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Strapper_Squared

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Buying a Ball with an IT Thumb
« on: February 10, 2015, 10:29:16 AM »
Does the existence of an IT or Switch grip (specifically the 1 1/2" hole) in a used ball discourage anyone from buying?

As I look through eBay, ballreviews, etc., it is clear that these are becoming more popular.  From a second-hand point of view, do they hurt value?  My preference would be to buy a used ball with no thumb slug.  I figure that the interchangeable systems remove more of the core material and require more plug to fill  :P

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milorafferty

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Re: Buying a Ball with an IT Thumb
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2015, 10:37:31 AM »
I've had no problems selling used balls that had the IT.
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Re: Buying a Ball with an IT Thumb
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2015, 10:39:29 AM »
I don't think it makes a big difference and to some people it is actually a plus if they use the same system.


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Re: Buying a Ball with an IT Thumb
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2015, 08:48:41 PM »
It would make it less attractive to me.  I don't use and IT system, but even if I did, unless I was planning on putting the thumb in nearly the same spot, I'd be concerned (correctly or not) about potentially too much of the core being removed.
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