American golf double value trade in

[Deleted member 16999]

So are people now trading in old clubs getting a new club/clubs and then selling them on ? Is that why there is a Scotty bought one day now for sale the very next on here plus a TMB still in the wrapper ?

Am I missing something with this AG deal - how can they be making profit out of it ?

Without being flippant, that question has been asked on here a few times and there are different theories, truth is, nobody actually knows as it really is too good to be true at times.
Took my 22 month old 915 D2 in, they offered me £170.00 on trade in, I then took a brand new exact same spec Driver off the shelf and they price matched it at £175.00 from £249.00, so 5 mins in the shop and a brand new Driver to my spec for a £5.00.
If you've old clubs it's worth looking at.

 

[richart]

Without being flippant, that question has been asked on here a few times and there are different theories, truth is, nobody actually knows as it really is too good to be true at times.
Took my 22 month old 915 D2 in, they offered me £170.00 on trade in, I then took a brand new exact same spec Driver off the shelf and they price matched it at £175.00 from £249.00, so 5 mins in the shop and a brand new Driver to my spec for a £5.00.
If you've old clubs it's worth looking at.

I am looking for a 915 D2. Where did you see it for £175 if you don't mind me asking Paul.

 

[Papas1982]

I am looking for a 915 D2. Where did you see it for £175 if you don't mind me asking Paul.

Seaham gc were who I used as an example. But it would appear that offer is no longer on.

 

[Papas1982]

I wonder if the other retailers could take a case to monopolies commission (or whatever it is called now) for some sort of predatory pricing accusation. Wouldn't be too optimistic, as unlike the US we don't seem to take these sort of things very seriously.

I think as it's only on one item (clubs) they'd struggle. They're also not lowering any prices either.

From what my local have said though. They're going for it aggressively. So it's either gonna be a major pay off or implosion!

 

[PJ87]

I think as it's only on one item (clubs) they'd struggle. They're also not lowering any prices either.

From what my local have said though. They're going for it aggressively. So it's either gonna be a major pay off or implosion!

now I'm currently watching rick shiels and Pete finch in the second hand golf club challenge

when they went to golf bidder there were literally 1000s of sets of clubs in stock
anyone who says AG are making a loss need to look at golf bidder! How much stock have they paid for and not sold yet?! Could drop in value aswell by time they sell

 

[shivas irons]

Where is all AG's secondhand stock going cos for sure its not ending up on the shop floor?

 

[PJ87]

Where is all AG's secondhand stock going cos for sure its not ending up on the shop floor?

Ive seen some on the shop floor but can't be as much as they bought
my set hadn't ended up on the floor yet

 

[MendieGK]

Ive seen some on the shop floor but can't be as much as they bought
my set hadn't ended up on the floor yet

I got told that their market share in 2nd clubs is less than 5% so this is why they are doing it. The prices golf bidder charge exceed the value American golf are giving you. So I doubt they are losing money in the long run

 

[bluewolf]

This promotion is currently paying for my kids Christmas presents. I've bought 2 sets of irons this week. Paid £300 for them and got £520 back. Going to put the clubs I bought on eBay this week and hopeful of making over £160 pure profit. Do this another few times over the coming weeks and I'll hopefully make over £400 in a month.

Can't believe how easy it is. A bit of research into what gets the best returns and away you go.

 

[shivas irons]

This promotion is currently paying for my kids Christmas presents. I've bought 2 sets of irons this week. Paid £300 for them and got £520 back. Going to put the clubs I bought on eBay this week and hopeful of making over £160 pure profit. Do this another few times over the coming weeks and I'll hopefully make over £400 in a month.

Can't believe how easy it is. A bit of research into what gets the best returns and away you go.

Personally I wouldnt buy brand new golf gear off ebay cos of the problems there has been on there with fakes in the past.If I was selling new gear I would defo include a photo of the reciept to prove its authenticity....
Wigan seems to be the best AG to trade with

 

[Papas1982]

This promotion is currently paying for my kids Christmas presents. I've bought 2 sets of irons this week. Paid £300 for them and got £520 back. Going to put the clubs I bought on eBay this week and hopeful of making over £160 pure profit. Do this another few times over the coming weeks and I'll hopefully make over £400 in a month.

