM: http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTAzODc4MTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

Edit: I guess we need a lil story....

Customer came in wanting to drill it. He never really bowls, just recreates with his daughter. Anywhooo, told him I'd trade him for a ball in the shop, and he said sure. Took at Pro Stock Pearl and we both lived happily ever after.

The End.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!

Edited on 8/19/2005 8:25 PM
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 19, 2005, 08:34:42 PM: Sapphire Zone Pearl

(just like it says on the box silly)
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: WSUstroker on August 19, 2005, 08:58:09 PM: Nick I think thats only the 3rd Sapphire Pearl I've seen. I saw one on ebay a while back, and PB3 threw one on an old telecast. That picture sure makes it look good and I bet it rolls just as nice.
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Dan Chambers
Winona State University Bowling
I'm Dan and I approve this message.
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 19, 2005, 09:11:52 PM: At first, I thought it was Blue Triton...

But when I saw the original box, I was instantly in love.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 19, 2005, 09:19:17 PM: The guy was pretty nice, he chose the ball he wanted. I told him he could have anything from the midline down, and the PSP would be as close to the SZP as possible.

As far as price... why don't we put it up on eBay and see...
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 19, 2005, 09:21:59 PM: quote:
NIIIIIIIIIICE!....never seen one of those, whats it do?

Never had one... but I would think it'd be like a Monster Red/Black on crack.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: drillbit on August 19, 2005, 09:24:29 PM: I used to have one of those. I had a love/hate relationship with it. On the right condition, it was unstoppable(8 game sweeper, averaged 240+ on a tough-carrying condition(easy pocket, tough carry), with a 300 mixed in). However, I only found the right conditions once(that one time more than paid for the ball) and sold it after a couple seasons of frustration. The guy I sold it to had his first 700 with it(against my team, knocking us out of the rolloffs), I think he still has it.
I only saw a couple of these ever being thrown. The guys I talked to said it was extremely condition-specific for them, too.

drillbit
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: a_ak57 on August 19, 2005, 09:25:10 PM: Remember that crisp 20 dollar bill I offered you for an impulse zone last year? I still got it, and the offer is still there but for the sapphire.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 19, 2005, 10:25:51 PM: $150-$200?

I was hoping for 2.5 Million.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: RSalas on August 19, 2005, 10:30:08 PM: Well, I'da bid $2M for it, but it's a pound too light for my tastes.
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...formerly "The Curse of Dusty," and "PoÃ¶ter BoÃ¶f" before that...
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: J_Mac on August 19, 2005, 10:43:20 PM: quote:
$150-$200?

I was hoping for 2.5 Million.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!

You know it would only fetch that much if it had an eerie image of some mythical or religious icon on it.
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If God had intended us to drink beer, He would have given us stomachs. - David Daye
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: Mike Austin on August 20, 2005, 12:00:56 AM: I had a couple of those back in the day. Man did that ball hook. It had some serious back end. Practically broke pins, but I had to have some oil. It would be a great medium to some dry lane ball today.

That is swwwwweeeeettttt!!!!

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Houston, TX
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Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsBob on August 20, 2005, 01:37:42 AM: I'll trade you a Mystic Ice or Arctic Fire Target Zone for that one Nick.
I have connections on the inside.

RoB LAW

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Looks like it's back to the left side again for me.

RobsWick Leftsidavich
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 20, 2005, 03:19:41 AM: Law, step into my office...

fill in the rest if you've seen Something About Mary
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: azus on August 20, 2005, 08:00:23 AM: Nick, donÂ´t drill it.
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: brenttsr on August 20, 2005, 08:22:06 AM: I have 3 nib all 16 lbs
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: agroves on August 20, 2005, 08:57:55 AM: Wow, I've only seen one or two of these ever...and none were NIB.

Andrew
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FUFU

Gore in '06!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: qstick777 on August 20, 2005, 09:12:35 AM: http://www.123bowl.com/ball.asp?ballid=576

You have to drill it, throw it, and then write a review!

I have 2 Bonanza II's NIB that I'll trade! Or, I have a Green/Purple Power Groove - they have the same coverstock, and cover is 75% of ball reaction, so they should do pretty much the same thing, right?
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: Mr Bass on August 20, 2005, 10:24:06 AM: That thing should go in your closet with the rest of your NIB collection...
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"Smokey this is not 'Nam this is bowling, there are rules"
"Maybe those Ebonite balls hit too hard. They're too good" -Jason Couch after leaving a stone 8 pin
"Yeah but the Brunswick ones get all ten though" -Brad Angelo
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 20, 2005, 11:32:12 AM: I'm torn....

Money.... or Video

Video.... or Money

.........
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 20, 2005, 11:59:10 AM: [silenceofthelambs]

"It puts the ball on eBaaaaay! It does what it's told!"

[/silenceofthelambs]
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: a_ak57 on August 20, 2005, 12:08:11 PM: But look, it even has your name on it!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/a_ak57/20copy.jpg
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- Andy
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: xratedbowler on August 20, 2005, 05:42:10 PM: YOU ONLY GOT ONE CHOICE...DRILL IT AND POST A VID.. IF YOU GOT YOUR HANDS ON THIS ONE YOU PROBABLY CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON ANOTHER. DO WHATS BEST FOR THE B NATION WERE COUNTING ON YOU BROTHER...SO WHAT YOU GONNA DO WHEN CRAZY NICK DRILLS IT AND PUTS VIDS ON THE SITE FOR U!!!!!
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lick my balls because the B.W.O. is taking
over! Brother

BOWLING.WORLD.ORDER
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: RSalas on August 20, 2005, 11:14:39 PM: quote:
I'm torn....

