The Official Craigslist Thread (Round 4)

[arkaa]

Is a slightly used (like new?) Rep AB-3000 FID Adjustable Bench worth $100?

I already have the IronMaster Super Bench, the Atlas Heavy Duty (Barbells4Me) flat bench and the PowerTec Bench that came with the PowerTec Lever Gym. I don't need another bench, but was wondering if I can (& should) replace the Flat Bench with the Rep FID. The Rep AB-3000 is a bit bigger & heavier, but more versatile. Would I miss the flat bench?

After watching the ad for a week, I finally gave in and picked up the Rep AB-3000 FID Bench for $100 yesterday. Seems brand new, I don't think it was ever used. It was a bit wobbly and I found that most of the bolts were just finger tightened and were coming off easily. I went over all the bolts with a wrench and tightened them up and it is rock solid now. Bench is big & heavy (85 lbs) and is a beast to move around, the wheels are no help unless you lift it up high.

Build quality & construction is equal to a pro-sumer or light-commercial bench. I think the design is a hybrid of the Hoist CF-2165 and CF-3165 benches - most of the bench seems a clone of the CF-2165, but the hand-grip and foot-pad mechanism seem to be from the CF-3165. All-in-all, seems like a excellent bench though it takes up quite a bit of room in the limited space of my gym. Will use it for a few weeks and see if I like it more than my IM Super Bench.

[bb5150]

Stainless on the site tomorrow

Is it in the bars section now I don't see it.

[Deep-Voiced-One]

Any ETA on the AB-5100? I just ordered the FB-5000 today and will add the wide pad when it is available (send CS an e-mail after ordering). If I like that I can certainly see getting the AB-5100 as well

Duke, I'm curious about the new bench too, any ballpark figures on the pricing of the AB-5100? What is the height of the bench? And will this model have the grippy upholstery too?

[swimmer32]

Is it in the bars section now I don't see it.

It's up there now!

Duke, I'm curious about the new bench too, any ballpark figures on the pricing of the AB-5100? What is the height of the bench? And will this model have the grippy upholstery too?

This. I'm also curious of the potential price.

[BulkMore]

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...50&acctid=7529

Everyone is always talking about these...life fitness dual adjustable pulley. Current price is $740...closes in 4 hours. Located in Piscataway, NJ.

[jormone]

Free weights 50lbs - 100lbs complete set with weight stand in like-new condition. $400
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...425975958.html

[TheDude8734]

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...50&acctid=7529

Everyone is always talking about these...life fitness dual adjustable pulley. Current price is $740...closes in 4 hours. Located in Piscataway, NJ.

Tack on another grand with 5 minutes remaining,

[BulkMore]

Tack on another grand with 5 minutes remaining,

I saw that...its climbing rapidly...$1980 as we speak.

[TheDude8734]

I saw that...its climbing rapidly...$1980 as we speak.

And to think I was contemplating around the $900 mark,
This makes my decision much easier.

[Domicron]

I know mech made some quality products...but are mono's difficult to come by for rogue racks?

from what i've heard (people who own both Rogue and Mech monos) his are far better.

I saw that...its climbing rapidly...$1980 as we speak.

weird that the more you share the link, the higher the bids climb...

[BulkMore]

And to think I was contemplating around the $900 mark,
This makes my decision much easier.

Final price is: $2295 including tax. Wait another week or two and you'll see it in the "look what I bought" thread. Heavy duty piece of equipment.

[a7stringkilla]

Its got a 4:1 pulley ratio though. Ive said it many times, the eccentric resistance is too mild with 4:1.

[irongrandpa]

Its got a 4:1 pulley ratio though. Ive said it many times, the eccentric resistance is too mild with 4:1.

I tried a functional trainer with a 4:1 ratio and didn't like it nor see any reason for having one unless maybe in a rehab facility or similar use.

[Bench905]

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...50&acctid=7529

Everyone is always talking about these...life fitness dual adjustable pulley. Current price is $740...closes in 4 hours. Located in Piscataway, NJ.

Why do you post auctions? Just to piss people off?

[BulkMore]

Why do you post auctions? Just to piss people off?

Auctions pose a better opportunity for everyone to get in on good deals. With craigslist its first come first serve...a lot of times you wont even know something was for sale if it gets purchased within hours. With auctions everyone can see the product...do research on the product to see what a good deal is. Sorry if you're butt hurt that someone is exposing a not so secret place where you score deals from.

Ive bought on govdeals before and im still posting about it. So I guess im being a dick to myself for letting others know about potential deals I will want to jump on. Greedy much?

[Bench905]

Auctions pose a better opportunity for everyone to get in on good deals. With craigslist its first come first serve...a lot of times you wont even know something was for sale if it gets purchased within hours. With auctions everyone can see the product...do research on the product to see what a good deal is. Sorry if you're butt hurt that someone is exposing a not so secret place where you score deals from.

Ive bought on govdeals before and im still posting about it. So I guess im being a dick to myself for letting others know about potential deals I will want to jump on. Greedy much?

