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[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.
At what price would a T-bar barbell shorty be worth picking up if in almost new condition? Seems like a more useful version of a curl bar. Comes with a pair of Hampton urethane easy grip 10s that I would resell for 20 or so.
[QUOTE=Za78;1545919641]At what price would a T-bar barbell shorty be worth picking up if in almost new condition? Seems like a more useful version of a curl bar. Comes with a pair of Hampton urethane easy grip 10s that I would resell for 20 or so.[/QUOTE]
I am assuming you mean this?
[url]https://americanbarbell.com/products/t-grip-shorty-bar[/url]
Depending on how much you are paying for it, a Super Curl bar might be a better investment, as it will give you a similar grip while potentially providing you with more options. A Super Curl bar differs from an EZ curl(most common) in that the bends in the bar are at much sharper angles. Again, this all depends on how much you are paying for it and what exactly you plan on doing with it. At any rate, I am curious to hear your review of the T-bar shorty if you buy it!
[img]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8865441&stc=1&d=1520577526[/img]
Yup, that is the one in the link. Seems to combine some features of a multi grip with some features of a curl bar.
[QUOTE=Za78;1545919641]At what price would a T-bar barbell shorty be worth picking up if in almost new condition? Seems like a more useful version of a curl bar. Comes with a pair of Hampton urethane easy grip 10s that I would resell for 20 or so.[/QUOTE]
I’ll take the Hampton plates..I’m in Mass and I have all Hampton plates..been looking 25s
Is a tuff stuff lat pulldown machine for $100 a good deal?
The guy is including the lat pulldown bar, a bar for tricep pushdowns, and a rope for tricep pushdowns. You can do curls and pulldowns on it but not low rows. It doesn't have a weight stack, its one where you put plates on it. From the pics it appears to be in pretty good condition but he said there is some rust that he'd clean off.
[QUOTE=merl227;1545983451]Is a tuff stuff lat pulldown machine for $100 a good deal?
The guy is including the lat pulldown bar, a bar for tricep pushdowns, and a rope for tricep pushdowns. You can do curls and pulldowns on it but not low rows. It doesn't have a weight stack, its one where you put plates on it. From the pics it appears to be in pretty good condition but he said there is some rust that he'd clean off.[/QUOTE]
For 100 with accesorries it would be worth getting if you want/need one. Depending on your market, that style are often pretty inexpensive so it may behoove you to look for something better.
On the flip side; I've been patiently looking for a deal on a selectorized la/low row machines for quite some time. Had one I was supposed to pick up and the guy got confused and sold it to someone else because he thought it was me picking it up.
Is it one with square tubing or 2 individual guide rods? Either way yes it's a good deal, worst case you don't like it you can resell for what you paid or resell for a little more.
[QUOTE=merl227;1545983451]Is a tuff stuff lat pulldown machine for $100 a good deal?
The guy is including the lat pulldown bar, a bar for tricep pushdowns, and a rope for tricep pushdowns. You can do curls and pulldowns on it but not low rows. It doesn't have a weight stack, its one where you put plates on it. From the pics it appears to be in pretty good condition but he said there is some rust that he'd clean off.[/QUOTE]
Not too bad of a deal, particularly with accessories. You will pay a significant part of $100 for two bars and a rope. So the machine cost a lot less than you think.
I kept upgrading my lat pulldown machines. My first one was a home gym. I got rid of it as soon as I found something better. I kept getting something better until I found my light commercial stack unit.
It looks like two rods sticking out on each side.
[QUOTE=merl227;1546010171]It looks like two rods sticking out on each side.[/QUOTE]
Are you talking about the weight holders? SIB was talking about the mechanism that the carriage goes up and down on. If it is one square tube it will be rougher than if it is two guide rods.
Here are some pics: [url]https://imgur.com/gallery/6OJEQ[/url]
[QUOTE=merl227;1546025821]Here are some pics: [url]https://imgur.com/gallery/6OJEQ[/url]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/jqxDWT0.jpg[/img]
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embedded pic for you.
Use car wax on the square chrome tube. Your weight carriage will slide much easier. Car wax is easy to apply, does not attract dust, and lasts a long time. It will also help get rid of the rust on the tube.
[QUOTE=merl227;1545983451]Is a tuff stuff lat pulldown machine for $100 a good deal?
The guy is including the lat pulldown bar, a bar for tricep pushdowns, and a rope for tricep pushdowns. You can do curls and pulldowns on it but not low rows. It doesn't have a weight stack, its one where you put plates on it. From the pics it appears to be in pretty good condition but he said there is some rust that he'd clean off.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=RestoringTally;1546028441]embedded pic for you.
