I just noticed something strange with how BuddiesProSop calculates their shipping charges.

For example, if I go to their web site and click on closeouts on the left and then add a 15lb Icon 300 to my cart then enter my state and zip code to calculate the shipping charges, it comes out to $15.09.

Now if I clear my shopping cart and go under their current selection of bowling balls and go to say, Brunswick and add a 15lb Inferno to my cart then calculate shipping, it comes out to only $12.41!

Now I tried this with several balls from their closeout page thinking it was just an error with that particular ball, but everytime I get the same result...higher shipping for a closeout ball.

Why are they charging an extra $2.68 for shipping a ball that is on their closeout list(exact same gross weight)
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*Don't swing it if you can't bring it.*

Edited on 6/8/2004 2:31 PM

Caveat emptor.  Bowlingball.com does something similar.  If you win one of their Ebay auctions, the first ball shipping rate is $19.95.  Subsequent balls shipped in the same order are an additional $12 each.  Their Ebay balls are mostly closeouts, discontinued balls, and less popular models.  However, if you go to their online store looking to purchase a current and/or more popular model, shipping is a flat $10 per ball.  Naturally, prices for these balls are higher, so it all tends to balance out in the end.

Edited on 6/8/2004 2:54 PM

good one
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*Don't swing it if you can't bring it.*

Shipping prices on closeouts items are figured based on the location that they are in. When items are added that are not closeouts the prices will reflect shipping from CT.