Cheap stand bag

[thenewbie]

I usually use my pull cart when walking, but my wife just got a stand bag, and I think I’d like to pick one up to. Pull carts are nice, but my bag is still heavy. I don’t have much to spend (<$50) and I need something light with a stand system that won’t break in 10 minutes. I need dual straps too. Ideas?

[Hateto3Putt]

For a back up bag, go to your local thrift store or Goodwill. I just saw a beautiful Sun Mountain stand bag with rain hood for $12.

I bought my buddy one last year for $10 (I forget the brand). His looked like new and still works great to this day.

You may have to go back more than once to find what you want, but there are some amazing deals to be had because most "golfers" never go in those stores. (But all of them eventually die)

There's one right next to the post office I use so I'll do a quick lap about once a week. Aside from the book section which I love, I'll browse the hardware/sporting aisle. Most of the stuff I bought, I've flipped on Ebay or Craigslist.

My biggest score was a HP 15C calculator that I bought for $2. I auctioned it on Ebay starting at 99 cents and no reserve.
It sold for $268 + $8 shipping.

Aside from the bag I bought for my buddy, I've scored (going from memory)

[list][*]A ping Anser for $2, flipped on Craigslist for $40.[*]A set of ladies graphite Tommy Armour 845's for $1 a club, I re-gripped, shined up and gave to my Sister.[*]A Cohiba brand Cigar cutter for $1, sold on Ebay for $35.[/list]There's more I'm sure, but those are the ones I remember.

[DoggedVictim]

You should try ebay. I bought a cheap Wilson stand bag (this one: [url="http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Staff-Feather-Carry-Bag/dp/B002D0OM2W"]http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Staff-Feather-Carry-Bag/dp/B002D0OM2W[/url]) for $31 including shipping and have been pleased with it.