The Official Craigslist Thread (part 2)

[Lostspacer]

Never hurt to ask. Show up before others who say they will do. Tell him you will not low ball him when you show up.

[jdforsy]

What's every bodies opinion on the parabody power rack with 250lb selectorized lat weight stack? She's asking $650
boulder.craigslist.org/spo/3645243161 .html

[morebarbell]

Anyone recognize the brand and maybe the model of these benches? The seller wasn't particularly helpful when asked.

[deadwoodgregg]

Anyone recognize the brand and maybe the model of these benches? The seller wasn't particularly helpful when asked.

Paramount?

[morebarbell]

Paramount?

Thank you, deadwoodgregg. I think you got it. I need to spread the reps but I'll catch up later.

[dnb]

What's every bodies opinion on the parabody power rack with 250lb selectorized lat weight stack? She's asking $650
boulder.craigslist.org/spo/3645243161 .html

Parabody is nice home stuff, I have had some. Without the stack it would sell used for $4-500, and a stack for a newer manufacturer would run you at least $250.

Keep in mind Parabody is out of biz, so if you break it, you own it.

[dunderchief]

Wondering if this looks like a good deal or not? It would be my first pieces of equipment so I'm really just looking to get started.

http ://annarbor.craigslist.org/spo/3700563564. html

[Vermonter]

Wondering if this looks like a good deal or not? It would be my first pieces of equipment so I'm really just looking to get started.

http ://annarbor.craigslist.org/spo/3700563564. html

I think you could do better.

That said, you could always contact the seller and ask exactly what is included in the sale. Are the rubber mats included? What is the breakdown of plates? 4 x 45 or just 2 x 45, etc...
Weider and CAP is probably the most common equipment found for sale.

I recently saw a comparable set up in my area for $150. It sold quickly, but point is $350 is a bit more than I'd pay for that.

Also, it might be better for you to just save up for a real power rack instead, and make offers on weights separately.

[Vermonter]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ironmaster-Q...item4d0ab0fe76

IronMaster DBs with expansion kit to 120 pounds, Pickerington Ohio

Looks like somebody is going to get a good deal

[lineguy]

I'm new to racks, never used one.

Can someone give me an opinion on this?
phoenix(dot)craigslist(dot)org/evl/spo/3698422723.html

[fullback11]

http://saginaw.craigslist.org/spo/3641723003.html

Im gonna pick this up i its a good deal,
What do you guys think?

[dnb]

http://saginaw.craigslist.org/spo/3641723003.html

Im gonna pick this up i its a good deal,
What do you guys think?

I would try not to think about it.

The idea of a rack is first and foremost safety -- if you fail on a squat or dead lift or press the rack should catch the bar and protect you.

Do you see that happening very well with that unit?

[Stasher1]

I'm new to racks, never used one.

Can someone give me an opinion on this?
phoenix(dot)craigslist(dot)org/evl/spo/3698422723.html

That's pretty close to the bottom of the barrel as far as racks go, and it's overpriced by $200-250.

[smithgt]

ht tp://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/spo/3701502694.html

[jackbravo]

that's nice looking. wonder if it's locally made - don't recognize it.

[BIgOrange865]

that's nice looking. wonder if it's locally made - don't recognize it.

Looks like the protocol rack that dicks sold a while ago. Very similar design.

[jackbravo]

Looks like the protocol rack that dicks sold a while ago. Very similar design.

hmmm...well, i retract my previous statement then. maybe for $250 with the weights might be reasonable.

EDIT: looks like it was as low at 200 brand new http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...5478451&page=1

[ahoskinson44]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/spo/3701651087.html

This is awesome.

[judgecrandall@gmail.com]

Up to you if you want to pay more money to avoid hassle. If you want a good deal, you'd also have to be willing to do some refurbishing most of the time.

Might also help if you mention your location.

SF/Bay Area. Haven't had any luck so far, but would really appreciate if anyone can find any good deals on weights out here. Spent the weekend driving all over the Bay but wasn't able to find anything worthwhile. Everyone out here seems to expect around 70 cents/pound at a minimum (often higher), and that's not even including the bar. One guy even claimed that he should make back all the money he spent on his weights since weights don't depreciate in value.

[RacerJ]

Looks like the protocol rack that dicks sold a while ago. Very similar design.

hmmm...well, i retract my previous statement then. maybe for $250 with the weights might be reasonable.

EDIT: looks like it was as low at 200 brand new *snip*

It was rebranded to "Fitness Gear" for 2012 and apparently 2013. It was as low as $300 in December of 2012 with sale prices and "clearance". Specs look to be unchanged (3" x 3" 14g mains and 3" x 3" 16g uprights):

Tube diameter: main- 75mm x 75 mm Support- 75mm x 75mm

Tube wall thickness: Main: 2mm; Support: 1.5mm

[jdforsy]

I scored pretty good today a body solid gpr370 half cage, hoist fid4165 adjustable bench, 300lbs of Olympic weights, 7' bar, 20, 25, 30, 35ld hex dumbbells all for $400. I'm going to flip the half cage, hex dumbbells and an old hoist folding bench and pick up a proper rack. I don't think I can post pics yet but am pretty happy.