Money.... or Video

Video.... or Money

Make a video of yourself throwing it without holes.
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...formerly "The Curse of Dusty," and "PoÃ¶ter BoÃ¶f" before that...
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: xratedbowler on August 21, 2005, 05:46:42 PM: i believe he can get another somebody might have another one for sale?....not me though nope but a bid see another comment where somebody had some for sale on the first page. correct me if im wrong!!
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lick my balls because the B.W.O. is taking
over! Brother

BOWLING.WORLD.ORDER
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: xratedbowler on August 21, 2005, 10:11:42 PM: well let me tell you something brothers if he doesnt drill it. the b.w.o. maniacs are going to run wild on the ones that told him not to brothers. (RIPS SHIRT AND POSES)!!
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lick my balls because the B.W.O. is taking
over! Brother

BOWLING.WORLD.ORDER
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 21, 2005, 10:48:25 PM: It is official...

Ball will remain in my collection.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: xratedbowler on August 21, 2005, 10:49:54 PM: offical... going to drill it
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lick my balls because the B.W.O. is taking
over! Brother

BOWLING.WORLD.ORDER
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: a_ak57 on August 21, 2005, 10:53:20 PM: quote:
It is official...

Ball will remain in my collection.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!

Until 10 years from now when you sell it for 500 bucks. Or give it to me for the cost of shipping.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: xratedbowler on August 21, 2005, 10:58:06 PM: he might sell it to anyone who lets say......offered 200 dollars instead of 20 dude. hes not even paying any attention to your offer... his best bet is to drill it and post a vid for b.w.o maniacs brother (to lazy to rip shirt and pose)!!
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lick my balls because the B.W.O. is taking
over! Brother

BOWLING.WORLD.ORDER
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 21, 2005, 11:04:56 PM: I pay attention to Andy...

Seriously though, the Impulse Zone is en route, I just ummm lost..err... misplaced(whew! good save) the tracking #.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: a_ak57 on August 21, 2005, 11:06:56 PM: Charles, the whole thing is just a joke. When nick joined the staff, brunswick gave him 2 impulse zones (I think). I told him, "How about you give me one of those for a crisp 20 dollar bill?"

quote:
I pay attention to Andy...

Seriously though, the Impulse Zone is en route, I just ummm lost..err... misplaced(whew! good save) the tracking #.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!

Nick, I thought your original plan was to send me a box with a photo of an impulse zone inside of it?
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- Andy
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 21, 2005, 11:11:01 PM: My cat's breath smells like cat food.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: a_ak57 on August 21, 2005, 11:24:07 PM: quote:
My cat's breath smells like cat food.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!

Same with mine, what's up with that? And sometimes, when the cat eats tuna, it smells like tuna. I really don't get it. Next thing I know you'll tell me your cat makes some odd "meeeeeeeeooooooooww" sound. I don't know what he's saying, I wish the idiot would just speak clearly. I think he might be a foreign cat or something with that odd accent.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 21, 2005, 11:27:08 PM: What cat?! I don't own a cat... GOSH!

Brush up on your Simpsons quotes, you're one of the suckiest sucks that ever sucked!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: a_ak57 on August 21, 2005, 11:35:18 PM: quote:
What cat?! I don't own a cat... GOSH!

Brush up on your Simpsons quotes, you're one of the suckiest sucks that ever sucked!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!

Simpsons? I don' need no stinkin simpsons!

......Well, quotes anyways, that show rocks.
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- Andy

Edited on 8/21/2005 11:27 PM
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 21, 2005, 11:37:47 PM: No quotes?!!?!

I cast ye out.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: TheDude on August 22, 2005, 12:23:36 AM: "Save me Jebus!"

Nick you go to all Vise?? Like total ick!!! Turbo all the way!
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Timothy @Juniors Pro-Shop
Staff Writer 7-10 Split Magazine,EGO Communications
Montreal, Quebec.
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 22, 2005, 12:57:49 AM: Yeah, I use Vise P/S, I had issues with the Turbos and doing a Vacu.

However, I did dance with the Turbo lady a few weeks back. It was an awesome time!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: TheDude on August 22, 2005, 01:21:02 AM: I will say the model they have in the vise catalogue is somethin'

"The filing is done mr. griffin"
"Thank you mrs.ironbox, you are a valued member of our business team and i will give you a raise tomorrow if you come to work tomorrow without a shirt on."
"Mr.Griffin!"
"I'm sorry, that came out wrong......Nice AZZ"
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Timothy @Juniors Pro-Shop
Staff Writer 7-10 Split Magazine,EGO Communications
Montreal, Quebec.
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: Luke909 on August 22, 2005, 01:30:07 AM: http://cgi.ebay.ca/14-SAPPHIRE-ZONE-ORIGINAL-by-BRUNSWICK-BOWLING-BALL_W0QQitemZ7175836790QQcategoryZ36104QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

found this on e-bay i don't think it's the same thing tho..
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Luke
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: BrunsNick on August 22, 2005, 01:33:41 AM: Sapphire Zone (solid)

Remade by Lomar, still fairly available.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: Luke909 on August 22, 2005, 01:38:29 AM: oh ic..kewl
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Luke
Title: Re: Helllloooooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Post by: xratedbowler on August 22, 2005, 10:23:46 PM: o didnt know it was a joke havent been part of the b nation long. so whatcha goin to do nick drill it and post or just let it sit there and look pretty. dont let unleash the b.w.o maniacs wild on you brother!!!
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lick my balls because the B.W.O. is taking
over! Brother

BOWLING.WORLD.ORDER