Play It Again Sports®, the leading family sporting goods resale concept, has announced the grand opening of its new location in Jacksonville, located at 8011 Merrill Rd. Ste. 14. The brand provides athletes of every age a place to sell their quality used sports and fitness equipment including: football equipment, baseball gloves and bats, hockey gear, golf clubs, soccer gear, lacrosse equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, benches, weights, and more.

A favorite among families, the new Play It Again Sports® in Jacksonville opens on May 16 to buy, sell and trade quality used sports and fitness equipment. Play It Again Sports is part of Winmark - the Resale Company®, a unique national retail resale franchise that focuses on sustainability, small business formation and providing Resale for Everyone®.

Beginning May 16 and throughout the weekend, local owner Brendan Flowe is inviting guests to stop by Play It Again Sports in Jacksonville to experience the following:

Thursday, May 16th

• 9:30 AM - Ribbon cutting ceremony
• 10:00 AM - Light refreshments offered inside
• 8:00 PM - Drawing for Scottie Cameron Putter

Friday, May 17th

• First 25 customers receive one $25 Gift Card
• 1:00 PM - Drawing for Instagram winner
• 8:00 PM - Drawing for New Louisville Slugger Meta Bat

Saturday, May 18th

• First 25 customers in line get a free gift
  • Drawstring backpack
  • Small disc
  • Discount coupons
• 2:00 PM - In-store scavenger hunt
  • Using smartphone photos with prizes at the end
• 6:00 PM - Drawing for New Louisville Slugger Meta Bat

Sunday, May 19th

• Double Point Sunday all-day
• 5 PM- Drawing for New Marcy Elliptical

Flowe is a native of Jacksonville, and has a career in sales and finance in the outdoor power equipment industry. His entrepreneurial journey began when he started exploring franchise opportunities and wanted to invest in a concept that could make a positive impact in this his home community. He first stumbled upon Play It Again Sports while in search of used golf clubs and recognized there was no similar concept available at the time in Jacksonville. Upon delving deeper into Winmark, Flowe recognized the brand provided an excellent franchising opportunity, due to Winmark's successful track record and the step-by-step process they have developed to ensure the success of its franchisees.

Brendan and his wife, Tien, also have three children and possess a profound understanding of the challenges involved in both starting a business and raising young children. He realized his desire to establish a business within his home community, offering people the opportunity to purchase high-quality used sporting equipment at affordable prices.

“I’m thrilled to bring our Play It Again Sports location to such a warm, welcoming, sports-oriented community like Jacksonville,” said Flowe. “I’m sure everyone will love the breadth of new and used merchandise we provide. I’m excited to open our doors for the families in the area, so that my new business promotes athletic participation and can support children’s activities, while saving local parents both time and money.”

Winmark’s resale concepts allow for quality used sports and fitness equipment to end up in someone else’s hands, rather than thrown into a landfill, providing a resource for shoppers who are looking to update their gear in a mindful environmental manner.

Unlike a typical consignment store, no appointment is necessary to sell sports and fitness equipment to Play It Again Sports. Plus, the store pays consumers on the spot for goods it purchases from them.

For more information or store hours, the new Play It Again Sports can be reached at (904) 895-7529, or https://www.playitagainsports.com/locations/jacksonville-fl-east