The Official Craigslist Thread (part 2)

[ffrink]

I actually didn't and its really super upsetting. The guy made some excuse about his wife working and being unable to meet sat. He was so nice apologized andpromised not to sell the weights to anyone else and said he would contact me and let me know when we can get together (possibly Sunday). That was all Saturday and I haven't heard anything since despite texting him and emailing him. Here's to hoping he contacts me :/ bleh

Thanks though!

There is a good chance he got a better offer and then realized he had them underpriced. You have to move fast and aggressively to get some of these steals

[packemup87]

I saw an ad on CL for some commercial equipment being auctioned off near Appleton, WI. The auction is online only and closes tomorrow. Current prices are next to nothing. Lots of Magnum plate loaded stuff. A Magnum power rack and lots of other stuff.

http://www.hansenandyoung.com/index....1&shgrid=&pn=2

Ssshhhhhh!!!! I'm bidding on some of those items. Keep it quiet!!!

Seriously, I hope some people on here are able to score some items...including me!

[matrix563]

that auction is awesome. i have that same magnum perfect squat. its pretty nice .

[swimmer32]

I saw an ad on CL for some commercial equipment being auctioned off near Appleton, WI. The auction is online only and closes tomorrow. Current prices are next to nothing. Lots of Magnum plate loaded stuff. A Magnum power rack and lots of other stuff.

http://www.hansenandyoung.com/index....1&shgrid=&pn=2

Looks like an awesome auction. ALMOST worth a four hour drive. If I had more room, I'd try to win multiple items and I'd definitely make the drive.

[scottofio]

powerlift multi rack for $1000 somewhere in georgia.

h t p://knoxvill e.craigslist.org/spo/3541505625.html

search for commercial gym equipment in knoxville craigslist for it to pop up . also has some plates and an nice bench for $350.

Being to far away makes me sad, but looks like a good setup/price.

[ffrink]

Looks like an awesome auction. ALMOST worth a four hour drive. If I had more room, I'd try to win multiple items and I'd definitely make the drive.

These always look good until the last few minutes. It is easy to tell yourself that not many others will see those but they usually do. And the prices jump very quickly to where they should be. But not always! Good luck.

[obijuan71]

Found this on craiglist, not sure if still available, would like to hear if this is a good machine to start with?

dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/spo/3553557614.html

[matrix563]

looks like a marcy not ivanko. but i know they are rebranding their name so.

[scottofio]

this is a better setup.

dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/spo/3562755726.html for basic stuff.

keep the power rack and the weights, re-sell the leg press for 200 bucks and the treadmill for whatever you can get for it, get a setup for free, or damn close to it. You basically want a cage, barbell, weights and bench. After that adjustable dumbbells are nice, but not totally necessary.

If you can, grab something like this quick and sell the extras. It will go fairly quickly

There is another good deal on a promaxima cage in tulsa, but you'd have to check the dimensions b/c of ceiling height, as I think it's 8.5 ft tall.

The first one i posted will fit under normal ceilings.

[scottofio]

tulsa.craigslist.org/spo/3469392915.html

here's that promaxima. check height before you buy. It's a better quality rack than the northern lights.

I bought a high quality hoist smith and am in the process of selling it to finance a power rack setup, even though I like it. There are plenty of threads about why a rack over smith is the way to go. If you are dead set on a really good smith though, I'm down in Austin, and I have mine.

That particular smith you linked to is bleh.

[dac22]

Can anyone tell me if this Parabody bench is a good deal at $80?

stlouis.craigslist.org/spo/3563330747.html

(sorry can't post links yet)

Thanks!

[scottofio]

dallas.craigslist.org/dal/spo/3559139337.html

heres a tuffstuff setup that's a little cheaper.

I just bought one like it for $350 and flipped it for $600, but the rack was fine for good home use.

