PxExG Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 When it comes to club prices Ireland ranks up there with the worst of them! I just called my local shop (it happens to be one of the best in Ireland) and guess how much a 510TP is here? $640 and a pure retail R7 $650. :mad: My driver was lost on its way to me - a 983E that I knew I'd love. But now I have no driver, and if I want a good one, I am going to have to pay through the nose for one. I am not importing one again - my last 3 packages.... first had to pay $75 customs, next one was lost and finally had to pay $100 in customs. So I am decidedly not happy with life. I actually have no idea what I should do for a driver. I am not like most on here - do not hit the ball 320. I hit my driver 270 max and 3 wood about 245. I need a driver period. On top of all this - my competitive season has already started and its only going to keep running for another month. I dont have time to wait - I need a driver now. Oh smile on me golf gods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 When it comes to club prices Ireland ranks up there with the worst of them! I just called my local shop (it happens to be one of the best in Ireland) and guess how much a 510TP is here? $640 and a pure retail R7 $650. :mad: My driver was lost on its way to me - a 983E that I knew I'd love. But now I have no driver, and if I want a good one, I am going to have to pay through the nose for one. I am not importing one again - my last 3 packages.... first had to pay $75 customs, next one was lost and finally had to pay $100 in customs. So I am decidedly not happy with life. I actually have no idea what I should do for a driver. I am not like most on here - do not hit the ball 320. I hit my driver 270 max and 3 wood about 245. I need a driver period. On top of all this - my competitive season has already started and its only going to keep running for another month. I dont have time to wait - I need a driver now. Oh smile on me golf gods! What if you were to be sent a package which was a "gift" and the value was "$100" or so, isn't there an allowance in value before the tax kicks in? I know to the UK through EMS/Royal Post there has never been a problem - safe, reliable, swift, and no tax. Perhaps the Irish Post isn't reliable enough to take that kind of a risk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAQ Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Tai: That's a good idea. I've done that for a guy in Canada before. The paper work is a huge hassle but it kept the costs down. Sorry to hear about the driver problems Patrick. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Tai:That's a good idea. I've done that for a guy in Canada before. The paper work is a huge hassle but it kept the costs down. Sorry to hear about the driver problems Patrick. Jim We have no issues with paperwork - only if it involves textile products to the US as these still fall under the quota system until China officially joins WTO. Have done the same with clubs to the US and have to say that EMS through HK Post and USPS is as good as the express companies. I would also trust federal employees over privately contracted handlers - can anyone chime in regarding the reliability of USPS and whether they have experienced lost packages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PxExG Posted July 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 My wedges were sent as a "gift" and I still got charged that $100 customs. Its totally messed up - Ari sent my wedges EMS which is 2-4 days. It took 2 full weeks and thats with both of us ringing up every day to check on them. I am sure if I didnt ring GLS that they would still be in customs! My parents are so pissed at me right now - I am screwed to say the least. I am thinking about just waiting unitl I get to the States to get a driver (27th) but thats my competitive golf for the season gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 My wedges were sent as a "gift" and I still got charged that $100 customs. Its totally messed up - Ari sent my wedges EMS which is 2-4 days. It took 2 full weeks and thats with both of us ringing up every day to check on them. I am sure if I didnt ring GLS that they would still be in customs!My parents are so pissed at me right now - I am screwed to say the least. I am thinking about just waiting unitl I get to the States to get a driver (27th) but thats my competitive golf for the season gone. Could you try to find a good deal on a driver on Ebay UK? Looks like it sucks being an equipment fan in Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PxExG Posted July 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 It really does. You actually have no idea :-) Today I called into that golf shop - they still had my old 983E! I had it custom ordered through titleist with a 661 and D4 44". i got it back!! paid €225 which is brilliant whereas the R510TP is €540. Only bad thing is there is a paint chip on the top near the DCI symbol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy1 Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 I know what you are talking about. Depending on what loft you need, I might be able to help you out "reasonably" cheap with a stock 510 TP 10.5 Stiff. Just PM me for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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