Basketball Hoop Shopping article by: Tim Jeffries
I’ve got a confession to make. I play basketball.
I play it very poorly and can’t make very many of the shots that I shoot at the basketball hoop.
I have a feeling that I am not alone in the world at being a rather poor basketball player… and wishing I knew all the basketball secrets.
However, one thing that I’m not bad at is comparison shopping.
I’ve mastered the ancient art of comparing prices between merchants and can usually ferret out a fairly good deal with a little bit of leg work.
Basketball hoop shopping is no different than shopping for other items.
There are some tips you should know before embarking on your journey to shop for a basketball hoop.
1) New or Used. You really might consider buying a used basketball hoop if you are interested in value. However, make sure you are buying one that hasn’t been banged up too bad. Years of basketball practice can only make your rim bent and dirty.
Ebay can be a great place to buy used equipment and basketball hoops are regularly for sale on Ebay.
2) Do your homework by comparing different merchant offers on different search engines and different websites. Just because something is advertised for sale on Google doesn’t mean it’s also advertised for sale on Yahoo.
Some merchants advertise their goods strictly through the Amazon partners program and don’t do any other advertising anywhere else. Prices vary drastically and the only way you will know that you are getting a good deal is to examine what the different people are selling the same goods for on different websites.
Basketball hoop shopping is no exception.
3) Learn about the different types and styles of basketball hoops. Without the knowledge of what you are buying, points #1 and #2 are nearly worthless.
Buy your hoop the right way and get a great deal on one by being an informed consumer. Learn how to buy a basketball hoop and you can guarantee that you got a better deal than everyone else.
About The Author:
Tim Jeffries is author of “The Basketball Hoop Guide.” Get your copy at
http://www.basketballhoopers.com
Email him at basketball@basketballhoopers.com
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