[morebarbell]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/spo/3701651087.html

This is awesome.

Weight plates & dumbbells (Everywhere)
What's the deal with all the morons trying to sell their junk weights at a dollar a pound when you can get brand new weight plates and dumbbells brand new and for less at fitness factory or any where else that sells exercise equipment? Are you people smoking crack?

That's funny. That happens in my local CL also. There also needs to be a bulletin for the people that list weights as "weights" with no description of the brand or model of the plates or bars. I'm so sick of reading "weights" to describe anything from Ivanko to Weider. It's not just a lump of iron and a steel bar. There's more to it, folks. Commercial stuff is much more interesting and than 50 cents per pound "Standard" (Cap/TroyUSA) plates, (probably bent) Weider/Cap/TroyUSA bars from 300 lb sets and generic hex dumbbells.

[Stasher1]

It was rebranded to "Fitness Gear" for 2012 and apparently 2013. It was as low as $300 in December of 2012 with sale prices and "clearance". Specs look to be unchanged (3" x 3" 14g mains and 3" x 3" 16g uprights):

Tube diameter: main- 75mm x 75 mm Support- 75mm x 75mm

Tube wall thickness: Main: 2mm; Support: 1.5mm

Yup. That same rack and bench were sold under the Protocol, Proviction, and Fitness Gear labels. Decent enough stuff for someone just starting out, but not worth anywhere near what the seller is asking. With that said, I kinda like the bench. I almost bought a blemished one several months ago from a local "scratch and dent" store, but he wouldn't go any lower than $90.

[fullback11]

that's nice looking. wonder if it's locally made - don't recognize it.

Tht is a "power fitness" or "protocol"
Rack dicks sells! Pretty decet rack for the price brand new (400)

[ffrink]

That's funny. That happens in my local CL also. There also needs to be a bulletin for the people that list weights as "weights" with no description of the brand or model of the plates or bars. I'm so sick of reading "weights" to describe anything from Ivanko to Weider. It's not just a lump of iron and a steel bar. There's more to it, folks. Commercial stuff is much more interesting and than 50 cents per pound "Standard" (Cap/TroyUSA) plates, (probably bent) Weider/Cap/TroyUSA bars from 300 lb sets and generic hex dumbbells.

That IS funny. I do not mind it when people post just 'weights'. Even better when they mis-spell the word and it does not pop up when other people's search engines are looking for them. I do not think I would have gotten the four York deep dishes or the pair for 60lb globes for cheap if the sellers had posted them as "VINTAGE YORK IRON WORTH $$$$$$$"


I especially like people who post ads like this.....

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/spo/3661055926.html

[morebarbell]

There are good deals that pop up because of people's lack of knowledge or lack of interest. I've gotten some good deals from poorly described CL ads. The globes had a nice photo at least. Often there's no photo or a cell phone photo the size of a postage stamp, taken in dim lighting... possibly by the same photographer that photographed the Loch Ness monster... and the description "bench and weights $500". In order to find some of the deals, you must become one with Craigslist, heighten your other senses and be able to fight a half a dozen ninjas blindfolded.

[User893402]

chicago.craigslist.org/chc/spo/3701651087.html[/url]

This is awesome.

Hmm, can't quote links. Anyway:

Well, that's why I bought new. CL just wasn't producing. Got 255lb of cap plates and a junk bar for $150+tax. I'm still looking for a rack but I'll probably end up ordering a dark horse.

Can anyone identify this rack? I'm guessing not as it is more of a pile of tubing than a rack. I notice a lack of gusseting? if that's the right word for it.

milwaukee.craigslist.org/spo/3700370139.html

By now I think working at mcdonald's instead of looking for a rack would have paid for my dark horse.

[morebarbell]

...
Well, that's why I bought new. CL just wasn't producing. ....
milwaukee.craigslist.org....

Milwaukee CL has TONS of great stuff if you look... and a local manufacturer of commercial equipment (Magnum Fitness).

[fullback11]

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/spo/3701055077.html

What do you guys think? Srs considering this,
Do you guys happen to know the brand of this rack?

[ahoskinson44]

Hmm, can't quote links. Anyway:

Well, that's why I bought new. CL just wasn't producing. Got 255lb of cap plates and a junk bar for $150+tax. I'm still looking for a rack but I'll probably end up ordering a dark horse.

Can anyone identify this rack? I'm guessing not as it is more of a pile of tubing than a rack. I notice a lack of gusseting? if that's the right word for it.

milwaukee.craigslist.org/spo/3700370139.html

By now I think working at mcdonald's instead of looking for a rack would have paid for my dark horse.

Check this power rack out. He is a nice guy and I have bought several things from him.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/spo/3699409449.html