The Official Craigslist Thread (Round 4)

[SwoleCPA]

what is this contraption for?



from this ad: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/sp...301955279.html

Obviously it's a curling station...only to be used when the squat rack is occupied by some annoying person doing squats

[Mechanon84]

Obviously it's a curling station...only to be used when the squat rack is occupied by some annoying person doing squats

You jest, but...

[princess817]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to thank you all for providing awesome feedback on these forums. After much debate, I finally pulled the trigger and bought the Vectra VFT-100, CL listing. Thanks to Domicron, UrbanLifter, CliveWarren, Stasher1, Hardgains88 and others for the help and advise. I'm so happy to finally be on my way to putting together my home gym. Originally posted questions in The Cheapo Setup thread, but since I picked this up in CL, I suppose it doesn't qualify for Cheapo. Though, I did pick up for $1500, including bench and all accessories imaginable. Looking ahead to Power Rack. Got my eyes on a Elitefts, bench, bar & 450# minimum - CL listing. Oh, boy!

[Domicron]

congrats. looking forward to see what your setup ends up looking like.

[dskoo65]

guy is advertising this as a legend 3 way, but its obviously a 4 way without the leg hold down.

does this loook like an older version because 1)the pop pins are black and i see no recent examples of anything but yellow and 2) the padding looks thinner than any of the current models.

what is a fair value if i were going to purchase this (assuming everything operates as it should)?

[Domicron]

my personal take is that $250-300 is a very fair price to pay for a great condition used commercial bench. obviously this depends on the market and if it's a particularly sought after model, but i think it's fair to say that for most markets, at $300 a good bench won't last long

[cwcmac]

guy is advertising this as a legend 3 way, but its obviously a 4 way without the leg hold down.

does this loook like an older version because 1)the pop pins are black and i see no recent examples of anything but yellow and 2) the padding looks thinner than any of the current models.

what is a fair value if i were going to purchase this (assuming everything operates as it should)?

Those pads look really thin to me and the front legs look wide, don't they use a smaller front foot design? Part of me almost thinks it's a knock off with a legend sticker on it but I doubt that's the case; may just be an older style or it the angle of the photo may make it look like the front feet are wider than they really are.

Given everything I said above I'd still check it out if the price isn't crazy

[dskoo65]

Those pads look really thin to me and the front legs look wide, don't they use a smaller front foot design? Part of me almost thinks it's a knock off with a legend sticker on it but I doubt that's the case; may just be an older style or it the angle of the photo may make it look like the front feet are wider than they really are.

Given everything I said above I'd still check it out if the price isn't crazy

the front leg is an illusion. Part of what looks like the front cross piece is actually the front post coming down to the cross piece. so, that part looks the same as the current models.

my main concern is the padding looks quite a bit thinner than the current models.

[RestoringTally]

my main concern is the padding looks quite a bit thinner than the current models.

I picked up an older version of a Legend 3103. The old pads were super soft. When I sat on the bench I bottomed out on the pad. I bought new pads from Legend for about $90. No shipping because the factory is just down the road from me.

From the angle of the pictures it is difficult to determine how thick the pads are. My new pads are just under 3 inches thick and very firm.

As long as the pads are as firm as you want, I say go for it. But if the pads are too soft, factor in the replacement cost in the price.

[dskoo65]

I picked up an older version of a Legend 3103. The old pads were super soft. When I sat on the bench I bottomed out on the pad. I bought new pads from Legend for about $90. No shipping because the factory is just down the road from me.

From the angle of the pictures it is difficult to determine how thick the pads are. My new pads are just under 3 inches thick and very firm.

As long as the pads are as firm as you want, I say go for it. But if the pads are too soft, factor in the replacement cost in the price.

i will check with legend on the current price. the only other site i found would run $174 for both pads. at an asking price of $250, id want the guy to come down to $150 and i doubt he would do that.

[dskoo65]

Legend sold. I would not have paid the $250 he was asking without the leg hold down and wanting to spend $150 to get new pads.

This Maxicam bench is local. I had a really quick look at it as I was short on time. I think its a Maxicam 3022. Anyone have experience with the bench. Pretty sure I can get it for under $100.

[WeakSauz]

This Maxicam bench is local. I had a really quick look at it as I was short on time. I think its a Maxicam 3022. Anyone have experience with the bench. Pretty sure I can get it for under $100.

At $100 you cant go wrong there- I'd just get it. Can resell it if you dont like it and get $100 back pretty easy

[jormone]

Legend sold. I would not have paid the $250 he was asking without the leg hold down and wanting to spend $150 to get new pads.

This Maxicam bench is local. I had a really quick look at it as I was short on time. I think its a Maxicam 3022. Anyone have experience with the bench. Pretty sure I can get it for under $100.

I found a like new rogue adjustable 2.0 a few weeks ago for $400.

Ive been on my share of $1000 benches, and i can honestly say as a flat incline bench i would favor none of them over the rogue. the height and pad width are just right, and i have yet to see an adjustable bench with as minimal a pad gap as the rogue. it is as rock solid as any bench ive ever used.

i would never pay $500+ for any bench, but if i had to i cant see how id find a better FI bench than the rogue.

Is there something wrong with your Rogue that has you looking at lesser benches?

[RestoringTally]

Legend sold. I would not have paid the $250 he was asking without the leg hold down and wanting to spend $150 to get new pads.

