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$300 Pink HyRoads....only 300 made
« on: September 05, 2017, 01:30:21 PM »
In case you have not seen the special HyRoads being built to order. Storm is only producing 300 total (not per weight, we are talking a total of 300) for $300 each with at least 50% of the cost going to breast cancer research.

Balls went on sale at 12 MST (2 PM EST) today.

http://www.stormbowling.com/pink-hyroad

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Re: $300 Pink HyRoads....only 300 made
« Reply #31 on: September 25, 2017, 01:28:28 PM »
Quote from: milorafferty on September 25, 2017, 01:00:26 PM
Here is another thing to consider, I can get a Hy-Road from Buddies(and pretty much anywhere else) for around $120 shipped.

So even though, Storm claims they were donating 50% of the sale to the cause, why wasn't the price lower?

Storm is a bunch of price gouging sons-a-bitches, right? They limited the number and jacked up the price and made a profit.



Actually, it's much more expensive for the pink to be poured. Hence the price markup.
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Re: $300 Pink HyRoads....only 300 made
« Reply #32 on: September 25, 2017, 01:30:29 PM »
Quote from: Impending Doom on September 25, 2017, 01:28:28 PM
Quote from: milorafferty on September 25, 2017, 01:00:26 PM
Here is another thing to consider, I can get a Hy-Road from Buddies(and pretty much anywhere else) for around $120 shipped.

So even though, Storm claims they were donating 50% of the sale to the cause, why wasn't the price lower?

Storm is a bunch of price gouging sons-a-bitches, right? They limited the number and jacked up the price and made a profit.



Actually, it's much more expensive for the pink to be poured. Hence the price markup.

Possibly, I don't know jack about the cost of pouring a ball. Just thinking that if the only difference is color, how can it cost more than a couple of dollars per ball to make that change?
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Re: $300 Pink HyRoads....only 300 made
« Reply #33 on: September 25, 2017, 01:33:14 PM »
Quote from: milorafferty on September 25, 2017, 01:30:29 PM
Quote from: Impending Doom on September 25, 2017, 01:28:28 PM
Quote from: milorafferty on September 25, 2017, 01:00:26 PM
Here is another thing to consider, I can get a Hy-Road from Buddies(and pretty much anywhere else) for around $120 shipped.

So even though, Storm claims they were donating 50% of the sale to the cause, why wasn't the price lower?

Storm is a bunch of price gouging sons-a-bitches, right? They limited the number and jacked up the price and made a profit.



Actually, it's much more expensive for the pink to be poured. Hence the price markup.

Possibly, I don't know jack about the cost of pouring a ball. Just thinking that if the only difference is color, how can it cost more than a couple of dollars per ball to make that change?

Milo,

You took me seriously? For shame, sir! FOR SHAME!!
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Re: $300 Pink HyRoads....only 300 made
« Reply #34 on: September 25, 2017, 01:34:36 PM »
Quote from: Impending Doom on September 25, 2017, 01:33:14 PM
Quote from: milorafferty on September 25, 2017, 01:30:29 PM
Quote from: Impending Doom on September 25, 2017, 01:28:28 PM
Quote from: milorafferty on September 25, 2017, 01:00:26 PM
Here is another thing to consider, I can get a Hy-Road from Buddies(and pretty much anywhere else) for around $120 shipped.

So even though, Storm claims they were donating 50% of the sale to the cause, why wasn't the price lower?

Storm is a bunch of price gouging sons-a-bitches, right? They limited the number and jacked up the price and made a profit.



Actually, it's much more expensive for the pink to be poured. Hence the price markup.

Possibly, I don't know jack about the cost of pouring a ball. Just thinking that if the only difference is color, how can it cost more than a couple of dollars per ball to make that change?

Milo,

You took me seriously? For shame, sir! FOR SHAME!!

Oh, my bad. But in my defense, you didn't include a sarcasm smiley face.  ::) ;D


That's what I get for not staying in school... ???
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Re: $300 Pink HyRoads....only 300 made
« Reply #35 on: September 25, 2017, 01:47:36 PM »
Red pigment used to cost more.....I'd bet it still does.
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Re: $300 Pink HyRoads....only 300 made
« Reply #36 on: September 25, 2017, 01:52:49 PM »
some don't mind spending $450 on a bowling ball... if i was going to spend that much, I'd rather get Hibiki whisky 21 :D
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Re: $300 Pink HyRoads....only 300 made
« Reply #37 on: September 25, 2017, 01:57:04 PM »
Quote from: xrayjay on September 25, 2017, 01:52:49 PM
some don't mind spending $450 on a bowling ball... if i was going to spend that much, I'd rather get Hibiki whisky 21 :D

I hear you there, except I'm not a Single Malt guy. I've paid more than that for Bourbon and Rye whiskey though...
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Re: $300 Pink HyRoads....only 300 made
« Reply #38 on: September 25, 2017, 01:59:13 PM »
Quote from: xrayjay on September 25, 2017, 01:52:49 PM
some don't mind spending $450 on a bowling ball...

I just find this fascinating on so many levels.........the value people put in things.

I can get a Hyroad right now, grips/switch grip out the door at no more than $200 (likely in the $180 range).....that would mean I'd put 150% worth of value in the pink color.  Again, profound.
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Re: $300 Pink HyRoads....only 300 made
« Reply #39 on: September 25, 2017, 03:23:30 PM »
I have a few stupid questions

1- if you spend $500 on a ball (any ball for that matter) do you drill it?

2- if the buyer of this pink ball spends $500 as an investment, what do they think they will be able to flip it for in the future?

I know people speculate on some pretty stupid stuff, but this one doesn't seem profitable at all. Ya Ya I know, people buy sh*t with their heart not their brain
« Last Edit: September 25, 2017, 07:26:47 PM by LyalC52 »
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Re: $300 Pink HyRoads....only 300 made
« Reply #40 on: September 25, 2017, 03:39:34 PM »
Quote from: LyalC52 on September 25, 2017, 03:23:30 PM
I have a few stupid questions

1- if you spend $500 on a ball (any ball for that matter) do you drill it?

2- if the buy of this pink ball spends $500 as an investment, what do they think they will be able to flip it for in the future?

I know people speculate on some pretty stupid stuff, but this one doesn't seem profitable at all. Ya Ya I know, people buy sh*t with their heart not their brain

You can lower that price to $300 and the question would still be relevant in my opinion.

I own a few bowling balls I wouldn't take $500 for and will never drill them myself. So it's not that much different I guess. Some people just collect odd sh1t.  ;D
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