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I’ve been into plenty of golf shops over the years, I know guys that work/have worked/managed and even own various HOG, Golfworks and Drummond stores. Talking to these guys its easy to realise that the customer wants the best price possible and the shop wants to make a dollar. From my experience the shops with the lower prices are only concerned with making the sale and usually dont care much about the customer. And by cutting the prices they usually dont stay in business long. Sure you might end up paying a little bit more (and I say a liitle bit cos you can always bargain a better price than the ticket price) but the service you gain in making sure the product is best for you in always worth it.

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Here’s a thought Saw a ute a few days ago signed in the Company’s name , there was a message under the name which said “If you like what we do tell your friends if you don’t please tell us.”

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Great stuff guys gotta luv it. Im no angel but direct verbal attacks show a little insecurity dont u think, its like u tryin to yell over the top of each other .You all have points just not all same .Solution simple if u dont like a shop or staff or service dont bloody go there, if u do tell someone. Ive walked out of shops not impressed but I wont spend 50 on fuel 50 on phone and three days stuffin about to save half that either. If some toss wants to blow his cash by screwing up his buisness or dumb enough to let someone else do it for him who gives a shit after all it is his !

chow for now.

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Welcome jj – you’ll find we’re fairly tame compared to most golf forums – idiots are banned very quickly.

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They aren’t all like this jj, but people on this forum aren’t afraid to show emotion, some might show too much some times but generally a good bunch….welcome to the forum.

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If all forums are like this who would want to be part of this

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I think Golf Universe in Melbourne is owned by Sam Christie sister.

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Bought a bag from ‘Golf Universe’ and when it arrived it had the old Burwood ‘Golf Works’ sticker on it, and on the delivery docket, so maybe the Melbourne outlet has gone solo as such.

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... maybe 18 months ago a golf shop opened up next door to golfworks it lasted maybe 2 months before closing down, why, because they got blown out of the water by golfworks on price.

Actually the shop that was on the opposite corner was run by golfworks…....... it was there dumping ground of sorts

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Yeh harro8u i fully understand what you are saying but no retail store like these club fit properly they might create the illusion that they are but i am not convinced, if you want a club to suit yourself properly you have to go to a firm like golf club innovations.

Not entirely true. Once again it comes down to the individual fitting you. You should be able to tell straight away if someone is not fitting you properly (sounds like you would know). You should be able to spot the illusion as you call it. Going to GCI will do no more for you than someone who knows what they are doing whether they work in a retail store or a fitting specific environment. There is plenty of shoddy work comes out of GCI these days so don’t be too quick to make assumptions.

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Yeh harro8u i fully understand what you are saying but no retail store like these club fit properly they might create the illusion that they are but i am not convinced, if you want a club to suit yourself properly you have to go to a firm like golf club innovations.

The public servants and latte drinkers here, still associate the high cost and marketing spiel that goes with the OEMs equipment, to be also the best quality golf gear. ( TM draw bias-lol.)
Because you have the $700 driver doesn’t mean you can use it.
Milhouse is spot on, why pay double the price ? Just so that you can lean on the brand name ? Jon…

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Yeh harro8u i fully understand what you are saying but no retail store like these club fit properly they might create the illusion that they are but i am not convinced, if you want a club to suit yourself properly you have to go to a firm like golf club innovations.

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id rather pay a bit more and get great service then buy cheaper and not get the attention ie fitting as the store is about turn over and dont give a rats if you walk out with the wrong club

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No i am not an ex employee just a person who was a reasonably regular customer, I have never shopped in a drummonds store before and based on my first experience i wont be going back, the above comments on price not being important are not true, in retail there is only so far you can go if you are not price competative especially in terms of the internet you are kidding yourself, maybe 18 months ago a golf shop opened up next door to golfworks it lasted maybe 2 months before closing down, why, because they got blown out of the water by golfworks on price. In retail price is 80% of the game the other 20% is made up of service and range. Just my two cents

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if you don’t know the answer to that question then you must be one.

Yes I am. So…....

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if you don’t know the answer to that question then you must be one.

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I would kick your arse all the way back to the motherland pommy boy.

anyone who thinks price is not the single most important factor in retial business has their head up their ring. You sound like a bunch of public servants who have no clue.

Hmm…so what’s wrong with being a public servant??

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yeah you do that gimp boy…

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Oh dear.

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Have to also agree with Ping Zing.

Why shop at David Jones when Myers is supposed to be cheaper?

Why shop at Coles when Woolworths is supposed to be cheaper?

Why do most people have their phone and internet accounts with Telstra when they certainly are not the cheapest? (but in this case you are defin. not paying for service)

The list could go on and on…..

Ping Zing – If I may speak for you for this once only – Milhouse you are a knob.

because most poeple are dumb fukkers who deserve the pain that is inflicted upon them.

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I would kick your arse all the way back to the motherland pommy boy.

anyone who thinks price is not the single most important factor in retial business has their head up their ring. You sound like a bunch of public servants who have no clue.

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That sort of language probably belongs in a school yard. this person is obviously a highly intelligent individual who believes that all forum members are dumber than him therefore he is forced to talk down to us.. Must be a very angry man, love to see him play golf.

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Looks like this thread is on it’s last legs, i.e. turning into a nasty slanging match. Let’s call this a draw fellas and have a peaceful New Year.

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Ping Zing

Thanks for your comments and I agree 100% with your observations. The business world is NOT about price only, if it was we would all be selling shit from street barrows.

Quality is important to many many people not only quality of goods but quality of service.

Millhouse has such a wonderful command of the english language….quite entertaining really, brings back fond memories of school days!

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ohhh and 60 posts makes you a legend. Your language speaks for the type of person you really are. I say no more. Happy to let you have the last word so you can sleep tonight.