We all want to work out, shed those pounds and get those abs
but we all have small pockets. Some of us would save dimes to get a gym
membership but not all of us. Having your own equipment at home, to your
convenience that you don’t recurrently have to pay for is what we all need to
do. So here we will discuss how to get used gym equipment online!
Search for Stores
When you want to buy equipment online you will obviously
start with an online search for stores that sell second hand equipment. Another
smart thing to do is to look for yard sales or estate sales that might be
having exercise equipment to get rid of. Yard sales, if you’re lucky can give
you what you’re looking for at very convenient prices.
Online Stores
Make sure that the online stores that home deliver your
equipment have a money back guarantee if the equipment is not in warranty. This
is because it is not unheard of that equipment bought online without warranty is
many a times either defected or not as it was in the picture. Plus exercise
equipment is not something that you spend money on everyday and it’s a hefty
investment. It is a good idea to not be enticed by the low prices offered by
non-classified websites and pages.
Pawn Shops
A pawn shop has valuable items like jewelry, television,
music instruments and other such equipment that a pawnbroker keeps as
collateral while giving loans. Try searching for pawn shops near you and check
if they have what you’re looking for. The good part about visiting a pawn shop
is that you can inspect the equipment all you want.
Closing down Gyms
Look for gymnasiums nearby that are being closed down. You
might have a good chance of getting equipment in good shape and at low rates.
Your own Newspaper Ad/ Social Media Post
A newspaper ad may come in handy as it has a tremendous
reach. You might not always end up buying what you are looking for but there is
a great chance that you get calls from sellers.
If you have a long friend list on your social media then how
about you post about the kind of equipment you are looking for and other
specifications. The referral power of social media will definitely give you
some interested sellers.
Do your research about the equipment you are looking for
When you find a certain model that you think fits your
needs, google it! Google the exact model that is available to you, go to the
relevant forums and read about it. It is intelligent to read the user reviews
before you make the purchase.
Get to know about the pricing
The pre-purchase research will give you a fair idea of the
going prices of used gym equipment. You
will also get to know about the features and specifications of the equipment
hence you will be able to judge whether the equipment is over or under priced.
Questions to ask the seller
You should always satisfy yourself before a purchase.
Following can be the question that you can ask the seller
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Why are you selling the machine?
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Are any parts missing?
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When did you buy it?
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Where did you get it from?
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How often did you use it?
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