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Jzero

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Is it really worth this much?
« on: July 09, 2006, 12:25:36 PM »
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Brunswick-Inferno-15lbs-L-K-HARD-TO-FIND_W0QQitemZ270004205222QQihZ017QQcategoryZ36105QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is it really worth that much for one new in box?
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Long Roller

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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2006, 08:28:19 PM »
yes
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a_ak57

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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2006, 08:33:32 PM »
Even though it was one of my favorite balls, I wouldn't pay that much for it.  Then again, I throw 16# and we know that the value of a 16# is 1/100 that of a 15, so proportionally I would.
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Long Roller

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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2006, 08:33:47 PM »
Law of Supply and Demand.  Show me where you can buy it cheaper?
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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2006, 08:36:43 PM »
quote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Brunswick-Inferno-15lbs-L-K-HARD-TO-FIND_W0QQitemZ270004205222QQihZ017QQcategoryZ36105QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is it really worth that much for one new in box?
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 Probably, just because it was so coveted and now is so rare N.I.B..  Odd thing is, this is the second time around for this ball and last time it started at $149.99 and NOBODY bid on it. You could have had this ball last week for $150. I know, I started to bid on it last week.
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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2006, 08:39:26 PM »
The internet has spoiled you people.  People actually paid $225+ in pro shops when this ball was out and still do for high end releases.  It's still going for under "retail".

Now the Thunderflash Pro NIB that went on Ebay last year for $289....that's a different story.  That was a $125 ball when it came out.
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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2006, 08:41:52 PM »
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The internet has spoiled you people.  People actually paid $225+ in pro shops when this ball was out and still do for high end releases.  It's still going for under "retail".

Now the Thunderflash Pro NIB that went on Ebay last year for $289....that's a different story.  That was a $125 ball when it came out.
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Not for me, DJ.  The shop I go to has infernos for 190 drilled out the door (plus tax).  I'd be losing money to buy the auction as opposed to what I could have gotten it for.
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Joe Jr

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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2006, 08:50:02 PM »
I agree with you DJ, High end balls go for $180+ around here.

To answer your question, yes it is worth it.
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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2006, 09:13:53 PM »
i got mine for free used.
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Crankenstein300

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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2006, 10:53:35 PM »
Keep an eye out for the Red/Black PBA Infernos. Not everyone knows what they are.
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BrunsMike

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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2006, 11:21:56 PM »
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Keep an eye out for the Red/Black PBA Infernos. Not everyone knows what they are.


Thats what ive been doing.
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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2006, 11:26:06 PM »
i got my infernos, almost all of them in the line, for 150-155 tax included grips and slug out the door. granted 99.9% of other people payed 210 ish plus tax
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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2006, 11:02:31 AM »
lol in 12# only
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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2006, 12:05:41 PM »
Just to hijack the thread for a moment, what is the most coveted ball out there, the ball that would go the highest in an auction.  The danger zone would have been up there probably without the remakes.  Is it the Tude III, the Raging Red Fuze, OI, Cuda/C, or something else.
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ebolanebowler

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Re: Is it really worth this much?
« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2006, 01:38:26 PM »
Probably the mostm coveted and most paid for ball would be a Lane#1 Silver Diamond, NIB 15# could go for well in the 250 range.
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