Seller's Market for weights and equipment right now

[Stasher1]

Ordered some 10# plates on Tues and they showed up today. It's just luck of the draw at this point. You might get lucky and find something in stock from a retailer that ships quickly, or maybe not.

I've got three outstanding orders thru Amazon for other stuff, and they've all had their delivery dates pushed back a couple times now. It's just the way things are right now.

[urbanlifter]

Anyone have any luck ordering, and actually receiving your order, since this all began?

I've gotten lucky as well. Right before this all started I was able to get a Powerblock set from Woot, then a REP barbell last week, a wheel kit from Ironmaster, and now my preacher curl pad is set to be delivered Monday. Would like to get another 275lb set of REP Equalizers, but that will likely have to wait until this all blows over.

[obey46]

Anyone have any luck ordering, and actually receiving your order, since this all began?

Sneaker resellers caught on and have been slamming dumbbells. Programmed monitors + bots that add to cart and check out the second stock is available. They create and sell discord groups up to hundreds of members after the same thing. It was a good 8 years and it took a pandemic to get them into this side of flipping.

[murphyreedus]

Got rid of 2 more bars today. I've still got one beater bar left that I should probably dump off. Everyone is still asking for weights and bars. I listed my VKR for a bit and it had little interest at the price I'd consider selling at.

Still pondering on the combo ghd/RH options, but I think I'm going to end up waiting. The Bells of Steel one just looks like too much of a compromise, and I'm not spending $2k on the nicer ones. What I'm actually hoping is that Titan will come out with a donkey-type attachment for their H-PND (and that it's not a crapshow like their current combo unit).

[urbanlifter]

Can you image someone bringing $8,500 in cash to buy this setup?

Nice stuff for sure, but these people are shooting for the stars out there! lol

https://dayton.craigslist.org/spo/d/...106729104.html

[Restomod]

Yeah, they're is a local guy selling used power block U90s for $1,200

[Duplicitous]

Yeah, they're is a local guy selling used power block U90s for $1,200

That's a decent price in the current market. I've seen them as high as $2,500. Two months they would have fetched about $500. :x

[Stasher1]

You can tell that the folks driving up the prices have no idea about the quality difference between the garbage Walmart crap and quality equipment. The prices on Blowflex dumbbells and Golds Gym spinlocks are just crazy.

I had a pair of Hampton db handles listed with two sets of lockjaw collars, and they weren't getting much interest at all while $4 Gold's Gym spinlocks are getting bid up over $50 in a couple days. I wound up canceling my auction and putting the Hamptons back on the shelf.

[dagdafitness]

Cleared out my garage and found some old rusted Weider kg plates and a cheap Chinese chrome bar covered in rust. Acid soaked and painted 37.5 kilos of plates and they sold for $150 within 30 mins. I was actually offered more while the guy was on the way. The bars the worst I've even had... chrome is flaking and bubbling but the sleeves spin. I acid soaked it and oiled it and it still looks awful and I said that in the description. Have someone offering 80 for tomorrow morning pickup and if that falls through, I have a guy offering 100. Crazy times we live in.

Local shop somehow got stock from York. Placed an order for 395lb of G2 rubber plates and 300lb of rubber hex DBs(the store set limits on the amount you can purchase). I paid 932CAD for all the weights and pick up Thursday. Going to resell the DBs to cover some of the cost

[keyboardworkout]

Damn, put a bar on craigs and within two hours I have three guys wanting it.

Similar bars would be posted for weeks here.

[BulkMore]

If you guys havent figured this out yet, dont bother selling good stuff at the moment. People want the cheap made in china crap.

Last week, I had a younger guy stop by to check out weights/bar I was selling. The bar was an 80's york. Weights were mixed, some older yorks, some china junk. The guy didnt end up buying. He couldnt get over the fact that the bar was 40 years old, and there were some very slight "rust" on it. He was looking for a nice shiny chrome bar. Even his father that came with him sort of laughed about the bar and couldnt believe it was 40 years old. ffs

I took the weights back inside, removed all the york plates, replaced them with trash china made ones, relisted, and sold later that night for the exact price I listed the york stuff for. I was out of junk bars so sold one of my yorks.

