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Fore24.co.uk

I've bought from these guys a couple of times before for umbrellas and some trousers, had no issues at all with either goods or delivery time. As someone else said, you just need to make sure it really is a bargain (and that it's something you would have bought anyway!). I used them this week, waiting on delivery at the moment - Adidas compression base layer for £10+£3 postage, cheapest I could see the same top elsewhere was well over £20.
 
AndyBell18 said:
Site looks a little bit dodgey to me. Don’t think the major brands would like their products being sold via a reverse auction style of selling.
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Not sure why you think the site is suspect? It's not a reverse auction either - just a single offer per day. Think of it as a deal of the day page that would otherwise be located somewhere on their main website.

I bought a MacGregor stand bag from them recently for £40 inc delivery. Quality was great and arrived next day.
 
I've used them without problem.

You can pay by paypal, which gives you a whole host of protection if something does turn out to be a bit amiss.
 
Jay Gee said:
Not sure why you think the site is suspect? It's not a reverse auction either - just a single offer per day. Think of it as a deal of the day page that would otherwise be located somewhere on their main website.

I bought a MacGregor stand bag from them recently for £40 inc delivery. Quality was great and arrived next day.
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Hi Jay, and everyone else,

This is James, I'm part of the team behind fore24.co.uk (correctly identified as been an offshoot of Sports PLC/The Sports HQ).

I don't normally post in forums, just like to read and take honest open feedback. But this time I'm going to - hopefully you'll see why.

I'd like to tell you why AndyBell18 thinks our site 'looks a little dodgy to him', and why he recommends abcgolf.co.uk and adoregolfgrips.com.

From my time in the golf industry, I know abcgolf is run by an Adrian Bell - but you can check this for yourself on public records such as http://www.nominet.org.uk/whois/lookup?query=abcgolf.co.uk

What about Adore Golf Limited. A director search, and what a surprise, Andrew Bell.

We try our best at Sports PLC/The Sports HQ/Fore24 - and of course, occasionally, we make mistakes or mess up, we are not perfect. We get stock levels wrong, we put wrong labels on items, we forget the odd thing. However, that is because we are human. We are honest and genuine and not ripping anyone off, we're just doing the best we can.

We would NEVER go out of our way to deceive customers, pretending to be a 'friendly forum poster' as has been done here by abcgolf and adoregolf.

AndyBell18 said:
Don’t think the major brands would like their products being sold via a reverse auction style of selling.
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Actually, we work with the brands, Fore24 provides a nice way for them to clear excess inventory very quickly. Often, the major brands come to us with deals, and we'll decide if they are good enough or not.

Talking about the major brands - I don't think they'd like been associated with the duplicity demonstrated here by abcgolf and adore golf.

So perhaps, Bells, you should consider more carefully before you choose to slander us in public. Because I suspect the backlash from this honest and open community will be far more damaging to you, than your slander will be to us.

Sorry everyone on this post, I don't like commercial entities invading open forums but I hope you'll forgive my intrusion on this occasion, just to set the record straight.

Best,

James
 
Great post James. Being not to far from you I can definitely vouch for the business. Keep it up
I wouldn't mind but Andy must think everyone is brainless with his constant website drops.
 
Fore24 said:
Sorry everyone on this post, I don't like commercial entities invading open forums but I hope you'll forgive my intrusion on this occasion, just to set the record straight.

Best,

James
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ZIIIIING!

Great post James, open and honest and surprisingly non-corporate.
 
James,

Thats one of my favourite ever posts :rofl:

The most polite and structured "come back" i have ever seen :thup:
 
AndyBell18 said:
Site looks a little bit dodgey to me. Don’t think the major brands would like their products being sold via a reverse auction style of selling.

For me you cannot go far wrong with the following sites:



Great products, price and exceptional customer service.
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Wonder if we'll hear from AndyBell again?
 
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Fore24 said:
Hi Jay, and everyone else,

This is James, I'm part of the team behind fore24.co.uk (correctly identified as been an offshoot of Sports PLC/The Sports HQ).

I don't normally post in forums, just like to read and take honest open feedback. But this time I'm going to - hopefully you'll see why.

I'd like to tell you why AndyBell18 thinks our site 'looks a little dodgy to him', and why he recommends abcgolf.co.uk and adoregolfgrips.com.

From my time in the golf industry, I know abcgolf is run by an Adrian Bell - but you can check this for yourself on public records such as http://www.nominet.org.uk/whois/lookup?query=abcgolf.co.uk

What about Adore Golf Limited. A director search, and what a surprise, Andrew Bell.

We try our best at Sports PLC/The Sports HQ/Fore24 - and of course, occasionally, we make mistakes or mess up, we are not perfect. We get stock levels wrong, we put wrong labels on items, we forget the odd thing. However, that is because we are human. We are honest and genuine and not ripping anyone off, we're just doing the best we can.

We would NEVER go out of our way to deceive customers, pretending to be a 'friendly forum poster' as has been done here by abcgolf and adoregolf.



Actually, we work with the brands, Fore24 provides a nice way for them to clear excess inventory very quickly. Often, the major brands come to us with deals, and we'll decide if they are good enough or not.

Talking about the major brands - I don't think they'd like been associated with the duplicity demonstrated here by abcgolf and adore golf.

So perhaps, Bells, you should consider more carefully before you choose to slander us in public. Because I suspect the backlash from this honest and open community will be far more damaging to you, than your slander will be to us.

Sorry everyone on this post, I don't like commercial entities invading open forums but I hope you'll forgive my intrusion on this occasion, just to set the record straight.

Best,

James
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Thanks for the heads up James.

Done business with Sports HQ several times in the past with good results, so happy to recommend the alternative style of Fore24. They are also eBay powers sellers, so simply using alternative selling streams - like smart companies should be doing.

As for the Bells... I think you may be a bit harsh re 'slander', but it was certainly underhand, so certainly won't (knowingly) be dealing with them! I agree with you about the attitude that major brands should take and may take such dealings into account for my purchases - elsewhere of course!.

All the best for the 'new' selling stream! It certainly keeps my interest - without bombarding me with emails!
 
Fore24 said:
Hi Jay, and everyone else,

This is James, I'm part of the team behind fore24.co.uk (correctly identified as been an offshoot of Sports PLC/The Sports HQ).

I don't normally post in forums, just like to read and take honest open feedback. But this time I'm going to - hopefully you'll see why.

Sorry everyone on this post, I don't like commercial entities invading open forums but I hope you'll forgive my intrusion on this occasion, just to set the record straight.

Best,

James
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James

No problem and thanks for the clarification. You have every right to set the record straight.

Unauthorised commercial activity is not allowed here and we will act to remove it.
 
Awesome reply from James. Touche! a very honest and open reply, great to see companies keeping an eye on things online.
 
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