The Official Craigslist Thread (part 2)

[matrix563]

i wouldn't say i'm blessed. sometimes i wish there were more people. i've done picked my craigslist clean .

[mglover92]

I'm selling a sorinex power rack (along with 1 commercial quality mat). Here is the link with information and pictures for anyone that is interested. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...858885357.html. Asking for $400. Please let me know if interested. Thanks

[Dylan8523]

Started building a home gym and would like to add this to my setup so far, their are no pictures, but before I request pictures I wanted to get some opinions on the price of all of the equipment assuming all is in excellent condition. I feel like it's overpriced at the moment so please just give me your opinions on the price and what I should try to get him down to.
reno.craigslist.org/spo/3861919734.html

[jackbravo]

Started building a home gym and would like to add this to my setup so far, their are no pictures, but before I request pictures I wanted to get some opinions on the price of all of the equipment assuming all is in excellent condition. I feel like it's overpriced at the moment so please just give me your opinions on the price and what I should try to get him down to.
reno.craigslist.org/spo/3861919734.html

don't do it. no gold's gym, weider, xmark, valor, bowflex, etc. in fact that's how i do my craiglist searches. for example;
bench -weider -golds -gold's -valor -bowflex -xmark -new

also, if shopping on craigslist, never assume equipment is in excellent condition or you'll be disappointed. expect tears, rust, paint chips and offer accordingly. only if seller specifically says to you that the equipment is in excellent condition should you increase your offer.

[Dylan8523]

don't do it. no gold's gym, weider, xmark, valor, bowflex, etc. in fact that's how i do my craiglist searches. for example;
bench -weider -golds -gold's -valor -bowflex -xmark -new

also, if shopping on craigslist, never assume equipment is in excellent condition or you'll be disappointed. expect tears, rust, paint chips and offer accordingly. only if seller specifically says to you that the equipment is in excellent condition should you increase your offer.

Alright, so your suggestions for searches on good equipment would consist of weider, golds, valor, bowflex and xmark? Oh yes, I always have the same mentality like you said with the rips and tears, I was just saying in good faith if it was to actually be in excellent condition.

[jackbravo]

Alright, so your suggestions for searches on good equipment would consist of weider, golds, valor, bowflex and xmark? Oh yes, I always have the same mentality like you said with the rips and tears, I was just saying in good faith if it was to actually be in excellent condition.

noooo. if you will notice the "-" sign in front of those words. that's a minus sign. my suggestion is to EXCLUDE any equipment that bears those names

[Dylan8523]

noooo. if you will notice the "-" sign in front of those words. that's a minus sign. my suggestion is to EXCLUDE any equipment that bears those names

Now I'm understanding what your saying. Do you have any suggestions on what equipment brands to look for, or just by cutting those brands out of the search will narrow everything else down to being quality?

[jackbravo]

Now I'm understanding what your saying. Do you have any suggestions on what equipment brands to look for, or just by cutting those brands out of the search will narrow everything else down to being quality?

there's an FAQ sticky which has them listed in the first post.

[Elpimpo1]

About to buy.....
Please advise....


http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/spo/3860071946.html


I REALLY need an OLY set and this one seems to be as cheap as i can possibly go

Edit: I talked to the guy and its 2x45, 2x35, 2x25, 4x10 & 2x5 & 2.5's the bar and bench

Notes:
- says i MUST take bench with deal
- dont know what brand the bar is
- says he will give it cheaper than advertised if i pick up tomorrow after work



WHADDAYA think?

[morebarbell]

About to buy.....
Please advise....


http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/spo/3860071946.html


I REALLY need an OLY set and this one seems to be as cheap as i can possibly go

Edit: I talked to the guy and its 2x45, 2x35, 2x25, 4x10 & 2x5 & 2.5's the bar and bench

Notes:
- says i MUST take bench with deal
- dont know what brand the bar is
- says he will give it cheaper than advertised if i pick up tomorrow after work



WHADDAYA think?

The photos are the size of a postage stamp. No description of the plates or bar. Assuming that the plates and bar are the same (low) quality as the bench, the price is average. $125 for a used 300 lb set and $25 for a bench that he can't wait to unload. If you buy it, I would just drag the bench to Play it Again Sports rather than waste time trying to flip it.

In California, it should be easy to find deals on higher quality plates and bars.

[ffrink]

About to buy.....
Please advise....


http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/spo/3860071946.html


I REALLY need an OLY set and this one seems to be as cheap as i can possibly go

Edit: I talked to the guy and its 2x45, 2x35, 2x25, 4x10 & 2x5 & 2.5's the bar and bench

Notes:
- says i MUST take bench with deal
- dont know what brand the bar is
- says he will give it cheaper than advertised if i pick up tomorrow after work



WHADDAYA think?

I think if you can pick it up tomorrow after work for $100, it would be a good deal.

[jackbravo]

not sure why this guy would add a unibrow to the advertising model

[swimmer32]

I'm not totally sure what I'm looking at here - looks like a rack, but I can't find any information on a "shock doctor" rack. Any ideas?

http://peoria.craigslist.org/spo/3881376762.html

[swimmer32]

Cybex rack - looks like it needs some love:

http://peoria.craigslist.org/spo/3880828585.html

[cmarti063]

I'm not totally sure what I'm looking at here - looks like a rack, but I can't find any information on a "shock doctor" rack. Any ideas?

http://peoria.craigslist.org/spo/3881376762.html

That is just a sticker someone put on the rack - Shock Doctor makes mouth guards (boil-and-bite style). That is a cheap power rack - they sell in the Atlanta market with a bench and oly set for $250-400 (the higher priced point will come with a lat pulldown and sometimes a pair of dumbbells or two).

[morebarbell]

Cybex rack - looks like it needs some love:

http://peoria.craigslist.org/spo/3880828585.html

FYI if you're in Peoria, IL then youre about an 1.5 hours from http://www.reflexfitness.com/ and 4 hours away from http://www.intekstrength.com or 4 hours away from http://www.matrixfitness.com/ (used to be http://www.magnumfitness.com/ )

[Elpimpo1]

I think if you can pick it up tomorrow after work for $100, it would be a good deal.

Done!

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1090498873

[judgecrandall]

Anyone know what kind of Powerblocks these are and what a good price is for them? The seller says they go from 15 to 125 lbs. It kind of looks like it's the Pro Rexan set with the Proset Big Block expansion kit, but I'm not familiar with Powerblocks at all, so that's just a guess based on the 125.