You can get a brand new one on buddies for $250. As with bowling balls, he "says" that he's had it for 6 months. How many times do guys say "it only has 5 games on it" yet you get the ball and it looks likes its been through a war. Not that he isn't a reputable seller, but you never know. For 70 extra bucks, it's a toss up. Now if it were 150 or less, it'd probably be worth the risk.