The Official Craigslist Thread (Round 4)

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https: //chicago.craigslist.org/nch/spo/d/commercial-rubber-encased-pro/6509249233. html

[QUOTE=LifterWest;1545438761]For a weight tree? :)[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Za78;1545469911]Plates gotta go somewhere. :D[/QUOTE]

The Northeast region struggle is real.

I've been wanting to pick up a couple matching commercial grade weight trees for a while now.
No such luck.......... yet.

Two Cybex weight trees are on my craigslist wishlist. Someday.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/FoIUlWP.jpg[/img]

First post here...

I’m in the process of acquiring all the pieces for my first home gym build in my basement. This forum has been amazing with the abundance of information that helped me make decisions on what to get. I’ve picked up a bench, barbell, 230 lbs of York rubber bumpers and a power rack should be here in the next day or two. My thoughts are that I’ll use the bumpers for DL and iron for in the rack.

I need help on making a decision on some iron plates. I came across some Troy VTX Olympic grip plates on Craigslist in like new condition. It’s 455lbs for less than $1/lb.

Also, York is about an hour and a half from me and I could drive there and pick up a 300lb weight set(including the barbell)or two for $199 each.

I’d like to stay under $400 for a set. I’m just beginning with weight training but want to get stuff that will last me a long while. My question is should I go with the plates on CL? Are they good quality for the price? Go the York route? Or should I be looking at something else?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[QUOTE=Mquimby;1545701651]First post here...

I’m in the process of acquiring all the pieces for my first home gym build in my basement. This forum has been amazing with the abundance of information that helped me make decisions on what to get. I’ve picked up a bench, barbell, 230 lbs of York rubber bumpers and a power rack should be here in the next day or two. My thoughts are that I’ll use the bumpers for DL and iron for in the rack.

I need help on making a decision on some iron plates. I came across some Troy VTX Olympic grip plates on Craigslist in like new condition. It’s 455lbs for less than $1/lb.

Also, York is about an hour and a half from me and I could drive there and pick up a 300lb weight set(including the barbell)or two for $199 each.

I’d like to stay under $400 for a set. I’m just beginning with weight training but want to get stuff that will last me a long while. My question is should I go with the plates on CL? Are they good quality for the price? Go the York route? Or should I be looking at something else?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.[/QUOTE]

I personally have VTX and like them a lot. However, if I were in your shoes, for near the same money pick up 2 of the York sets for 400 and have plenty of weight along with 2 barbells and all matching brand plates and bumpers.

[QUOTE=DieselJustin;1545711901]I personally have VTX and like them a lot. However, if I were in your shoes, for near the same money pick up 2 of the York sets for 400 and have plenty of weight along with 2 barbells and all matching brand plates and bumpers.[/QUOTE]

Any idea if the barbells that come with the set will be good enough quality or should I sell them and put it towards a better bar? It’s the economy York bar.

[QUOTE=Mquimby;1545720951]Any idea if the barbells that come with the set will be good enough quality or should I sell them and put it towards a better bar? It’s the economy York bar.[/QUOTE]It'll be good enough to get you going. And it's convenient to have at least 2 bars.

[QUOTE=Mechanon84;1545728461]It'll be good enough to get you going. And it's convenient to have at least 2 bars.[/QUOTE]

I do have a Rogue Chan bar that I picked up off CL already. That's why I was throwing around the notion of selling the two that come with the sets and keep an eye out for another quality bar on CL.

[QUOTE=Mquimby;1545741381]I do have a Rogue Chan bar that I picked up off CL already. That's why I was throwing around the notion of selling the two that come with the sets and keep an eye out for another quality bar on CL.[/QUOTE]

I have the VTX grip plates and while I really like the design, I don't think the quality is as good as it used to be. Lot of rough edges and the paint is sloppy. A 300 pound set of those plates (including bar) sells for $300 pretty much all the time at my local big box sports store:

[url]https://www.scheels.com/p/vtx-olympic-300-pound-weight-set/43300008367.html[/url]

Individual plates sell for about $1.60/pound, so that's not a terrible deal used, but it's not great either.

