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Tricks Of The Trade: Updating your irons

By E. Michael Johnson

History lesson: Hot List irons from '09 and their trade-in values.

Golfers tend to hold onto their irons longer than most of their other clubs. Many assume that iron technology doesn't change as rapidly as other categories. It's also partly economic: A set of new irons likely will cost between $600 and $1,000. To make that investment a bit more palatable, consider this: You can trade in your old irons for good money.

Since 2004 the PGA.com Value Guide has been an easy-to-use vehicle for turning used clubs into currency. The guide lists about 60 brands with more than 6,500 models that are accepted as trade-ins by more than 10,000 PGA professionals at over 6,600 locations. Here we show the six game-improvement irons that earned gold medals on the 2009 Golf Digest Hot List -- clubs that could use an upgrade -- along with their sale price then and trade-in value today.

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The blue book for used clubs launches trade-in program

January 15, 2019

PGA Value Guide Debuts New Leaderboard Trade-In Program at 2019 PGA Merchandise Show

PGA Value Guide – the national standard for golf club values – introduces a new Leaderboard Trade-In Program for PGA Professionals designed to provide additional incentives for trading in used and un-hit clubs, at booth #1385 at the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, January 23 – 25, 2019.

The PGA Value Guide helps golfers get the best value for their trade-ins through fair club assessments and additional trade-in incentives. The new program will provide further benefits to PGA Professionals to ensure they are receiving the highest values when trading in their used and un-hit clubs.

Benefits of the Leaderboard Trade-In Program for PGA Professionals include:

• 2% year-end bonus check for facilities who trade-in $5,000 of equipment in a calendar year
• Trade-in day event marketing support, including facility signage
• Concierge service to assist in the trade-in process
• Price matching and exclusive promotional codes for in-line products
• $25 bonus per every $500 of trades
• Free shipping on all trades greater than $100

“The PGA Value Guide is already trusted by over 7,000 PGA Professionals to find the fairest price for their used equipment,” says Ed Byman, CEO. “This new program offers additional incentives to ensure our users are receiving maximum value from their trade-ins so they can continue to stock and sell the latest equipment on the market.”

When utilizing the PGA Value Guide Trade-In Network, PGA Professionals also receive a 30% bonus on Un-Hit Clubs, an annual marketing kit, subscription to a digital newsletter and the option to be featured on the PGA Value Guide Facility Locator Map, providing free exposure for their businesses.

Millions of golfers turn to the PGA Value Guide during their search for new and pre-owned golf clubs to ensure they receive the highest overall trade-in value. Users are also able to research and find current promotions, pricing on new and pre-owned equipment, product specifications and reviews, as well as online and offline retailers staffed by PGA members.

Higher introductory price points and longer product lifecycles have resulted in unprecedented trade-in value. In fact, the PGA Value Guide impacted more than $1 billion in golf equipment sales since the inaugural edition in 2004.

For More Information on the PGA Value Guide: https://valueguide.pga.com/

About Global Value Commerce

GVC is the trusted destination for buying and selling previously played golf equipment at GlobalGolf.com , 3balls.com and TaylorMadeGolfPreOwned.com . Its PGA Value Guide catalogs vast product information, sets industry standards on pricing and is used by millions of golfers to calculate credit or cash for their trade-ins. The value guide’s complementary trade-in network boasts more than 7,000 PGA Professionals who monetize golf club inventory, notably exchanges, demos and un-hit overstock. The company’s websites, including the company’s latest acquisition, upscale apparel retailer FairwayStyles.com , also sell new golf gear. With its global headquarters in Raleigh, NC, GVC employs 130 people, including PGA members and other golf-equipment experts who develop extensive content about product attributes and advise customers about how different types of equipment make them better players. Distribution centers in North Carolina, Utah and the new facility in Mississauga, Ontario total 100,000 square feet and house more than 400,000 units at any given time.

More information: globalvaluecommerce.com , 866.843.0262

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Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

Questions around pending orders, who can i contact about pending trade-ins submitted before 9/17/2023.

For order placed before 9/17, please contact GVC Customer support at 888-777-3540, or via email at [email protected]

What is the expected processing time for trade-ins submitted before 9/17/2023?

Trade-Ins submitted before 9/17/2023 should be processed within 5 business days from receipt

How soon can I expect payment for orders trade-ins before 9/17/2023?

Orders placed before 9/17/2023 can expect payment to be issued within 10 Business Days of your trade-ins arrival

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Faster Receiving Times Our new partners at 2nd Swing boast the fastest processing times in the industry. Your trade-in will be fully processed & paid out within 7-10 business days of delivery.

New Mobile-Friendly Design Our new mobile-friendly website layout and Value Guide ensure a seamless user experience across various devices, meaning you can check value & take trades anywhere!

More Values More brands & more item types in our new Value Guide means you can offer more value to your members!

Real-Time Account Info Receive updates throughout the trade-in process so you know exactly where your trade-in stands at all times.

