Buying Equipment

Minhkey · 07-24-2009, 09:46 PM

Hey, I'm looking to buy a barbell a rubber weight set, and a benchpress. Does anyone know any good sites with cheap stuff?? Also can you guys let me know about how much is a reasonable price for the stuff i listed? When I go on websites and stuff a lot of it is like 500+ for only a benchpress that seems a little ridiculous or is it? My friend bought his bench, barbell, and 230 lb weight set all for a 100$ at a garage sale! The stuff doesn't have to be brand new as long as its good quality.

m11 · 07-25-2009, 12:50 AM

Check craigslist or build your own bench. You aren't going to find anything cheap that is new.

readyformore · 07-25-2009, 02:20 AM

i got my bench and all my weights for.. guess...
yep... FREE haha people didn't want it i was like WOO HELL YEAH THATZ SICK!!!!!!!! hahaha came with over 300 pounds of weights... but i always see stuff on craiglist tho check there for sure

**Gazhole** · 07-25-2009, 12:49 PM

Check local ads in the free press/store windows etc etc. People give up on weight training all the time and want to get rid of their dusty weights sets for cheap which are usually almost as good as new.

rahaas · 07-25-2009, 05:17 PM

TJ3 · 07-27-2009, 10:49 PM

I bought alot of my weights and power rack on craigslist.Great deals.As far as ebay , there is all kinds of stuff but when it comes to weights , you better be local because alot of people wont ship and if they will it costs a fortune...if i were you id buy a set of "adjustable" dumbbell handles that you can add how ever much weight to , a power rack (they are amazing) , and a utility bench that goes decline , flat and incline , along with some cheap olympic weights and bar.If you buy used it will take some time to find all this most likely , just have too keep your eye out.

**Laxer** · 08-01-2009, 09:36 PM

yeah just check local classifieds...i found tons of stuff on there. i saw 2 benches with 300 lbs of weights with multiple bars and exercise capabilites on there.

I.C.P. · 08-04-2009, 03:46 PM

Safety first.I would spend up to $600.00 on a bench that could support 1000lbs. than a bench that costs less and only supports half that weight.

07-24-2009, 09:46 PM	#1
Minhkey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: U.S.A Posts: 99 Photos: 2	Buying Equipment Hey, I'm looking to buy a barbell a rubber weight set, and a benchpress. Does anyone know any good sites with cheap stuff?? Also can you guys let me know about how much is a reasonable price for the stuff i listed? When I go on websites and stuff a lot of it is like 500+ for only a benchpress that seems a little ridiculous or is it? My friend bought his bench, barbell, and 230 lb weight set all for a 100$ at a garage sale! The stuff doesn't have to be brand new as long as its good quality. 16yr old. 205 pound. 5'8. Just here to learn bench press 225x6 / Deadlift 185x10 / Squat 205x10 I know, my lift weights are disproportional.. Working on it..

07-25-2009, 12:50 AM	#2
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 857	Check craigslist or build your own bench. You aren't going to find anything cheap that is new. Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

07-25-2009, 02:20 AM	#3
readyformore Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: central, CA, USA Posts: 343	i got my bench and all my weights for.. guess... yep... FREE haha people didn't want it i was like WOO HELL YEAH THATZ SICK!!!!!!!! hahaha came with over 300 pounds of weights... but i always see stuff on craiglist tho check there for sure highest 1 rep max bench = 300 (now 245) 6'3 - 175 pounds Cutting BF % - 9/24 - 11.4% 11/5 10%

07-25-2009, 12:49 PM	#4
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 8,002 Photos: 19	Check local ads in the free press/store windows etc etc. People give up on weight training all the time and want to get rid of their dusty weights sets for cheap which are usually almost as good as new. http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

07-25-2009, 05:17 PM	#5
rahaas Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 880 Photos: 1	eBay *No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.*

07-27-2009, 10:49 PM	#6
TJ3 Shichea Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 73	I bought alot of my weights and power rack on craigslist.Great deals.As far as ebay , there is all kinds of stuff but when it comes to weights , you better be local because alot of people wont ship and if they will it costs a fortune...if i were you id buy a set of "adjustable" dumbbell handles that you can add how ever much weight to , a power rack (they are amazing) , and a utility bench that goes decline , flat and incline , along with some cheap olympic weights and bar.If you buy used it will take some time to find all this most likely , just have too keep your eye out.

08-01-2009, 09:36 PM	#7
Laxer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Utah U.S. Posts: 3 Photos: 1	yeah just check local classifieds...i found tons of stuff on there. i saw 2 benches with 300 lbs of weights with multiple bars and exercise capabilites on there.

08-04-2009, 03:46 PM	#8
I.C.P. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Death Valley Posts: 101	Safety first.I would spend up to $600.00 on a bench that could support 1000lbs. than a bench that costs less and only supports half that weight.

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