Tips For Buying Exercise Equipment From Craigslist

!: Tips For Buying Exercise Equipment From Craigslist

Do you want to get into shape? If so, you may turn to the internet and Craigslist.org to find a good deal on exercise equipment, but how can you make sure you are truly getting the best deal? Continue reading for a few buying tips.

Ask to see pictures. Most Craigslist sellers post pictures of the products they sell, but not all do. Photographs can give you great insight into a problem and they can be the deciding factor in whether or not you buy. A picture can let you know if you are buying a 10 year old treadmill or one released within the past five years. In terms of fitness equipment, like treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, and mountain bikes, newer is usually better.

Make sure no important pieces are missing. Many people on Craigslist sell their old exercise equipment because they upgraded, but some sell because of missing or broken pieces. Unfortunately, not all Craigslist sellers are honest. Before buying an expensive piece of exercise equipment, make sure all parts are there. Specifically ask the seller.

Ask to make sure the item works or ask what repairs are needed. There shouldn't be any repairs needed unless you know about them upfront. If buying a mountain bike, it should be road ready. New tires or repairing a broken chain costs money. If you need to pay for repairs, figure their cost into the total of the bike. Be carefully because repairs can turn an otherwise good deal into an expensive one. With certain items, such as stationary exercise bikes, treadmills, and elliptical trainers, batteries are commonly needed to get the screen to work. Luckily, this will only cost you a few dollars.

Get the make and model number. This good for a number of reasons. You can do a little bit of research online to ensure you are getting the best deal on Craigslist. See the year the treadmill was released and look for reviews online. As previously, the best pieces of exercise equipment are new models, as well as those with good reviews online. You can also price compare. Since you are buying used, make sure you aren't paying full price. You should get a significant discount, like around 50% or more.