Author Topic: Bowlersparadise - great prices but....... (Read 7285 times)

applegam · « **on:** May 15, 2010, 11:17:57 AM »

I know a lot of you saw that great sale they had last week. So, I picked up a Mission for $109.00 shipped. A great price to be sure. In the special instructions at check out, I specifically stated to send me a pin out of 3-4, and if they could not honor that request to please contact me. The ball arrived yesterday, and sure enough it was only a 2-3.

I know, it's not that big of deal. But I'm use to getting what I ask for. I usually go through Buddies. If you ask for a pin postion or top weight, you get it. If they can't get it for you, they call you to ask what you would like to do.

It's still a great deal to be sure, but would have been nice to get the pin out that I requested.

Juggernaut · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2010, 07:26:24 PM »

Welcome to the world of buyer beware. You got a first quality, high performance ball with decent specs shipped to your house for $109, yet still didn't get satisfaction.

Crooks should've just sent your cash back since they didn't have what you requested.

I hate crooks.
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Good transactions list in my profile

applegam · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2010, 08:04:17 PM »

Thank you for completely missing the point....moron.

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Welcome to the world of buyer beware. You got a first quality, high performance ball with decent specs shipped to your house for $109, yet still didn't get satisfaction.

Crooks should've just sent your cash back since they didn't have what you requested.

I hate crooks.
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Good transactions list in my profile

backupball · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2010, 08:04:30 PM »

I bought a Mission, and also asked for a 3"-4" pin, with 2.5-3.5 oz top weight.

I got the requested pin and 3 oz top weight. They must know you're from MI, applegam.

applegam · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2010, 08:11:21 PM »

Yeah, that must be it....

. I'm planning on bringing this to Reno next month. MI bowlers have been tearing it up there. Time to slow them down.. :0

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I bought a Mission, and also asked for a 3"-4" pin, with 2.5-3.5 oz top weight.

I got the requested pin and 3 oz top weight. They must know you're from MI, applegam.

jkiser01 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2010, 08:32:57 PM »

That was a GREAT price and I am mad at myself for not pulling the trigger on a Mission. I have one drilled up but wanted to have an extra one NIB.
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My first child.. Hannah Allison Kiser born 4/30/2007... My little angel..

Roto Grip.. King of Them All!!

Storm ain't so bad either!! LOL

I also like AMF/900 Global..

Juggernaut · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2010, 08:40:24 PM »

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Thank you for completely missing the point....moron.

quote:
Welcome to the world of buyer beware. You got a first quality, high performance ball with decent specs shipped to your house for $109, yet still didn't get satisfaction.

Crooks should've just sent your cash back since they didn't have what you requested.

I hate crooks.
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Good transactions list in my profile

And, thank you for making mine!

I got your point alright. You bought a highly sought after ball, at a highly discounted price, got it shipped to you for free, then whine when it isn't absolutely perfect.

You got a high performance, best selling ball with good specs shipped to your house for about 1/2 of what it would cost you in a local shop, yet you complain that the pin is only 2-3 instead of 3-4 and they didn't give you a personal call before sending it?

For $109, you could've gotten a ball with a 6in pin, the cg out of line 3 inches the wrong way, and 5oz topweight.

Morons. Takes one to know one.
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Good transactions list in my profile

applegam · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2010, 08:48:36 PM »

Gotta love teen-agers.

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quote:
Thank you for completely missing the point....moron.

quote:
Welcome to the world of buyer beware. You got a first quality, high performance ball with decent specs shipped to your house for $109, yet still didn't get satisfaction.

Crooks should've just sent your cash back since they didn't have what you requested.

I hate crooks.
--------------------
Good transactions list in my profile

And, thank you for making mine!

I got your point alright. You bought a highly sought after ball, at a highly discounted price, got it shipped to you for free, then whine when it isn't absolutely perfect.

You got a high performance, best selling ball with good specs shipped to your house for about 1/2 of what it would cost you in a local shop, yet you complain that the pin is only 2-3 instead of 3-4 and they didn't give you a personal call before sending it?

For $109, you could've gotten a ball with a 6in pin, the cg out of line 3 inches the wrong way, and 5oz topweight.

