I've ordered a fair amount of stuff from Buddies and personally don't mind the increase in prices with built in shipping. However, an excellent point is raised if the buyer is purchasing more than 1 ball in the same order.

Perhaps Chris and Bill could build in some kind of instant discount for multiple ball orders....depending on the software and web site it should be an easy tweak.

What I like about Buddies is that I can call and speak to Chris or Bill and they'll check to see if they have my specs in stock (I throw a light 15lb so I'm always looking for gross weights as close to 15 pounds even as possible). They never fail to call me back in a timely fashion.

Buddies remains the site by which to gauge all others.

                                              Michael Carver, Mpls. Mn

It's funny how ya'll are just know complaining about shipping. They have been charging you shipping from their location for years while having the item drop shipped from the distributor nearest to you. They make an extra $10 or so off of you since they charge you anywhere from $12 to $20 for shipping depending on where you live. The distributor charges them the actual price which is around $8. Also don't let them give you the handling charge thing. The distributors don't charge them any handling fees so why should they charge you any.

Billy Ray,  Shame on you! Negotiate with UPS? CMON!