Vicarious V Towel - Going cheap on ebay

randomer · 25-06-2009 08:43AM #1

I have seen these in McGuirks and thought they look pretty cool. Yesterday I found them on ebay for €9.99 plus €3.99 post and packaging. They are usually 30 euro, so it looks like a good deal.

The guy has only two feedbacks, but he is based in Ireland. I sent him an email yesterday and he did respond pretty quickly so it doesn't look like a scam.

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Vicarious-V-Towel-2IN1-Bristle-Arc-and-Microfiber-Towel_W0QQitemZ220435289494QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Sporting_Goods_Golf_Accessories?hash=item3352f79596&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1301%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

jimbling · 25-06-2009 09:26AM

Okay, that's pretty damn handy.
Not sure about that ebay seller, but I'm definitely getting one.
Cheers.
J

randomer · 25-06-2009 09:36AM

I was a bit sceptical too, given the 1 feedback when I placed my order, but I got an email from the seller and he has a legitimate email address.

Anyway I paid with paypal so it is safe.

Mister Sifter · 25-06-2009 09:56AM

I'd imagine it's someone who has bought them in bulk and wants to shift a few of them quickly. Seems pretty legit to me. Maybe a pro-shop looking to clear a stock room or free up a bit of cash.

ozymandias10 · 25-06-2009 10:56AM

I've ordered one and will let you know when I get it. Cant go wrong...13.98 is the price of an ordinary towel so cant lose really

GreeBo · 25-06-2009 10:58AM

Anyone ever use one? Ive seen them in McGuirks but never got one due to the price and unsure if its actually that usable in real life.

jimbling · 25-06-2009 11:06AM

GreeBo wrote: »

Anyone ever use one? Ive seen them in McGuirks but never got one due to the price and unsure if its actually that usable in real life.

Surely, if it won and award, it is at least usable. Whether it's as good as it states is a different matter.

With V-Towel already being voted the 'Best New Product' at the prestigious 2008 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Vicarious Golf products are set to become the new standard for on-course golf club cleaning.

GreeBo · 25-06-2009 11:07AM

jimbling wrote: »

Surely, if it won and award, it is at least usable. Whether it's as good as it states is a different matter.

From my experience those awards are more to do with who did the better job schmoosing the judges but maybe thats just me

soundsham · 25-06-2009 11:15AM

GreeBo wrote: »

From my experience those awards are more to do with who did the better job schmoosing the judges but maybe thats just me

What was your experience ?

GreeBo · 25-06-2009 11:24AM

soundsham wrote: »

What was your experience ?

I was beaten into second place in the "Who is David Duval's #1 fan?" competition.

Serioulsy dude, get over it.:rolleyes:

soundsham · 25-06-2009 11:37AM

man whats wrong don't be getting yourself all in a fix, i asked you a simple quetion relax!!

just wondering what your experience was,thought you had some
if you were just having a auld waffle fine i thought you had a story to tell

ozymandias10 · 25-06-2009 11:39AM

now now girls....its nearly the weekend

soundsham · 25-06-2009 11:52AM

lol,

let us know what the lowel is like please,
cheers

Hobart · 25-06-2009 12:08PM

soundsham wrote: »

lol,

let us know what the lowel is like please,
cheers

How I lolled....:)

soundsham · 25-06-2009 12:15PM

lhanks me too:)

soundsham · 25-06-2009 01:12PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUUsHVFB4P8&feature=channel_page

sold as only a paddy could including references from ph + caddy!

BillyBoy · 25-06-2009 05:40PM

GreeBo wrote: »

Anyone ever use one? Ive seen them in McGuirks but never got one due to the price and unsure if its actually that usable in real life.

Have one myself that the missus got me for Christmas. They work well. I don't use it on every shot but when there is dirt on my club it does a good job of cleaning it up. I suppose it is no different to having one of those small brushes and an ordinary towel but its just handy to have it all in one clipped on to the bag.

Good product IMO and as ozymandias10 says at that price you can't go wrong!

gnolan · 26-06-2009 08:04PM

jimbling wrote: »

Okay, that's pretty damn handy.
Not sure about that ebay seller, but I'm definitely getting one.
Cheers.
J

randomer wrote: »

I was a bit sceptical too, given the 1 feedback when I placed my order, but I got an email from the seller and he has a legitimate email address.

Anyway I paid with paypal so it is safe.

ozymandias10 wrote: »

I've ordered one and will let you know when I get it. Cant go wrong...13.98 is the price of an ordinary towel so cant lose really

Will you guys update if and when you get it in the post. Was gonna order two myself. Last time i checked there were 86 remaining but the listing has been closed now. Hmmm....

milkybarkid_1 · 27-06-2009 10:50AM

hi guys, V-Towel is back up, I made a mistake with the stock when relisting. Anyway we're good to go again!!:)

irishtoffee · 27-06-2009 10:55AM

Just bought 2,is there no postage discount for buying 2?

milkybarkid_1 · 27-06-2009 11:29AM

I just pass on the cost from an post. They should be wearin balla clavas the price they charge!

randomer · 29-06-2009 08:10AM

My package arrived this morning. I ordered two and they were both perfect.

GreeBo · 29-06-2009 11:12AM

milkybarkid_1 wrote: »

I just pass on the cost from an post. They should be wearin balla clavas the price they charge!

