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Title: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: Gene J Kanak on May 09, 2008, 02:25:32 AM
Has anyone tried calling VBP in the recent past to inquire about Gargoyles, Gryphons, or Executioners? I know VBP used to have some discontinued gear in the plant, and I'm hoping to stumble across a NIB Granite Gargoyle, Violet Gargoyle, and Purple Ice Ex. Has anyone called in about these, or is it way too late?
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Title: Re: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: livespive on May 09, 2008, 10:41:49 AM
For me it was maybe a year I think.
I ordered roughly a case of Charcoals.

They might have the Violets, but the PIE, and the granit might be slim.

What weight do you throw?  IF it's 16 you might get lucky as that is what they usually have left.

If you don't find a PIE let me know, I think I still have one NIB that I might get rid of.
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Title: Re: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: MI 2 AZ on May 09, 2008, 05:51:00 PM
Ok, just called Visionary to check and they still have:

Crimson Executioner, 13#
Purple Ice Executioner, 14# and 16#
Green Gargoyle, 15# and 16#
Slate Blue Gargoyle, 16#
Granite Gargoyle, 15# blems


Edited for more info on ball names.
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Edited on 5/20/2008 3:32 PM
Title: Re: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: gsback on May 13, 2008, 03:41:58 PM
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Ok, just called Visionary to check and they still have:

Crimson, 13#
PIE, 14 and 16
Green, 15 and 16
Slate, 16
Granite, 15 blems
 


Got a 15lb Greenie and Granite for one of the guys in my league.  Sad to say, I don't think he's thrown but 2 games, if that, with the Greenie as he would prefer to play the Granite, even when there is no shot!!

I think I need to recommend that he sells it to me!!
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Title: Re: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: Moose Nugget on May 13, 2008, 05:15:44 PM
Frankie had some Granites, Violets, and a couple lighter weight Greenies at the booth in Albuquerque.  Might try and get the number from Visionary and give them a call.

Edited on 5/13/2008 5:15 PM
Title: Re: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: Monster Stitch on May 16, 2008, 07:56:11 PM
Are those Granite prices only for Test Staff members?
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Title: Re: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: gsback on May 17, 2008, 01:02:41 PM
Monster,

I believe those would fall under the discontinued prices and that's all in the website for any and all to see.

Awesome prices to say the least!!
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Title: Re: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: Spike2112 on May 19, 2008, 04:32:34 PM
Couldn't help myself. Ordered one of the "blem" Granites today for $78 shipped. I didn't ask how they have left, but I would imagine once word gets out they are selling these color blems with good specs for a great price, they won't last long!  Will post pics when I get the ball later this week for those interested.


Spike
Title: Re: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: Krumpy300 on May 20, 2008, 06:50:51 AM
quote:
Ok, just called Visionary to check and they still have:

Crimson, 13#
PIE, 14 and 16
Green, 15 and 16
Slate, 16
Granite, 15 blems



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Title: Re: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: 1MechEng on May 20, 2008, 07:02:42 AM
Slate = Slate Blue Gargoyle
http://www.ballreviews.com/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ManufacterID=13&BallID=455
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Title: Re: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: Krumpy300 on May 20, 2008, 08:07:14 AM
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Slate = Slate Blue Gargoyle
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Thanks Dan.
Title: Re: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: MI 2 AZ on May 22, 2008, 12:52:26 PM
According to Betsy, all of the Granite Blems are gone.  

They still have:

Crimson Executioner, 13#
Purple Ice Executioner, 14# and 16#
Green Gargoyle, 15# and 16#
Slate Blue Gargoyle, 16#

May be the last chance for some of these at a good price.


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Title: Re: Availability of discontinued stuff?
Post by: VBPadvertising on May 22, 2008, 01:31:04 PM
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According to Betsy, all of the Granite Blems are gone.  

They still have:

Crimson Executioner, 13#
Purple Ice Executioner, 14# and 16#
Green Gargoyle, 15# and 16#
Slate Blue Gargoyle, 16#

May be the last chance for some of these at a good price.

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Small correction.  The list above is discontinued 1st quality balls.  We do still have other weights in the Granite Blems, just not 15lb.  We also have other discontinued balls with cosmetic blemishes, but are out of most of them in 15lbs.  Shoot me an email at vbpadvertising@aol.com if you are looking for a specific ball.

Please keep in mind when emailing or calling that we don't sell any current line equipment direct.  All current line equipment must be purchased through your pro shop.

Jason Wonders
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Edited on 5/22/2008 2:51 PM