Going to Taiwan and China - What to get?

[Tertius]

I will be going to Taiwan for a week and China for two weeks, leaving here around the end of March. What should I try to get my hands on and get home? Anything special there that is hard to get here? I know that Japan would be the place to go, but there has got to be something to get in these two countries.

 

I was thinking of a set of iron heads or some wedges, but I am open to anything that would be nice to have.

 

What would you get?

[Vision54fan]

Miura. Anything miura.

[kevch25]

...and beware of the fakes!

[Tertius]

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...and beware of the fakes!
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Understatement of that day award recipient.

I guess that a course/club will be overpriced, where might I find a real dealer or reputable shop with good prices?

[danattherock]

Just buy on Ebay if you want China and Taiwan products

[Tertius]

Just buy on Ebay if you want China and Taiwan products

 

Yeah, I know. I don't necessarily want products from there but products that are available there and not here.

[danattherock]

I was joking man. Others may have some suggestion, but I don't know of anything from China I would intentionally buy.


Japan, different story. My Miura wedges and Yamada 85029 putter are among my most valued golf possessions. Amazing stuff.




-Dan

[Tertius]

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I was joking man. Others may have some suggestion, but I don't know of anything from China I would intentionally buy.


Japan, different story. My Miura wedges and Yamada 85029 putter are among my most valued golf possessions. Amazing stuff.




-Dan
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I know, I come across as an a** sometimes.

That is my fear, go there and get a fake or be so close, yet so far... I am looking to get any Japan/Asian tour type stuff. Something that is difficult to get or rare here.

I appreciate the post so far. I know I have time but I want to start saving for something to get there.

[fore_life]

A wife!

[Tertius]

Already got the asian wife.

We are going to Taiwan to her families cosmetic factory for the yearly owners meeting. I wont have much of any time in China but Taiwan will be pretty open.

[EdGolf]

I work in China and yet I buy my clubs in Japan so that tell you a lot about the market here....You can find genuine clubs but the prices will be sky high and not worth getting. Accessories might be fine thou' or one of those fake cart bags...

[Tertius]

I was afraid of that... I guess I will be looking into accessories. Anyone know how the market in Taiwan is?

[toshman]

No clue what you mean by market; economy, night market, market for accessories. But anyhow possible try large department stores. Mother went in to a SOGO and actually bartered a lower price. Had no idea that was even possible. Chances of that happening in Japan highly unlikely. But being Taiwan go figure. Prices tend to be high at these places but you won't have to worry about the authenticity typically.

[chocolatte]

Prices for golf clubs and gears in Taiwan are generally more expensive than US. For example, a 910D2 driver costs around NT16000, which is about USD550.

Nonetheless I think it's worth it to get some JP brand clubs or Asian spec gears such as golf bags.

You can find almost anything JP there; yamaha, yonex, tourstage, George spirits, XXIO, RC, Miura, Epon, etc.

Don't buy golf stuff in china because they have a so called luxury tax on golf products. Most Chinese I know buy their gear either in HK or TW or else where.

[teejaywhy]

Dim Sum

[Vegaman]

Everything that is genuine is incredibly incredibly expensive..Selection is terible, very little choice and often 3 times more expensive than in the US.

Actually, nothing that is a brand name genuine product, regardless of what kind of product it is, is incredibly overpirced. No matter if it's golf clubs, shoes, clothes etc etc. NOTHING that is a branded product is woth buying.

Except maybe a can of coke, that's pretty cheap even in china.

[BParis]

About the only thing worthwhile bringing back with you is a fancy staff bag, and even those are counterfeit or stolen from the original factory. Everything that is genuine will be extremely over priced. Spend your money on pearls, silks, and tea.

Cheers from Suzhou, Jiangsu!
Bill

[BParis]

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A wife!
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I know a lot of available prospects! The girls are beautiful, too!

[alexly]

go to Hong Kong, if you have the time, U will find everything you get at the chepest price in the region and you don't have to worry about fakes