A Quickie Guide To Used Exercise Equipment
April 21st, 2008If you’re looking in the newspaper, the solution to buying used exercise equipment is relatively simple. When you call the number in the ad, tell the person selling it that you want to see it and try it out before you buy it. If he or she refuses, then don’t buy from that person. (If you or the person selling the machine is worried about being alone with a stranger, remember that you would have to meet to deliver the equipment, anyway, and you can both have someone else with you. This may be obvious to both parties, but I’ll go ahead and spell it out, just in case.) When and if you go to check out the equipment, make sure that it isn’t missing any parts, that it isn’t rusty or worn-out in key areas, and that it actually works. Turn it on and try it for a few minutes to make sure it runs smoothly. Keep in mind that used machines don’t come with warranties, and that it may be harder to find replacement parts for older brands and models. If you decide to buy it, make sure you have each other’s name and number, in case something else comes up in the future.
