[wsachs]

Originally Posted by DaddyD

Was looking for something to do with friends who are in town visiting & went online to reserve a lane at the bowling alley in Spanish Springs--midweek @ 7PM they are charging $163.24 for 4 people (one lane, including shoe rental)!

I'm sure there are coupons available, & there are probably discounted rates available on different days / times, but when did bowling become so expensive?? I get it that $40/person for lots of Villagers may not break the bank, but how can a normal working class guy afford to take his family bowling anymore??

Is that a crazy price, or have I turned into that guy--an old man screaming at the clouds??

Why not go to AMF Leesburg? The Superstar package for $22.99 per person includes two hours of bowling, two entires and one side from a select menu, shoe rental, unlimited soda, chips and salsa, cookie cake. It's on 44 not far from Morse Blvd going towards Leesburg.

[RoseyRed]

The $195 amenity fee looks better and better!

[Shelbyh]

Originally Posted by DaddyD

Was looking for something to do with friends who are in town visiting & went online to reserve a lane at the bowling alley in Spanish Springs--midweek @ 7PM they are charging $163.24 for 4 people (one lane, including shoe rental)!

I'm sure there are coupons available, & there are probably discounted rates available on different days / times, but when did bowling become so expensive?? I get it that $40/person for lots of Villagers may not break the bank, but how can a normal working class guy afford to take his family bowling anymore??

Is that a crazy price, or have I turned into that guy--an old man screaming at the clouds??

Yes that’s insane.

[rsmurano]

The same outfit owns leesburg amf lanes too. I bowl there and I think it’s up to $8 or more a game. That’s 10 mins of bowling for me. You do the calculation for price per hour, it’s expensive.
You have to make $50hr to break even for a hour of bowling.
II can go to a concert at the Sharon for $35 for 2 hours, I can play at a championship course for 3 hours of play cheaper than $150, the cost of bowling for 3 hours.
I love bowling but not at those prices.

[RDulac]

Originally Posted by DaddyD

Was looking for something to do with friends who are in town visiting & went online to reserve a lane at the bowling alley in Spanish Springs--midweek @ 7PM they are charging $163.24 for 4 people (one lane, including shoe rental)!

I'm sure there are coupons available, & there are probably discounted rates available on different days / times, but when did bowling become so expensive?? I get it that $40/person for lots of Villagers may not break the bank, but how can a normal working class guy afford to take his family bowling anymore??

Is that a crazy price, or have I turned into that guy--an old man screaming at the clouds??

Since Bolero took over they have raised prices out of control. Even their drinks are ridiculous. The bars no longer attract any customers. I spoke with a bartender and she replied that on a Friday night she made $3 in tips.

[MSGirl]

Originally Posted by DaddyD

Was looking for something to do with friends who are in town visiting & went online to reserve a lane at the bowling alley in Spanish Springs--midweek @ 7PM they are charging $163.24 for 4 people (one lane, including shoe rental)!

I'm sure there are coupons available, & there are probably discounted rates available on different days / times, but when did bowling become so expensive?? I get it that $40/person for lots of Villagers may not break the bank, but how can a normal working class guy afford to take his family bowling anymore??

Is that a crazy price, or have I turned into that guy--an old man screaming at the clouds??

That’s $20 per hour per person. Doesn’t sound too unreasonable

[Beats]

Originally Posted by DaddyD

Was looking for something to do with friends who are in town visiting & went online to reserve a lane at the bowling alley in Spanish Springs--midweek @ 7PM they are charging $163.24 for 4 people (one lane, including shoe rental)!

I'm sure there are coupons available, & there are probably discounted rates available on different days / times, but when did bowling become so expensive?? I get it that $40/person for lots of Villagers may not break the bank, but how can a normal working class guy afford to take his family bowling anymore??

Is that a crazy price, or have I turned into that guy--an old man screaming at the clouds??

Question is , was that just for the bowling or was there drinks and or food in that cost?

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by DaddyD

Was looking for something to do with friends who are in town visiting & went online to reserve a lane at the bowling alley in Spanish Springs--midweek @ 7PM they are charging $163.24 for 4 people (one lane, including shoe rental)!

I'm sure there are coupons available, & there are probably discounted rates available on different days / times, but when did bowling become so expensive?? I get it that $40/person for lots of Villagers may not break the bank, but how can a normal working class guy afford to take his family bowling anymore??

Is that a crazy price, or have I turned into that guy--an old man screaming at the clouds??

$41 each for bowing? This will not stand, man. This The Dude will not abide!

[Skunky1]

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[bagboy]

Originally Posted by CybrSage

Why do you still bowl there if you hate it so much? Do you also go get root canals for fun?

Seriously, if it is so bad you are allergic to the place, why keep spending money there?

. My family has spent decades in and around bowling. From early days of practicing, pot bowling, managing and owning bowling centers, to bowling regionally and nationally on the professional level. From very competitive league play to now basically recreational bowling. We have two Hall of Fame members who have dedicated a lifetime not to mention countless hours and dollars to improve and preserve the sport of bowling.
Bowling for us has been a big part of our lives. It's not something one walks away from easily. I can go on and on but sure, for a twice or three times a year family outing, or a company party, or a date night, it doesn't matter so much the cost. But for bowlers who have invested so much already, it matters.