Great question! There many preowned golf clubs and sets available from a variety of sources. It comes down to what you want to spend, condition (almost new or are a very dings okay?) and where you feel most comfortable buying them.
Let’s take a quick look at 5 sources for finding preowned golf clubs:
1) Garage sales
You never know what you are going to find until you look. The great thing about garage sales is that sellers already know they will be selling their goods for pennies on the dollar. You also get a chance to ask questions about the clubs and maybe negotiate additional golf items as part of the purchase.
2) Estate sales
Someone has passed on and now their belongings are being sold off. This is usually done as an auction. To find companies that handle these type of sales, simply check your local classifieds under auctions. The smart companies publish their web address and you can register online to receive notification of upcoming sales.
3) Used sporting good store
These stores are great sources for preowned clubs. You can purchase individual golf clubs such as irons, drivers and putters as well as entire sets. Some even sell accessories such as new and preowned golf bags. They may sell preowned golf shoes but that may not be your first choice for that type of golf equipment. Sometimes new is the right way to go.
4) Pawn shop
This is a little off the beaten path but many golf club sets are very valuable. Once pawned, the clubs are put up for sale by the shop. They remain on sale until 1) they are sold or 2) the seller returns and pays cash to get them back.
5) Online
This goes without saying. There are thousands of sites selling preowned golf clubs. eBay and Craigslist are two of the most recognizable. If you are looking to buy multiple golf sets or a certain type of golf club such as a driver, check eBay’s bulk lots section.
There you have it. Short and sweet. You knew some of these and maybe you learned a couple more. Use these as ideal starters to think of other places to purchase new or used golf equipment. Here is a bonus one - stop by the smaller pro shops and ask about their discontinued golf clubs. They want to move them to make room for new inventory.
By using any one of these tips or a combination, you will save money on preowned golf clubs. Happy hunting!