Okay, so, I’ve been meaning to get back into playing basketball, you know, for fun and a bit of exercise. I figured I didn’t need anything fancy, just a decent ball to shoot some hoops. After looking around, I thought, why not try a Cosco basketball? I remember seeing them around, and they seemed like a good, budget-friendly option.
My goal was to find a size 5 basketball, which is usually good for younger players or casual games. I wasn’t too picky about the color, but I did want something that felt good to grip. I started by checking a few online stores like Amazon and Flipkart, and I also kept an eye out when I was at a local sports shop.
My Findings
- Prices were all over the place! I saw some Cosco size 5 basketballs for as low as Rs.519 and others going up to around Rs.850. It really depended on the specific model and where I was looking.
- Different models: Turns out, Cosco has a few different types of basketballs. I noticed names like “Hi Grip” and “Super Basketball.” I guess they have slightly different materials or designs, but honestly, I couldn’t tell a huge difference just from the pictures online.
- Deals and Discounts: Some places offered discounts, like a small percentage off or a reward on some shopping sites. One site mentioned a GST invoice thing where you could save some money, but I didn’t really look into that.
- Free Shipping: I found that some shops were offering free shipping. Oh, and one place, I think it was that sports shop, mentioned free shipping in Pune. That’s cool, but I’m not in Pune!
I saw one Cosco Hi Grip size 5 basketball online for Rs.661 on a site called Snapdeal, which seemed like a pretty good deal, especially with free shipping.
I eventually found a Cosco Super Basketball – Size 5 in orange at a local sports store for Rs.850. It felt pretty good in my hands, you know, decent grip. Plus, I liked the idea of supporting a local business. They said it was ideal for juniors, but hey, I’m just playing for fun, so that’s fine by me! And, It mentioned “Made with Natural Rubber” which, I don’t know, seemed kind of cool.
So, yeah, that’s my little adventure of finding a Cosco size 5 basketball. Not exactly rocket science, but it took a bit of looking around to find the right one. The price is a little more than I expected, but I think it is fine. I got a ball that feels good and should last me a while. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go shoot some hoops!
