how do i start a golf ball retrieval  business.?
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See this article from the USA Today about the golf ball retrieval business:\n\nhttp://www.rgj.com/cgi-bin/printstory.cgi?publish_date=20001017&story=971848601
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It really depends on the brand.  If you want to sell on the internet and your balls are of average brand, you're looking at 50-80 cents per ball.  (This includes shipping)  For top brands, you could get up to a dollar or more depending on the quality.  These would Pro V1's and other similar balls.\n\nIf you own a pro shop and are trying to sell used balls there, the average going price is $1/ball. \n\nThere are many variables involved in pricing used balls.  I would recommend going to sites such as http://www.usedgolfballs.com and http://www.lostgolfballs.com to check out going rates for your specific balls.
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Try these:\n\neBay\nwww.findmegolf.co.uk\nwww.harbourleisure.co.uk\nwww.valuegolfclubs.com
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You should find what you need at the following sites.  The golf industry is suffering from to many golf course's, but with a little luck and www.playgolfamerica.com that will change.  \nhttp://www.gcbaa.org/ Golf Course Builders Association\nwww.golfdesign.org American Society of golf course Architects\n\n\nwww.gcbaa.org Golf course builders association
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I think I would start by contacting local businesses which you would want to sell your product. Ask them how they get the goods they sell. If it's from a warehouse ask for the name and some contact details. I think I might try and avoid some of the big chains because they may be expecting a large quantity and a regular supply of goods.
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Try     golfmates.com
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I think ebay is a pretty easy way to start.  After you get the hang of selling through eBay, you can sell your items through Prostores.
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any golf store would hav them. You may as get a good one like Powakaddy or Golf Glider. Good luck
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Talk to some local golf pros/instructers at your local courses.  They might have some ideas to help you out.  \n\nTalk to your family and friends. See if they will sponser you.
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For equipment advice check out the recommendations from the advisors at Golf Digest. \n\nhttp://www.golfdigest.com/hotlist
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Set up an adult webcam.\n\nSeriously?  Clean house and sell used gear on eBay.\n\nYou need a product or service that you can provide faster, cheaper or better than everyone else, or a better way to market an exisiting product you can sell. If you have something in mind, then you can set up a small business. It is probably easier to use Yahoo shops or eBay for a trial period toget used to having an online business.
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its really simple, all you need is the money to do it. you need to find some land that is in a good area that will get you some good buisness. find out the best fertilizer for grass because no one like to hit off of dirt. make sure that you GET GOOD BALLS. if you are working on your game, your goin to need decent balls to hit with. get good lights for the night, which is probably the busiest time. in the place where customersr would pay for balls, you shouls get a cook in there, for barbeque, hamburgers, etc...this will draw in some more money. also, SUPPLY BEER. NO ONE LIKES A RANGE THAT DOESNT SELL BEER! one more tip that will make you more popular, when you see someone that comes in frequently and obviously spends alot of money with you, give them a free bucket every now and then. also, have merchendice like gloves, bags, etc stocked. do all this, maintain it, and get a good staff workin it...your set. ive thought about how much money someone who ones a range brings in, and it is a fortune. but, i dont have the money to get started. good luck!!!
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You can get sponsors to get the money for you if you get sponsors you will be set.\n\n\n\n 3S Shooting Sports Software\n \n All-Star-Mortgage.com\n \n Alsteen Shirts\n \n Basic Design Machine\n \n Bob Schultz Target Shotguns\n \n Carol Davis Thermal Underwear\n    good luck with that
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You've got a couple of issues here -- let's tackle one at a time.\n\nRE: Retail Sales of the trading cards\n\nThe best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business by Jim Dion, Ted Topping\n* Retail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel \n* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder\n* So You Want To Own The Store: Secrets to Running a Successful Retail Operation by Mort Brown\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nRE: Copyright\n\nYou would apply for a copyright, not a patent, for any original designs.\n\nCopyrights can be obtained for things of an artistic nature. This includes, of course, poetry, films, sculptures, music, fiction, etc. But can also include things that may not necessarily seem "artistic" in the general sense of the word. Copyrights can also be obtained for advertising copy, games, software programs and blueprints, to name just a few. \n\nYou can do this at the US Copyright Office – see the last 2 links in the source box. The application is fairly simple & the cost is $30 per application (it will likely rise to $45 by July 1).\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Try \n\nhttp://www.golfgalaxy.com
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Starters you can get some great used golf balls at www.mygolfballstore.com they look like new without the high price.  \n\nYou have golf balls for distance - The golf balls the promote distance don't spin as much as the golf balls with feel.  The distance ball will fly straighter but it want stop very well.  The ball is durable.  All you can do is try to hit the ball straight, you can control it like the balls that spin.  \n\nThe balls with feel - Pro -VI types - Since they spin more if you hook or slice you will end up further off course.  They don't go as far.  They will hold on the greens and you can move the ball around better than the distance ball.  Better golfers seem to like this ball.  The better feel and spin helps with chipping and putting.  The distance ball bounces off the club and takes off.
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If you never have played before, take some lessons before trying to go out to a course.  Driving ranges are good places to start and often offer inexpecive lessons.  Also, the first time you go to a real golf course remember other golfers get cranky over people who take too long, so take lots of inexpensive balls.  If you loss one, look for it for a second or two but then drop another quickly and go on...  That's why they sell 12 at a time.  It's part of the cost of the game and everyone losses balls.