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Title: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: Billy Ray on January 05, 2006, 09:13:16 AM: This may be a question more for pro shop guys. Have you found it hard to get some Brunswick balls lately? Rampages, Vapor Zones Etc? Seems more and more distributors are being out of stock of Brunswick balls more than I remember before?

What has been your experience?

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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: a_ak57 on January 05, 2006, 05:13:58 PM: They haven't moved yet...Back when the move was first announced, they said it would be 1-2 years before the new plant opens...
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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: Loudstriker on January 05, 2006, 05:24:42 PM: The reason you are having problems with proshops keeping them in stock is because everyone is buying them so fast that they can't keep them on the shelf.
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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: stormerjip on January 05, 2006, 05:31:47 PM: yea they are buying them so fast now so when they move they can quit cause i know of at least three shops locally that are going to quit
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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: BrunsNick on January 05, 2006, 05:52:48 PM: I've been having problems getting 15# Strike Zones, Vapors, and Rampages lately.

The plant will be shutting down soon, so I'm guessing that some of the workers aren't exactly giving 100% to resolve the backorders.
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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: MegaMav on January 06, 2006, 09:33:02 AM: Hey Ric,

will there be a distinguishing trait on the balls or box to show it was made in Reynoso?

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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: Jeffrevs on January 06, 2006, 10:04:14 AM: quote:
Yup...they will smell like Burritos ole ole ........
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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: nd300 on January 06, 2006, 10:10:05 AM: Sure you can------------
Tabasco scent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BrunsRich,hope this doesn't upset you,but I simply couldn't resist!!!!!!!!!!!
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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: shelley on January 06, 2006, 10:18:14 AM: quote:
Hey Ric,

will there be a distinguishing trait on the balls or box to show it was made in Reynoso?

Just a guess, but probably they'll say "Made in Mexico".

SH
Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: MegaMav on January 06, 2006, 10:23:21 AM: quote:
Just a guess, but probably they'll say "Made in Mexico".

way to go out on a limb...

i was looking for a response along the lines of a different indicator letter in the serial number or something.
Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: nd300 on January 06, 2006, 10:25:25 AM: Sweetfeet,
I stand corrected.............was simply trying to have a little Fry-Day fun. No offense was intended,and I hope none was taken.............
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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: shelley on January 06, 2006, 10:27:19 AM: quote:
quote:
Just a guess, but probably they'll say "Made in Mexico".

way to go out on a limb...

i was looking for a response along the lines of a different indicator letter in the serial number or something.

You mean something besides the engraving on the ball that says "Made in Mexico"?

If it's a particle ball, being multi-colored is probably a sure sign.

SH
Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: BrunsNick on January 06, 2006, 01:13:02 PM: Vote for Pedro. He offers you his protection.
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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: Jeffrevs on January 06, 2006, 01:20:12 PM: quote:
Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-06
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!

Hmmmm.....Nick's signature was there loooooooong before the move...maybe THIS is why they're moving!! Way to go Nick!
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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: J_Mac on January 06, 2006, 01:26:05 PM: quote:
Vote for Pedro. He offers you his protection.
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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: Billy Ray on January 06, 2006, 05:18:02 PM: I wasnt looking to start a Brunswick bashing thread here, was just asking if it was affecting other pro shops negatively. Unfortunately for Brunswick the fact that they are working 'round the clock and cannot meet demand means my customers are looking elsewhere ot other companies for equipment, and if they love the new ball when they go away from brunswick they may not return. ITs all about branding your customer and if they cant meet demand the customer may look elsewhere. If it was a plain fact that only my shop couldnt get them I would have issues with the same problem of possibly losing a customer to another shop. I dont want that to happen just as much as Brunswick doesnt want it to happen either.

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Title: Re: Since Brunswicks Move to mexico?
Post by: sdbowler on January 07, 2006, 12:06:14 AM: I remember years ago when Columbia came out with the Ti Messenger they was a huge back log there and did not really hear much about it. Now that Brunswick is behind and with the move coming up it is such a bad thing. I think it is time for some so called adults start acting like it. It is a move to better the equipment I for one can't wait to see what the new stuff will be like once the move takes place.
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