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Equipment Boards => Lane #1 => Topic started by: BowlingDude300 on April 09, 2004, 11:39:28 PM

Title: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: BowlingDude300 on April 09, 2004, 11:39:28 PM

Hey, I have always wanted to try a lane #1. But, because they cost so much I have never felt the need to spend that much money on a ball. Could someone explain why they cost so much??? Is it the core?? B/c i heard some ppl say they r just using brunsiwck activaitor coverstock. Please help! Thanks. Kyle
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Thanks!!! Kyle

Title: Re: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: ChinaManB on April 10, 2004, 02:44:04 PM

HERE WE GO!
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THE CHINA MAN!

Title: Re: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: lane1lefty on April 10, 2004, 02:47:07 PM

Lane 1 is expensive because they don't manufacture their equipment. THey make the cores, ship them to brunswick, and brunswick pours the coverstocks around them. Cost also is greatly determined by pro shops. Some will sell you Buzzsaws for $250-$300 which is nuts. In other shops like 10th Frame Pro Shop in Spartanburg, South Carolina, run by FRank Spada (cheap plug) you can get them much lower. Go to his site 10thframeproshop.com, prices aren't listed, but a toll free number is. He will give you good pricing. I've been buying saws from him for around 3 years.

Title: Re: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: BowlingDude300 on April 10, 2004, 02:51:45 PM

WEll does this mean that you pay say 200 dollars for a ball that is no better than an ebonite, track, columbia, etc...?????/
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Thanks!!! Kyle

Title: Re: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: golfnutFL on April 10, 2004, 02:58:08 PM

BD300,
This has been argued a MILLION times here are on this site. If you don't think that they're better DON'T buy one. It's that simple.  You don't want help you want to start an argument.

Title: Re: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: BowlingDude300 on April 10, 2004, 03:01:16 PM

I really dont want an arguement. I was just curious. I dont read these forums that often. I am usually only in sales and misc. I am still more of a beginner in bowling and was curious. Sorry if my curiousity caused any probs. Kyle
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Thanks!!! Kyle

Title: Re: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: BowlingDude300 on April 10, 2004, 03:01:17 PM

I really dont want an arguement. I was just curious. I dont read these forums that often. I am usually only in sales and misc. I am still more of a beginner in bowling and was curious. Sorry if my curiousity caused any probs. Kyle
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Thanks!!! Kyle

Title: Re: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: golfnutFL on April 10, 2004, 03:04:50 PM

Kyle,
No problems, it's just an issue that has gone round and round a million freakin' times. If you're curious set your preferences to 120 days or the past year and search through the Lane #1 forum.  You'll see this issue spun around from both sides many, many times.

Edited on 4/10/2004 2:58 PM

Title: Re: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: BowlingDude300 on April 10, 2004, 03:10:14 PM

I think I will try a used BCB sometime. If I ever find a decent deal. Thanks for the helps you guys. Kyle
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Thanks!!! Kyle

Title: Re: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: Brickguy221 on April 10, 2004, 04:03:09 PM

Doug Sterner is cheaper all the time than Buddies, Blockbuster, etc. His address is
DougsProShop@aol.com

Also, Mike Cimba is cheaper most of the time than Buddies and Blockbuster. His address is:
info@bowlbetternow.com
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Lane 1 - The Bowlers Company

Nothing hits as hard as an Uranium

Edited on 4/10/2004 3:57 PM

Title: Re: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: BowlingDude300 on April 10, 2004, 04:08:52 PM

ThANKS, I'LL CHECK IT OUT.
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Thanks!!! Kyle

Title: Re: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: Typhoon on April 13, 2004, 11:39:21 AM

You can't beat Doug Sterners price's. Especially drilled out the door, with grips, and slugs....

Title: Re: Why do they cost so much??
Post by: StormStriker on April 13, 2004, 04:38:18 PM

I personally, do not understand everyones detesting of Lane 1 for their price. I think it is justified. They do not YET have their own manafacturing equipent, if they could price it less, they would.
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