Price gone up to €10.99?
Dont make me declare Shenanigans!:(

randomer · 29-06-2009 01:01PM

GreeBo wrote: »

Price gone up to €10.99?
Dont make me declare Shenanigans!:(

I saw that too. It still says 9.99 in the text, but the buy it now price is 10.99. Perhaps use the make offer option?

soundsham · 29-06-2009 01:20PM

thought i read somewhere the price was for 1 week only

didn't purchase, cant see the difference between this and the towel i carry anyway...

best of luck to those who did but from what i heard its no different fron a towel and a cleaning tool that all golfers probably carry

WillyWonka · 29-06-2009 02:11PM

randomer wrote: »

I saw that too. It still says 9.99 in the text, but the buy it now price is 10.99. Perhaps use the make offer option?

yep, I made an offer of 9.99 and it got it. Should have tried

I've received an email with the hour asking me which colour I want.

joanmul · 29-06-2009 06:54PM

My husband won one and, since he wasn't using it, I 'borrowed' it. I very quickly left it back - wouldn't be bothered with it.

Spudmonkey · 29-06-2009 10:36PM

Looks like a tie!

soundsham · 29-06-2009 11:16PM

joanmul wrote: »

My husband won one and, since he wasn't using it, I 'borrowed' it. I very quickly left it back - wouldn't be bothered with it.

any chance you might put your husbands one on ebay and make a quick 5 bucks:D

ozymandias10 · 30-06-2009 11:36AM

Got one.....it is perfect ....used it yesterday.....i found it ideal..makes me clean the grooves every time now....good product

gnolan · 30-06-2009 01:54PM

Got my two today, quick delivery. Safe to say it's no scam at this stage anyway. Happy with the price too i have to say

irishtoffee · 30-06-2009 03:58PM

Got my 2 today and got a couple of euro off.Perfect.

WillyWonka · 01-07-2009 11:41AM

Got mine too.

jimbling · 01-07-2009 12:47PM

yep, got mine as well.

jimmystars · 01-07-2009 05:42PM

Got mine today and used it as well. Works well on the bag. Keeps the clubs clean all the way around. The only advice i would give is that you need to use it straight after your shot as the bristles on the club cleaner are not the hard wire that will get out dried in mud.
All in all a nice looking piece that works.

ozymandias10 · 02-07-2009 10:43AM

jimmystars wrote: »

Got mine today and used it as well. Works well on the bag. Keeps the clubs clean all the way around. The only advice i would give is that you need to use it straight after your shot as the bristles on the club cleaner are not the hard wire that will get out dried in mud.
All in all a nice looking piece that works.

agree...my assessment as well

soundsham · 02-07-2009 01:15PM

no better than the normal tool and damp towel so by the sounds of it ?

jimmystars · 02-07-2009 04:57PM

Same end result as brush and towel but its just handy to have it at hand as i tend to not give my clubs a brush after all shots. Works well for me and looks good but not a neccessity on the bag if you have a brush and towel already.

Screed · 05-07-2009 11:22AM

Quiet happy with mine. Use after each shot where i take a divot.

Dylan69 · 05-07-2009 07:51PM

I got one of these last friday but didnt find the clip with it!!! so returming it tomorrow:mad:

randomer · 05-07-2009 08:24PM

Dylan69 wrote: »

I got one of these last friday but didnt find the clip with it!!! so returming it tomorrow:mad:

Are you sure the clip isn't there? The clip is on the bottom of the packaging, underneath the towel. I had to remove the device from the packaging before I could remove the clip.

theocn · 05-07-2009 09:21PM

Ordered mine on Thursday, got an email on Friday asking what colour I'd like, delivered by hand to my house on Saturday. Great service.

Dylan69 · 06-07-2009 09:19AM

Ah , found the clip, i orginally thought it was holding the package together!!!:mad:

Thanks.:)

Jigger230 · 11-07-2009 07:42AM

I got my towel for €5 in a shop in Carlow. Great Value. However will probably go back to favourity Callaway towel when novelity goes away.

carplates · 11-07-2009 03:15PM

i bought one and i had it within 3 days there a great little thing to have on the course

Boden08 · 13-07-2009 07:46PM

Heard of it here and ordered it on ebay. It was delivered by post in less than 24 hours!
Very efficient service

Hulkamaniac · 17-09-2009 07:09AM

I bought one of these and broke it on the first day, left it clipped onto my bag and it broke putting the bag into the boot of the car, then there was a guy doing a one off golf sale who kindly gave me another clip, so last week I left it on top of my bag (didn't want to clip it on before putting it in the boot) and it fell off in the house and smashed the other clip!

Is anyone else having issues with the durability? I tried to glue both clips back together but its not really working out.

irishtoffee · 17-09-2009 03:58PM

Hulkamaniac wrote: »

I bought one of these and broke it on the first day, left it clipped onto my bag and it broke putting the bag into the boot of the car, then there was a guy doing a one off golf sale who kindly gave me another clip, so last week I left it on top of my bag (didn't want to clip it on before putting it in the boot) and it fell off in the house and smashed the other clip!

Is anyone else having issues with the durability? I tried to glue both clips back together but its not really working out.

Nope i just slip it off after use and throw it in the boot,no problems at all.

carnsoreboxer · 17-09-2009 04:35PM

Have seen one of these and thought it was great, decided to follow link on ebay and yippee he has more for sale until 25th Sept. Thanks for posting original link

ozymandias10 · 18-09-2009 09:46AM

irishtoffee wrote: »

Nope i just slip it off after use and throw it in the boot,no problems at all.

is the right answer

Johnny_Fontane · 21-09-2009 08:38PM

I think this dude is on the apprentice....best of luck to him - not a fan of bill cullen but hope that he does well, he's developed an interesting product

Vicarious V Towel - Going cheap on ebay

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