Can't believe how easy it is. A bit of research into what gets the best returns and away you go.

Is that including all the fees?

if you've got 520 worth of stock. That's automatically 470 once the 10% from eBay and PayPal paid.

If if you manage to effectively sell new clubs at store prices you're doing well.

I went for the sell sell more for less route.

Mainly buying 30/40 pound sets and getting hybrids (816)for them. Then selling at 80%.

Was effectively making about £70 a set.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Where is all AG's secondhand stock going cos for sure its not ending up on the shop floor?

It certainly was at Trent Lock last week. The display of tat (sorry , used kit!) was greater than that of any of the brands and they had loads more out the back.

The promo must be a "loss leader" in the hope of attracting more custom longer term.

 

[Papas1982]

It certainly was at Trent Lock last week. The display of tat (sorry , used kit!) was greater than that of any of the brands and they had loads more out the back.

The promo must be a "loss leader" in the hope of attracting more custom longer term.

Plus they are still selling clubs at new prices.

Unless people ask ask for price match. A lot of their prices are 10/15% more than rivals. So they are maximising the profit on each sale.

For them to to continually extend the offer and now put it on to stock makes me think it's obviously working for them.

 

[bluewolf]

Is that including all the fees?

if you've got 520 worth of stock. That's automatically 470 once the 10% from eBay and PayPal paid.

If if you manage to effectively sell new clubs at store prices you're doing well.

I went for the sell sell more for less route.

Mainly buying 30/40 pound sets and getting hybrids (816)for them. Then selling at 80%.

Was effectively making about £70 a set.

Have traded against Titleist drivers and fairways/hybrids. Going to stick on eBay with a healthy discount. Using price Match has knocked off another few quid, so with all fees it should be just over £160. If I accept a lower offer then this will obviously lower the profit, but even if it drops to £130 then it's not bad for a couple of hours work.

 

[Papas1982]

Have traded against Titleist drivers and fairways/hybrids. Going to stick on eBay with a healthy discount. Using price Match has knocked off another few quid, so with all fees it should be just over £160. If I accept a lower offer then this will obviously lower the profit, but even if it drops to £130 then it's not bad for a couple of hours work.

I agree re it being worthwhile.

Youll certainly not lose out.
its getting the tougher as more poeple get on it. Only finding maybe one cheap set a day ATM.

 

[bluewolf]

I agree re it being worthwhile.

Youll certainly not lose out.
its getting the tougher as more poeple get on it. Only finding maybe one cheap set a day ATM.

I've been looking at sets that are difficult to sell, but get a great trade in value. Not going to give away any secrets , but if you're willing to spend about £200 on a set, you can get £360 back. Daft not to really.

 

[Karl102]

I've been looking at sets that are difficult to sell, but get a great trade in value. Not going to give away any secrets , but if you're willing to spend about £200 on a set, you can get £360 back. Daft not to really.

Yes, but then you will buy 7 new putters, 4 drivers, 3 driving irons and a couple of fairways..... :whoo:

 

[MendieGK]

Anyone had any issues with a store refusing to take more than 1 or 2 trade ins per person?

 

[Papas1982]

I've been looking at sets that are difficult to sell, but get a great trade in value. Not going to give away any secrets , but if you're willing to spend about £200 on a set, you can get £360 back. Daft not to really.

Plenty of 710cb and 712cb for that price. Callaway apex too. Even razr work well.
taylormade best avoided. Although did get on good deal on some speed blades. Have done a few myself as 3-pw gets you a new 917 driver. But they're only going for around £300 on eBay ATM. So not worth. Using too many more.

Im still hoping my store starts allowing it to be soent on anything.

Will be buying electric trolleys then.

 

[Papas1982]

Anyone had any issues with a store refusing to take more than 1 or 2 trade ins per person?

My manager knows me buy name now lol

but I live ten miles from two. So easy enough to share my clubs around.