OK My turn - Craigslist find

Bando · 09-18-2009, 05:16 PM

I coveted these for 2 weeks, didn't think I would get them. The post was labeled "fitness equipment." I waited, communicated and set aside a few bucks. You're looking at a pair of: 35's, 45's, 75's, 85's, 95's and 110's. He threw in the bar and rack for free.

$250

Lock1133 · 09-18-2009, 05:19 PM

Now you have no reason not to incline press the 110's one day! :-)

...Kennedy · 09-18-2009, 05:39 PM

Nice catch Bando!

DBs over 50s are worth their weight in gold around here

Bando · 09-18-2009, 05:55 PM

I was ready to make an offer for the DB's that excluded the 110's, then he emailed with a price lower than my offer. Now that they are in my basement, I MUST LIFT THEM

The carry from my truck to basement was a w/o in itself but I had a smile the whole time. Scoring some hard to find iron is a great feeling for this BB'er.

BOstreet · 09-18-2009, 06:04 PM

Love it, sold my motorcycle on Craigslist in 7 minutes last month. Sitting here trying to compute just how much you saved yourself.

J.Ho · 09-18-2009, 06:05 PM

Nice Catch... I've got my C.L. here bookmarked waiting my turn

Bando · 09-18-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BOstreet

Love it, sold my motorcycle on Craigslist in 7 minutes last month. Sitting here trying to compute just how much you saved yourself.

New is close to $1 a lb and used about 1/2 that here for barbell weights. DB's are a different breed, guys that use 110 DB's generally IMO have been around awhile and know the value of their iron. Can't wait to use this new (to me) stuff this weekend.

BOstreet · 09-18-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bando

New is close to $1 a lb and used about 1/2 that here for barbell weights. DB's are a different breed, guys that use 110 DB's generally IMO have been around awhile and know the value of their iron. Can't wait to use this new (to me) stuff this weekend.

As long as your next thread doesn't start... Pulled muscle lifting... or Anyone ever get a hernia...;-)

jdtemple · 09-19-2009, 04:21 AM

Nice score! I was too cheap to fill in the blanks on my dumbbell score with more dumbbells, so I bought a pair of olympic dumbbell bars.

Skidmarx · 09-19-2009, 04:25 AM

You bastid. I want the 110's. That's a nice score.

Tyrbolift · 09-19-2009, 04:28 AM

I think $250 is a ridiculously high price for a few pairs of dumbbells.

Skidmarx · 09-19-2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyrbolift

I think $250 is a ridiculously high price for a few pairs of dumbbells.

I'm guessing you've never priced out dumbbells, especially heavy ones.

Tyrbolift · 09-19-2009, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Skidmarx

I'm guessing you've never priced out dumbbells, especially heavy ones.

You are guessing correctly. They are lumps of iron poured into a mold and/or welded together.

But then, I think most metal products are overpriced. That's one big reason so many things are made of plastic these days.

jdtemple · 09-19-2009, 04:57 AM

You gotta pay those union laborers.

hochspeyer · 09-19-2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jdtemple

You gotta pay those union laborers.

... or for the fuel on the leaky scow that brings them over from the third world country where they are produced by slaves or child labor.

ImBunky · 09-19-2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyrbolift

You are guessing correctly. They are lumps of iron poured into a mold and/or welded together.

But then, I think most metal products are overpriced. That's one big reason so many things are made of plastic these days.

Hmmm, plastic DBs that would make my workouts so much easier.

OP, good score.

kittyboy · 09-19-2009, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyrbolift

You are guessing correctly. They are lumps of iron poured into a mold and/or welded together.

But then, I think most metal products are overpriced. That's one big reason so many things are made of plastic these days.

Yeah, but those plastic 110-pounders are just too damned bulky.

JoeyDoyle2 · 09-19-2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bando

I coveted these for 2 weeks, didn't think I would get them. The post was labeled "fitness equipment." I waited, communicated and set aside a few bucks. You're looking at a pair of: 35's, 45's, 75's, 85's, 95's and 110's. He threw in the bar and rack for free.

$250

heck of a deal!!

ectoBgone · 09-19-2009, 06:03 AM

Jealous. I'm always keeping an eye out for heavy DBs and they're hard to find. Great pick-up!

BUDTAO · 09-19-2009, 01:56 PM

I calculate 890 pounds worth of weight. At the cheapest going price anywhere, at least $.95/pound totals to: $845.50, giving a savings of $595.50.

Conclusion: Good score (*IF* you lift them and not let them collect dust <G>)

Andrew

kgartin · 09-19-2009, 02:40 PM

All together...

YOU
SUCK!

Nice score!!!

Bando · 09-19-2009, 03:06 PM

I was cleaning and configuring the basement gym today with the addition of the DB's. I wish I hadn't spent the last 2 years dropping heavy DB's at my side on the rubber mats in the gym. Anybody know a good source for thick rubber mats?

Tyrbolift · 09-19-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bando

I was cleaning and configuring the basement gym today with the addition of the DB's. I wish I hadn't spent the last 2 years dropping heavy DB's at my side on the rubber mats in the gym. Anybody know a good source for thick rubber mats?

Specialty stores that sell commercial kitchen supplies and equipment?

djflex · 09-19-2009, 03:14 PM

great price, good find op...awesome you got the rack

Bando · 09-19-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyrbolift

Specialty stores that sell commercial kitchen supplies and equipment?

Didn't even think of that, kitchen supply store is a couple miles from my work, great idea.

Sorry, repper is on the charging unit.

ectoBgone · 09-19-2009, 03:28 PM

I put down horse stall mats at the recommendation of Ironwill2000. They are heavy duty and economical. You can pick them up at chain hardware stores. They do stink a bit, but you get used to it.