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Lane 1 pricing
« on: May 23, 2008, 01:32:02 PM »
for what it's worth I know alot of people complain about the price of the buzzsaws.I stoped by my pro shop to get some work done and noticed the buzzbomb was 2 bucks more then the twisted furry.I was suprised the T.F. was so much and the B.B. was IMO well priced.I might just grab one,FWIW.BTW,my second 300 was with a saw,I might start throwing them again.
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Re: Lane 1 pricing
« Reply #16 on: June 04, 2008, 09:31:35 PM »
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Flat fee = Blank drill $50 + Inserts and slug.


302efi, I'm not saying that is or is not too high but you won't get $50 + Inserts and Slug where I live.
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Re: Lane 1 pricing
« Reply #17 on: June 04, 2008, 09:34:06 PM »
Brick that what they get around here (Central FL), so I was goung with that

People have no problem paying that at all from what I've seen...
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« Reply #18 on: June 04, 2008, 09:52:32 PM »
To whoever said the Twisted Fury cost shops $100-$105, that is just incorrect.  Even $120 is low, we do a good bit of volume but it costs us more than that.
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« Reply #19 on: June 04, 2008, 10:19:49 PM »
I've priced 7 distributors and the lowest I can get a 1st Quality Twisted Fury is $127+ shipping($)13, or $136.50 delivered.

I love when people tell the pro shops what they're getting balls for lol.  Not the case.

While I do cut price breaks for my better customers and those who bring me ALOT of business, running a good shop is a full time job that requires a plethora of knowledge and dedication.  I have over 250 classroom hours learning this craft and 7 years in the business at the age of 24.  All of the money I've put into learning this trade and being good at it could have went to a good graduate school where I'd be garaunteed a $65-75k a year job right now, but that's just something you have to sacrifice for doing something you love.  For what I know and the service I provide to each individual customer I feel I'm worth $50 on a blank drill of a high end assymetrical ball + inserts and slug because I feel I'm among the best at what I do.

Doug is one of Lane 1's biggest sellers, and while I have no business in what he prices his equipment at, for the job well done that he does, he definately could price his stuff higher because he deserves to make more money.  One thing you must know above all in this industry is your market niche and what your market is willing to pay for.  I know my area isn't willing to pay in excess of $215+ for a ball right now, so instead of taking a loss on selling high end with my regular markup I push more mid priced and upper mid priced equipment that will get the job done just as well.  That way I still get what I feel like I deserve profit wise, and the customer is satisfied with their ball reaction and the value they got.  Last year the Mystic and Neptune, one upper mid priced ball($170) and one lower mid priced ball ($135), outsold every other ball I stocked 3:1.  

I think it's time pro shops as a whole band together and be firm in charging what you deserve to make.  The best surgeons in the world won't cut a couple of grand off of a procedure because a guy out in the sticks will do the same procedure for 20% less.

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« Reply #20 on: June 04, 2008, 10:27:47 PM »
While I do cut price breaks for my better customers and those who bring me ALOT of business, running a good shop is a full time job that requires a plethora of knowledge and dedication. I have over 250 classroom hours learning this craft and 7 years in the business at the age of 24. All of the money I've put into learning this trade and being good at it could have went to a good graduate school where I'd be garaunteed a $65-75k a year job right now, but that's just something you have to sacrifice for doing something you love. For what I know and the service I provide to each individual customer I feel I'm worth $50 on a blank drill of a high end assymetrical ball + inserts and slug because I feel I'm among the best at what I do.




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Re: Lane 1 pricing
« Reply #21 on: June 05, 2008, 07:20:21 AM »
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So now everyone makes the same money (well from what I understand it depends on how many ball you purchase at one point, the more you purchase the lower the cost. As it should be) so if you buy one ball then you get one price but if you buy fifteen balls you get a lower price and thus make more money from the internet sales

Thats what I thought but according to Beans with Lane 1 the price is the price no matter how many you purchase.
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« Reply #22 on: June 05, 2008, 09:50:29 PM »
You guys bring up a lot of good points and DP3 sums it up pretty well.

You can only charge what YOUR market will bear.....I can count on two hands the number of high ends balls I have sopld in the last 6 months that are NOT Lane 1 products.

MY market thrives on the RAW Series, BVP line, Thunderstrucks and Jolts.

$50 + inserts and slug? I'd get laughed at around here even if I had references from Pete Weber, Norm Duke, Chris Barnes and Walter Ray! No matter how good you are and how extensive your knowledge, if the people don't have it, they won't pay it.

Yeah you could say that drilling an Internet ball is just plain money but you know what? Those customers expect to get treated the same, in terms of both pre and post-drill support, as a customer who buys their ball in house. This is teh problem. As a small shop owner (and I do mean small...my gross sales last year were less than $1500 per month) you can't afford to upset anyone...make them mad and they create a scene and push away whatever business you may have waiting. Refuse to deal with the warranty on their Net purchased ball? They complain. Refuse to stand behind the reaction, or lack there-of, of their ball with a 5" pin and 1/2 oz of top weight and you are the bad guy...it's a catch-22.

As for Lane 1's pricing structure...it all depends on who you listen to. I know what their price list says and I know what I have paid for balls in the past. They used to base your price on your YEARLY purchases. Now the pricing is on a per order basis. It's not a big deal anyway...I think that there is only a $10-15 difference from top to bottom.

So I guess we can all sit back and relax as it seems we have come to an agreement of sorts....yes Lane 1 balls cost more than the high end balls from the bigger manufacturers but that price gap has decreased a LOT recently. All that pro shops have to do to sell Lane 1 balls is be willing to cut their profit margin by a few dollars. yes I know I just got done saying that profits are scarce today...that's the gamble, hence the reason I don't gripe about my $15,000 per year gross sales.

No matter what you sell you need people coming through the door but more importantly you need people coming through the door who are willing to spend the money to get what they need.

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« Reply #23 on: June 05, 2008, 11:23:05 PM »
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Everyone says that about their favorite company.


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