Thrift Store Jackpot

[Joe85]

13 hours ago, weakputt said:

Joe!

Wrong section of this Forum.

Would love to do the same solicitation with a number of my  excess stuff, but that's against the rules.

Uhhh, I was joking, and those definitely aren't my irons. But I'd be happy to drive back to Goodwill and grab them for you if you'd like. $59.99 seems like a steal 

[SnowbirdTom]

22 hours ago, Joe85 said:

Uhhh, I was joking, and those definitely aren't my irons. But I'd be happy to drive back to Goodwill and grab them for you if you'd like. $59.99 seems like a steal 

 

I was going to second @weakputt's response, then saw the Goodwill price tag.  😂

[Joe85]

On 3/25/2025 at 4:38 AM, SnowbirdTom said:

 

I was going to second @weakputt's response, then saw the Goodwill price tag.  😂

Goodwill Goodwillin'.

 

I wouldn't charge someone $5.99 for that set. 😉 

 

Ironically I just salvaged this exact same set out of a dumpster (haven't checked which shafts yet though). 

 

 

Will be donating the set  to Salvation Army with a bunch of other golf stuff next load. 

 

Play it Again doesn't even want them 😢 

 

 

[ezgoer]

Donate??? We accumulate here, lol. 
 

I look for sets like these for shaft swapping. $60 is a bit steep but not outrageous if flex is what I want.
 

I’ve only recently found out how common .370 parallel tip DG’s were in this era. Useless without modifications in most of our old sets. I have a set I’m gonna swap into my modern SGI irons.  Gonna see what a DG will do compared to an TT Elevate 95. Zero issues with height on them as they sit. In my mind I love the idea of a 125 gram shaft. Odd combo for SGI but we will find out. If they even make .370 parallel tip DG’s anymore I couldn’t buy 2 new shafts for $60. 

[AdamMH]

Speaking of leaving things behind, who would pay 8.49$ (granted, Canadian dollars) a club for these? Some of the stores are getting a little greedy.

 

[ezgoer]

4 hours ago, AdamMH said:

Speaking of leaving things behind, who would pay 8.49$ (granted, Canadian dollars) a club for these? Some of the stores are getting a little greedy.

 

I don’t stop at GW’s much cuz pickings just aren’t as good as other faith based thrift’s in my area. Yeah $5-7 per club is common. I never see sets like these either or I would stop in more often. Expensive but I’d personally have a hard time leaving these behind. One of the two Wilson STAFF generations between 1972 and 1976. On my phone they look nice. Not the craziest about that round window but isn’t it an adjustable toe weight? Can never go wrong with a STAFF iron. 
 

I do have good luck at GW auctions but I have a big fulfillment center near me so I can pick it up and not mess with shipping costs if I win an auction. Have got some gems this way. Some dirt cheap only bidder and some last second snipes. 

Edited March 27 by ezgoer

[AdamMH]

1 hour ago, ezgoer said:

I don’t stop at GW’s much cuz pickings just aren’t as good as other faith based thrift’s in my area. Yeah $5-7 per club is common. I never see sets like these either or I would stop in more often. Expensive but I’d personally have a hard time leaving these behind. One of the two Wilson STAFF generations between 1972 and 1976. On my phone they look nice. Not the craziest about that round window but isn’t it an adjustable toe weight? Can never go wrong with a STAFF iron. 
 

I do have good luck at GW auctions but I have a big fulfillment center near me so I can pick it up and not mess with shipping costs if I win an auction. Have got some gems this way. Some dirt cheap only bidder and some last second snipes. 

 

They weren't as nice in person unfortunately! Shiny so tough to see just how much chrome was missing in the photos. When even the 2i has a work leading edge you know they've seen a lot of action. Still, someone else will like them - I left them organized as a set for the next picker...

 

Some of the local independant thrifts price full sets cheaper than that, for example I got my 3-Pw Royal Staffs, effectively Wilson staff equivalents, for a whopping 25$ at a non chain store.

[bcstones]

13 hours ago, ezgoer said:

. I never see sets like these either or I would stop in more often. Expensive but I’d personally have a hard time leaving these behind.

I took a number of cllubs to my favorite thrift store- sets, wedges & putters (plus round bins I made to put them in), I almost included a set of that same Wilson clubs above. You can adjust the weights in the toe....interesting. I'll probably put them up in the Z-Zomvie sale site eventually

[bottles]

Found some more gems today, and one I’d like a little more info on. Got a full set (3-SW + gap) of Tommy armour 855s with graphite shafts. And this cracker Ray cook blue goose with a graphite shaft. 50AUD (so about 6.50 USD in this current economic environment). Anyone got any info on it? It feels great but can’t find much about it. Cheers 

[bottles]

Oh yeah, while im here I’ll post a few other finds I’ve made recently. A precept Kirk Currie bullseye flange style KC03B and a TPM 5 that was pure rust. Both were 2 dollars AUD. I loved the Wilson Kirk Currie putters he did, so was happy to spot this, and the first TPM I’ve seen in the wild, despite how common they are in the States, I haven’t seen any here. The putter collection from thrift is really startling to come along. Included is a little cricket bat I’m going to refinish as a project of mine. 

