(Used mainly for clubs) with the purchase of golf equipment online, many people think of eBay and shop "big" golf online. However, there are many more opportunities to buy golf clubs online.
Auction sites
Golf Clubs
Yes, it's eBay, and can not really be beat for online auctions. eBay is second to none for choice and volume. However, you can get tips on eBay, if you are not careful (see suggestions below). Here are some other auction sites can be: Try
Online Auction or (U.S.) - I found about 200 items for the auction of golf here. Mainly golf balls, gloves and other small things ..... not so much in the way of clubs. May is worth a view
O Golfbidder (UK / Europe) - mostly sell second-hand golf clubs, golf club professionals from around the English origin (a small% are held directly by public sources). While most clubs are sold "instant buy", some are auctioned. There are usually 30-odd items are auctioned at any timeand you can take a good deal
O Grays Online (Australia) - looking for suppliers in this site are mainly manufacturers, distributors or retailers, to move excess or slow moving stock ...... non-consumer auctions of consumers. Not necessarily a bad thing, as this may reduce some risks, but also reduces the range. Although there were only about 40 golf auction last time I looked, there were some good deals. Worth a look
I would like to avoid in general, the new golf equipmentthrough online auctions. While you can take some precautions, it is difficult to know if you get the item's true or just a knock-off. Big recognized eBay sellers are probably an exception.
MAJOR online shop
There are quite a few 'established online golf shop has a wide selection of equipment and have invested heavily in their brand. Some are better than others, but you should not be surprised, and you should be a high quality service, fast delivery, expect aRefund policy and a lot of information for buyers (eg, buying guides). Some of the best are:
O Campo Smith
o The Golf Warehouse
O Callaway Golf
or Rock Bottom Golf
O Golf Outlets USA
O Golf Discount
O Austad's Golf
O Golf Galaxy
O Snainton Golf
O Golf Online
Online golf FORUM
Some large online community of course have formed in recent years and now you can choose from dozens of online golf forum, partof. Some of the larger ones have an area to buy, sell and trade golf equipment.
Why forums golf small (ish) community of people with a common interest, it is quite safe and supportive environment to sell and buy the equipment. If you are unsure if a seller's Golf Club is true, you can simply ask the other forum members.
There are a lot of combined knowledge in these forums, so you get the rotten apples found in a hurry.
I think these are the best andhave a very active buy / sell / trade:
O Golf WRX - about 79,000 members (mainly U.S.)
O Golf Magic - 77,000 members (mainly the UK / Europe)
O iseekgolf - about 75,000 members (especially in Australia)
Used golf shops
Stores that sell used cars, have a good alternative to eBay, classified ads and other online auction sites. Online stores are more often used: (1) the inspection and certification used clubs, (2) noAsked to guarantee return policy, (3) 12 month warranty, and (4) shipping damage.
While many have used the largest online store selling golf equipment and golf again, there are some online stores that are only used to sell:
USED ONLY
sell other brands such as Nike, Titleist, Ping, Taylor Made - or Callaway Pre-Owned. Offer 12 months warranty, money back guarantee and 90-day repo
O TaylorMade Pre-Owned -14 day money back guarantee and 12 month warranty
O Golfbidder(UK) -7 days "without question" return policy, warranty for 12 months and a few good Buyers' Guide to help you find the right club
Offers
O Campo Smith - 30 days to return. No warranty - to move them to the manufacturer's warranty (which runs out!)
O Edwin Watts Golf - 30 day money back guarantee. No warranty - move to the guarantee given by the
or Direct Golf (UK) - used by clubs in direct trade-in golf shops related. 14 days money back guarantee. NoWarrantee
AMAZON
Amazon Marketplace is great ........ very large. And there's a good selection of new and used golf gear is.
Amazon Marketplace is a bit 'like eBay, that sell to retailers (large and small) record with Amazon, their new or used golf equipment. The difference is that the products are not sold, are sold at the price advertised. There is also a bit 'less risky to buy Amazon guarantee - they will get their money back if you do not receive the items for which you paid, orif not what you expected.
Amazon also offers a free subscription to Golf Digest or Golf World, if you spend more than $ 25 (U.S. only).
Check out Golf Amazon.
Equipment Manufacturer SITES
There is really only a top club manufacturers sell online, and Callaway. Others, such as Titleist, Ping, Nike, etc. seem to have websites to market their equipment, but usually the club through to retail.
Some manufacturers (see below), even if they do not sellon-line material, information and tools that will help online shoppers would be:
O Titleist - Titleist offers a very complete description of their products (including Vokey wedges and Scotty Cameron putter), and a catalog of their predecessors. There is also some info on spotting fake gear Titleist
O Ping - Ping tool club site on the assembly line that would be useful if you plan to buy the equipment elsewhere Ping online. Ping has some informationon spotting fake gear
O Odyssey - here is a great online tool to find the right putter. You can purchase Odyssey Putter by Callaway Website
or Call Away - can buy equipment directly from Callaway in their online store
Online Classifieds
Online classified sites are another option, used mainly for golf clubs. The local newspaper classified has moved online, so it is very likely that you will find a website for classified ads in your area. Although you can not findlargest selection of golf clubs, if the vendor near you to take the club check out.
Craigslist hosts ads service the entire globe, so have a look here classified. And 'the eighth most popular place in the United States, with about 50 million unique visitors per month!
Where to buy golf clubs online
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