Post by: clint191 on August 10, 2007, 02:02:15 PM
a silver level Visionary test staffer. There's been a few
Visionary balls that I've wanted to try and for whatever reason
just haven't done so. On the silver level, it comes w/ a ball and
shirt w/ 50% discounts on any additional purchases over the next yr.
My question is how good is the 50% discount??? Are the balls retail
priced at 250-300 bucks + drilling, or are they pretty close to what
most online pro shops charge ($100-140)??? The discount doesn't seem
to be worth it if 1/2 off only equals the price anyone can get online.
Just curious
Post by: TWOHAND834 on August 10, 2007, 10:09:38 PM
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Post by: MI 2 AZ on August 10, 2007, 10:36:55 PM
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Post by: darth_big_ern on August 11, 2007, 05:07:52 PM
To answer your last question, Visionary charges about $20 less than online retailers do if you are a Test Member.
I am very happy with my bowling balls, their shirts, towels, and customer service. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.
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Post by: BrunsNick on August 11, 2007, 05:19:01 PM
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Post by: Eddie M on August 11, 2007, 05:54:37 PM
I can honestly say I would have never tried Visionary if not for this program. And that would have been shame, because they really do make good equipment.
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Post by: BrunsNick on August 11, 2007, 05:59:15 PM
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Post by: MI 2 AZ on August 11, 2007, 05:59:33 PM
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Post by: Eddie M on August 11, 2007, 06:09:42 PM
throwing it, and get to see firsthand what the balls will do, they are now exposed to it.--------------------
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Post by: clint191 on August 11, 2007, 08:29:56 PM
and a membership sounds like what I may be asking for.
Post by: scotts33 on August 11, 2007, 09:40:03 PM
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I know Visionary is a smaller type company, which is why they can get away with selling direct. The reason you don't see the big companies doing this is they would be berated by pro shops and distributors. Cutting the pro shop out of the deal is a tough pill to swallow, but then again, our big distributor doesn't stock much of them.
In the past Visionary has rebated the driller. Not sure where this stands now. They have run this program for years Nick surprised that you are just learning of it now. And since most pro shops don't carry a lot of Visionary equipment most pro shops could care less. My driller doesn't care one way or another. It allows him to carry less in overhead and I get the balls I want. It's a very workable arrangement. I am sure Banger got their idea from what Visionary has being doing for years. Since Visionary manufacturers for them.
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Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on August 11, 2007, 09:43:11 PM
scott, start making time for Cambridge. I'm gonna get a squad together with bass. We'll try to make it one of the first couple of weekends. I'll get in touch with Jerry early next week about reserving a shift.
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Post by: Eddie M on August 11, 2007, 09:49:56 PM
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Post by: twister on August 12, 2007, 10:33:17 AM
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Post by: Oskuposer on August 12, 2007, 02:53:56 PM
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Post by: TWOHAND834 on August 12, 2007, 03:13:20 PM
I know for a fact that Visionary has pro shop programs for those that want to do it. Gran Prix stocks their stuff and have had no problem ordering from them. I believe that with the bigger companies such as Ebo/Ham and Brunswick dominating the market, that most other distrbutors and bowlers are reluctant to give them a chance even though they have been in existence for 10 years now.
What gets me, is how bowlers raved about how good Faball was in the 90s and yet these are the same guys that ran Faball. Yet, alot of the same bowlers choose not to give Visionary a chance. Those who have tried VBP have had nothing but positive experiences with both their equipment as well as the customer service.
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