EDIT TO ADD: Wow I didnt know it would spark so much controversy. So I went to check on Callaway.com if Budget Golf is authorized. They are. This should quell the arguments. If you cant trust an authorized dealer, who exactly can you buy from? click http://www.CallawayGolf.com/Global/en-US/RetailLocator.html I looked up their address, they are located in Chicago, Illinois. Type in Chicago, IL, 60435. Budget Golf shows up as an authorized dealer. Ranchopedro, even you can't argue that...
This is superhot....I thought I got a sweet deal on these at $620. If these are good enough for Phil Mickelson, they are good enough for me. repped
snyderman
Thrifty Member
posted: Mar. 20, 2009 @ 7:50p
Yeah, like buying any club a Pro uses means that you will play a better game. Please. Check most any Craigslist and you can get a MUCH better deal. Unless you like playing what is basically Retail.
thelaffer
New Member
posted: Mar. 20, 2009 @ 7:54p
Clubs wont make you a pro...but some clubs are more forgiving than others. Not saying these are the best clubs in the world, but you can't say these play the same as some Acuity 13 club $80 set.
this is a decent deal, wholesale these clubs are roughly $80 a piece. I actually played my first round with these today and I think they're great. You don't have to hit the ball dead center for it to go straight. The forgiveness is very nice.
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auroa724
Member
posted: Mar. 21, 2009 @ 1:20a
Looks fine to me. They're going for around $500 on eBay from legit vendors. Check golf sites like golfwrx and you'll find that there are plenty of eBay vendors selling genuine new clubs at great prices.
shaneomac
New Member
posted: Mar. 21, 2009 @ 1:34a
Decent deal on good irons. Personally, I never buy new golf clubs, I rather play models from 1 or 2 years ago and pay half off new.
Callaway does not allow their product to sold on ebey
Read the above links and educate yourself on ebey fraud
auroa724 said: Looks fine to me. They're going for around $500 on eBay from legit vendors. Check golf sites like golfwrx and you'll find that there are plenty of eBay vendors selling genuine new clubs at great prices.
Clubs with serial numbers, of any brand, do not preclude the clubs from being counterfeits.
And again Callaway specifically excludes their product from being sold on ebey.
The point to take away is that there are many counterfeits on the market, and a price point that is far below your neighborhood shop is suspect.
The links above can and will clarify all of this.
Rams13 said: I bought mine from a golf shop in CT that has an eBay shop. They are not counterfeit clubs. I just registered them on Callaway.com
If you do get clubs and they don't have a serial number, you better take appropriate action.
thelaffer
New Member
posted: Mar. 21, 2009 @ 3:47p
If you look at their eBay store Budget Golf has over 5000+ ratings. Five Thousand. Hardly a fly by night operation. It seems to me they are tryign to get their store name out on the interwebs, and maybe branch out from eBay, and have started a "deal a day" promotion where they sell an item at a heavy discount, then move on to the next.
festiprole
New Member
posted: Mar. 21, 2009 @ 4:41p
haha, I dont think I have seen FW so split over a decision before. 7 positives, 5 negatives. My 2 cents is I live in Chicago and have visited their store, (yes they actually have a physical store), I think they are legit. Granted I didnt end up buying anything from them, so I can't be sure, but I think they seemed legit. The price cant be argued that its hot though.
The point to take away is that there are many counterfeits on the market, and a price point that is far below your neighborhood shop is suspect.
The links above can and will clarify all of this.
Caveat emptor In these fraudulent situations eBey / Paypel / Sellers via eBey or elsewhere, are not your allies.
Rams13 said: You're missing my point. If you register the SN with Callaway and it's already taken or an invalid SN, then you know its a counterfeit.
If you buy clubs on eBay and they are found to be fraudulent in this way, you can take issue with eBay and the seller.
mattz
Member
posted: Mar. 21, 2009 @ 8:03p
Not Bad
I got the 4-SW at a local shop custom shaft length and lie angle for $575 including tax 2 weeks ago.
Matt
thelaffer
New Member
posted: Mar. 21, 2009 @ 9:31p
Wow I didnt know it would spark so much controversy. So I went to check on Callaway.com if Budget Golf is authorized. They are. This should quell the arguments. If you cant trust an authorized dealer, who exactly can you buy from? click http://www.callawaygolf.com/Global/en-US/RetailLocator.html I looked up their address, they are located in Chicago, Illinois. Type in Chicago, IL, 60435. Budget Golf shows up as an authorized dealer. Ranchopedro, even you can't argue that...
crazyfro34
New Member
posted: Mar. 22, 2009 @ 9:02p
Mattz, where did you get a deal like that? Does this place charge tax?
saschmtt
New Member
posted: Mar. 30, 2009 @ 12:34p
budget golf's website states the price at typical market value $699 (steel uniflex), I 'm curious as to what sale you are talking about?
saschmtt
New Member
posted: Mar. 30, 2009 @ 12:34p
budget golf's website states the price at typical market value $699 (steel uniflex), I 'm curious as to what sale you are talking about?
saschmtt said: budget golf's website states the price at typical market value $699 (steel uniflex), I 'm curious as to what sale you are talking about?
Probably the sale, that was happening when the OP posted it. Sales have a tendency to end at some point. Just sayin'.
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