MrGranger Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I get the Disney bouncing balls from A&A, those are great. But I need some generic/filler balls. Is A&A the best source or is there another that has good deals on balls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEREMYTINA Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I get the Disney bouncing balls from A&A, those are great. But I need some generic/filler balls. Is A&A the best source or is there another that has good deals on balls? A&A is where we buy all of our 27mm balls. The price is comparable to RI Novelty, but the quality is much better in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I use both A&A and Cardinal. A&A is a little cheaper but the mix from Cardinal is fantastic. It is more colorful and they even mix in some sports balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPVendCo. Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I think I got them from dad's side of the family. this is what i would expect from you, kelly, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I get mine from A&A and Top Notch Toys....whoever has them cheaper at the time I'm ordering. Both company's mixes are good. Top Notch's mix has the sport balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Are you selling the 27 mm or the 45. I haven't tried them and won't. There's no way I'm paying 32.00 for 250 one inch balls. I get 32mm from s and b for .05 and mix with 27 mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperry Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I get mine from A&A and Top Notch Toys.... What's your experience been like when buying from TNT? How much do you order at one time. I really like some of their stuff, but I really got turned off by their shipping policies. I like to make large orders, but I find I only order once a month or so, so I need to order all my month's stuff from a single location. When you order from them, how much do you usually order at one time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGranger Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 Are you selling the 27 mm or the 45. I haven't tried them and won't. There's no way I'm paying 32.00 for 250 one inch balls. I get 32mm from s and b for .05 and mix with 27 mm $32? Aren't they $10 per 250 at most places? Which is about $.04 per ball. Do you have to modify the wheels for the 32mm or will that fit most 1" wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 What's your experience been like when buying from TNT? How much do you order at one time. I really like some of their stuff, but I really got turned off by their shipping policies. I like to make large orders, but I find I only order once a month or so, so I need to order all my month's stuff from a single location. When you order from them, how much do you usually order at one time? My experience has been GREAT. I do not order huge orders from TNT and I've always been treated well. Don't know what shipping policies you are referring to. I order only a couple cases of balls and/or a few cases of flat from them at a time. Vickie then shops around for cheapest shipping rates for my order, then gets back to me with the quote. Is your experience different with the shipping procedures? BTW, Vickie is FANTASTIC at finding the most economical shipping method for the size/weight of my order. She has always gone out of her way in making sure I've got the lowest shipping options. Vickie has even called me back later in the day to tell me she found a lower shipping option for me....which tells me she took the extra time/effort to continue shopping around for me. She could have just let it go since I wouldn't have known the cheaper option was available and was already ok with the shipping quote she'd provided. Do you have to modify the wheels for the 32mm or will that fit most 1" wheels? 1" wheel should work perfect with 32mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGranger Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 He was referring to the "OP" about the Disney balls I do believe. I believe you will need a capsule wheel for 32mm balls. Oh...cool. Well the higher priced Disney balls really move for me at $.50 and $1. I know that some go for the cheapest items but I do best with the licensed items. A&A is introducing a lot of new stuff which is nice for me. But I'm adding some refurb oaks and want to put some bb for .25. These Oaks aren't as pretty as my A&A, NW or Beavers, but they really are solid. I tested two just readied and they didn't misvend once after dozens of tries. They looked like a box of junk when I got them. My experience has been GREAT. I do not order huge orders from TNT and I've always been treated well. Can you order online or do you have to call them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainor5251 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I ordered a case of 32mm general mix from cardinal last week since A&A did not have them in stock, they told me they would have more until july. Cardinals mix is a definitely nicer, cost was $74 a case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I sell my bb at .50 I just don't see a reason to pay triple for the product. Its not that I am going for the cheapest lol. I buy A&A licensed products sometimes and i also know how it feels to be stuck with it. When ordering by the case it cost about 20 dollars to ship a cs of 2000. bringing it to 276 a cs. nearly 27% cost. My way is