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Xx 12 X 300 xX

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Re: Why cant we get free shipping? Part 2
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2011, 04:08:04 AM »
That guy would sell some of his stuff if his prices were not insanely stupid.  Most of those balls he has had now on Ebay for 2 years now at those prices.  He just keeps re-listing them over and over again.


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Re: Why cant we get free shipping? Part 2
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2011, 07:37:27 AM »
FYI He's been on EBay a lot longer than that. I've seen him at least 5-6 years ago, if I recall.
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While his prices are higher than 99% of us wish to pay (myself included), he has managed to hoard some balls that the same number of us would love to purchase. I think when he re-lists them, the Ebay charges are minimal.
 
As for "free" shipping, there is no such thing. Shipping is always included in the price you pay whether it's listed separately or not. If you want the ball, wait til it fails to sell, then email him an offer and if he agrees, he'll post it at that price for you to bid on immediately. I have done that with other sellers. Some agree, some don't. No harm, no foul in making an offer, just like any other transaction.
Xx 12 X 300 xX wrote on 3/1/2011 5:08 AM:That guy would sell some of his stuff if his prices were not insanely stupid.  Most of those balls he has had now on Ebay for 2 years now at those prices.  He just keeps re-listing them over and over again.



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Edited by charlest on 3/1/2011 at 8:38 AM
"None are so blind as those who will not see."

qstick777

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Re: Why cant we get free shipping? Part 2
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2011, 07:51:11 AM »
Awesome!  Only $300 for a 1986 Black Angle.   I guess that means my 2nd drill from 1985 should be worth $75 or more?

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Re: Why cant we get free shipping? Part 2
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2011, 11:10:58 AM »
I believe that this shop is based in Pearl City, Hawaii.  I did go to his shop ONCE, and his prices, even in the shop, is high.  I went looking for a Hammer Toxic a few years ago, and one shop had sold out, but was priced at about $180 or something like that.  I went to this shop and inquired about a Toxic and he said that he is out, but he can bring one in for me for $299, not including drilling and grips.  I told him thank you for his time and walked out. 


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nouse4aname

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Re: Why cant we get free shipping? Part 2
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2011, 12:18:41 PM »
all it takes is one sucker. btw that guy said he's sold a bunch of those mikasa ball for 1000+. i think he might need the money for some shampoo.



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Re: Why cant we get free shipping? Part 2
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2011, 03:15:15 PM »

 I wonder, does he sell Elite Bowling balls.....
 
And if he does, can he possibly be higher than BP...oops
nouse4aname wrote on 3/1/2011 1:18 PM:
all it takes is one sucker. btw that guy said he's sold a bunch of those mikasa ball for 1000+. i think he might need the money for some shampoo.




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Re: Why cant we get free shipping? Part 2
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2011, 03:35:05 PM »
elite black alien $599. lol jk.

 

i called him out on his bullshit prices, he just says that he puts retail on the boxes in the shop. And the reasoning behind him charging so much for older shit is because he has to store the product and assumes the risk if it never sells and cracks or something. i told him thats still horseshit cause no one would be willing to pay that kind of premium for outdated equipment, but he said that he does make sales online.

aside from the unique or old stuff, he does give some good deals on current stuff if you bargain with him and pay cash. i bought a break out for 140 and a siege for 160 when they came out. those may seem high, but shipping to hawaii from any online ball company is at least $40.



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Re: Why cant we get free shipping? Part 2
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2011, 09:11:19 PM »
Dang it!  Does this mean I overpaid for my Hello Kitty ball?!

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