I am going to add that offering them at this price hurts everyone. I believe the 20.00 retail price is a very fair markup. Additionally, I don't like to install a tip that someone gives me. When I install, I assume all liability and if it there is a problem then it comes out of my pocket. I kicked the adhesion problem I believe, but if it falls off I take it back immediately and make it right...That involves me driving to where the player is. I also normally pick up and deliver, so my profit is somewhat nominal. If I get a bad tip, I have to replace it with one of mine and that is immediate red for me, plus I get the "his tip jobs....$##$". I don't want any of that..
I'll sell some to the local pool hall owner, who I have known for 15 years, once in awhile for that price IF he asks me, but I don't make a habit out of it. He charges 25.00-30.00