The Official Craigslist Thread (Round 4)

[pbk3jg0]

someone in the Chicagoland area should jump on these. 2+ hours each way for me or I would. It looks like it may be the whole 120 lb set. Im not sure this seller knows what they are worth. The other items in the ad certainly are not underpriced.




https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/s...381848405.html

"Manual Adjustable Dumbbells" 5 to 100 LBS plus stand $150

That is a sweet deal! Good find.

[Domicron]

so apparently Gronkowski has his own line of fitness equipment now...

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/sg...383770378.html

[arkaa]

someone in the Chicagoland area should jump on these. 2+ hours each way for me or I would. It looks like it may be the whole 120 lb set. Im not sure this seller knows what they are worth. The other items in the ad certainly are not underpriced.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/s...381848405.html

"Manual Adjustable Dumbbells" 5 to 100 LBS plus stand $150

Dang it, they are gone. I should check this thread more frequently.

Its a 2-hr drive for me too, but I'd happily go get them if they were available. Have a couple of other things to do in Chicago that I've been putting off for a while - I had the perfect excuse to tell the wife

[urbanlifter]

Speaking of adjustable db's, I have ran across these several times on eBay and they looking SOOO freaking interesting! I'm guessing a prototype that never got off the ground, might be a cool novelty item for someone (60lbs per db).



https://www.ebay.com/itm/ADJUSTABLE-...IAAOSwvX9Z1TGk

[BulkMore]

Speaking of adjustable db's, I have ran across these several times on eBay and they looking SOOO freaking interesting! I'm guessing a prototype that never got off the ground, might be a cool novelty item for someone (60lbs per db).



https://www.ebay.com/itm/ADJUSTABLE-...IAAOSwvX9Z1TGk

They look brutal to change plates...not a quick process even though its not difficult. I wouldnt trust them personally. They dont seem that secure to me.

[cwcmac]

so apparently Gronkowski has his own line of fitness equipment now...

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/sg...383770378.html

My guess is it is the same model as Titan with comparable quality. Look at his SSB bar; looks like the same crazy width as the Titan SSB.

[urbanlifter]

My guess is it is the same model as Titan with comparable quality. Look at his SSB bar; looks like the same crazy width as the Titan SSB.

I nominate Gronk's website for the prestigious 'D-Bag of the Year Award' for the douchey home page banner and slew of re-branded 'Made in China' equipment. Looks like Gronk is reselling a mixture of the dirt cheap atlas equipment, xtreme monkey, and 'Titan'-ish looking benches.

[RyanLiftsAtHome]

I've seen these plates a couple times before, What are they really? the ad says antique but they don't seem that way to me.

[cwcmac]

I've seen these plates a couple times before, What are they really? the ad says antique but they don't seem that way to me.

I've previously asked and was told they are cheap plates that fall in the 'worth 50 cents a pound category). They aren't antique or collectible (as I was told)

[RestoringTally]

I nominate Gronk's website for the prestigious 'D-Bag of the Year Award' for the douchey home page banner and slew of re-branded 'Made in China' equipment. Looks like Gronk is reselling a mixture of the dirt cheap atlas equipment, xtreme monkey, and 'Titan'-ish looking benches.

Cronk's website is pretty bad. I am not impressed with most of the equipment on their site.

But, I made a trip through upper Ohio this past summer and stopped at one of their retail stores. They were running a special on Craig's List and I bought several kettlebells for about $1 per pound. The Gronk KBs are nice. Thick handles. Textured surface that does not give me blisters (I used them recently for a 10,000 swings in a month challenge).

[urbanlifter]

I've previously asked and was told they are cheap plates that fall in the 'worth 50 cents a pound category). They aren't antique or collectible (as I was told)

Agree! One of my first CL pickups was 500lbs of those gray plates, not a bad looking deep dish but they are your typical CAP/FG quality and should fall in the $0.50 or under category.

[bisonp]

I nominate Gronk's website for the prestigious 'D-Bag of the Year Award' for the douchey home page banner and slew of re-branded 'Made in China' equipment. Looks like Gronk is reselling a mixture of the dirt cheap atlas equipment, xtreme monkey, and 'Titan'-ish looking benches.