Donate your funds to PGA REACH Users can donate their trade-in dollars back to the PGA of America, where 100% of their funds will go toward both PGA Section programs that grow the game and the PGA REACH program.

Rental Set Fleets on Demand PGA Professionals have access to our new Rental Set Program, allowing them to book full sets of rental clubs from PING, TaylorMade, and Callaway on demand for events or other club needs. Sets can be shipped nationwide.

What is the best email to contact for an update on your trade in?

The best email would be [email protected]

How do I login to my account?

The login process for PGA Members is handled through a single sign on process, using your PGA credentials. If this is your first time logging into the new website you will need to link your account during the sign on process.

What can I trade in?

Our Value Guide features a wide range of items found in Golf Shops nation wide. From Golf Clubs, Apparel (with & without logo), & accessories like Shafts, Launch Monitors, Bags, Shoes, Golf Balls & More!

For an update on trade status, what is the phone number to call customer service?

(612) 249-9383

Trade Process Questions

The best email would [email protected]

How does shipping work?

Customer can select to use our pre-paid shipping labels through the FedEx system. These labels are flat rate labels which are $9.99 each which is deducted from the end total of your order. ***These labels are flat rate and cover any weight or size box, but we suggest 10-12 clubs per label for shipping saftey. The $9.99 will cover the shipping of the box, but not any box or packing materials you might need.

How many clubs can I trade in at one time?

You can trade in as many clubs as you would like. You can continue to add them to the shopping cart until you are finished.

How do I get paid?

Users can select to be paid in the form of check, PayPal, or 2ndSwing.com Credit. Check would be a physically mailed check to the address provided on the account. PayPal would be an electronic deposit made to the PayPal email address entered on the account. ***PayPal payment do take a 2.9% convenience fee for the use of their system. This is not taken out by PGA or 2ndSwing, but directly from PayPal. A 2nd Swing E-Gift Card will be emailed to you that is applicable towards any future purchase on 2ndSwing.com.

How long will it take for my order to be completed?

From the date of arrival of the package we do kindly request 7-10 business days to fully process and evaluate your trade in. You will receive a fully detailed summary via email with all items received once the order has been fully processed. Once the you have received the email the orders payment will be sent out within 1-2 business days.

What if I have questions about the received value of my trade?

The full summary email will be sent out at the completion of your order. If you have any questions or issues with the completed order, please give our team a call at 612-249-9383 and 2nd Swing will answer any questions you may have.

What is your condition scale?

We have 3 conditions set up through the trade in program. New condition would refer to clubs that have been unhit and unused. Average condition would cover used clubs which have light to normal wear and tear for a used club. Below Average would depict higher than normal wear on the club or set, including visable paint chips or skymarks. If you have any direct questions regarding our condition guide, please click on the question mark next to the condition drop down once part 3 in the selection process has been completed. This will pop up with a full breakdown of wear and useage for each condition, including photos.

How long do the shipping labels last?

Using our shipping labels they do have an expiration of 2 weeks from the submission date.

How do I add or subtract clubs once an order has been submitted?

If you would like to adjust an order after it has been submitted, please give our customer service team a call 612-249-9383. We would be more than happy to help you out.

What if I have an item to trade in that is not listed?

The items listed on the trade in site would be the items we are trading in at this time. If you are looking to trade in an item that is not listed, please send our team an email with some photos of the item to see if we would be able to provide pricing.

What is considered an iron set?

***Iron sets must consist of a minimum of 5 consecutive clubs with matching shafts, including a Pitching Wedge (PW)

What if I am trading in a combo set?

Our system will have specifc codes created for Combo Sets that are naturally paired together by the most prominent equipment manufacturers. To be considered a combo set the set must have all matching shafts. Please give our team a call at 612-249-9383 to quote out the sets not found in the system.

Where can I find a box?

You can utilize the box from your golf club purchase as long as the clubs will fit. Otherwise any box the customer can find that fits the clubs will do. If all else fails you can purchase a box through FedEx when shipping out the order. ***Please make sure to have the FedEx team use an appropriate box 50x5x5 to make sure the clubs are safe in transit.

How are my clothing and accessories rated?

Clothing must have original tag and be unworn and unwashed to be considered in new condition.

Clothing and accessories with noticeable snags, stains, discoloring, and sunspots are considered blemished and have no value. Items with minor snags, stains, discoloring, and sunspots may be considered “Slightly Blemished” for a 50% reduced value. Any styles outside of 10 years old in new condition may be subject to pricing adjustments. Any logo’s other than Country Club or Golf Club logo may be subject to price changes.

Rangefinders and GPS Units must come with all buttons working and operate as intended. No cracks in screen or major scratches on units. All necessary & applicable accessories are included with device and are fully functioning (charger, battery, USB cable). Items deemed non functional are subject to $0 value & returned at customer’s expense. Items with excessive wear are subject to reduced values.

If you have any questions regarding condition, please contact us via phone or email.

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