I have a Chan, it's a great all-around bar. If you're used to that I don't think you'll want to be using the cheap bars, so you might as well sell them.

[QUOTE=Mquimby;1545741381]I do have a Rogue Chan bar that I picked up off CL already. That's why I was throwing around the notion of selling the two that come with the sets and keep an eye out for another quality bar on CL.[/QUOTE]

I think that's a great plan, though I would probably keep one of the bars for pressing inside the rack or for landmine work (if you do landmine work). The VTX plates are nice and at a good price, but I would also vote for going with the York plates just to have everything match. If you end up selling the bars that come with the sets for 50 each, you'll end up with 510lbs of plates for $300. That's more money that can go to your next piece of equipment.

I emailed York and asked if it would be possible to exchange the two economy bars and put it towards the purchase of a better bar. They told me to talk to the retail sales manager and see what they can do. So I’ll give that a shot. If that is possible, would the York Power Bar be a good option?

[QUOTE=bisonp;1545750151]I have the VTX grip plates and while I really like the design, I don't think the quality is as good as it used to be. Lot of rough edges and the paint is sloppy. A 300 pound set of those plates (including bar) sells for $300 pretty much all the time at my local big box sports store

Individual plates sell for about $1.60/pound, so that's not a terrible deal used, but it's not great either.[/QUOTE]


The set on CL is the VTX GO-V 455. Fitness gear has them for $615. Got them down to $375. Still go York?

[QUOTE=TheDude8734;1545478681]The Northeast region struggle is real.

I've been wanting to pick up a couple matching commercial grade weight trees for a while now.
No such luck.......... yet.

Two Cybex weight trees are on my craigslist wishlist. Someday.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/FoIUlWP.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]

Define Northeast. I could barely get $60/ea for some nice Cybex trees in SE PA.

[QUOTE=Mquimby;1545777471]The set on CL is the VTX GO-V 455. Fitness gear has them for $615. Got them down to $375. Still go York?[/QUOTE]

I don't understand why their pricing is so much higher for everything other than the 300 pound set. But considering that it is, that is not a bad deal if you like that plate mix. Which York plates are you looking at? I'm assuming they will be lower quality standard plates rather than grip, and along with that possibly less accurate. If that's the case, personally I'd go with the VTX. But the York sets will get you more weight for less money once you resell the bars. Really depends on what your priorities are.

[QUOTE=bisonp;1545788101]I don't understand why their pricing is so much higher for everything other than the 300 pound set. But considering that it is, that is not a bad deal if you like that plate mix. Which York plates are you looking at? I'm assuming they will be lower quality standard plates rather than grip, and along with that possibly less accurate. If that's the case, personally I'd go with the VTX. But the York sets will get you more weight for less money once you resell the bars. Really depends on what your priorities are.[/QUOTE]

The VTX plates on CL look different from the ones you linked.

Yes, it would be the standard York plates.

I’m thinking I may go for the better quality plates.

[QUOTE=Mquimby;1545701651]First post here...

I’m in the process of acquiring all the pieces for my first home gym build in my basement. This forum has been amazing with the abundance of information that helped me make decisions on what to get. I’ve picked up a bench, barbell, 230 lbs of York rubber bumpers and a power rack should be here in the next day or two. My thoughts are that I’ll use the bumpers for DL and iron for in the rack.

I need help on making a decision on some iron plates. I came across some Troy VTX Olympic grip plates on Craigslist in like new condition. It’s 455lbs for less than $1/lb.

Also, York is about an hour and a half from me and I could drive there and pick up a 300lb weight set(including the barbell)or two for $199 each.

I’d like to stay under $400 for a set. I’m just beginning with weight training but want to get stuff that will last me a long while. My question is should I go with the plates on CL? Are they good quality for the price? Go the York route? Or should I be looking at something else?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.[/QUOTE]

I think if you're driving to York, you should be able to buy plates a la carte. There also might be bar-less sets. This is the case at XTC Fitness which is 10 mins down the road from York's Oakville foundry, I can't imagine York's PA HQ wouldn't be the similar.

I missed the beginning but if you are close enough to drive to York HQ to pick up plates - why not just used ones? There are plenty of them out there.

