Post by: Jzero on July 09, 2006, 12:25:36 PM
Is it really worth that much for one new in box?
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if all else fails, just throw it.
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Post by: Long Roller on July 09, 2006, 08:28:19 PM
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Post by: a_ak57 on July 09, 2006, 08:33:32 PM
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- Andy
Post by: Long Roller on July 09, 2006, 08:33:47 PM
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Post by: Juggernaut on July 09, 2006, 08:36:43 PM
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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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if all else fails, just throw it.
Luck-When skill meets opportunity
Smart-When knowledge meets opportunity
Stupid- Maybe I am
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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Post by: DP3 on July 09, 2006, 08:39:26 PM
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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Respect the Game
Post by: a_ak57 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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Respect the Game
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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Post by: Joe Jr on July 09, 2006, 08:50:02 PM
To answer your question, yes it is worth it.
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Post by: Xfest on July 09, 2006, 09:13:53 PM
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Mean Machine (heavy oil)
Machine (medium oil)
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Post by: Crankenstein300 on July 09, 2006, 10:53:35 PM
Post by: BrunsMike 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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NE Lake County IL
Sanctioned Highs:
775 Series/288 Game
Sanct. Ave. (Ending 2006) 198 (THS)
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PBA/Sport Highs: Game 225, Series 602.
Post by: monstercrank on July 09, 2006, 11:26:06 PM
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Post by: monstercrank on July 10, 2006, 11:02:31 AM
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ancient chineese proverb:
"I'm not as think as you drunk I am"
Post by: BallsDeep on July 10, 2006, 12:05:41 PM
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Post by: ebolanebowler on July 10, 2006, 01:38:26 PM
Post by: Brickguy221 on July 10, 2006, 01:54:26 PM
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Is it really worth that much for one new in box?
It was a good ball, but to answer your question, to me the answer is .... NO!
To someone else that "just has to have one", then maybe yes, but there a lot of better balls out there better than that one for a lesser price. I would opt for an Absolute Inferno or Vapor Zone before I would pay that much for that ball but that is just me.
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Brick
Post by: laner7pin on July 11, 2006, 06:52:05 AM
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I think actually the original skull ball. Its the most pricey ball i've seen.
There was a NIB Absolute Inferno on ebay recently that the auction started at $99,939.00. Granted it was a typo, but THAT was the most pricey ball I had ever seen.
Laner
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Post by: mrbowlingnut on July 11, 2006, 01:40:53 PM
Post by: BrunsNick on July 11, 2006, 04:28:54 PM
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Post by: MegaMav on July 11, 2006, 04:37:17 PM
i payed about $150 for mine drilled in early 2005.
so... no, i'd say its not worth it.
it is a sweet ball though
Post by: Juggernaut on July 11, 2006, 04:57:32 PM
I did the same thing with some old A.M.F. Cobra's and some columbia U-Dots, Vector Ones, and Vector Twos, Blue Hammers and Black Turbos.
By the time I actually needed them, technology had rendered them almost useless ( except the blue hammers ), merely light oil balls at best.
Technology marches on, whether we like it or not. Better use them in a couple of years or you too might find you have several glorified "spare" balls, like I did.
P.S. No, I don't have them anymore. I drilled a couple for myself and sold the rest about four years ago.
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"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits."
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