The Official Craigslist Thread (part 2)

[Stasher1]

Is this Nautilus bench okay? I feel like I might have seen this kind of bench at some gyms. I'm about 250 lbs. and although I plan on using this mostly for dumbbell workouts, I might want to use it for bench pressing too. I may want to use up to 80 lbs dumbbells and 225+ with a barbell.

philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/3654571861.html

I'd pass on that particular bench for bench pressing and/or dumbbell work. It's really more of a dedicated leg extension/curl bench. Not a bad addition to a home gym if you're into body building, have the space, and can score it for 50-75% of their asking price.

[Huck43]

bham.craigslist.org/spo/3558182989.html

These type of ab machines any good? What would be a good deal on this piece?

[dchae85]

I'd pass on that particular bench for bench pressing and/or dumbbell work. It's really more of a dedicated leg extension/curl bench. Not a bad addition to a home gym if you're into body building, have the space, and can score it for 50-75% of their asking price.

What about this one? philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/3650490663.html

I'd prefer to have a bench that does incline, flat, and decline, like when you go to the gym, but I think I could settle for just incline and flat.. I don't see many other good cheap options.

Oh, there's also this Bollinger: philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/3657031510.html. I know the name, but when I looked it up I didn't like the fact that the first searches that came up were about wine.

[Stasher1]

What about this one? philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/3650490663.html

I'd prefer to have a bench that does incline, flat, and decline, like when you go to the gym, but I think I could settle for just incline and flat.. I don't see many other good cheap options.

Oh, there's also this Bollinger: philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/3657031510.html. I know the name, but when I looked it up I didn't like the fact that the first searches that came up were about wine.

How far are you from this one?

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/hab/3609638374.html

It appears to be a Body Solid FID70 or FID71, either of which are rated for 1000lbs.

Even this one would be worth a look:

http://reading.craigslist.org/hab/3639211365.html

Buy it for $150, keep the bench and relist the rest for $100. The hex dumbbells alone are worth about $125.

[dchae85]

What about this one? philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/3650490663.html

I'd prefer to have a bench that does incline, flat, and decline, like when you go to the gym, but I think I could settle for just incline and flat.. I don't see many other good cheap options.

Oh, there's also this Bollinger: philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/3657031510.html. I know the name, but when I looked it up I didn't like the fact that the first searches that came up were about wine.

How far are you from this one?

newjersey.craigslist.org/hab/3609638374.html

It appears to be a Body Solid FID70 or FID71, either of which are rated for 1000lbs.

Even this one would be worth a look:

reading.craigslist.org/hab/3639211365.html

Buy it for $150, keep the bench and relist the rest for $100. The hex dumbbells alone are worth about $125.

I'm about 50 min from Reading and 1 hr 42 min from Chester. Looks like I'd have to rent a truck or van to pick up the equipment in either though. I'm wondering if it might not be better just to order something online so I can get it in a box. I really do like the Reading deal though. That's pretty nice.

[Stasher1]

I'm about 50 min from Reading and 1 hr 42 min from Chester. Looks like I'd have to rent a truck or van to pick up the equipment in either though. I'm wondering if it might not be better just to order something online so I can get it in a box. I really do like the Reading deal though. That's pretty nice.

I'd be making the trip to Reading. The hex dumbbells are worth about $125, bench $75-$125 (depending on exact model and condition), standard bars $15-$20 (total), standard iron plates $.50/lb, and the half-rack/lat machine should be worth $50-$100. I'd donate the concrete/plastic weights to Goodwill.

Buy the lot, keep what you want, and flip the rest. That's how a lot of us managed to accumulate the equipment we have, on limited budgets.

[dchae85]

I'd be making the trip to Reading. The hex dumbbells are worth about $125, bench $75-$125 (depending on exact model and condition), standard bars $15-$20 (total), standard iron plates $.50/lb, and the half-rack/lat machine should be worth $50-$100. I'd donate the concrete/plastic weights to Goodwill.

Buy the lot, keep what you want, and flip the rest. That's how a lot of us managed to accumulate the equipment we have, on limited budgets.

Well, I was looking around on other sites and I came across this on Amazon: amazon.com/Best-Fitness-BFFID10-FID-Bench/dp/B000VLPTV8/ref=sr_1_10?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1362624654&sr=1-10&keywords=body+solid+bench. It's sold as a Body Solid bench, but I can't find the weight capacity on it. I'm going to try contacting customer service to see if they know the weight limit from the Body Solid site.

[Essential5132]

Hey everyone. I posted before but no one answered..

Basically I found these cheap looking weights/ bar that fit my budget: I was wondering if there would be any problems with cheap weights? I'll be using them for about 4 years.

newyork . craigslist.org/jsy/spo/3642178530.html

[Huck43]

philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/3630924548.html

Why can't I live in Phili?

