2nd swing swung out

[greenail]

Looks like 2nd swing is out of business and having liquidation sales. May want to see if they have any good deals.

[iammike]

i checked mine, and honestly the liquidation sale was still bad prices for anything thats mainstream. Almost seems like i could get somethin new from a warehouse site cheaper than a used one from 2nd swing.

[allin]

You know the business was a lost cause when none of the other chains were interested in aquiring some of their assests, including land buildings . The golf liqidators on E-Bay are probably paying very close attention.

[BigAl5150]

Its too bad to see them go out of business. We have three in the Twin Cities (plus their HQ) and the stores NEVER were busy when I went (about every other week). They took on way too much inventory and their pricing was too high. My wife will be happy they are no longer around.

[XBucky]

None in Madison, but I may drive to the Milwaukee area to check out their stores if they're having sales.

[GoingfortheGreen]

I was a regular customer in the Harrisburg store (they knew me by first name). Their trade-in prices were ALWAYS great - about 25% more than other pro shops / golf stores, etc. Always wondered how they could offer so much. Now I know why they're going out of business.

I stopped by Sunday to speak with the sales person. Yes, the prices are still kind of high - the discount is only 20%. I was told that this initial discount will last 4-6 weeks, and then the next markdown is 30-50% off. If there's not anything you need immediately, it might make sense to wait for the 2nd markdown.

[BigAl5150]

Well, I visited two in the Twin Cities today and came away less then impressed for a company on "liquidation". 30-50% off (30% on clubs) and it was really hit and miss depending on what you wanted. Used clubs were marked up to retail in some cases and then discounted 30%. For example, a Scott Cameron Circa '62 #3 that looked like it was fished out of a pond based on the rust (perfect for a SC restoration job) was priced at $249. Overheard employees talking of 40-50% off coming up. Still had quite a bit of inventory remaining. Only thing really tempting was a Mitchell lie/loft machine (already sold )