Buying bowling balls from popular internet auction sites

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$76 plus 25 shipping.....

[75lockwood]

Original Hell Raiser, price is already more than I wanna pay so here is the link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DV8-HELL-RAI...:B:WNA:US:1123

The guy does have some nice deals, there is a $50 misfit on there lol

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I really want to get the Terror anyway. Just don't want to pay for it I am rolling a Storm Frantic right now and it is a good ball, but it was drilled without the proshop watching me throw. I am sure it is mostly, if not all, operator error, but I would like to get a ball with stronger backend action. Plus I really want to try DV8's products.

My proshop owner and the bowling center coach that works at the shop are both sponsored by Storm. They push the airfreshners pretty hard and they also don't endorse Brunswick/DV8 because they are made in Mexico. I would like to buy US product and I like my Frantic, but I really do not care for my bag smelling like fruit loops. But even the coach at the shop admitted Brunswick does make really good stuff, she just won't but it because of the Mexico thing vs Storm being made in US.

[HughScot]

I'm not affiliated with any bowling company, pro shop, etc. But I would never have a ball drilled by someone not around the corner. Too many times you may need slight adjustments and your pro shop will not be happy to help you. It is too personalized to allow someone out of state to do.

[Cochese]

I agree with that too. Customer service is something that many people overlook, but I am willing to spend a couple extra bucks to pay for. A few days after I bought my Frantic, I saw the shop owner at the center while I was breaking it in, throwing a couple practice games. He came over, watched me throw a few, gave me a couple quick tips and asked if the ball felt ok. Told him the span felt a little short, showed him my old ball and he pointed out my old ball (10+ yrs old) was drilled incorrectly. He then put a piece of white grip tape in the thumb, and viola! Instantly felt 100% more comfortable. He also said if that didn't fix it, they would redrill the thumb and put in a new slug for not charge. That alone is worth spending the extra dollars.

[dutchlefty]

Hei,

Bought a few balls online..Has always went ok. N.I.B was new in box, never damaged or other faults.
First time was just for fun and curiosity.. a try-out. Placed some bids and won a Nomad Pearl for $ 71.

Prices for premier line bowlingballs vary from $350 - $400 here in Norway. Even bought online, send and shipped, custom charges and driling at the local shop i can save more than $100 !!

My experiences with online buying of bowlingballs have only been positive so far...