Moral of story...95% of buyers do not care about quality stuff at the moment. Clear out all your trash equipment.

[MdeJ75]

In europe the same problem, ppl asking crazy prices for very ****ty equipment, better buy home gym stuff when the corona crisis is over.

[nikeoneplatinum]

If you guys havent figured this out yet, dont bother selling good stuff at the moment. People want the cheap made in china crap.

Last week, I had a younger guy stop by to check out weights/bar I was selling. The bar was an 80's york. Weights were mixed, some older yorks, some china junk. The guy didnt end up buying. He couldnt get over the fact that the bar was 40 years old, and there were some very slight "rust" on it. He was looking for a nice shiny chrome bar. Even his father that came with him sort of laughed about the bar and couldnt believe it was 40 years old. ffs

I took the weights back inside, removed all the york plates, replaced them with trash china made ones, relisted, and sold later that night for the exact price I listed the york stuff for. I was out of junk bars so sold one of my yorks.

Moral of story...95% of buyers do not care about quality stuff at the moment. Clear out all your trash equipment.

What if all you have is cheap Chinese crap laced with covid paint?

[urbanlifter]

What if all you have is cheap Chinese crap laced with covid paint?

Only the strong will survive.

[boxer_for_life]

I listed some 15 year old BFCO standard plates on Friday morning and they were sold by Friday night. A pair of 50lb plates and a pair of 25lb plates, sold for $200.

I’m in Los Angeles, can’t figure out how to get my location to display.

[Drago1985]

If you guys want a perspective, from someone that sells equipment, as of right now mainly the "essentials" move at a premium. Power/Squat Racks, adjustable benches, bars, and free weights. And mainly the "free weights" are what is moving at ridiculous prices, via shippable items on eBay, because people would rather have the stuff sent to them rather than picking it up. In different areas, it could be slightly different, but overall it's quite the same. I've seen Rubber Hex Dumbbells selling for upwards of $7-8lb and those damn Bowflex Dumbbells we all don't like are the gold mine right now, selling anywhere between $800 (used) to $2k (New). DON'T GET TOO STUPID and list because you think everything is selling at premiums, try and reduce interaction amongst others as much as possible. It's definitely nice to either break even on something you've been wanting to get rid of or even make a little profit on, but just consider your health as well please. If you have a lot of smalls you want to get rid of like weights, dumbbells, etc. list them on eBay and ship them. I myself have halted all physical sales since last Tuesday and only continue to sell smalls on eBay. PLEASE BE SAFE.

Yeah that's what I was going to ask. Social distancing is kinda difficult when selling this stuff.

[dagdafitness]

Yeah that's what I was going to ask. Social distancing is kinda difficult when selling this stuff.

Not really hard for the seller.. get an e-transfer, put the items outside of your car or house.. tell them to stay back until you're done, once the transfer goes through, let them load the weights. The buyer risks touching something the seller has already touched, not the other way around. If an e-transfer is done, the seller risks virtually nothing. Just make sure that if you're selling out of your house that they call when they arrive instead of ringing your doorbell

[Stasher1]

Not really hard for the seller.. get an e-transfer, put the items outside of your car or house.. tell them to stay back until you're done, once the transfer goes through, let them load the weights. The buyer risks touching something the seller has already touched, not the other way around. If an e-transfer is done, the seller risks virtually nothing. Just make sure that if you're selling out of your house that they call when they arrive instead of ringing your doorbell

The problem with e-transfers is they can be reversed. Their financial institution refunds their payment almost instantly, and you're out the money and the item. My son has been dealing with PayPal for several months over this very issue.

[dagdafitness]

The problem with e-transfers is they can be reversed. Their financial institution refunds their payment almost instantly, and you're out the money and the item. My son has been dealing with PayPal for several months over this very issue.