Use car wax on the square chrome tube. Your weight carriage will slide much easier. Car wax is easy to apply, does not attract dust, and lasts a long time. It will also help get rid of the rust on the tube.[/QUOTE]
You can do low rows and pulldowns on that unit. Car wax is a good tip. Years ago I had a Tuff Stuff half rack with the lat attachment. It wasn't commercial, but for a home unit it was very smooth. The pulleys are larger than the pulleys on other brands that were in the same price range (Parabody, Body Solid, etc.) I'd buy it in a heartbeat for $100.
[QUOTE=aloosecannon;1546041021]You can do low rows and pulldowns on that unit. Car wax is a good tip. Years ago I had a Tuff Stuff half rack with the lat attachment. It wasn't commercial, but for a home unit it was very smooth. The pulleys are larger than the pulleys on other brands that were in the same price range (Parabody, Body Solid, etc.) I'd buy it in a heartbeat for $100.[/QUOTE]
I second this opinion 100%. I have a commercial lat/mid row machine with a weight stack now but for years had a Parabody model like this one and would still have it if my current piece hadn’t shown up. I had no complaints with it $100-$150 is a good buy.
Any of these plates worth anything? Mainly looking at the Yorks and the 45's.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/c0fHaOxl.png[/img]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/zV92H42l.png[/img]
Picked up an EliteFTS 6 bar holder today for 60. Man, this thing is diesel. Guy has another 6 and an 8 for sale too. I missed out on the T-Grip.
[QUOTE=irongrandpa;1546053831]I second this opinion 100%. I have a commercial lat/mid row machine with a weight stack now but for years had a Parabody model like this one and would still have it if my current piece hadn’t shown up. I had no complaints with it $100-$150 is a good buy.[/QUOTE]
I went ahead and got it. $100 came with lat bar, a rope, a v-bar, and a small straight bar for triceps. Had to pay $40 for a dang van rental! But shoot $140 for everything. I'm happy... :) Feels very smooth.
Man, Facebook is on fire lately! Bodymasters leg press for $400? No space here, would be a quality machine for someone.
[url]https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2034530023476364[/url]
Picked a Body Solid 45 Degree Hyper. Looks brand new for $150 .
Thanks to DVO, Urbanlifter, Irongrandpa and C123C for your insights on this unit. It is very sturdy and a nice addition to my gym for short money. Thanks Guys
Sorry for the link..Still can't figure out how to embed..
[QUOTE=Asjogren;1546351581]Picked a Body Solid 45 Degree Hyper. Looks brand new for $150 .
Thanks to DVO, Urbanlifter, Irongrandpa and C123C for your insights on this unit. It is very sturdy and a nice addition to my gym for short money. Thanks Guys
Sorry for the link..Still can't figure out how to embed..[/QUOTE]
another pic. trying to embed
[img]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8869011&d=1520988899[/img]
GOT it! but the picture is sideways...crap
That looks like it hasn't been used. I think you'll be very satisfied with it.
Need to upgrade my 20" high with a flimsy pad Parabody FID bench...
Is a Rogue Monster Bench w/ Thompson Fat Pad for $200 a good deal?
What about a REP AB-3000 FID for $140?
[QUOTE=boxer_for_life;1546438141]Need to upgrade my 20" high with a flimsy pad Parabody FID bench...
Is a Rogue Monster Bench w/ Thompson Fat Pad for $200 a good deal?
What about a REP AB-3000 FID for $140?[/QUOTE]
that rogue bench with fat pad is a good deal. I paid $200 just for the pad new.
when in doubt, ask yourself if either is hard to find at the price it's listed at. the REP is being sold at regular price and is available online anytime.
the rogue bench is being sold used and cheaper than new price.
buy the used one because if you don't like it you have a decent chance to get your money back.
[QUOTE=Domicron;1546452011]the REP is being sold at regular price and is available online anytime.[/QUOTE]
Huh?
[url]https://www.repfitness.com/rep-fid-adjustable-bench[/url]
[QUOTE=Asjogren;1546352491]another pic. trying to embed
[img]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8869011&d=1520988899[/img]
GOT it! but the picture is sideways...crap[/QUOTE]
Anybody know the weight limit on the Body Solid Hyperextension? I'm wondering how much weight I could add without asking for trouble.
I'm a spammer
[QUOTE=rlundregan;1546570231]Anybody know the weight limit on the Body Solid Hyperextension? I'm wondering how much weight I could add without asking for trouble.[/QUOTE]
Also curious how much weight people have used with the BS. I like doing hypers with a loaded bar on the floor. I'm not sure the limits on my Nautilus or Powertec (Amazon says 400 on this one, Powertec's product page doesn't say anything) units, and have put my bodyweight (245) + 155 on them so far without issue.