[QUOTE=Mquimby;1545795091]The VTX plates on CL look different from the ones you linked.

Yes, it would be the standard York plates.

I’m thinking I may go for the better quality plates.[/QUOTE]

The VTX GO-V plates at Fitness Factory and the ones I linked to are the same. You're just seeing the backside on the far end of the barbell.

There are also VTX non-grip plates that I've seen in store that run cheaper, rubber and urethane coated versions, and bumper plates.

I'd be crying if i had to offload all this EliteFTS equipment

[url]https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/spo/d/gym-equipment-elitefts-package/6520624099.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Cleveland33;1545851011]I missed the beginning but if you are close enough to drive to York HQ to pick up plates - why not just used ones? There are plenty of them out there.[/QUOTE]

I've been keeping an eye on CL. Are there any particular places in Philly that would be a good spot to pick up some used plates?

[QUOTE=CliveWarren;1545810751]I think if you're driving to York, you should be able to buy plates a la carte. There also might be bar-less sets. This is the case at XTC Fitness which is 10 mins down the road from York's Oakville foundry, I can't imagine York's PA HQ wouldn't be the similar.[/QUOTE]

I do Like the idea of going to York to check everything out. Also, it would be nice to talk to somebody about the equipment and get some hands on as well.

[QUOTE=Mquimby;1545872561]I've been keeping an eye on CL. Are there any particular places in Philly that would be a good spot to pick up some used plates?[/QUOTE]

They come up fairly regularly - check DE, Lancaster, and York too

Checking with a non-regular forum member, he probably has some - how much are you looking for?

[QUOTE=Cleveland33;1545873141]how much are you looking for?[/QUOTE]

I'm going off research, as I'm just starting out. I figured 4x45, 2x25, 4x10, 2x5, 2x2.5, would give me at least 285lb to start with. I also have a 230lb bumper set already from CL.

[QUOTE=Bench905;1545778511]Define Northeast. I could barely get $60/ea for some nice Cybex trees in SE PA.[/QUOTE]

For me, I consider Upstate NY and East up through Maine to be Northeast. All perspective I suppose.
Driving down below NYC, I consider that leaving the NE and heading towards the Atlantic region. (just my perspective)

As for your deals, I'm surprised- I would think nice commercial weight trees could at least get 75$ each all day.

Rogue RML3 and 300 lbs weights with bench for $300?! Typo?

[url]https://hartford.craigslist.org/spo/d/power-rack-weight-lifting/6522820524.html[/url]

[QUOTE=magicmatt;1545884621]Rogue RML3 and 300 lbs weights with bench for $300?! Typo?

[url]https://hartford.craigslist.org/spo/d/power-rack-weight-lifting/6522820524.html[/url][/QUOTE]

That is a Titan T-3.

[QUOTE=jormone;1545885581]That is a Titan T-3.[/QUOTE]

So he's lying? How exactly do you tell?

[QUOTE=magicmatt;1545887641]So he's lying? How exactly do you tell?[/QUOTE]

The tube is 2x3. The feet are big like the T-3. The weight pegs and band pegs come with the T-3. The dip bar at the top is T-3.

[quote][img]https://images.craigslist.org/00m0m_eGA9ZW8kFs0_1200x900.jpg[/img][/quote]


[url]https://www.titan.fitness/cages-and-racks/t-3-racks.html[/url]
[url]https://www.titan.fitness/cages-and-racks/t-3-racks/t-3-rack-attachments/hd-dip-bars.html[/url]

[QUOTE=magicmatt;1545884621]Rogue RML3 and 300 lbs weights with bench for $300?! Typo?

[url]https://hartford.craigslist.org/spo/d/power-rack-weight-lifting/6522820524.html[/url][/QUOTE]

Seller is a piece of work trying to pass that off as an RML3. He even posted pictures of his setup AND the RML3, making it easy for people to see the differences within the ad itself, haha.

Man you guys are good! I need to get better at this stuff

[QUOTE=magicmatt;1545890011]Man you guys are good! I need to get better at this stuff[/QUOTE]

The guy is deceitful, but its not a bad deal by any means. It's enough to get a beginner started and progress for 1-3 years.