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Essentially the message here is correct however, the number of operational lane beds should not be based alone on operating costs. Population density is the number one criteria when calculating the number of lane beds that a viable bowling centre can successfully operate. The last time I...

If they are running a reputable business, they must return a BAS. This is where they will have to pay the 10% GST that a non business purchaser avoids. The GST that is payable is the difference between what it cost the retailer and what he sold it for. If the retailer cannot show the...

John, I believe the crux of the problem is that the end purchaser can purchase the final product at below or at the same cost as the retailer. The governments exemption of the GST for on line purchases below $1000 only intensifies the situation for the retailer. Apply that scenario to any...

Good post, I agree.

Had you mentioned some this earlier, I for one would not have been so confused. I certainly got the impression that you had no marketing strategy at all.

Had he mentioned that you don't have to pay for the extra gear that he included in his original sentence could have avoided a lot of confusion. I wasn't interested in improving my game, perhaps that is a little hard for you guys to understand that play the game competitively. The word...

Robbie you are better off telling Mr Doust this. He believes that marketing stratagies along the lines you have suggested are disgusting and vile. I did try and explain to him that this is not so, but he steadfastly refused to listen, perhaps you can succeed where I have failed? According...

Agreed. If the bowler wants the extra service, they should be able to access that service. And, they should pay for it. I'm just relaying my experiences, observations and perceptions. I again reiterate, my family of five would not pay the extra for the extra service that Mr Doust wants to...

My friend, that would be an understatement.

Exactly right, Micky. I, along with many others have not challenged the pro-shop operator right to charge whatever they believe is a fair market price for their ball drilling skills. Some pro shop operators want to take the ball drilling service a step further and include other factors, such...

No, that's not right you're being too hard upon yourself, I was able to find a slither of worthwhile information. Vile, snide comments? You’re either extremely thin skinned or your definition of these words is incorrect. Absolutely astounding! Again, you couple the ball sale and the ball...

I think I'm finally getting a drift of what your trying to say. I still think that there will always be ball drillers and/or ball retailers in Australia regardless of how many people buy direct from overseas. Perhaps it won't be a brick and mortar retail outlet, perhaps a home based mobile...

It will work in both cases, maybe a little harder with a small inventory but, it will still work Skilled labour for selling a bowling ball? Are you speaking of drilling or choosing the ball. Let us not forget that we concentrating on the ball sale. Even if you are spending time choosing the...

Another excellent response from Brenton. For my money, this guy is business savvy. He's up to date and switched on to the constant market trends. He knows that he has to have a smart business plan and a simple but effective marketing strategy to help combat the uneven playing field that he's...

But it's always going to be cheaper to buy overseas regardless of the exchange rate, isn't it? Perhaps I need to take a break and come back tomorrow and take a fresh look at what your saying, after the Maroons win...

OK, I am confused now. Based on the exchange rate. Tell me why the individual purchaser would want to purchase something inside Australia at a greater cost, namely the pro-shop operators margin and the governments 10% GST, rather than purchase direct from the supplier and avoid both of these...

Well done, Brenton. All very good and valid points to purchase locally

I don't think I missed his point at all. I believe that you maybe a little confused. When the cost increases for the individual purchaser, the cost will also increase for the Pro shop operator. It's an anologue equation, when the cost moves, it moves equally for both. The ball purchaser...

Changes nothing! The dollar value affects both the individual and the pro shop operator at the same ratio. I don't think you have a full understanding of how the exchange rate works. Again, the exchange rate affects both the individual purchaser and the pro shop operator on exactly the...

Just for the record, Nothing.....I'm semi-retired. Of course not, that's a silly question. Agreed. I'm not disputing that point. However, you have highlighted the crux of the problem. It seems to me that the ball manufacturer/wholesaler is selling direct to the final purchaser...

I think we all know that. That doesn't negate the fact and, my point, the bowling centre is providing competition for the independent pro shop operator who is already trying to trade in a saturated and shrinking market.

Sounds great except for the above line. There is absolutely no need for a middle man when purchasing a bowling ball on line. Unless the pro shop operator is getting a discount from the ball supplier where as they are able to purchase the ball cheaper than any other on line purchaser and thus...

I don't believe anyone is disputing the cost of a top notch drilling service. It is the actual ball sale that is the topic of debate. Or rather, it's the pro-shop operators opposition to a customer purchasing a ball elsewhere other than their shop.

Jason, Some of your points are indeed valid and should be considered by the purchaser. However, the majority of your points do not relate directly to purchasing a ball but rather they are aimed at the drilling aspects of the ball purchase exercise. An astute purchaser can, will and they...

Is it just a coincidence? Ever since the new forum format was introduced the level of activity has declined on the board. Is there nothing new to discuss in the Tenpin bowling sport/industry? Even the state forum activity has died off! One only has to visit every few days because nothing...