I was thinking more direct bank etransfer, they can't be reversed. Paypals another story all together

[Stasher1]

I was thinking more direct bank etransfer, they can't be reversed. Paypals another story all together

If the buyer initiates a dispute over the charges, you're screwed either way.

[radrd]

Went cash only for my transactions. $50 or less, left the item on the porch and had them put the money in the mailbox. More than $50, I put on a mask and gloves and took my chances. Worked out fine. All were nice people in seemingly good health.

[Duplicitous]

If the buyer initiates a dispute over the charges, you're screwed either way.

This. ^ There are tons of scammers out there that will take the goods and then file a dispute for goods not as described, not received, etc. so they get the money back and the item(s).

[BulkMore]

Some dude used venmo the other day when buying stuff. Was only $30. Can things like venmo or cash app be reversed? I don't mess with PayPal for anything anymore, which is why I stopped selling on eBay. As a seller, you're screwed through eBay/PayPal if someone disputes anything.

edit: seems like venmo can also be reversed...which is probably also the case for cash app. Good to know. Never use this service for any high ticket items.

[dagdafitness]

If the buyer initiates a dispute over the charges, you're screwed either way.

Did some reading and I honestly didn't think you could dispute an e-transfer. Thanks for the heads up. In Canada you have to dispute within 30 days and either party can request arbitration. So it's a little harder to get away with than calling your bank. Seems like a PITA for both parties.

[ncsuLuke]

Zelle can't be reversed and is what a lot of major banks have built in. That's what I used when I sold my rower, the rest I required cash and that wasn't a problem. Banks are still open around here, just the drive up so there's no excuse.

[Stasher1]

Zelle can't be reversed and is what a lot of major banks have built in. That's what I used when I sold my rower, the rest I required cash and that wasn't a problem. Banks are still open around here, just the drive up so there's no excuse.

If your buyer claims it's a fraudulent purchase, it can be reversed. It's been fairly well documented, and a simple search will turn up several examples. There are no 100% safe e-transfers for sellers.

[urbanlifter]

If your buyer claims it's a fraudulent purchase, it can be reversed

^^^This is accurate.

Former banker here, anything can be reversed if the customer disputes the charges. This is how it goes:

1) Customer: Those are not my charges, I want my money back.
2) Banker: Please fill out this dispute form, we will have the money back in your account within 3-5 business days (depending on the bank)

[obey46]

^^^This is accurate.

Former banker here, anything can be reversed if the customer disputes the charges. This is how it goes:

1) Customer: Those are not my charges, I want my money back.
2) Banker: Please fill out this dispute form, we will have the money back in your account within 3-5 business days (depending on the bank)

It's a cumbersome process, but all internet transactions I receive, I copy/screenshot all communication, tracking information and even have signed signature on buyers that deemed sketchy. I've bought some items turning out to be fake and the bank's response was "go get an authorized dealer to state why this was fake." Yeah that wasn't happening and my claim didn't go through.

[urbanlifter]

It's a cumbersome process, but all internet transactions I receive, I copy/screenshot all communication, tracking information and even have signed signature on buyers that deemed sketchy. I've bought some items turning out to be fake and the bank's response was "go get an authorized dealer to state why this was fake." Yeah that wasn't happening and my claim didn't go through.

There are ALOT of factors at play, the situation you described is a good tactic used by banks to discourage customers from submitting claims. They either don't believe you, don't want to deal with you, or want to avoid a potential loss if they have to eat the dispute (or all of the above). Smaller financial institutions like the one I worked for would have you jockey some paperwork then just eat the loss if they couldn't reverse the transaction. They are bonded for such things and once they hit a certain threshold their insurance covers the losses incurred by fraudulent charges. Either way I'm cash only and pickup on my driveway.

[Restomod]

If you guys havent figured this out yet, dont bother selling good stuff at the moment. People want the cheap made in china crap.

Moral of story...95% of buyers do not care about quality stuff at the moment. Clear out all your trash equipment.

Yeah local bro selling his used Cap 300lb set for $950 out here. lol