about 9%. And I get free displays in my cs. If you start to pay upwards of 30% cost it will affect your ability to grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Can you order online or do you have to call them? I order from TNT by phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGranger Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 My way is about 9%. And I get free displays in my cs. If you start to pay upwards of 30% cost it will affect your ability to grow. That's true but it all depends on how it sells. In the area I service the Disney products are great sellers, lots of tourists with kids here for Disneyland. If they didn't move so fast then it wouldn't be worth it, but they do. I have trouble moving the non-licensed stuff so it's not worth it to me to make a higher % off of slower selling merchandise. I've been trying new things and some of my .25 mixes are doing well...but anything over .50 seems to sit if it's not licensed. That's just me and your mileage is sure to vary. I ordered a case of 32mm general mix from cardinal last week since A&A did not have them in stock, they told me they would have more until july. Cardinals mix is a definitely nicer, cost was $74 a case. Did you order that by phone also? I just see the 27mm by the bag of 250 from Cardinal, then it jumps to the 45mm. http://www.cardinaldist.com/category.php?id=6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 32mm are 20.00 cheaper at s and b. And they are the allstar balls. With sports balls, glow in dark, smiley face etc. Great mix. Granger I didn't know you were in walt's back door makes sence now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicglide Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I get the Disney bouncing balls from A&A, those are great. But I need some generic/filler balls. Is A&A the best source or is there another that has good deals on balls? Usually get them out of my wife's purse. But uhh wait I'm not married.So I get em out when need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperry Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 My experience has been GREAT. I do not order huge orders from TNT and I've always been treated well. Don't know what shipping policies you are referring to. I order only a couple cases of balls and/or a few cases of flat from them at a time. Vickie then shops around for cheapest shipping rates for my order, then gets back to me with the quote. Is your experience different with the shipping procedures? BTW, Vickie is FANTASTIC at finding the most economical shipping method for the size/weight of my order. She has always gone out of her way in making sure I've got the lowest shipping options. Vickie has even called me back later in the day to tell me she found a lower shipping option for me....which tells me she took the extra time/effort to continue shopping around for me. She could have just let it go since I wouldn't have known the cheaper option was available and was already ok with the shipping quote she'd provided. I had a talk with Vickie once, and she confused the hell out of me talking about how she had to 'educate' her customers on her shipping arrangements. It was really more than I wanted to know. She made it sound like I could not get a deal on shipping unless I bought a pallet of stuff and had it delivered by freight. When I buy, I usually buy about 7-10 bags of 1" caps. How is shipping with them compared to A&A or Cardinal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I had a talk with Vickie once, and she confused the hell out of me talking about how she had to 'educate' her customers on her shipping arrangements. It was really more than I wanted to know. She made it sound like I could not get a deal on shipping unless I bought a pallet of stuff and had it delivered by freight. When I buy, I usually buy about 7-10 bags of 1" caps. How is shipping with them compared to A&A or Cardinal? I'd say A&A and TNT are similar or close in shipping rates. The A&A advantage is that they offer so much more. This allows you to order a lot of stuff (product and/or equip) and save on shipping. But, if you are only going to order several bags of product regardless of who you buy from, then shipping shouldn't vary too much between the two companies. Speaking specifically about 27mm bounce balls - I like TNT's basic mix better than A&A's. TNT's 27mm basic mix has sport balls and smiley faces in there...A&A's does not. Can't remember what I paid for them -- but I bought them when I bought some flat from TNT. I'm sure the BB's were at or about same price as A&A's BB price or I wouldn't have ever given them a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 s and b also has the 32mm for .05 I almost bought some 2 inch cars balls but with freight. but .37 ea with freight and displays i have to pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGranger Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 s and b also has the 32mm for .05 I almost bought some 2 inch cars balls but with freight. but .37 ea with freight and displays i have to pass Couldn't you buy a few more to get the freight spread out a bit more. How many were you buying for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 That was the cost diff. on a pallet that included lots of other stuff. BB have ALWAYS been a cheap buy and a great sell. Im not ready to give up my margin yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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