Rack looks awesome for flexing though.

[cwcmac]

Rack looks awesome for flexing though.

That rack is specially designed for curls so he needs to show off his arms

[thejosef]

That rack is specially designed for curls so he needs to show off his arms

Is he THAT tall? Or is that rack that tiny?

[urbanlifter]

Is he THAT tall? Or is that rack that tiny?

Good catch the rack does look small, had to look it up and he appears to be 6'6".

[Cleveland33]

C'mon the guy also sponsors Gronk Cruises - specialty cruises for his fans to come and party with him on a boat for a week.

[pbk3jg0]

Who is Gronk and why do people buy his equipment?

[Cleveland33]

Who is Gronk and why do people buy his equipment?

are you unfamiliar with Google?

[cwcmac]

are you unfamiliar with Google?

Do they make crappy equipment as well?

[pbk3jg0]

are you unfamiliar with Google?

Why so salty?

[BmXr]

50lb Powerblocks. He wants $175, I thought it was a good deal so I offered $150 and he seems fine with that. However after searching craigslist threads here and seeing other offers I think this is a bad deal. I don't know if I want PBs or IMs but I do know everyone recommends PB U-90s if your getting PBs and this listing isn't them. What should I offer? What model is this, I want them to go from 5-50lbs instead of 10-50lbs. He said "The plastic piece on the selector is cracked, but that doesn’t affect the functionality of the weights".

[DamonB82]

50lb Powerblocks. He wants $175, I thought it was a good deal so I offered $150 and he seems fine with that. However after searching craigslist threads here and seeing other offers I think this is a bad deal. I don't know if I want PBs or IMs but I do know everyone recommends PB U-90s if your getting PBs and this listing isn't them. What should I offer? What model is this, I want them to go from 5-50lbs instead of 10-50lbs. He said "The plastic piece on the selector is cracked, but that doesn’t affect the functionality of the weights".

You already offered $150.......

[BmXr]

You already offered $150.......

Yeah, I knew that would be a problem and I would feel like a dick offering less. The ad has been up for 20 days for $175. He did tell me it was cracked and won't do all exercises like traditional dumbbells after I offered him $150 though. I already told him that I don't need them that bad because I have a gym membership. So I was going to be honest and say I researched powerblock prices and they go for less than $150. I will also say that I'm not as interested anymore because I can't make up my mind between buying ironmasters and powerblocks. And that many people recommend buying U-90s if buying powerblocks. But if its a good price I rather buy them now then wait for U-90s or ironmasters to go on craigslist and you are close in my county. I just asked him if I can purchase a new selector pin for his model. That I want to expand weight on them eventually. If he tells me they aren't expandable and I can't buy a new pin thats more reasons he could lower the price more.


TL:dr I have reasons that could get the price lower

[RestoringTally]

Yeah, I knew that would be a problem and I would feel like a dick offering less. The ad has been up for 20 days for $175. He did tell me it was cracked and won't do all exercises like traditional dumbbells after I offered him $150 though. I already told him that I don't need them that bad because I have a gym membership. So I was going to be honest and say I researched powerblock prices and they go for less than $150. I will also say that I'm not as interested anymore because I can't make up my mind between buying ironmasters and powerblocks. And that many people recommend buying U-90s if buying powerblocks. But if its a good price I rather buy them now then wait for U-90s or ironmasters to go on craigslist and you are close in my county. I just asked him if I can purchase a new selector pin for his model. That I want to expand weight on them eventually. If he tells me they aren't expandable and I can't buy a new pin thats more reasons he could lower the price more.

TL:dr I have reasons that could get the price lower

You need to do your homework before you make offers. Although, there are reasons you may want to refuse or renegotiate.

Check out https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=159357941 for info on all types of PowerBlocks. You may have to use Google Image search to compare the offered PBs to what is in the thread since most of the pictures no longer appear in the thread.

As for reasonable prices, always check out ebay and use a search tool like SearchTempest to see what comparable items are selling for. Then adjust for your area and how badly you want them.

