It's not the price, its a decision on who the money goes to really.

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302efi
         Posted: 9/27/2006 12:49 PM
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 Why does some people have a problem with online shops and low prices ?

Should we really b1tch about paying to LOW and price for stuff ?!?!

If someone doesn't want to take advantage of low prices, then don't, more power and less money to you.

I guess we are spoiled in America when we cry about no being charged enough
 
302efi,

Its not just complaining about LOW prices and stuff.

 Most of what has been posted has been to do with the help some have given and then nothing.

 Maybe you dont understand what has been posted; There have been some on here that have spent numerous hours chatting, phone calling at their cost to help people here on ballreviews.com with problems they are having with their bowling, or even with some thing in their personal life.

Then when the person is ready to get a new ball what do they do?  They go to the person who has a ball for $20-$30 cheaper then the ones who have been helping them all along, this is not just or even meaning Internet Shops, it is also certain other shops.

 I know for a fact in two case's where people  here  spent countless time with a couple of others, in helping them understand the facts about "ball dynamics", and some of the problems they were having, with suggestions for lay out of a ball, and they helped to clear up most of the problems.

What happened, one case the person went with the person selling the ball for $35 less then the one that helped them, the other case almost the  same problems and a long and lengthly dicussion about "ball dynamics" covers, weight blocks etc.  . This person didnt go the the person who helped them he went to a person about an hours drive away, and saved himself $40.00

 Yes I know EVERY ONE likes to save a buck or two, but where does it stop ?  I dont really have that answer.
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Enjoy the people on the ballreview.com forum. Like to help when I can.

 Also I "think this posting about prices, MAY be just dealing with one person and possibly just in one forum.




Edited on 9/27/2006 2:50 PM

I don't think its a matter of paying too little.  It's simply a matter what you think is fair.   Look at most of the on-line sites.....the prices are roughly the same.  Face it, most distributors are charging the same price to there clients......obviously there are quantity discounts...that's the way business works!  So, yes, smaller shops pay more than bigger places.

If you don't think your pro shop deserves the mark up on a ball then don't pay it!  My pro shop will tell me what he pays for the ball.  I'm smart enough to realize that he has to pay his bills (rent, electric, employee salary) and still be able to eat.  If I didn't think he was worth it I would go somewhere else.  Likewise, he is also smart enough to realize that if I can save $40 on a high-end ball by buying on-line that I also have bills to pay and need to eat.  Either way, I still need to go to him for drilling and other work.

I realize that most of the talk recently is from some shops that are selling and also providing drilling services.  I for one do not believe that I can ship a ball to somebody and they will be able to duplicate it exactly.  Even with thumb molds I still always need to have some sort of adjustment made.  I also know that not every insert feels the same, even different colors from the same manufacturer feel different.
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Reason for pro shops being upset with this is because the customer buys a ball online, wrong pin, top weight , all off line, possibly not the ball they should have purchased to fit their game....and then want the ball driller to perform miracles. By the time you get the ball, pay for grips,slug,drilling...for another $40-50 more you could have had the right ball, proper specs, and something that Will fit in your game. Sounds like its worth it to me! Really this is most likely why there are SOOO many used (like new) equiptment out there for sale. Why do you see so many balls being sold with under 21 games on them....well at least you saved $50, but now you have to spend $250 for the next two "GUESSES" on online bowling needs. Sorry for my anger twards this topic, but I am a "mom and pops" pro shop who dosen't overcharge. I truley observe my customers stlye, release, and concerns. Always satisfaction guarenteed...I don't think $50 is unfair OR spent unwisely by my customers.