[irishiain]

I saw an ad on CL for some commercial equipment being auctioned off near Appleton, WI. The auction is online only and closes tomorrow. Current prices are next to nothing. Lots of Magnum plate loaded stuff. A Magnum power rack and lots of other stuff.

http://www.hansenandyoung.com/index....1&shgrid=&pn=2

Seeing that model d for 300 at present is making me very sad. Hope someone from here picks it up cheap.

[tozee]

Registered so I could get advice on this thread. My new year's resolution is to bench press 300 lbs for 1 complete rep. I'm at 225 right now and I'd like to not have to join a gym and be able to do this at home before I go to work. After reading these forums, I'm convinced a power rack, olympic bar and weights would be the way to go. I live in Austin and I was wondering if this is a good deal:

h t t p : //austin.craigslist.org/spo/3526423622.html

Any replies would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[Wheyum]

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/spo/3562203892.html

What do you guys think of this? Seems decent. Far from my db deal *tears*

[morebarbell]

Hello, Wisconsin! Hope you did well, packemup87.

Ssshhhhhh!!!! I'm bidding on some of those items. Keep it quiet!!!

Seriously, I hope some people on here are able to score some items...including me!

[swimmer32]

Hello, Wisconsin! Hope you did well, packemup87.

Man - I would have jumped all over the Hammer Strength leg press and iso lateral bench press. Some of the prices were "meh" on that auction, but it was a great price for both of those pieces (and some others in the auction too).


This isn't craigslist, but there's a Icaraian Precor adjustable bench on ebay in my area. I have a Hoist bench that's pretty solid, but it has the leg ext/curt attachment that always annoys me. Anybody try out this bench before?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Icarian-Prec...item2c6bc50d86

[matrix563]

those 2 magnum perfect squat 400's went for 130 and 150. awesome for a $1900 new equipment (not including shipping!!)

[DamonB82]

Man - I would have jumped all over the Hammer Strength leg press and iso lateral bench press. Some of the prices were "meh" on that auction, but it was a great price for both of those pieces (and some others in the auction too).


This isn't craigslist, but there's a Icaraian Precor adjustable bench on ebay in my area. I have a Hoist bench that's pretty solid, but it has the leg ext/curt attachment that always annoys me. Anybody try out this bench before?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Icarian-Prec...item2c6bc50d86

I have it and love the hell out of it!

[packemup87]

those 2 magnum perfect squat 400's went for 130 and 150. awesome for a $1900 new equipment (not including shipping!!)

Unfortunately I was traveling and working late last night so I missed out on the tail end of the bidding. Sucks since there were some good prices on some Hammer Strength and Magnum pieces. Win some, lose some...

[Wheyum]

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/spo/3562203892.html

What do you guys think of this? Seems decent. Far from my db deal *tears*

Hey guys,

I don't mean to just spam this forum for advice and be all dear diary. But since losing those dumbbells I feel like I've been on tilt looking for a deal to get my garage gym started. What do you guys think about the one I posted above? Bench should be really high quality and everything looks nice. I can separate it from the rack right? Good starting weights for the DBs too. I plan on buying a power rack when i get my own place bur the little stand with bumpers should suffice well until then just no benching heavy. Thoughts? Does it look like a Good deal to y'all?

[2MoreRepz]

Decent deal on 610lbs of pancake plate fixed barbells.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/spo/3563868421.html

[BIgOrange865]

Hey guys,

I don't mean to just spam this forum for advice and be all dear diary. But since losing those dumbbells I feel like I've been on tilt looking for a deal to get my garage gym started. What do you guys think about the one I posted above? Bench should be really high quality and everything looks nice. I can separate it from the rack right? Good starting weights for the DBs too. I plan on buying a power rack when i get my own place bur the little stand with bumpers should suffice well until then just no benching heavy. Thoughts? Does it look like a Good deal to y'all?

The price of the stuff you listed is priced decently for what you're getting. You're getting 260 lbs. of free weights and 300 lbs. of dumbbells. At .50/lb. thats ~$280.00. So you're getting everything else for $120. The bench seems in good shape but there a dime a dozen. Personally I would contact the seller and offer less especially if this has been listed for a long time.

