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BirwinJR

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Proshops Like and Dis likes
« on: September 04, 2008, 03:46:24 PM »
I was wondering what all of you like or don't like in a pro shop. It seems that this topic comes up a lot in conversations and was wondering what some other people think. What makes you go to a shop or not go to a shop
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Mike Austin

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Re: Proshops Like and Dis likes
« Reply #16 on: September 06, 2008, 12:14:17 AM »
Brick,

I wish I could help you with your problem.  I know of the two of which you speak.
Yes, Driller A is an introvert, very quiet, been that way for the 10 years I've know him.  Driller B is very much an extrovert, same same.  I wanted to help Driller B with this very topic when helping in the shop, but how do you tell somebody else how to run their business.  I completely understand.

Figjam, yes I am the warm porridge.  Between you and me, I think my plug work is better than both, but there have been topics on here stating that people don't like their ball resurfaced when getting a plug job, but if done right... I've never had any complaints.  

I just wish I could make a living at this industry.  In Houston, I had the nuts, now I realize I was taking it for granted somewhat.  My location was bad, not a good part of town.  Bowl owners were terrible, its now closed.  Yet, I was slammed year round.  Everybody knew me, International City, I had people from South America, France, Australia, New Zealand, not to mention Mexico that were repeat customers.  

If the economy had a brighter future, and bowling looked better, I would definitely think about it.  With the right location, I could own OKC, but that might take a year or two...  What is the right location?  Edmond is where the money is at, but not really centrally located.  Could I pay myself $600 a week?  $500?

Birwin, sorry to hijack.

IMO, this is another thread that will lead to the obvious.  There are not a lot of really good pro shop professionals.  Many of the good ones do charge more, and they get chastised for it.  I didn't feel that I could make a living at what the OKC market would bear, so I'm working at Lowe's.

If you find somebody that takes care of your equipment, take care of them with a few bucks.  Then you will not have a reason to post in this thread about how my driller sucks... my driller is mean.... etc...

Sorry, rambling... gnite!!

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Re: Proshops Like and Dis likes
« Reply #17 on: September 06, 2008, 12:35:21 AM »
quote:

IMO, this is another thread that will lead to the obvious.  There are not a lot of really good pro shop professionals.  Many of the good ones do charge more, and they get chastised for it.  I didn't feel that I could make a living at what the OKC market would bear, so I'm working at Lowe's.

If you find somebody that takes care of your equipment, take care of them with a few bucks.  Then you will not have a reason to post in this thread about how my driller sucks... my driller is mean.... etc...

Sorry, rambling... gnite!!

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Here Here to all of that, plus the signature.  

It's a very nasty world on the opposite side of the counter.  Keep that in mind anytime you visit a pro shop.  How people can survive paying all of their bills on the chump change that the majority of us make is still a mystery to me.  While most of you have great and valid concerns, if a guy that does good work charges a premium on his/her services, it really is worth the extra money just to assure that you keep that person in business for a few extra months.
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Re: Proshops Like and Dis likes
« Reply #18 on: September 10, 2008, 06:03:07 PM »
You've hit on one of my "favorite" topics. First of all their couldn't b e a better misnomer than "pro shop". Most of the guys I have come across pigeon hole me and since theirs is not a big ticket item, they try to process you as fast as possible since they don't take appointments. ALL PRO SHOPS SHOULD BE CERTIFIED. If you can accomplish that in your area you will be doing your fellow bowlers a great favor. I could go on and on but my blood pressure can't handle it!
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« Reply #19 on: September 11, 2008, 05:00:22 AM »
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  My favorite shop is pin action pro shop bloomington Il. The first ball I had drilled by them they explained more to me than any other shop. They do get very busy at league times but they usually have 2-3 guys that will help.  

Things I like at shops are bringing in a out of shop ball in for work.  They will watch you throw if you're new to the shop.  I like talking bs about what the local guys bowled for the week with the shop guys.

I've been to a few shops for drills and had my share of crap.  
  My favorite house for lanes also has the crappiest pro shop.  The guy dislikes being told to correct anything on a ball.  His attitude shows in his work halfass results. I've seen guys complain about balls when really the balls aren't setup well for their throws or hands.  
  I've been to a few that want to stab at another shops work.  I don't like this at all because I choose my drillers and stand by their work.  I hate when a pro shop doesn't know anything about the balls they sell.  I like a well lighted shop not a dungeon where I feel like a drill presses are torcher devices and the balls are skulls on the wall.
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