The Official Craigslist Thread (Round 3)

[Domicron]

wow, found some Eleiko's not too far from me. not that i could afford them no matter the deal, but what's the going rate?

[irongrandpa]

wow, found some Eleiko's not too far from me. not that i could afford them no matter the deal, but what's the going rate?

The asking price is toooo high IMO. But , they're great plates.

[Domicron]

The asking price is toooo high IMO. But , they're great plates.

definitely too high, and even at half the asking price it's too much for what i need ATM, though it'd be sexy as hell to grab them.

someone was nice enough to share a link to some revolvers to me also, but 6 hour round trip is a little too far for how busy i am lately

when i have the cash and the time, no finds. tight on cash and time = they start popping up

[dailob]

someone was nice enough to share a link to some revolvers to me also, but 6 hour round trip is a little too far for how busy i am lately

very nice members - gjdm to whoever

[matrix563]

when i have the cash and the time, no finds. tight on cash and time = they start popping up

thats how it usually is for me as well lol

[Domicron]

very nice members - gjdm to whoever

yeah and it's not the first time, this community blows me away

thats how it usually is for me as well lol

those feels

[BuckWallace]

Hey all, looking to purchase some equipment to be able to work out from home. Far from an expert and will be lifting relatively light to start off. I saw this set on CL, any thoughts on price/quality?

Apparently I can't post any pictures or links, but here's a description from the ad:

Body Solid Fitness Equipment great for serious muscle man. This awesome set up has adjustable safety rack, peck deck, lateral pull down bar, rows, and adjustable bench. It comes with heavy duty rubber floor mat. Weight bar is 45-pound Olympic collars and separate ez-curl bar with locks.
Weight included 2 x 45 pound plates, 2 x 35 pound plates, 2 x 25 pound plates, 2 x 10 pound plates,
4 x 5 pound plates, 2 x 2-1/2 pound plates. Also comes with 135 pound assorted weight plates for lat machine and peck deck.

He's asking $325 for everything, and from the pics it looks to be in good shape.

Thanks in advance!

[oldschoolifter]

Hey all, looking to purchase some equipment to be able to work out from home. Far from an expert and will be lifting relatively light to start off. I saw this set on CL, any thoughts on price/quality?

Apparently I can't post any pictures or links, but here's a description from the ad:

Body Solid Fitness Equipment great for serious muscle man. This awesome set up has adjustable safety rack, peck deck, lateral pull down bar, rows, and adjustable bench. It comes with heavy duty rubber floor mat. Weight bar is 45-pound Olympic collars and separate ez-curl bar with locks.
Weight included 2 x 45 pound plates, 2 x 35 pound plates, 2 x 25 pound plates, 2 x 10 pound plates,
4 x 5 pound plates, 2 x 2-1/2 pound plates. Also comes with 135 pound assorted weight plates for lat machine and peck deck.

He's asking $325 for everything, and from the pics it looks to be in good shape.

Thanks in advance!

Like you said " great for serious muscle man..."
Surely that's worth 325.00
What more could you need to know?

[easye7]

Body Solid Dip Station (GDIP-59) for 50 bucks...yes right? Appears to have rock solid reviews.

[Stasher1]

Body Solid Dip Station (GDIP-59) for 50 bucks...yes right? Appears to have rock solid reviews.

I'd do it.

[rlundregan]

What do you guys think? Worth $225 in good condition? No weights included.

[Cleveland33]

What do you guys think? Worth $225 in good condition? No weights included.

initially it sounded high, but then again $150 for a lat pulldown seems reasonable. What's the brand?

[rlundregan]

initially it sounded high, but then again $150 for a lat pulldown seems reasonable. What's the brand?

It is Body Solid--the older logo, all caps with the red lines above and below.

It's one of the ones with the fixed top and bottom pulleys, and nylon bushings that slide the carriage along the upright (as opposed to bearings).

[easye7]

I'd do it.

I think I'm gonna go get it after class. They seem to sell for much more, and I really need dip bars (got a half rack so no attachments). Would be nice to have something more multi-functional but **** it, I love dips.

[rlundregan]

I think I'm gonna go get it after class. They seem to sell for much more, and I really need dip bars (got a half rack so no attachments). Would be nice to have something more multi-functional but **** it, I love dips.

You should definitely pick it up, it's a nice piece.

[easye7]

You should definitely pick it up, it's a nice piece.

Good to hear. Also it's convenient on my commute home, so it's a big win. Now if I could find someone selling some adjustable dumbbells who isn't charged .75/#...

[ExJbeck]

Body Solid Dip Station (GDIP-59) for 50 bucks...yes right? Appears to have rock solid reviews.

same price I got mine for, my only complaint is that it is a little tall.

[easye7]

same price I got mine for, my only complaint is that it is a little tall.

Sounds like it's just about 4.5 feet tall? I'm now thinking about my height and ceiling, I'm 6'1 and the ceiling is 7', but its open, so I have a little extra space for my head. I think this would work fine?