This Maxicam bench is local. I had a really quick look at it as I was short on time. I think its a Maxicam 3022. Anyone have experience with the bench. Pretty sure I can get it for under $100.

I have a similarly constructed bench, except it has wheels and a handle. It weighs almost 90 lbs. I love it.

If the Maxicam bench is so light that it does not need wheels, then it is not worth having. If it is that heavy, you will miss the wheels and handle unless you plan on keeping it in only one place in your gym.

Either way, I would pass.

[dskoo65]

Is there something wrong with your Rogue that has you looking at lesser benches?

nothing wrong per se. as a dumbbell only bench, i really prefer something that hits more angles. I sold it for a gain. its crazy what people will pay for used rogue stuff. i have enough other benches and id just prefer to to find a commercial quality bench at closer to $200 or less. i dont need new and pretty.

if i could find a freakin cybex 5435 anywhere id be a happy camper for quite a while.

[dskoo65]

I have a similarly constructed bench, except it has wheels and a handle. It weighs almost 90 lbs. I love it.

If the Maxicam bench is so light that it does not need wheels, then it is not worth having. If it is that heavy, you will miss the wheels and handle unless you plan on keeping it in only one place in your gym.

Either way, I would pass.

I did lift one end of it and it really didnt feel hefty. it would be a dumbbell bench only and wouldnt get moved much anyway. i like the design where the pad is supported completely by a wide frame when flat somewhat like the cybex 5435. if i can get him down to $60-$70 it might be worth grabbing .

[Cleveland33]

I have a similarly constructed bench, except it has wheels and a handle. It weighs almost 90 lbs. I love it.

If the Maxicam bench is so light that it does not need wheels, then it is not worth having. If it is that heavy, you will miss the wheels and handle unless you plan on keeping it in only one place in your gym.

Either way, I would pass.

the BM benches didn't have wheels, my flat has to weigh close to, if not over, 90lbs - wouldn't trade that one for any bench, including adjustable

[BulkMore]

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...328514409.html

2 cybex machines for free...ab machine and back extension

[deadwoodgregg]

$200 Bodymasters Hack Squat adjustable footplate

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/spo/d...304894974.html

[WeakSauz]

$200 Bodymasters Hack Squat adjustable footplate

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/spo/d...304894974.html

It's 15mins from my house, and Ive been eyeing it! Just have no space for it

[Domicron]

It's 15mins from my house, and Ive been eyeing it! Just have no space for it

buy it, get a unit at one of those first month free places to stash it if you can't keep it unassembled in the garage, and then make space for it later. i doubt you'll find another for $200 in a long time

[WeakSauz]

buy it, get a unit at one of those first month free places to stash it if you can't keep it unassembled in the garage, and then make space for it later. i doubt you'll find another for $200 in a long time

I messaged the guy- I think Im going to get it and leave it in pieces until I figure something out. Might sell my olympic Jerk blocks to make some room because theyre huge and I've not used them in months on end

[cwcmac]

ANyone have experience with this: https://www.bodysolid.com/home/glph1...uat/dimensions

What would you think is a good price for one in decent used shape.

[swimmer32]

ANyone have experience with this: https://www.bodysolid.com/home/glph1...uat/dimensions

What would you think is a good price for one in decent used shape.

It's a pretty good machine. I bought one used for $400 a number of years ago. I loved the rollers on the sled - very large and moved well.

[cwcmac]

It's a pretty good machine. I bought one used for $400 a number of years ago. I loved the rollers on the sled - very large and moved well.

Thanks, on spread.

[WeakSauz]

Are seated tricep machines like this any good? I have no idea the maker of this one. But, I can get both the tricep bench and preacher curl for less than $150.

Any ideas on who the manufacturer of both are?

[BigPaul0909]

Are seated tricep machines like this any good? I have no idea the maker of this one. But, I can get both the tricep bench and preacher curl for less than $150.

Any ideas on who the manufacturer of both are?

As somebody who finally just got rid of his preacher curl bench, they are not a marketable as you'd think, there a dime a dozen and i dont think that dip machine is much good, okay for burn out sets, the back pad would ideally be angled slightly so you could lean over, and it would at minimum need a seatbelt if not leg attachment if you'd load this up, i prefer just a normal dip.

[WeakSauz]

As somebody who finally just got rid of his preacher curl bench, they are not a marketable as you'd think, there a dime a dozen and i dont think that dip machine is much good, okay for burn out sets, the back pad would ideally be angled slightly so you could lean over, and it would at minimum need a seatbelt if not leg attachment if you'd load this up, i prefer just a normal dip.

Thanks for the feedback. And yes, I hear ya on the preacher curl benches.. There is a Precor Icarian unit in my area that the guy has had posted for 2 months now. $100 and he can't seem to get anything for it. Just not as practical for garage/home gym use, I guess

[RestoringTally]

As somebody who finally just got rid of his preacher curl bench, they are not a marketable as you'd think, there a dime a dozen and i dont think that dip machine is much good, okay for burn out sets, the back pad would ideally be angled slightly so you could lean over, and it would at minimum need a seatbelt if not leg attachment if you'd load this up, i prefer just a normal dip.

One good use (about the only one I can think of) of a preacher bench is that it is a good place to hold your curl bar while you load it.

[BulkMore]

Id like to have a nice standing preacher curl so I can do spider curls and regular preacher curls. I rarely ever see those pop up.