[QUOTE=username567890;1546573271]My bad if I've posted more than once, it appears my posts keep getting deleted I think for spamming my own stuff for sale.[/QUOTE]
I think it's more to do with the fact that you're posting a link to your own listing. You have a very basic, forgettable username, and your only post on the forums is that link, which is what makes it look suspicious.
Don't worry, if the deal is good enough, it'll get posted in here by a regular.
^^^This. You can't create accounts just to spam stuff for sale. That's your third account to do this.
[QUOTE=magicmatt;1546487711]Huh?
[url]https://www.repfitness.com/rep-fid-adjustable-bench[/url][/QUOTE]
coming back in stock, not a discontinued item. my point still stands.
[QUOTE=Domicron;1546590381]coming back in stock, not a discontinued item. my point still stands.[/QUOTE]
Sorry, not following. No sense made.
[QUOTE=magicmatt;1546598321]Sorry, not following. No sense made.[/QUOTE]
the item is not discounted in price nor is it rare. it is simply out of stock and will be available to buy at the same price later. the rogue bench is difficult to find at the discounted price (because it's used).
therefore logic dictates that you should buy the used bench because you can resell it at the same (or potentially higher) price than you bought it. you can test it out and if it does not fit your requirements you can simply sell it and still go out and buy the REP bench.
if you bought the rep bench first and didn't like it, you would be unlikely to find a rogue bench w/ fat pad at a good price (which that is)
Now: do you need me to draw you a picture with a crayon? or are you able to understand this explanation? i'm not sure how much more clear i could be, but apparently you are not following and cannot understand common sense and logic
[QUOTE=Domicron;1546636671]the item is not discounted in price nor is it rare. it is simply out of stock and will be available to buy at the same price later. the rogue bench is difficult to find at the discounted price (because it's used).
therefore logic dictates that you should buy the used bench because you can resell it at the same (or potentially higher) price than you bought it. you can test it out and if it does not fit your requirements you can simply sell it and still go out and buy the REP bench.
if you bought the rep bench first and didn't like it, you would be unlikely to find a rogue bench w/ fat pad at a good price (which that is)
Now: do you need me to draw you a picture with a crayon? or are you able to understand this explanation? i'm not sure how much more clear i could be, but apparently you are not following and cannot understand common sense and logic[/QUOTE]
I think he's pointing out that the $140 used price is better than the $300 new price. He's wondering why this doesn't make it a good deal similar to the deal on the used Rogue.
[QUOTE=Domicron;1546636671]Now: do you need me to draw you a picture with a crayon? or are you able to understand this explanation? i'm not sure how much more clear i could be, but apparently you are not following and cannot understand common sense and logic[/QUOTE]
The only thing I need you to do is stop typing and start reading. Everything you write is a word salad.
[QUOTE=magicmatt;1546638691]word salad[/QUOTE]
repped
Should I grab this?
I know its not great stuff, but I figure $100 bucks?
racine.craigslist.org/spo/d/gym-yukon/65270023
[QUOTE=kllrbee;1546671861]Should I grab this?
I know its not great stuff, but I figure $100 bucks?
racine.craigslist.org/spo/d/gym-yukon/65270023[/QUOTE]
i think you are missing the 53 at end of the link.
better than nothing at all, but if i remember that rack the safeties are really minimal (like the powertec half rack). if i lived close id buy it, just keep the oly plates since they are worth $100, then sell the rest for $100-$150....though you'd probably half to wait around for a while to do so.
[QUOTE=CliveWarren;1546637231]I think he's pointing out that the $140 used price is better than the $300 new price. He's wondering why this doesn't make it a good deal similar to the deal on the used Rogue.[/QUOTE]
oh, guess i missed that. didn't realize it was old.
[QUOTE=magicmatt;1546638691]The only thing I need you to do is stop typing and start reading. Everything you write is a word salad.[/QUOTE]
good one
Scored 420 lbs of black Ivanko flange plates at $350 to use on my leverage row once it's built, not sure of which series they are, but I know they aren't the M series...I'll check to see if they are painted black, or the actual black plates...either way they are machined and within the 2% plus, or minus, got the Ivanko name and from afar look along the lines of the Troy PO plates which are nice, but expensive new and for less plates in the set.
Credit goes out to my sis for going a bit of a ways out to get them in her area for me and to Asjogren and vhd16 for the contact of the sellers and assuring their reputations.
I'll post some pics of the plates as soon I get 'em (probably some time next week when she visits).