It is one thing to get free golf, but what about your golfing equipment? This can get to be extremely expensive. The golf clubs are the most expensive, but considering how much money you spend on tees, balls, gloves and clothing etc. you can wind up broke before you know it. That is why this section is going to show you how to get discounts on all of these things.

 

The fact of the matter is that there are five major ways that you can get discounts on your golfing equipment. These are: wholesale shopping, finding discount store chains, golf clubs, auctions and buying your equipment online. These are the most popular ways to getting discount golfing equipment. Let’s have a closer look at them.

 

Wholesale Shopping

 

This is perhaps the most common method for getting anything at a discount, and golf equipment is not an exception. Buying things at wholesale prices basically just means that you will be paying less than the retail asking price. Many stores as well as sellers will give you this discount price because the merchandise is out of season.

 

When a product is considered out of date or season it is often harder to sell, since many golfers take the game very seriously; they want the top of the line in equipment. This means that they will be looking to buy seasonal items. However, for the thrifty buyer, like you; seasonal is not a necessity as much as discounts are.

 

This is when you can get the best buy for your money. Of course there is a disadvantage to buying items wholesale which is that sometimes the equipment is slightly irregular or has a defect of some sort. For example, your clubs might have scratches or dents in them.

 

This is a part of the buyer beware section of wholesale shopping. If these small defects are ok with you, you can really enjoy the money you will save with this method. That can often make the entire process of buying wholesale equipment worth the small risk.

 

Discount Store Chains

 

There are many discounting store chains and separate places that offer great clearance and discount prices on golfing equipment. Just about ever store nowadays has to offer you some sort of discount option, but these stores specialize in discounts. Consider them the “Wal-Mart” of golf equipment.

 

You can find most of these stores in your area yellow pages or online. There are many great deals that you can come across for getting good discounts on new and name brand equipment. You can find excellent deals on great high end products that are priced at a fraction of what they would cost you at a high end retailer.

 

Online shopping

 

You can find some of the best deals on golfing equipment from a variety of online resources. There are millions of golfing websites that are offering you tools and tips on golfing. You can get all of the name brand equipment at extremely competitive prices.

 

All you need to is type in what you are looking for and a variety of websites will appear. You can often get deals on rental fees as well when you shop at certain online resources. I will be providing you with a directory of great golfing resources and links to getting cheap and discount golfing equipment at the end of this guide.

 

When you shop online I will advise you that you have some advantages and disadvantages; I will let you see them right now:

 

Advantages

 

-  You can shop in the privacy of your own home

 

-  You have a wider selection of equipment and brands to choose from

 

-  You can get reviews on the products from other consumers like you

 

-  You often will receive extra tips and even free services or discounts from      shopping online

 

-  You can review many different stores at once

 

Disadvantages

 

-  There is the possibility that you might not get what you ordered

 

-  You may not receive your item

 

-  They may not have a return policy

 

-  Shipping costs may outweigh the discount

 

-  The website may not be legitimate

 

As you can see there are both high points and low points in shopping online. There are some very useful methods that you can use to ensure that when you shop online, you will be getting the best deals as well as the right equipment. These tips are invaluable in ensuring that you enjoy your online shopping experience and to ensure that you are completely satisfied. The tips can be found below:

 

·        Make sure that you buy from sites that offer secure buying. Check for the Verisign logo

 

·        Be sure to read the fine print such as ‘privacy, terms of service etc.’

 

·        Be sure to read the return policy

 

·        Check the shipping costs so that you will know if the discount is worth more than the shipping costs and handling fees

 

·        Try to check out sites that offer consumer reviews

 

·        Be sure that you check for the BBB logo on the site and read what the link says about the company

 

·        Check out more than one website so that you can comparison shop

 

·        Be sure to check out the sites that also offer you great articles and advice. These are simply worth the extra time spent on visiting them.

 

 

Used Golf Equipment

 

Used golf equipment does not necessarily mean that it is no longer good to use. A lot of the times that people bring in used gold equipment, they simply did so because they bought something new. Sometimes you can find some great deals on perfectly good equipment from used resources like vintage stores, used sporting good stores, and even pawn shops.

 

You can find equipment that is not only in good condition, but excellent condition. I often buy used golfing equipment like clubs, clothing, balls etc. why should I pay full price for something that I can get cheaper? It just doesn’t make sense.

 

You can find these places online and in your local yellow pages. Just look to be sure that you are checking out the equipment before you buy. If buying online, make sure that they have pictures.

 

 

 

 

Online Auction Sites

 

Online auction shopping is fast becoming the most popular way to shop today. We can buy just about anything using this method and I have done it many a day. The most popular resource for online auctioning is of course, EBay. Here is where you can find everything that is golf related.

 

There are advantages to shopping this way and disadvantages to shopping this way as well. It just makes sense to point them out. So let’s look at those. Just be sure to note that in buying, the same rules apply with auction sites as was listed above in online buying.

 

Advantages:

 

·        You can find almost any golf related article on auction sites

 

·        The prices are the best of anywhere else in the world that you can get them

 

·        You can often find everything you need from the same supplier

 

·        Many sellers on EBay offer you bulk buying rewards

 

·        Ebay completely monitors each sale to ensure that they are legit

 

·        Each seller had a rating and customer reviews clearly listed

 

·        EBay is a reputable resource that can be trusted

 

·        Many of the items offer free shipping

 

 

Disadvantages

 

·        The buyer may not provide you with proper photographs of the item for bid

 

·        The item may be advertised wrongly

 

·        You may be outbid and lose the item purchase

 

·        Buyer may not be reputable (Ebay tries to monitor all sales, but get real; they can only do so much)

 

·        Not all items can be sold outside of specific locations

 

·        You can generally only pay with US funds

 

·        Items may not be returnable

 

 

Online auction sites have great benefits. Prices can be mere pennies for some items. Of course demand can really change that. Ebay is a trusted site, but you can always find a seller that is simply not telling the truth. For example, you can be looking to buy a vintage car and end up getting a replica or even a model car instead. The term buyer beware applies here so pay attention and read the buyer reviews and ratings. Make sure that you go through a reputable seller.

 

Now you know the various methods of getting discount and cheap golfing equipments so now I will add some of the top resources online to getting your golfing.