What Sells: Golf Equipment
Golf
A wide range of golf equipment is sold online, from cutting-edge drivers made out
of high-tech materials to antique clubs with wooden shafts, along with carts, apparel,
and even tee times.
What Sells
Top-selling brands include:
Research Resources
The Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) has a free online resale price
guide for golf clubs that can help you research the value of your items. Visit the
website at http://valueguide.pga.com.
The Golf for All Ages website has photos and pricing information for wooden shaft
clubs and other golf collectibles. Visit the website at http://www.golfforallages.com/.
For a golf glossary website that contains over 1,200 entries, visit the website
at http://www.golfglossary.com/.
Learn About Golf has information about different types of clubs, balls and other
equipment. Visit the website at
http://www.learnaboutgolf.com/.
Condition
Look for these signs of wear and tear:
- Scratches and nicks on the head
- Bent or warped shafts
- Torn or deteriorated grips
- Rust
- Dirt and grass stains
Previously-Owned Condition Ratings
- New: Product is brand new and never been used.
- Like New: With minor cosmetic marks, possibly hit just a few times.
- Good: Product has been used but not abused. Experienced several years of use but
well taken care of by the previous owner. May have ball marks and scratches that
do not cause any issues in the performance. Grips may need to be replaced.
- Fair: Product has experienced heavy use and there may be issues with the performance.
Key Details
Include these details in your listing:
- Which clubs are included (woods, irons, drivers, putters, wedges)
- “Men’s” or “Ladies”
- Right-handed or left-handed
- Material (steel and graphite are common; wood in older clubs)
- Shaft Length
- Loft angle (in degrees)
- Age (if known)
- Accessories (bag, head covers, etc.)
Storage and Shipping
If a golf bag is included with the sale of a set of clubs, use the bag to store
the items. If one is not included, ensure that the “sock” that protects each individual
club is in place and that the clubs remain out of reach of children and pets.
For individual items or smaller lots, use a box that’s rigid enough to prevent the
golf club from bending. Wrap the head in bubble wrap to prevent scratching.
If you’re shipping several clubs in the same box, wrap each one in heavy paper or
bubble wrap so that they won’t bang into each other in transit.
If sold as a set with bag, golf clubs require custom crating. It’s best to determine
the packing and shipping method in advance and to include an estimate of the total
shipping and handling cost in your listing.
