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Used Golf Clubs

MotionMan

MotionMan

Lifer
How much should a complete set of used golf clubs, with a seemingly nice, significant bag, cost?

Most of the clubs are name-brand (i.e. I know nothing about golf, but I recognize all the names (though I do not recall them now)) including two Big Bertha's (one called a Super Big Bertha, or something like that). All the non-putters have "golf club socks" on them.

Now, how much less (or more) should they sell for, in general, if they are all left-handed clubs (if there is a cost difference)?

Thanks.

MotionMan

8/7/11 UPDATE: I sold them for $100 through Craig's List.

BTW, what does "AW" stand for?

MotionMan said:
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MotionMan
 
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Without knowing specific models no more than $25. There are billions of name brand clubs like Taylormade and Callaway from the 90s and earlier that are not even suitable as tomato stakes. If you get me some pictures I can pin it down for you.
 
That's like asking how much a "computer, and box of software" is worth. Is it an I7, or a 486? Photoshop, or Reader Rabbit? There's too many variables.
 
Prices can vary from at least $250 and up(yard sales are usually best way to find some bargains). Also watch out for counterfeits.
 
I've purchased about 6 complete sets of clubs at various garage sales over the years for about $5 each set. I don't have a clue what would make one golf club worth hundreds more than another. But, as a very casual golfer, I find it really fun to ululate upon slicing into the woods, snapping my club in half over my head, and whipping the pieces down the fairway. (Then casually whistling as I walk back to my bag for another club and another ball, ignoring the faces of the rest of the foursome that are white, with their jaws dropped open.)

edit: and for what it's worth, while I suck at regular golf, I don't lose at miniature golf. (wild guess - I've played more games of miniature golf than anyone else on the forums.) And, I use the cheap crappy putters that they have at miniature golf places. Even on a real green, I can see no discernible difference between a cheap crappy miniature golf course quality putter and an expensive putter of my friends.
 
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DrPizza said:
I've purchased about 6 complete sets of clubs at various garage sales over the years for about $5 each set. I don't have a clue what would make one golf club worth hundreds more than another. But, as a very casual golfer, I find it really fun to ululate upon slicing into the woods, snapping my club in half over my head, and whipping the pieces down the fairway. (Then casually whistling as I walk back to my bag for another club and another ball, ignoring the faces of the rest of the foursome that are white, with their jaws dropped open.)

edit: and for what it's worth, while I suck at regular golf, I don't lose at miniature golf. (wild guess - I've played more games of miniature golf than anyone else on the forums.) And, I use the cheap crappy putters that they have at miniature golf places. Even on a real green, I can see no discernible difference between a cheap crappy miniature golf course quality putter and an expensive putter of my friends.
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Putting is all about feel and confidence. Whatever putter you think will work best, will work best for you.
If you start your round with more than 14 clubs in your bag, your score doesn't count. 😛
 
dank69 said:
Putting is all about feel and confidence. Whatever putter you think will work best, will work best for you.
If you start your round with more than 14 clubs in your bag, your score doesn't count. 😛
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Driver, 3 iron, 9 iron, putter. That's all I need.
 
dank69 said:
Putting is all about feel and confidence. Whatever putter you think will work best, will work best for you.
If you start your round with more than 14 clubs in your bag, your score doesn't count. 😛
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It counts. 2 stroke penalty per hole with too many clubs in the bag, maximum of 4 strokes in medal play and 2 holes in match play. You can carry 15 clubs or 50 clubs, the score still counts and you can't be penalized more than 4 shots.
 
lxskllr said:
That's like asking how much a "computer, and box of software" is worth. Is it an I7, or a 486? Photoshop, or Reader Rabbit? There's too many variables.
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That goes to show how much I know about golf.

Here are pictures of what I am talking about (Part 1):

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MotionMan
 
Maruman, Big Bertha, Honma sell top-of-the-line expensive clubs (esepcially Maruman and Honma)

Those drivers/woods probably won't go for much.. I have that exact same Big Bertha warbird. I love it, and have a greater degree of control with it than those huge modern drivers. I hate how today's drivers are so oversized, but I know I can hit farther with today's drivers than my current one.

I think any Honma wood will sell rather well. It used to be that Honma's were highly sought after in the 90's (mainly by Asian people). I'm not sure now, as I don't follow golf as nearly as insanely as I used to in the 90s

I like the simple designs of those old Maruman irons. They have the potential to sell well; although again, I wouldn't know the price range. I'll just guesstimate and say about $100-$200 for the entire iron set. I'm not sure how much those woods would go for.
When selling, be sure to mention the flex number of the shaft and type of shaft. What are the condition of the grips?

If those irons are forged irons (manufacturing process), then it may sell for more, since the lie can be customizable to fit the person (if customized by the right guy). Well, any iron can be customizable, but iirc, forged irons can be bent even further.

Was the owner of these clubs Korean or Japanese? It seems like it... My bet is Korean. Honma + Maruman + Los Angeles = Korean player. 😀
 
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GagHalfrunt said:
Without knowing specific models no more than $25. There are billions of name brand clubs like Taylormade and Callaway from the 90s and earlier that are not even suitable as tomato stakes. If you get me some pictures I can pin it down for you.
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I dunno, most irons by the mid 80's were cavity back design and were decent enough, shafts have come a long way since then though. Important is to re-grip your clubs (IMO), makes a huge difference..
 
There's nothing in that bag with any resale value whatsoever. Those are the kinds of clubs that go for $3 a pop at a garage sale. Honma and Maruman have a little bit of resale value, but that's only in the Asian market and only for the latest and greatest. They're clubs for trend suckers and once they're more than a year old they might as well be from K-Mart. That stuff is ancient and almost worthless. Total value of everything pictured is under $100 including the bag.
 
GagHalfrunt said:
There's nothing in that bag with any resale value whatsoever. Those are the kinds of clubs that go for $3 a pop at a garage sale. Honma and Maruman have a little bit of resale value, but that's only in the Asian market and only for the latest and greatest. They're clubs for trend suckers and once they're more than a year old they might as well be from K-Mart. That stuff is ancient and almost worthless. Total value of everything pictured is under $100 including the bag.
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Whatever the dollar value a new Cleveland iron set is not gonna make for a 10 stroke handicap drop, it's about practice more than anything.
 
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