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dougb

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There's gold in them thar hills!
« on: April 25, 2013, 02:55:28 PM »
Found this single drill 15 lb Gold Rhino Pro on Craigslist.  Took it home, threw it on the spinner, gave it a hot water bath, and after some more time on the spinner I now have the nicest looking Gold Rhino Pro I've ever seen.  The cover is flawless.  Just one tiny scratch I missed next to the thumb which you can see in the pic.  The longevity of these old Big B pieces is awesome.

Seeing as I have two of these now, I think I will sell one of them.

Thanks again to BrunsNick for posting the video that turned me on to this ball and made me a loyal Brunswick bowler!

http://www.brunsnick.com/rhino_gold.html

 
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Jason Kovack

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Re: There's gold in them thar hills!
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2013, 03:18:38 PM »
Wow great find!!
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charlest

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Re: There's gold in them thar hills!
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2013, 06:37:05 PM »
Doug,

Ever since you started posting these finds from Craigslist, I started looking in our area, central NJ and Eastern PA. I haven't seen sh*t compared to what you find in your area. 99% are pure garbage, like 1960s Brunswick rubber balls and a 50 year old bag are typical.
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Re: There's gold in them thar hills!
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2013, 09:21:36 PM »
You lucky dog.
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Nick Smith
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Re: There's gold in them thar hills!
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2013, 10:12:30 PM »
I sold 5 of them last year all in 15lbs.  If I would of known people pay insane prices for them I would of taken the insane amount of money.  I sold them for $60 plus shipping.
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dougb

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Re: There's gold in them thar hills!
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2013, 11:42:03 PM »
Quote from: charlest on April 25, 2013, 06:37:05 PM
Doug,

Ever since you started posting these finds from Craigslist, I started looking in our area, central NJ and Eastern PA. I haven't seen sh*t compared to what you find in your area. 99% are pure garbage, like 1960s Brunswick rubber balls and a 50 year old bag are typical.

Jeff,

It helps that I travel all over Northern California for work.  I have to say though, this is the nicest pick up I've had in awhile!

Doug
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bigz

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Re: There's gold in them thar hills!
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2013, 11:45:39 PM »
You can find gems on Craigslist..I recently found a 16lb IQ with 3 games on it for $50 shipped with Identical span!!
Last year I found a 4ball storm streamline with a big one,the one,tropical storm,and maxim all in 15lb for $80 for everything!
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dougb

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Re: There's gold in them thar hills!
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2013, 11:35:19 AM »
It's raining Gold Rhino Pros around here. I picked up another one off Craigslist yesterday. This is a lighter one -- my guess is 12 -13 lbs. as it's not solid core but has filler. Also single drill.

I'm getting both of these weighed and spans checked then look for them in the for sale section soon.

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bowlerdawg

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Re: There's gold in them thar hills!
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2013, 03:55:13 PM »
nothing but love for you Doug, but your bordering on ass hood now ;)
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dougb

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Re: There's gold in them thar hills!
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2013, 06:19:11 PM »
Quote from: bowlerdawg on May 02, 2013, 03:55:13 PM
nothing but love for you Doug, but your bordering on ass hood now ;)

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