Trading Standards Drive On 'Below Par' Maidenhead Golf Clubs
A 'teed off' golf professional who came across what he suspected was a fake Odyssey club tipped off the manufacturers – and the result was a major Maidenhead trading standards haul in Holyport.
The seizure of over 100 counterfeit Odyssey and Taylor Made putters, a golf bag, Armani and Boss clothing, Tiffany jewellery and various handbags took place last Thursday (May 4).
Using information supplied by Callaway Golf (Odyssey brand is one of the Callaway Golf family of brands), Maidenhead Royal Borough's trading standards officers, accompanied by officers from Thames Valley police, visited the Holyport home allegedly used as the base for the business which sold the goods on the internet. Two people were arrested and subsequently bailed pending further inquiries.
Steve Johnson, Maidenhead trading standards manager, said: "We are absolutely delighted by the success of this operation. We worked closely with Callaway Golf, following a tip-off from a golf professional. We are currently looking into all the circumstances and the possibility of taking court action for offences under the Trade Descriptions Act and the Trade Marks Act.
"This case underlines the need for people to be extremely cautious before parting with their hard-earned cash. The message is: 'If the bargain seems too good to be true, it probably is' so buy from reputable dealers and guard against being taken in by people out to make a quick buck at the public's expense."
Neil Howie, Callaway Golf Europe managing director, said: "We would like to thank Windsor and Maidenhead trading standards and the police for their co-operation in this matter. Callaway Golf and the authorities are active in tracking down those who sell counterfeit golf clubs.
"In this case, it appears that putters were being bought from places such as China and then being sold on eBay for a profit. We recommend that golfers always buy from Callaway Golf Preferred Retailers, who are listed on our website: www.callawaygolf.com"
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
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