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dougb

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Much demand for the Motiv "classics"?
« on: June 02, 2013, 11:01:35 PM »
I know this company hasn't been around that long but has a very loyal following, and although I've yet to try Motiv reportedly it is top notch. I'm wondering if the older NIB stuff fetches such a premium price as say 90s Brunswick equipment, older Lane #1 balls, etc. Not looking for a comparison to other companies, simply curious if the Motiv Nation also pays top dollar for the early stuff.
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Re: Much demand for the Motiv "classics"?
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2013, 11:31:02 PM »
Not really. If you have one of the first couple of balls(TX1, SX1) those will bring about the price as when they were new. The GT1 usually goes for a premium as it is somewhat rare. If you happen to have one of the limited production balls like a GX1 or TZ3, they bring a decent premium. But as far as having a true classic ball that makes people really willing to open their wallets, not so much.
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Re: Much demand for the Motiv "classics"?
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2013, 06:52:11 AM »
Outside of the SR2 that people will almost pay a premium for I haven't noticed any clamoring for older Motiv balls that has lead to ridiculous prices on them.
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Re: Much demand for the Motiv "classics"?
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2013, 11:36:07 PM »
Funny how some brands inspire this sort of reaction and others don't. Even Seismic, a newer brand, has bowlers hunting down their original releases.

For my part I'd be interested in the TX1 and TR2. But I guess I'd pay top dollar if I found one.
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Re: Much demand for the Motiv "classics"?
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2013, 09:34:25 AM »
Doug, if you are looking for a ball with the Thrust core, you can still get the Primal TV4 for a very inexpensive price. It's not as strong as the TR2 and is stronger than the TX1. Pearl coverstock instead of the solid on those two balls. I suspect if you put the 800 grit finish the TR2 had, it would be just as strong.
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Re: Much demand for the Motiv "classics"?
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2013, 10:27:30 AM »
Quote from: milorafferty on June 04, 2013, 09:34:25 AM
Doug, if you are looking for a ball with the Thrust core, you can still get the Primal TV4 for a very inexpensive price. It's not as strong as the TR2 and is stronger than the TX1. Pearl coverstock instead of the solid on those two balls. I suspect if you put the 800 grit finish the TR2 had, it would be just as strong.

Thanks Milo. My buddy had a Primal and it indeed was strong. I'm not really looking to get into Motiv or any new balls right now. This was more a question about brand loyalty and the sometimes ridiculously high prices older equipment fetch.
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