When it comes to buying golf equipment, we all tend to operate within different budgets. For some, the golf bag has to be continually updated with the very latest driver; others prefer to use the second-hand marketplace. Given the rising cost of golf gear, more and more golfers are considering the used option, but where is the best place to buy pre-owned golf gear?
GolfClubs4Cash (GC4C) is Europe’s largest retailer of second-hand golf equipment, and it currently has in excess of 30,000 listings in stock. Whether you’re a beginner looking to buy a used first set, or a long-time player searching around for a replacement putter, this is the perfect place to have a browse.
One piece of advice before you start shopping: make sure you buy your second-hand clubs from a reputable retailer. Here are our top five reasons to do so…
1. Avoiding counterfeit clubs
Would you know how to spot a counterfeit golf club? Maybe if you were an experienced golfer, but there are plenty of stories out there from those who have bought clubs in good faith, only to later find out they’ve actually got a fake product – and then they’re stuck with them. Not only does it mean you end up wasting money, it will also leave you feeling pretty miserable... and angry!
GC4C has nearly 100 members of staff, including a dozen PGA professionals, and hundreds of years’ of golf industry experience. Some counterfeit golf clubs are better than others, but whether it’s a fake shaft, head or grip, you can sure that GC4C is able to identify any product that isn’t 100% genuine, giving its customers peace of mind.
2. Getting the best customer service
It can be tempting to press ’BUY’ as soon as you see a bargain, or make a hasty choice with any one of the many online retailers there is to choose from, but most aren’t going to afford you a full refund within 30 days of purchase in the unlikely event that you need to return your item.
This is one of the benefits that you get when you buy from a reputable retailer, such as GolfClubs4Cash. It’s well worth thinking about before you spend some of your hard-earned cash buying a putter from someone you hardly know. Even if you buy a used club from someone at your club, it's an awkward conversation to have if that item ends up being faulty. And, if you buy online, what if the item is not as described? What if there’s a defect? And what happens, if when you go to query this with the seller, they’ve gone AWOL?
3. The best choice
GC4C will typically add a thousand listings every day to its online shop, which means there are approximately 25,000-30,000 items for sale at any one time. So, whenever you browse the store (there are also showrooms in Edinburgh and Warrington) you can be guaranteed a wide selection of choice from all of the game’s biggest brands, including Ping, Titleist, Callaway and TaylorMade.
GC4C also carefully inspects every single used golf club that comes through its doors, and provides a conditions rating for each club that it sells, therefore you get the most accurate description possible for any product that you're considering buying.
4. Easy browsing
Europe’s largest retailer of second-hand golf equipment also has an app, which comes with a lot of extra benefits, including exclusive discounts. It means you can shop 24/7, 365 at your own leisure, and flick through high-quality images of each product, helping you to make the right choice.
5. Part exchange
Most golfers tend to accumulate a fair bit of gear, which often ends up gathering dust in the garage. As well as selling golf equipment, GC4C will also take any items off you that have become surplus to requirements, which means you can bring the cost of your purchase down with a part exchange, just like you can when you buy a car. A tidy garage and a tidy saving.
