Introduction
You begin to picture the perfect setup - dumbbells here, power rack there, maybe even squeeze in a cardio machine. You pick the perfect barbell and now need the plates to match it. But, to your horror, you realize you have spent every dollar budgeted on all the other equipment. You've got a couple of options here. First, you can get another job to afford brand-new weights. Now, this isn't a bad idea, but maybe see what your friends and family think about you being gone a little more for the next 6 months. The second option is probably going to be a much better bet - just buy used weights. Used weights are a great option for your home or garage gym. Before we discuss where to find used weights for sale, let's first talk about why we love used weights.
Benefits of Used Weights
1) Price
This is the biggest one for sure. Buying used weights for sale off of Facebook Marketplace or another used weights outlet is going to save you quite a lot of money when compared to buying new weights for sale from most websites. Now, this can significantly vary by company and even the size of the dumbbells. Typically, you can expect the smaller dumbbells to be more expensive per pound and the larger, heavier dumbbells. Now if you are buying used dumbbells, you can often find them for around half the price. This will take some looking and searching, but it's gotta be better than that second job, right.
2) Quality
Now, obviously, the quality of new equipment is going to be great, what we mean by quality here is quality for the price. When looking at purchasing weights for your gym, you aren't gaining a whole lot by purchasing new weights. Typically, they are a little bit shinier, a little less banged up, and have a unique smell. Now these are all good things if we are going to display the dumbbells or weights as artwork in your living room - could be cute. But of course, we aren't trying to win any beauty pageants over here. You are trying to get stronger, leaner, more fit, or whatever other goal you may have.
Here are the Top 5 Ways to Find Used Weights for Sale:
1. Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist
When using these sites make sure you try multiple different keywords (not necessarily "used weights for sale") such as the brand you are looking for or what type of equipment you are looking for (weight plates). Don't be afraid to search more broadly for "gym equipment" or "fitness."
Often listings have multiple different pieces of equipment so finding exactly what you are looking for may take a little more of a broad search.
Now is also a great time to check out these sites.
With Covid in the rear view, many people who started a home gym during lockdown are realizing it wasn't what they expected - which means savings for you on your weight plates. Add in a little expert negotiation, and you could save some serious money.
2. eBay
What you get with eBay is the opposite of sites like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. With eBay, you get more detailed listings and a wider variety - win, win right?.
However, the biggest issue here is the shipping price.
As you can imagine, shipping weights is quite expensive. This is something to be aware of when buying plates new as well. The good news is many listings on eBay offer local pickup, so if you see one in your area this could be a great option for your used gym equipment and the weight plates you need in your life fitness journey.
3. A Used Sports Store
These stores are somewhat common, think of places like Play It Again Sports. They offer everything from hockey sticks to golf clubs. They also generally offer a decent size selection of dumbbell sets and weights for sale. While certainly cheaper than buying plates brand new, this type of store can tend to be more expensive than buying directly from another person.
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