[JungleJimbo]

23 minutes ago, bottles said:

precept Kirk Currie bullseye flange style KC03B

 

Loving that Bullseye ... Manganese Bronze presumably?

[bottles]

I believe it is Manganese Bronze, but smarter people on here might know more about it. I love it too. Love finding gems like these and mucking around with them.

[ezgoer]

8 hours ago, bottles said:

Oh yeah, while im here I’ll post a few other finds I’ve made recently. A precept Kirk Currie bullseye flange style KC03B and a TPM 5 that was pure rust. Both were 2 dollars AUD. I loved the Wilson Kirk Currie putters he did, so was happy to spot this, and the first TPM I’ve seen in the wild, despite how common they are in the States, I haven’t seen any here. The putter collection from thrift is really startling to come along. Included is a little cricket bat I’m going to refinish as a project of mine. 

You got some good ones there!
 

Going back to previous post of that Blue Goose. I believe that was one of the earlier milled putters. You hear lots of great things about that Blue Goose. I should know more about Ray Cook than I do. Think he played a role in modern putter lore and also just made great putters. Didn’t Scotty design or make that Goose before he became Scotty?? Pretty sure Ray Cook was his start. Could be the bright sunshine reflecting but I thought the Blue Goose was actually a dark blue in color? 
 

Any Bullseye is good. Great way to check your stroke honesty. Think they are actual brass.
 

-edit sorry just realized that’s not a Bullseye. Sure looks like one. He had so many different models I never question it if it’s not the classic looking Bullseye. Bet it’s still brass. 
 

Check out the torching and oil quenching people do on those Spalding TPM’s. It takes a putter looking like yours to a piece of art! I have your same putter I want to do this to. 
 

Finally I love the cricket bat. Not a familiar game at all here in the states but I gotta get one someday. Just a cool looking man decoration to me. 

Edited April 7 by ezgoer

[bcstones]

9 hours ago, bottles said:

And this cracker Ray cook blue goose with a graphite shaft.

2nd generation Ray Cook (California company who bought the Ray Cook factory & moved it to CA)....Scotty Cameron was said to have designed the "Blue Goose" putter. 

[Joe85]

On 3/25/2025 at 4:38 AM, SnowbirdTom said:

 

I was going to second @weakputt's response, then saw the Goodwill price tag.  😂

 

I was just in that Goodwill yesterday and they're still there. At $59.99, I can't imagine why 🙄 

 

 

14 hours ago, bottles said:

Oh yeah, while im here I’ll post a few other finds I’ve made recently. A precept Kirk Currie bullseye flange style KC03B and a TPM 5 that was pure rust. Both were 2 dollars AUD. I loved the Wilson Kirk Currie putters he did, so was happy to spot this, and the first TPM I’ve seen in the wild, despite how common they are in the States, I haven’t seen any here. The putter collection from thrift is really startling to come along. Included is a little cricket bat I’m going to refinish as a project of mine. 

That Currie is sick. I was just looking at that putter some months back - a Currie I wasn't aware existed until recently. I like Bullseyes 

[bcstones]

On 3/26/2025 at 5:21 PM, AdamMH said:

Speaking of leaving things behind, who would pay 8.49$ (granted, Canadian dollars) a club for these? Some of the stores are getting a little greedy.

What is soo problematic about 50+year old clubs showing a wee bit of age.These are good clubs...screw that circular thingie off & you can place different weights (or lead powder) to fit your swing....it'd be interesting to play around with.
 

And I gotta mention that these GW, as well as other thrift stores, still have to pay for electricty, water, AC/heating & those utility costs are still on the rise.

[AdamMH]

3 hours ago, bcstones said:

What is soo problematic about 50+year old clubs showing a wee bit of age.These are good clubs...screw that circular thingie off & you can place different weights (or lead powder) to fit your swing....it'd be interesting to play around with.
 

And I gotta mention that these GW, as well as other thrift stores, still have to pay for electricty, water, AC/heating & those utility costs are still on the rise.

 

Showing a little age and all the faces are down to nickel isn't the same - I would have considered the price if they were at a thrift store that was a charity instead of a for-profit that has no trouble covering their bills 😉 

[Joe85]

Found a partial set of my all time favorite irons today. Sadly left them behind. 

