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Expensive Pro Shop Operator
« on: February 02, 2004, 10:05:24 PM »
I don't want to down play my driller. I just wanted to know if any one out there goes through the same thing that I do and my local bowling buddies goes through when it comes to dealing with a certain operator in our area. I don't want to mention his name, but this guy is really ridiculous when it comes to his prices. I know I personally spend alot on this hobby, especially with him, I'm not looking for a hand out and I know he has to eat and provide, but last saturday was the last draw. I had purchased a brand new ball from someone who wasn't using it, I brought the ball to my driller and with drilling and everything (inserts and slugs) he wanted $75 bucks. I know if I would've bought the ball from him that it would've been slightly cheaper. I didn't get upset, because everyone knows that this guy is very expensive. I took my new ball somewhere else that day and saved over $25.00 What are your thoughts on this? I already know of a few bowlers who won't even go in his shop to buy cleaner from him cause of his prices.

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Re: Expensive Pro Shop Operator
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2004, 01:22:45 PM »
It's a little high priced but, is he good? If he is it might be worth it. I know our pro-shop doesn't charge anything if you buy the ball there. They don't like drilling ball from the internet because if it cracks during or after drilling, who is to blame? So they try to stay away from that. I don't think I would pay $75, maybe $50. but with inserts and slugs? I don't know it is high but if he was really good I would do it.
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Re: Expensive Pro Shop Operator
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2004, 01:25:24 PM »
I pay $70 to get my stuff drilled. Its only $40 or so if you buy the ball there.
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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2004, 01:29:11 PM »
Hey, if the other guy does you a good job, then take it to him.  It's called competition.  The first guy obviously doesn't need your business.  Would you pay 50% more for your tires if you had a choice?
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Re: Expensive Pro Shop Operator
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2004, 01:30:08 PM »
If you think it's too expensive, tell him you're taking your business elsewhere because of this. Then do it. Maybe he doesn't realize that people are ticked at him for high prices. You live in America, the heart of business in this country is competition, if there is someone else with equal service and lower prices go there. The wildcard however is the service, if this guy is really good maybe he can command a slightly higher price. I know with Pro Shop opperators it is hard to go elswhere if you really like how you are taken care of by them.
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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2004, 01:34:28 PM »
$75 is ridiculous!! This subject has been talked about many, many times on here and there is no way I would pay that much to get a ball drilled..

I pay around $25 bucks out the door for a blank drill and my pro shop guy is perfectly happy to drill internet balls. He is in business to make money, not give out lectures to people that bring him balls brought elsewhere to drill and he and does a great business. He is not out to screw people on drill charges like alot of shops that I hear about..

I'm sure most if not all of the pro shop operators on here totally disagree with me, but thats OK. I am just stating my opinion..

I also realize this is a business and if someone wants to pay $75 bucks to get a ball drilled and agrees to it, then thats great. As long as the person wanting the ball drilled is happy and willing to pay that much, then it really makes no difference..
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Re: Expensive Pro Shop Operator
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2004, 01:37:03 PM »
I agree with Shotmaker. If he takes care of you. If he determines your axis of rotation and helps with determining which drilling pattern is best for the application you are using the ball with $75 isn't such a bad price. If all he is doing is drilling 3 holes in it then that is a different story. Make sure you get $75 worth of service. I have noticed a whole bevy of ball drillers out there who should not be allowed within 100' of a pro-shop. Some have no clue. If he is good I would pay it.
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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2004, 01:48:50 PM »
I did tell him that I was leaving because his price was too high, he just said o.k. and went back to doing what he was doing.  I've seen someone come in, buy 5 lane1 pieces on the spot and he didn't even throw in a ball cleaner a rosin bag or nothing.  I have my own business so I know that small business owners are out to make money, Hell, we all are... But to take your valued customers to the cleaners is outrageous.  Maybe I should've told him to get a pair and bowled him for the price of the drilling!  I definitely would not have lost!
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2004, 01:56:52 PM »
Damn!  The shops you guys deal with SUCK!  Once again, I guess I'm lucky that I have a Pro that likes to take care of his customers!  I've bought three balls from him in the last year...one for my mom, one for my aunt, and one for myself...and every time his price has been very much in line with what I've seen on the internet.  Now here is the kicker...I haven't been charged once for drilling any of the balls!!!
I can't imagine that a shop would charge for drilling a ball if you buy it there...now sure I can see a charge for inserts and plugs, that's only logical...but an extra $25-$40 bucks to drill a ball you bought from them is crazy!!!  That's like going to a bar and ordering a pitcher of beer and they tell you its $5 for the beer but another $2.50 to put it in the pitcher!
On the other hand, if you buy a ball somewhere else (like off the internet) and want it drilled, then you should have to pay for that service...although $75 is a rip even if the person is a good driller.

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Ernie McCracken

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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2004, 02:00:01 PM »
I just pay a few $$$ over cost and that's that.  It works out nice.
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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2004, 02:03:58 PM »
Don't get it twisted white trash, I am far from cheap or broke for that matter.  But principal is principal. I even thought about giving him the money before I left. And by the way, I am that good that I could go to walmart and get a conventional drill. DO YOU WANT A GET A PAIR???
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« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2004, 02:12:07 PM »
White_Trash_Ball_Driller,

I don't know where you live but if I went into a pro shop and the guy behind the counter had an attitude like you seem to have, I wouldn't stand in any line.. I would leave asap and find someone that wants to treat me fairly and not make a killing off me and my friends.. I also recommend people to my pro shop guy because he treats people right and has very fair prices..

The bottom line is this. We do still need pro shops to drill our stuff and thats not an issue, my issue is pro shops that take advantage of people and there are alot of those still out there in business..

Over time, people will all learn to go elsewhere and that place will close, which is a good thing for everybody..
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Re: Expensive Pro Shop Operator
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2004, 02:14:10 PM »
This is what does not make sense. I take a ball to be plugged and drilled. I pay no more than $30.00. Now I take a new ball and they want $50.00. There is more work in one of them and they charge less. In the other is just the drilling and they charge more. Where is the logic? I always take my own grips and slugs to be installed.
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Re: Expensive Pro Shop Operator
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2004, 02:19:20 PM »
There seems to be a recurring theme on these forums ...

Arguments over expensive and overpriced pro shops
Arguments over expensive and overpriced bowling balls
Arguments over expensive and overpriced jock itch medicine

Do you see it too?
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Re: Expensive Pro Shop Operator
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2004, 02:25:58 PM »
BTW
This guy also charges for drilling when buying a new piece from him.
Is he still the man WTBD???
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