[Domicron]

My guess is it is the same model as Titan with comparable quality. Look at his SSB bar; looks like the same crazy width as the Titan SSB.

I nominate Gronk's website for the prestigious 'D-Bag of the Year Award' for the douchey home page banner and slew of re-branded 'Made in China' equipment. Looks like Gronk is reselling a mixture of the dirt cheap atlas equipment, xtreme monkey, and 'Titan'-ish looking benches.

Cronk's website is pretty bad. I am not impressed with most of the equipment on their site.

But, I made a trip through upper Ohio this past summer and stopped at one of their retail stores. They were running a special on Craig's List and I bought several kettlebells for about $1 per pound. The Gronk KBs are nice. Thick handles. Textured surface that does not give me blisters (I used them recently for a 10,000 swings in a month challenge).

i don't blame him for trying to cash in, but an attempt to put out semi-respectable products would be nice. buying a bunch of bargain bin stuff and branding it with "Gronk" is pretty weak.

[BmXr]

You need to do your homework before you make offers. Although, there are reasons you may want to refuse or renegotiate.

Check out https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=159357941 for info on all types of PowerBlocks. You may have to use Google Image search to compare the offered PBs to what is in the thread since most of the pictures no longer appear in the thread.

As for reasonable prices, always check out ebay and use a search tool like SearchTempest to see what comparable items are selling for. Then adjust for your area and how badly you want them.

I posted a picture of the PBs with tinypic in my first post. But my tinypic links keep being taken down. I have seen that thread in my research. The PBs look like some old classic model. I used SearchTempest to see items in my area within 50 miles and its showing items on ebay a lot farther than that.

[RestoringTally]

I posted a picture of the PBs with tinypic in my first post. But my tinypic links keep being taken down. I have seen that thread in my research. The PBs look like some old classic model. I used SearchTempest to see items in my area within 50 miles and its showing items on ebay a lot farther than that.

Upload your images to BB.com and then insert the link in img tags. Works every time.

Don't think small. 50 miles? That is nothing. I've driven 400 miles round trip to pick up things I've wanted. I typically drive 50 to 200 miles for my pickups.

If you are looking for pricing info, search nationwide. You are trying to determine the market value of the item, not make a buy. There are likely many more places with a market similar to where you are. There are not many places where new PB deals are posted daily.

Also, the PB site lists the price for many replacement parts. If you are going to discount the sale based on replacement cost of parts, the info is out there.

[dskoo65]

I posted a picture of the PBs with tinypic in my first post. But my tinypic links keep being taken down. I have seen that thread in my research. The PBs look like some old classic model. I used SearchTempest to see items in my area within 50 miles and its showing items on ebay a lot farther than that.

that handle appears to be cracked on the upper right(????). those are the old pro rexan PB's, and the issue with them is finding any add on kit is difficult. You may find someone selling an add on kit ON CL or ebay, but that is rare. I actually think the old pro sets had less rattling/sloppiness than the later elite and pro sets, but if there is a crack in the handle I just couldnt see buying them at all.

[BulkMore]

50lb Powerblocks. He wants $175, I thought it was a good deal so I offered $150 and he seems fine with that. However after searching craigslist threads here and seeing other offers I think this is a bad deal. I don't know if I want PBs or IMs but I do know everyone recommends PB U-90s if your getting PBs and this listing isn't them. What should I offer? What model is this, I want them to go from 5-50lbs instead of 10-50lbs. He said "The plastic piece on the selector is cracked, but that doesn’t affect the functionality of the weights".

These go on sale from time to time on amazon for $150. If I was the seller I would be more than happy to accept $150 from you. They're only losing tax on $150 for this deal.

[pbk3jg0]

that handle appears to be cracked on the upper right(????). those are the old pro rexan PB's, and the issue with them is finding any add on kit is difficult. You may find someone selling an add on kit ON CL or ebay, but that is rare. I actually think the old pro sets had less rattling/sloppiness than the later elite and pro sets, but if there is a crack in the handle I just couldnt see buying them at all.

Wouldn't a cracked handle like this be dangerous for powerblocks?