[tbuk2]

just take a little of the top, or make hole in ceiling for your head...

[judgecrandall]

Sounds like it's just about 4.5 feet tall? I'm now thinking about my height and ceiling, I'm 6'1 and the ceiling is 7', but its open, so I have a little extra space for my head. I think this would work fine?

Just get some rings to hang off the bar and tuck your knees. Would also work with something like Husky Hangalls and two cable machine handles.

[Spill512]

I want to buy a selectorized lat pull down and dip station. I see "multi-purpose" machines like this all the time on craigslist which have both and are usually very cheap. Is there a downside to buying something like this instead of buying them separately?

[rlundregan]

I want to buy a selectorized lat pull down and dip station. I see "multi-purpose" machines like this all the time on craigslist which have both and are usually very cheap. Is there a downside to buying something like this instead of buying them separately?

Don't do it!

Those machines are not made very well, and they generally have a lousy range of motion. The movement tends to be jerky at the start, which I find to be hard on the joints. The dip stand usually won't hold a lot of weight, and the weight stacks are often on the light side, so you often max out the stack quickly for the big compound movements like chest press and lat pulldown. You can't get rid of them because nobody wants them.

You are much better off getting stand-alone machines--the action will be a lot smoother and you can load up more weight (or find models with 200-300 lb stacks). THey will often fit your garage/basement/whatever space a little better because you can configure individual components more easily. THere are junky stand-alone machines out there (avoid anything by Weider or Marcy), but you can find nice home-use models easily, and it isn't too hard to find commercial pieces.

If you are hell-bent on getting one of those all-in-one machines, look on Craigslist for a free one, so that the only money you will lose will be to rent a truck to haul it to the dump eventually.

[Spill512]

Don't do it!

Those machines are not made very well, and they generally have a lousy range of motion. The movement tends to be jerky at the start, which I find to be hard on the joints. The dip stand usually won't hold a lot of weight, and the weight stacks are often on the light side, so you often max out the stack quickly for the big compound movements like chest press and lat pulldown. You can't get rid of them because nobody wants them.

You are much better off getting stand-alone machines--the action will be a lot smoother and you can load up more weight (or find models with 200-300 lb stacks). THey will often fit your garage/basement/whatever space a little better because you can configure individual components more easily. THere are junky stand-alone machines out there (avoid anything by Weider or Marcy), but you can find nice home-use models easily, and it isn't too hard to find commercial pieces.

If you are hell-bent on getting one of those all-in-one machines, look on Craigslist for a free one, so that the only money you will lose will be to rent a truck to haul it to the dump eventually.

I'll heed your warning.

Thanks for the advice. I'll buy them separate.

[throwaway3441]

Anyone have any idea what bench this is?



Might not be bad for $75.

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/spo/4957879739.html

[judgecrandall]

Anyone have any idea what bench this is?



Might not be bad for $75.

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/spo/4957879739.html

It's the wrong color but it looks like the old Powerblock adjustable bench, which seems to have a solid reputation around here.

[RemainDieHard]

Anyone have any idea what bench this is?



Might not be bad for $75.

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/spo/4957879739.html

Looks to be a second gen bench with a custom pad. The pads that originally came with those sucked. If this one is nice and firm it would be a decent buy.

I'm one of the ones praising the first gen bench, they were full welded, nice firm molded pad, and made in USA. I'm still tempted to get another one every time one pops up.

[tbuk2]

Anyone have any idea what bench this is?



Might not be bad for $75.

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/spo/4957879739.html

Saw this add as soon as it came up, nice bench, wasn't in the mood to drive out there (3hr) again since I was there this past Saturday. If its close by go check it out, if you like it by it. You can always flip it....

[eoakland]

Saw this add as soon as it came up, nice bench, wasn't in the mood to drive out there (3hr) again since I was there this past Saturday. If its close by go check it out, if you like it by it. You can always flip it....

that's a great bench for that price; i wish it was in the bay area. i'm still using an old keys fitness with rips that i hand stitched LoL

[easye7]

just take a little of the top, or make hole in ceiling for your head...

Just get some rings to hang off the bar and tuck your knees. Would also work with something like Husky Hangalls and two cable machine handles.

Hmm. So is it likely this dip station won't for me? I was planning to go pick it up today, but now I'm not so sure. Like I said, it's roughly 4.5', I'm 6'1" and the basement is 7' but its unfinished, so there is a bit of space between the joists, but not a ton obviously.

[snova031]

Hmm. So is it likely this dip station won't for me? I was planning to go pick it up today, but now I'm not so sure. Like I said, it's roughly 4.5', I'm 6'1" and the basement is 7' but its unfinished, so there is a bit of space between the joists, but not a ton obviously.

Have a tape measure handy? Straighten your arm, make a fist and measure from the fist to the top of your head. Add 4.5' and that should give you a rough idea of the height you can afford. At least I think so, if I'm doing it right in my head lol.