An old gym quite a way down the road is flipping some Olympic plates.
Does anyone have an opinion on Sampson Plates? These are in KGs. I was thinking Sampsons were top quality plates in the 70s/80s
The same gym has some that say "Standard Olympic" and are in lbs. Any Ideas what brand these are?
Sorry I don't have a better pic.
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06-12-2009, 08:47 PM #1Registered User
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I dont recall that name.Originally Posted by racertomtom
An old gym quite a way down the road is flipping some Olympic plates.
Does anyone have an opinion on Sampson Plates? These are in KGs. I was thinking Sampsons were top quality plates in the 70s/80s
The same gym has some that say "Standard Olympic" and are in lbs. Any Ideas what brand these are?
Sorry I don't have a better pic.
But if they are a nice deep dish, and fit your bar well Id get them. Maybe check to see if they are made in the USA, they probably were if they are really old.
If youre picky like me, bring your bar with you when you go to check out the plates and see how they fit. If they are tight, and nice smooth finish Id get them.
Standard Olympic plates are pretty bad, I had a few 45s they were so loose on the bar and wobbly I sold them.[]---[] Equipment Crew #6 []---[]
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Those plates on the left side and in the back of the pic look like deep dish plates. They look pretty nice in the pic. You didn't mention the price per pound?Originally Posted by racertomtom
An old gym quite a way down the road is flipping some Olympic plates.
Does anyone have an opinion on Sampson Plates? These are in KGs. I was thinking Sampsons were top quality plates in the 70s/80s
The same gym has some that say "Standard Olympic" and are in lbs. Any Ideas what brand these are?
Sorry I don't have a better pic.
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06-13-2009, 06:12 AM #4Lifetime Member
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if they are a good price then buy them. You can always use more weight.
You can also always sell them."To be a warrior is not a simple matter of wishing to be one. It is rather an endless struggle that will go on to the very last moment of our lives. Nobody is born a warrior, in exactly the same way that nobody is born an average man. We make ourselves into one or the other."-- Carlos Castaneda
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I haven't negotiated price yet. This is the second listing on this ad. They've been for sale for a month and a half.Originally Posted by yankeemarko1
Here is my original email reply dated May, 6:
"I have some that say Standard Olympic.
Ever heard of Sampson? They have crazy weights- 11, 22, 33, 44. I don't know the reason behind it, I just have them."
I wonder if she meant Samson.
http://evansville.craigslist.org/spo/1209119749.html
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I don't need more weight, I want to up-grade some of my crappy ones.Originally Posted by crupiea
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Are you sure it isn't Samsonite?
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06-13-2009, 09:44 AM #8Registered User
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I haven't seen them in person and can't tell from the pic. I'll email her again and ask for a pic of a Sampson plate and find out how many of what she has. I'm thinking she'll take less based on lack of interest. I'm just trying to figure out if they're worth having.Originally Posted by HardKore79
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06-13-2009, 09:03 PM #9livin' the high life
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i think they look nice.Originally Posted by racertomtom
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06-13-2009, 09:25 PM #10Registered User
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She replied to my email and has sold the 44s, only has small ones and singles left for cheap!
Not worth making the trip. oh well.
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No problem, they werent even in pounds...Im sure something else will come up when you least expect it, like Ivankos or Troys at a great price...Originally Posted by racertomtom
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Oh I'm not disappointed, I've got about 1400 lbs of assorted brands now. I'd like to get a single brand of quality plates some day. IB patient.Originally Posted by Accutron
I bought a pair of Ivanko 35s last month, that's how I know I want more.
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By chance I just painted another pair of 45s tonight! I used Hammertone Black, its a nice paint, pretty much dries in 15minutes. I did 2 light coats, heres a pic after one coat. Its a nice plate, youll be happy with them for sure.Originally Posted by racertomtom
Oh I'm not disappointed, I've got about 1400 lbs of assorted brands now. I'd like to get a single brand of quality plates some day. IB patient.
I bought a pair of Ivanko 35s last month, that's how I know I want more.
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Drool....
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yup. i've got 1 plate like that, and 1 troy 45. they came as a pair?Originally Posted by racertomtom
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I've got 1 45 Standard Barbell. I went to Hibbett Sports tonight and they had two, thinking I might buy one, I asked how much and they were $9.00 each, so I bought them. Still have an odd numberOriginally Posted by animalfan
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damn man, $18 for a pair? i've paid more than that for used!Originally Posted by racertomtom
I've got 1 45 Standard Barbell. I went to Hibbett Sports tonight and they had two, thinking I might buy one, I asked how much and they were $9.00 each, so I bought them. Still have an odd number"If there must be trouble let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." -Thomas Paine
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I know, I went to Hibbetts in the next town just to see and the shelves were bear.Originally Posted by animalfan
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I have some old Samson International Olympic plates. Samson with out the P. From what I can gather Samson International is a good ol mom and pop company formed in New Mexico in the 70's. Still around today, which says something to me. Geared towards highschool sports and strength training. Haven't weighed my plates to see how accurate they are, they do have some pitted spots from rust. I doubt I will let ever them go, nostalgic.
I know this is an old thread, but if you happen to come across this comment, how bout an update as to if you went through with the deal. Wondering if we are talking about the same company here. Would love to compare your plate to mine.
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Aha, I see now, she sold the 44s and you didn't want to make the trip for the small plates. Leave it to me, the newbie to ask questions that have already been answered.
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Originally Posted by racertomtom
The same gym has some that say "Standard Olympic" and are in lbs. Any Ideas what brand these are?
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