Morons. Takes one to know one.
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Good transactions list in my profile

urbanshaft · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2010, 09:01:46 PM »

return it then

230-n-up-or-bust · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2010, 10:04:05 PM »

What will the discrepancy in pin distances do to what you wanted out of the ball? Do you or your driller marry to a plan and then immediately bail on that plan when the ball arrives outside of initial desired specs?

Gameplan a new strategy based on the ball in hand, return the ball, or sell it. I don''t think it''s gonna be that tough to fetch $125-130 for the ball if you really want to start with a ball with a 3-4". Have you contacted Bowler''s Paradise to see if they''ll work with you?
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Return with your shield or on it. Strength and honor. Help control the population of Avenging Unicorns. Arm yourselves accordingly. MTIXE

"I''d give my right arm to be ambidextrous."-Nick Faldo

Edited on 5/15/2010 10:05 PM

DON DRAPER · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2010, 10:11:56 PM »

I must agree with applegam on this one. This is 2010. When you specify a particular size, color, weight, etc., in this day and age you should be able to get it. He even went so far as to tell them to contact him if they couldn't fulfill his order correctly. Although this error on bowlersparadise.com is not the end of the world it is still a matter of principle. If it were me I would contact them about the error and send the ball back and wait for the correct item to arrive.......and then wonder about doing business with this company again.

My wife and I have been spoiled I guess when it comes to customer service. We've dealt with some of the best companies in the world......LL Bean, Honda, Lands'End, etc. We sometimes foolishly expect ALL companies to bend over backwards for us. Good luck applegam.

applegam · « **Reply #11 on:** May 16, 2010, 08:37:02 AM »

Yes, when I order a ball - I've already decided EXACTLY what I want to do with it. I wanted to do a high pin on this one. I have pretty small fingers, and don't use a 31 bit to install grips. What this means is that it's much harder to put the pin where I want it, and still get the finger weight under 1 oz. I'd also rather use a weight hole to fine tune the reaction, not depend on it just to get the ball statically leagal.

Again, I'm not saying that this ball is a complete piece of crap. It's a great ball and it was at an unbeatable price. All I'm saying is that on one of the particular specs, I asked for one thing and got another.

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What will the discrepancy in pin distances do to what you wanted out of the ball? Do you or your driller marry to a plan and then immediately bail on that plan when the ball arrives outside of initial desired specs?

Gameplan a new strategy based on the ball in hand, return the ball, or sell it. I don''t think it''s gonna be that tough to fetch $125-130 for the ball if you really want to start with a ball with a 3-4". Have you contacted Bowler''s Paradise to see if they''ll work with you?
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Return with your shield or on it. Strength and honor. Help control the population of Avenging Unicorns. Arm yourselves accordingly. MTIXE

"I''d give my right arm to be ambidextrous."-Nick Faldo

Edited on 5/15/2010 10:05 PM

applegam · « **Reply #12 on:** May 16, 2010, 08:42:48 AM »

I have emailed them via their web site. I don't think they are open on the weekend though.

quote:
What will the discrepancy in pin distances do to what you wanted out of the ball? Do you or your driller marry to a plan and then immediately bail on that plan when the ball arrives outside of initial desired specs?

Gameplan a new strategy based on the ball in hand, return the ball, or sell it. I don''t think it''s gonna be that tough to fetch $125-130 for the ball if you really want to start with a ball with a 3-4". Have you contacted Bowler''s Paradise to see if they''ll work with you?
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Return with your shield or on it. Strength and honor. Help control the population of Avenging Unicorns. Arm yourselves accordingly. MTIXE

"I''d give my right arm to be ambidextrous."-Nick Faldo

Edited on 5/15/2010 10:05 PM

jkiser01 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 16, 2010, 09:12:50 AM »

I understand your frustrated with not getting "exactly" what you wanted but it's not like they sent you a ball that was that far off from what you requested. You ask for a 3-4 and you got a 2-3. What is the actual pin distance of the one you received?

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My first child.. Hannah Allison Kiser born 4/30/2007... My little angel..

Roto Grip.. King of Them All!!

Storm ain't so bad either!! LOL

I also like AMF/900 Global..

Stan · « **Reply #14 on:** May 16, 2010, 09:21:59 AM »

If the ball you received is close to 3, then you should not complain. If it is closer to 2 then you should complain. 3 inches is the same regardless of what the box says.

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