I think you severely underestimate the amount of lurkers in the equipment forum. For as long as I've been a board member, it's been a no-no to post auction deals. The reason being that true contributing forum members already know about the auction deals - so you're not helping any regulars. The only thing you are doing is alerting lurkers who provide no value to the community. Those lurkers would just drive the price up for any forum members who were bidding/watching.

If this was a small, closed forum with no lurkers, I would have no issue. But since it's one of the largest fitness websites out there with a **** ton of lurkers, you're f'ing regulars over.

[Northernmoris]

Why do you post auctions? Just to piss people off?

Because he's a tool. Always has been and always will.

[AttyGuy]

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...50&acctid=7529

Everyone is always talking about these...life fitness dual adjustable pulley. Current price is $740...closes in 4 hours. Located in Piscataway, NJ.

Bulk more, post less.

[irongrandpa]

For anyone interested, the "Used Gym Store" has these hex bars with kick stands for $140.

[RyanLiftsAtHome]

Who here buys random stuff they don't need because the seller won't split up the equipment for sale in an ad??

For example... theres an ad for a rack and bench for sale with plates... they happen to be a full set of Hamptons, actually a full set with like eight 45s and a beautiful patina... BUT only if I buy the rack and bench. WTF

*In the photo the rest of the 45s are in the background

[TheDude8734]

Who here buys random stuff they don't need because the seller won't split up the equipment for sale in an ad??

I've done that before,
Particularly a few years ago when I finally found a set of IronMaster DB's in my area and had to take a whole gym with them to get the DB's.
Three bulky pulley machines, a generic Olympic bench, and a Chinese plate set later... luckily I was able to give the "extras" away.

[RyanLiftsAtHome]

I've done that before,
Particularly a few years ago when I finally found a set of IronMaster DB's in my area and had to take a whole gym with them to get the DB's.
Three bulky pulley machines, a generic Olympic bench, and a Chinese plate set later... luckily I was able to give the "extras" away.

Problem I have is I only drive a car and theres no way I can pick up the rack, otherwise I would have done the same

[murphyreedus]

Problem I have is I only drive a car and theres no way I can pick up the rack, otherwise I would have done the same

The rack comes apart, so you might be surprised. If I have a choice I'm bringing my truck/trailer, but I've fit a lot of equipment into a Charger, and there are plenty of examples of people on this forum cramming a ridiculous amount of stuff into small cars.

[chadsalt]

Who here buys random stuff they don't need because the seller won't split up the equipment for sale in an ad??

For example... theres an ad for a rack and bench for sale with plates... they happen to be a full set of Hamptons, actually a full set with like eight 45s and a beautiful patina... BUT only if I buy the rack and bench. WTF

*In the photo the rest of the 45s are in the background

Uh, yeah. Buy it all, flip the ****. Got some of my good stuff for next to nothing that way. Depending on the market the junk sells way faster than the good stuff. My area is that way.

Back seats fold in your car?

[RyanLiftsAtHome]

Uh, yeah. Buy it all, flip the ****. Got some of my good stuff for next to nothing that way. Depending on the market the junk sells way faster than the good stuff. My area is that way.

Back seats fold in your car?

Back seats do not fold! It sucks

[Cleveland33]

Back seats do not fold! It sucks

then rent a truck at Home Depot if the plates are really worth that much to you.

Flip the other stuff or drop it off at a scrap yard on the way home.

[irongrandpa]

Who here buys random stuff they don't need because the seller won't split up the equipment for sale in an ad??

For example... theres an ad for a rack and bench for sale with plates... they happen to be a full set of Hamptons, actually a full set with like eight 45s and a beautiful patina... BUT only if I buy the rack and bench. WTF

*In the photo the rest of the 45s are in the background

Most of my equipment buys has included stuff I didn't want but bought and sold the extras to pay for what I wanted to keep. My gym has been in a state of being upgraded as I flipped equipment, found out what i wanted to keep until now, everything I have is nice commercial equipment , vintage Yorks, all paid for by someone else.

[dukenukem7777]

Duke, I'm curious about the new bench too, any ballpark figures on the pricing of the AB-5100? What is the height of the bench? And will this model have the grippy upholstery too?

AB-5000 is -finally- finished with development as of last week. Probably 10 prototypes later. It's crazy how many little details needed to go into this bench to get it where we wanted. Our final prototype was good and now production will start. It's about 17-17.5" high, and will have the thicker/grippy upholstery standard. Pricing will be around $299.

[Deep-Voiced-One]

Duke, Very cool! Thanks for the info, was considering the FB-5000, but just might wait out for the AB-5000 for my second adjustable bench. Is the back pad 12"? Also how thick is the padding 3", or 4"? 3X3 11 gauge steel for the whole frame? Thanks and that should cover all my questions.

Sorry lurkers for the craigslist derail, but I figured those few additional questions would be worthy to know lol.

[SomeIronBoy]

The Precor Super Bench replicate Looks Nice As well!