[jackbravo]

philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/3630924548.html

Why can't I live in Phili?

man...that thing's been on there for a while around 900. i guess it's hard to sell these racks on CL.

[Vermonter]

Hey everyone. I posted before but no one answered..

Basically I found these cheap looking weights/ bar that fit my budget: I was wondering if there would be any problems with cheap weights? I'll be using them for about 4 years.

newyork . craigslist.org/jsy/spo/3642178530.html

That is a set of weights which were on clearance at Sears last year. The set cost around $90 when they discontinued the line.
I wouldn't pay more than .50 per pound for used regardless.

[Essential5132]

That is a set of weights which were on clearance at Sears last year. The set cost around $90 when they discontinued the line.
I wouldn't pay more than .50 per pound for used regardless.

The ones on Craigslist are new but I see the .50/pound mentioned as baseline here often. How much would be a reasonable price for a 45 pound oly bar? The weights I'm assuming should be $150 for 300 pounds (though I rarely see that on CL in NY for some reason).

[Stasher1]

The ones on Craigslist are new but I see the .50/pound mentioned as baseline here often. How much would be a reasonable price for a 45 pound oly bar? The weights I'm assuming should be $150 for 300 pounds (though I rarely see that on CL in NY for some reason).

That's like asking how much you should pay for a 4 dr car, but not telling us the brand, year, mileage, condition, etc. The price of a barbell will vary based on brand, condition, configuration, and finish.

[dumb.bell]

man...that thing's been on there for a while around 900. i guess it's hard to sell these racks on CL.

Maybe you should get this one or that Bodymaster and cut it down to fit your space.

[morebarbell]

There's a Body Solid home gym for $75 in Minneapolis. It's not my cup of tea but there seemed to be some interest shown in the discussion forums recently.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/an...619707206.html

[morebarbell]

Two hammer strength flat benches and one hammer strength incline are being auctioned off in Minneapolis.

http://www.auctionmasters.com/cgi-bi...amasters12/4/2

[jackbravo]

Maybe you should get this one or that Bodymaster and cut it down to fit your space.

man - drive 15hr round trip, plus take it somewhere to have it cut down.....it's a sweetheart of a deal, but man....

[dumb.bell]

man - drive 15hr round trip, plus take it somewhere to have it cut down.....it's a sweetheart of a deal, but man....

LOL - I didn't realize it was that far from you. But hey, where is your dedication?

[perfektion]

Deal or no deal?! $100 for this reverse hyper, used for some back rehab..




look sturdy? long lasting?

[jackbravo]

LOL - I didn't realize it was that far from you. But hey, where is your dedication?

it's not up to your level yet, but i gotta have something to aspire to.....someday maybe.


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@perfektion - get it

[JohnPurple]

Anybody got tips on picking up a power rack and 600+ pounds of plates tomorrow?

[Stasher1]

Anybody got tips on picking up a power rack and 600+ pounds of plates tomorrow?

Lift with your legs, not your back.

[irongrandpa]

Keenan, the bona fide resident tester would tear that up youtube.com/watch?v=Xew4e6yfT5U. Notice he's using The EFS Collegiate rack the toughest rack you've ever seen! The motion on his contraption reminds me of the pendulum in my great grandparents Grandfather Clock. Listen to the chorus of bells as Pope Benedict XVI...I mean Keenan retires.

It seems like you can just hang out and lift until there's a fire. Is the money enough to make a decent living off? Congratulations on being such a stellar person and doing so much good work firefighter.

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[KBKB]

Anybody got tips on picking up a power rack and 600+ pounds of plates tomorrow?

Bring a truck.

[dnb]

Anybody got tips on picking up a power rack and 600+ pounds of plates tomorrow?

Don't forget the cash to pay for it.

[dnb]

Deal or no deal?! $100 for this reverse hyper, used for some back rehab..




look sturdy? long lasting?

I'd jump on it for a c/note!

[mistrvi]

Any New York brahs selling equipment? my brother wants to start lifting and looking for a power rack+bars+weights.

[ahoskinson44]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/spo/3651343721.html

Is this a good price on Troy weights? Whats the most you guys would pay for these?

[morebarbell]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/spo/3651343721.html

Is this a good price on Troy weights? Whats the most you guys would pay for these?

He's dreaming. You can buy them new for that price. The price he references is high because that website's prices are usually high and the price also includes shipping.

If you need them shipped, Adamant Barbell caps their shipping at $50.

http://www.adamantbarbell.com/Olympi...6d4d413c37d8cf

P.S. If you're located in IL, you might want to consider driving to Intek and picking up some of their grip plates. By picking them up you'll save on freight, and you'll have new grip plates for the price of those used Troy plates.

[BAVE]

I have an offer for a seller to deliver a new in box Concept 2 PM4 for $600. Debating it but seems like a good deal.