John Deere Bowling Balls Sold Out Fast

John Deere Bowling Balls Sold Out Fast FARM HOME Novelty Items 23-3-44 You may think you've seen just about every John Deere collector item under the sun. But have you ever seen a "Deere" bowling ball? That's what Sparta, Mich., toy traders Robert and Billie Squanda offered at last winter's annual Decatur, Ill., toy show. They said everywhere they take the balls people are simply amazed. "People say they'll be the talk of the alley," says Billie. The green balls with yellow Deere block writing were produced some time back by Brunswick as a promotional gimmick and were available in both 12 and 16-lb. sizes. The Squandas purchased their supply from a Deere dealer who had 180 available. They've since sold more than 25 and have only one left. The dealer friend sold all his bowling balls, too, so they're now officially a "rare" commodity, Billie notes. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Squandas' Farm Toys & Crafts, Glenwood Mobile Home Park, 3851 County Park Dr. NW., Sparta, Mich. 49345 (ph 616 887-7105).

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