Will You Be An Adventurous Buyer?

For some reason, likely the weather, I’m having trouble comprehending that the Canadian buying shows are only about a month away and that the 2009 golf season will soon be winding down.

Of course, many of us will be hoping in the meantime that September is glorious to help salvage what is generally considered a so-so year due to the staggering economy earlier this season and the weather, but there is an upside for at least half of us.

Last week’s GNN Poll asked if the second half of 2009 has been better than the first half and it was a 50-50 split among those who responded. Either way, finishing this year on a high note takes priority, at least for now, over the buying shows.

Stop and think for a minute, however. Considering your business this year, how likely are you to bring in new brand names in golf equipment, apparel or accessories? That’s the subject of this week’s poll.

Are you more likely to go with brands that have been a part of your shop for years? Is there something to be said with familiarity with a certain line or sales rep?

Will a new brand or two revitalize your shop and grab the interest of you customers?

Can you be swayed by favourable terms and conditions being offered by a company you traditionally have never dealt with in the past?

Be sure to drop over to the GNN Poll and register your vote. Results of previous polls are also still available and active in the GNN archives and we welcome everybody to expand their thoughts on such topics in the GNN Forum.

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