I've used blem's before and had no problems. The thing to watch for is pro-pin and pro-cg balls, depending on how far of they are. They can limit your layout options.
Be sure to double check exactly what your ordering.
Blemished ball purchase?
Hey folks - just wondered if any of you have ever purchased a blemished bowling ball? I have my eyes on one online straight from a manufacturer that has blemished balls listed at half msrp. They have them available in every weight which leads me to believe it was a bad run of them. What is said on the page of the sale is the following :
This bowling ball may have a color, surface or marking imperfection and cannot be sold as a First Line product. This blemish will NOT affect its performance.
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I've used blem's before and had no problems. The thing to watch for is pro-pin and pro-cg balls, depending on how far of they are. They can limit your layout options.
Be sure to double check exactly what your ordering.
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I've bought blems before and haven't had an issue yet. The latest blem I received had the CG kicked out. It works great. My favorite ball ever was a blem.
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Slashing 50% off the price makes it almost a no brainer to pick up a blem ball. I have had a couple of blem balls the one I really had no idea what was wrong with it, the color was a little off I guess. The other one had a long pin that like bowl1820 said limited drilling options.
What is this website?Originally Posted by Demoman
I wouldn't mind buying one, after I bowl the balls all have tons of marks on them.
I've had 15-20 blems over the years. Most were either color or engraving blems. A few Global/AMF balls were pins over 4 inches
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Thanks for the info guys - the website for those wondering is elite bowling - the ball they are offering with blemishes is the gold edition
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Ok just looked up the ball you were talking about. Not a very good deal. The MSRP is not what they ever use.
The most expensive balls are are usually $140-160.
Elite bowling balls are the most expensive and always have been. The ball being offered for $100 has a msrp of $300 on most major bowling sites. Have a look on bowling.com and see for yourself. I'm not saying any bowling ball is worth that sort of money but I've always wanted to try a elite and if I was to do it this would be the avenue I would go.
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Ok so they're regularly expensive. Do you think they're goingto be better than the best stuff from storm or Brunswick?
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