NBC2 News Online - NBC2 Investigates: Golf club knock-offs
NBC2 News Online - NBC2 Investigates: Golf club knock-offs: "LEE COUNTY: Before you tee it up at the golf course, you might want to take a closer look at your clubs. NBC2 consumer investigator Paul Lagrone uncovered a scam involving knock-off clubs that is ripping off golfers.
Officials from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Protection say counterfeit golf equipment is a growing problem in the U.S. and the agency is hitting it hard.
'Last year we did seize 245 shipments, primarily from China,' said Therese Randazzo of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
The counterfeit equipment is showing up on the internet, in brick and mortar stores and even on trade show floors.
'We have heard of incidences where, you know, you take a good swing with that counterfeit club and the head comes flying off, which is certainly a health hazard,' said Randazzo.
The bottom line is that buyers need to be skeptical of bargain basement prices. Check the quality of the products and know what the official product looks like.
The year 2005 set a record for counterfeit golf seizures. The overwhelming majority of the fake equipment comes in from China.
Nike recently announced a new online system to verify its clubs that can ensure a specific club is authentic before you buy it."
Officials from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Protection say counterfeit golf equipment is a growing problem in the U.S. and the agency is hitting it hard.
'Last year we did seize 245 shipments, primarily from China,' said Therese Randazzo of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
The counterfeit equipment is showing up on the internet, in brick and mortar stores and even on trade show floors.
'We have heard of incidences where, you know, you take a good swing with that counterfeit club and the head comes flying off, which is certainly a health hazard,' said Randazzo.
The bottom line is that buyers need to be skeptical of bargain basement prices. Check the quality of the products and know what the official product looks like.
The year 2005 set a record for counterfeit golf seizures. The overwhelming majority of the fake equipment comes in from China.
Nike recently announced a new online system to verify its clubs that can ensure a specific club is authentic before you buy it."
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