I am curious as to why would you put off purchasing a rack instead of this bench until you move out? The space that the bench takes up is comparable to what a rack would take up. Also, the resale value of a rack is much higher and is a quicker sale if you wanted to upgrade.

[Wheyum]

The price of the stuff you listed is priced decently for what you're getting. You're getting 260 lbs. of free weights and 300 lbs. of dumbbells. At .50/lb. thats ~$280.00. So you're getting everything else for $120. The bench seems in good shape but there a dime a dozen. Personally I would contact the seller and offer less especially if this has been listed for a long time.

I am curious as to why would you put off purchasing a rack instead of this bench until you move out? The space that the bench takes up is comparable to what a rack would take up. Also, the resale value of a rack is much higher and is a quicker sale if you wanted to upgrade.

When I buy a rack I want to get a really good one (most likely an r-3) and have it bolted to my floor. I know my parents don't want anything bolted down in their garage. So the idea was that I am going to have to buy a bench at some point so this could get me lifting at home now and i could remove the rack and have the powertech bench stand alone for later. However it seems that I won't be able to use the bench as a standalone because of the way it is connected to the rack and I think that will be a deal breaker unfortunately.

Thanks alot I really appreciate it. Reps when I get on the computer!

[hulked]

The price of the stuff you listed is priced decently for what you're getting. You're getting 260 lbs. of free weights and 300 lbs. of dumbbells. At .50/lb. thats ~$280.00. So you're getting everything else for $120. The bench seems in good shape but there a dime a dozen. Personally I would contact the seller and offer less especially if this has been listed for a long time.

I am curious as to why would you put off purchasing a rack instead of this bench until you move out? The space that the bench takes up is comparable to what a rack would take up. Also, the resale value of a rack is much higher and is a quicker sale if you wanted to upgrade.

^^ This. The DB's look good The weights & bars are probably generic and ok. I will not take the bench since it cant be used inside a rack. But from the power rack thread I get that you are not planning on getting one. The only way to use it safely would be to add spotters. I still wouldnt recommend it and instead suggest a power rack or atleast a half rack.

[tozee]

Registered so I could get advice on this thread. My new year's resolution is to bench press 300 lbs for 1 complete rep. I'm at 225 right now and I'd like to not have to join a gym and be able to do this at home before I go to work. After reading these forums, I'm convinced a power rack, olympic bar and weights would be the way to go. I live in Austin and I was wondering if this is a good deal:

h t t p : //austin.craigslist.org/spo/3526423622.html

Any replies would be much appreciated. Thanks!

I'd also like to ask for opinions on this one. Thanks.

[hulked]

When I buy a rack I want to get a really good one (most likely an r-3) and have it bolted to my floor. I know my parents don't want anything bolted down in their garage. So the idea was that I am going to have to buy a bench at some point so this could get me lifting at home now and i could remove the rack and have the powertech bench stand alone for later. However it seems that I won't be able to use the bench as a standalone because of the way it is connected to the rack and I think that will be a deal breaker unfortunately.

Thanks alot I really appreciate it. Reps when I get on the computer!

Get one with plate storage and you wont need to bolt it down.

[hulked]

I'd also like to ask for opinions on this one. Thanks.

If you dont mind, how much is your budget? There is an amazing setup for twice the cost of this one sitting on CL for the last month or so near you.

[stslimited84]

Guys/gals,

recently emptied my basement and am creating a home gym space. I pretty much need everything, but my priorities are a bench, plates, dumbbells, and a bar. I have an older hammer strength power rack but wouldn't mind selling that and getting a better one. I used to have a search template for searchtempest but its gone and I would appreciate some help. I'm in the philly area.

Thanks very much!

[ahoskinson44]

What do you guys think of the nebula brand? There is a preacher curl bench in my area that looks pretty heavy duty for 225 dollars. Also there is a promaxima lat pulldown with a low row for 450 dollars. Are these alright deals? Thanks. They are in the chicago area craigslist.