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aproy

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« on: October 06, 2005, 04:02:12 AM »
Hey all, i am a total newbe when it comes to the sport.  I just purchased a ball, and was wondering what the normal charge was to perform all the work associated with drilling the ball.  i know the internet prices always kill those of small shops and i shouldnt let them sway my judgement but the price differences in this case are pretty substantial.

the ball is a storm diablo.

thanks everyone.
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shelley

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« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2005, 12:05:49 PM »
It varies significantly from shop to shop.  At one shop in my area (still 75 miles away), it's $65 with grips and thumb sleeve.  A little further away it's $45.  Some shops charge extra to drill an Internet ball, more than they would charge to drill a locally-bought ball.

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aproy

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« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2005, 12:24:31 PM »
thanks for the quick reply.

the ball i bought i paid 212 for, drilled.  but on the internet i see it for 111.  this is a rather large difference, no?
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Gene J Kanak

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« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2005, 12:36:53 PM »
Well, you paid $212 out the door, right? If you're seeing the ball $111, that's probably without shipping and drilling. Figure around $15 for shipping plus an additional $50 or so for drilling and you're up to $176. At those rates, you could've saved an additional $36. You'll usually do better buying online when it comes to high-end stuff. Balls like Power Grooves, plastic spare balls and entry-level stuff brings on a much smaller margin for saving. For instance, my local guy sells Power grooves for $85 out the door, grips, sleeves, taxes, etc included. I can buy the ball for $50 something online, but by the time I get shipping and everything I'll end up spending the same amount, or just a hair less. In that case, I'll always give business to my local guy. It's only on the high-end stuff that you can really save decent money.
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« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2005, 12:43:04 PM »
$212 is still a little high for a diablo which we sell at our shops for $189 drilled everything included.  $212 is what we sell Trifecta and Vertigo's for.
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« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2005, 01:27:59 PM »
the only saving grace for me is that the guy doing the work is (in my newbe opinion) very knowledgable, and he did offer to sit with me after i pick up the ball and show me how to throw it.  so for +/- $36 i guess it is worth it for the service.

i did read some of the reviews on the ball (of course after i bought it) and most people really like it.  so now i just have to figure out how to keep it out of the gutters.

thanks again everybody, im sure i will have many more questions in the near future.
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shelley

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« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2005, 01:50:33 PM »
$212 is a lot to pay for a mid-price ball, but if he's helping you out learning to throw it, giving you a lesson or two, it's very reasonable.

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« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2005, 05:55:27 PM »
imo that is way too much i would think between 170-190
but then again i don't have one
i'm referencing it off the fired up that my friend bought
he got it less than 170, but then again different ball
so i tried to adjust the pricing since they are in the same line
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2005, 02:23:38 AM »
In my shop:

Storm Diablo: $129.95
Finger Grips: $7.00
Thumb Slug: $7.95
Drilling: $40.00
Tax: $12.77
Total: $197.67

Have sold about 10 of these balls, pretty good ball, alot of ball for a "newbe".  I probably would have suggested something else to start with, but it is a good ball.
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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2005, 08:13:50 AM »
quote:
In my shop:

Storm Diablo: $129.95
Finger Grips: $7.00
Thumb Slug: $7.95
Drilling: $40.00
Tax: $12.77
Total: $197.67

Have sold about 10 of these balls, pretty good ball, alot of ball for a "newbe".  I probably would have suggested something else to start with, but it is a good ball.
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Looks like you are giving away your expertise!
We charge $169 for the diablo, $8 for grips and $8 for a slug in store.
Depending on what area you are in whether its a higher income area or not?

$212 I am assuming includes tax? which really isnt that bad of a deal especially if they guy/gal takes his time and offers to give you some help as we do also to really customize the ball to your game. We often adjust surface and give tips post sale to reinforce the professionalism that our shop sells.
Any shop can drill you a ball and send you out the door. We offer the professional insight and advice that alot of shops cannot or do not offer.
Its the intagibles that keep your customers coming back. Let them know they are getting alot more than a ball when they purchase something from you. Customers today are much smarter and have alot more information available to them and are better informed prior to making a purchase. You have to offer them something they cannot get somewhere else and you have to make them feel like they are appreciated. Sure we give away grips, discounts, services and stuff to our frequent customers like everyone does. But its the one ball a year customer that you don't want to lose. They are the ones that tell their friends they got a fair price PLUS some personal professional service for FREE!


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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2005, 08:23:57 AM »
quote:
thanks for the quick reply.

the ball i bought i paid 212 for, drilled.  but on the internet i see it for 111.  this is a rather large difference, no?



As a military member, I purchased my Storm Diablo from the base bowling center pro shop and as a member of the club, am entitled to a 10% discount.  They are selling the Diablo for $140.  With my discount, drilling, grips, and slug I was out the door with my new Diablo for $137.50...  Even without my discount I could have been out the door for just over $150...  $212 out the door seems A LOT too high
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