Discount Golf Clubs Still Cheap, But At What Price?
A successful shopping and playing experience depends on getting the right supplier.
(PRWEB) May 24, 2005 -- For people unwilling or unable to pay premium prices
for a brand golf club, buying discount clubs online offers a promising
alternative.
But would-be buyers face three key questions:
Am I
getting a good price?
Am I still getting a quality, modern club?
And am I
dealing with a reputable supplier?
Discount Golf Clubs World - http://www.discount-golf-clubs-world.com/ - tackles these
issues on behalf of the consumer.
According to an informal price review
conducted by the site, discount clubs currently sell online for 50-75% less than
their branded equivalents. Discount titanium drivers, for example, retail for
around US$99, with typical brand drivers costing up to US$400.
But is
that at the expense of quality?
According to the site, it largely depends
on the source. Reputable discount manufacturers and retailers are more likely to
offer clubs made from the same materials (and utilizing similar design
innovations) as their more expensive, branded counterparts.
"Take the
three big club trends in 2005, for example: hybrids, movable weights technology
and larger clubheads in drivers." says Mark Brownlow, the owner of Discount Golf
Clubs World. "The top discount club suppliers already feature all of these in
their new offerings for the current season."
The lower prices come
primarily from savings on marketing and endorsement costs.
The main issue
for golfers is then to ensure they're purchasing from a reputable source.
"Because the right source guarantees you value, quality and a decent shopping
experience," notes Brownlow.
Equally, the wrong source can land you with
a poor quality club, or in the worst case even a counterfeit one.
So how
do you identify a "reputable source?" Brownlow says it's largely a question of
common sense.
"Reputable retail websites are very clear about what
they're selling. They won't try and mislead you. They'll have extensive custom
fitting options and advice -- either online or through a customer service number
-- and offer full shipping information, money-back guarantees and
warranties."
Most importantly, he says, see what the company has to say
about themselves. A strong warning sign is when a site hides the company address
or business details; the more information you get about the company, its staff
and its operations, the more comfortable you can feel.
"If a company's
sold many thousands of clubs over a period of years, you can be fairly sure
you're in good hands," says Brownlow.
For more detailed advice, see http://www.discount-golf-clubs-world.com
About Discount
Golf Clubs World:
Established in 2002 as an autonomous offshoot of the
GolfStarsOnline.com golf hub, Discount Golf Clubs World examines the pros, cons
and characteristics of discount (clone) golf clubs. It also provides advice on
how to evaluate an online golf store from a customer perspective.
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