 

 

 

I did however grab a couple drivers at $2.99 a piece. An old TisiTec and a SQ Sumo. The Sumo isn't too bad - got a ByYou stiff shaft and 8.5*

[Maine Golfer]

Ive never done this well in my entire life. $21 out the door. My left handed friends are getting upgrades and I found a RH friend a Rogue cheap. $21 out the door. I'm making sure my local friends are set, but might have some extra LH modern stuff to trade later. I went into this goodwill hoping to find persimmons LOL , I can't complain and have 2 lefty friends.  

 

RH for my buddy

 

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[ezgoer]

On 4/27/2025 at 4:37 PM, Maine Golfer said:

Ive never done this well in my entire life. $21 out the door. My left handed friends are getting upgrades and I found a RH friend a Rogue cheap. $21 out the door. I'm making sure my local friends are set, but might have some extra LH modern stuff to trade later. I went into this goodwill hoping to find persimmons LOL , I can't complain and have 2 lefty friends.  

 

RH for my buddy

 

Lefty claimed this 

 

 

Holy crap nice haul! Lefty score for sure. The Ping 400 is supposed to still be an excellent driver and still go for good money even though it’s what 10 years old. I’m sure a 425 3 wood is still big bucks. Most adjustable fairways are. M4 and Rogue either one would have been good for $21! You should flip the PING’s on ur local FB and make golf money for month or so. 

[ezgoer]

  GW auction 11 club lot, $31 total. I picked up so no shipping fees. Not sure how well I actually did. These GW auctions have been very good to me so I’m probably overdue for a negative one.

 
Not too disappointed cuz I now have my first Jumbo persimmon and it’s a Cleveland. Bit of a project though. Shaft needs resetting and looks like neck cracked a little when shaft pulled up. Should be within my abilities to repair and refinish. Actually pretty deep sole plate stamping for a Cleveland. Pretty cherry wood color. 
 

  The Maltby Bio Mech 2 wood has potential. Semi attractive and nice shape, nice condition. Railer sole type but also sole plate looks thick and weighted. Whipping looks stretched like the Jumbo but doesn’t looked cracked on the neck so probably will reset to be safe. 

 Acushnet Caliente is an odd little putter. Pretty light and literally the smallest original leather grip I’ve ever had in my hands. Pretty decent condition. Think some 000 steel wool and it will look pretty good. 
 

  Sam Snead Blue Ridge 3 & 4 laminates are decent. Anyone want them they can have em for shipping. Are all SN Blue Ridge clubs retail? 
 

  We all know the Powebilt Citations (3,4,5) are great but these have lived a full life. Good for testing a harder level of refinishing. 
 

  2 Mac’s are pretty much basket cases. 
 
  Spalding Percussion Weighted Kro-Flite driver with Bobby Jones signature on the top could be late 40’s early 50’s vintage. Has the perforated leather grip those old Spalding Professional irons have and a tiny red TT Step Down shaft label. Little wood missing on heel. Kro Flite was definitely retail line later on so idk much about this. 

Edited April 28 by ezgoer

[ColdOkieGolf]

That Cleveland persimmon is a beauty!

[Maine Golfer]

On 12/14/2024 at 3:39 PM, Maine Golfer said:

Wish they had some longer irons but a good score, has someone's name and address from Florida on the shafts. This was the year I become a Spaulding fan. One way or the other i'll have more bent and ill regrip some time next season. 

 

 

Loving the PW @ 53. Solid feel , i like the looks 

[PixlPutterman]

$10 and my size

[Maine Golfer]

Back to the era's i'm looking for this week.

 

Seems to be 35.5 , awful grip, needs paint! But a cool score. If this is something you need, im not attached to it DM me. 

 

[Joe85]

$5 a piece today (left the DF behind). It really is a drought...

 

[ezgoer]

7 hours ago, Joe85 said:

$5 a piece today (left the DF behind). It really is a drought...

 

Buddy had these and they were an acquired taste at best. I really wanted to like them cuz I actually liked the way they looked but Eye2s were so superior in performance. That’s obviously what they were shooting for, everybody was. Trying not to be too snobbish but another buddy had Cleveland VAS irons and honestly it was an easy choice if you actually hit them side by side. Those monstrosities worked in comparison. 

[EvanH]

8 hours ago, Joe85 said:

It really is a drought...

I spot 3x Spalding Executive irons in the background.
Arguably the universal language in thrift shop golf around the world.

[Maine Golfer]

I got a set of 90s big Bertha 6-Pw im hanging onto in case a new friend or friend or friend wants to take up golf. They seem like a good intro set.  

[Joe85]

I liked the 2002 Big Bertha irons, at least the long irons. I hit one of my best shots ever w that 4 iron, which I still have. I've never tried the 94 or 96 versions I don't think but I will hit a few w these. They look funky at address, at least the short iron do.