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		<title>Best price guaranteed &#8211; and better service too!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Jeff Hahn Sales Director We offer a BEST PRICE GUARANTEE! That means if you find a lower price on the exact same product, we will match or beat the price! Plus, the fact that we are local and offer service, you can rest assured that you will have the best ownership experience possible if [...]]]></description>
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By Jeff Hahn</p>
<p>Sales Director</p>
<p>We offer a BEST PRICE GUARANTEE!  That means if you find a lower price on the exact same product, we will match or beat the price!  Plus, the fact that we are local and offer service, you can rest assured that you will have the best ownership experience possible if there is ever a problem with your equipment.</p>
<p>We offer our products at our best price EVERY DAY, and GUARANTEE the BEST PRICE for 30 days after you make your purchase, so you can be sure you are making a great decision!</p>
<p>When you come into our store, we can show you all of the equipment options. We let you try the equipment with a knowledgeable salesperson to assist you in finding the best product for your needs.  Once we have found the best product, we are happy to search the internet with you to make sure you are getting the best price!</p>
<p>In the market for a new piece of fitness equipment for your home or business? Visit our store today! </p>
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		<title>The Specialty Dealer Advantage</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Jeff Hahn Sales Director You have decided it is time &#8211; time to take back your life and get back into shape.  You have decided it&#8217;s time for some real fitness equipment at home.  If you are serious about using the products you buy, let me give you the top 5 reasons why you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_117" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://www.nwfitnessportland.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Jeff-2.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-117 " title="Jeff (2)" src="http://www.nwfitnessportland.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Jeff-2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">jeff@nwfitnessportland.com</p></div>
<p>By Jeff Hahn<br />
Sales Director</p>
<p>You have decided it is time &#8211; time to take back your life and get back into shape.  You have decided it&#8217;s time for some real fitness equipment at home.  If you are serious about using the products you buy, let me give you the top 5 reasons why you should buy from a specialty dealer near you!</p>
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<li>Your specialty dealer offers a wide variety of equipment that you can try before you buy!  That&#8217;s right &#8211; bring your shoes and come ready to put the equipment through the paces to make sure the machine(s) you select are right for you.</li>
<li>Your specialty dealer offers knowledgeable sales staff to answer your questions.  Unlike many big box shopping experiences, you will have someone who really knows their stuff help you with any questions you have about the equipment you are trying out.  That way, you are sure to get the right machine for your needs!</li>
<li>Your specialty dealer offers delivery and installation options.  These are things that are typically not offered or outsourced to a third party delivery company.  At your specialty dealer you are getting installation by true professionals who have done it many times before.  That way you know the equipment will be set up right!</li>
<li>Your specialty dealer offers quality brands that are not just disposables.  The brands sold at specialty fitness stores are much higher quality that the products found at mass merchants.  They perform more like gym quality equipment and the manufacturers support the products with replacement parts long after the warranty has expired.</li>
<li>Your specialty dealer offers service after the sale.  If  you do have a problem with your equipment, you simply call the store and talk to someone who is knowledgeable about your machine.  Then a trained technician can come to your house and perform any needed adjustments or repairs.</li>
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<p>While most shoppers never think about the long term, it is probably the most important part of your buying experience.  At Northwest Fitness we strive to offer the best products, best value, a welcoming try before you buy atmosphere, and the highest level of customer service during and after the sale.  Those are things you will NEVER find at a big box store or on the internet!  Come see us today&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Where is the best place to buy fitness equipment?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:25:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Jeff Hahn Sales Director Buying fitness equipment is not like buying a TV. If you think the best deal means heading to Costco, Best Buy, or even your big box sporting goods store, I suggest you read this post. Here are four key things (often overlooked) to consider when deciding where to buy your [...]]]></description>
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<p>By Jeff Hahn<br />
Sales Director</p>
<p>Buying fitness equipment is not like buying a TV. If you think the best deal means heading to Costco, Best Buy, or even your big box sporting goods store, I suggest you read this post. Here are four key things (often overlooked) to consider when deciding where to buy your fitness equipment.</p>
<p>The first thing to consider when buying fitness equipment is if the equipment is right for you.  At many &#8220;Big Box Retailers&#8221;, you will find a display of an assembled machine (normally not plugged in or ready for use) and a stack of the machines in boxes that you can load onto your cart. You may find a sales associate, but it is rare that you find one that knows much about the fitness equipment.</p>
<p>At your local fitness dealer, you will find knowledgeable employees who can help you find the piece of equipment that best suits your needs. They also have the equipment plugged in and ready to test out. You can TRY BEFORE YOU BUY to make sure you are getting the right machine!</p>
<div id="attachment_5" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 610px"><a href="http://www.nwfitnessportland.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cropped-206.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5 " title="cropped-206.jpg" src="http://www.nwfitnessportland.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cropped-206.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="173" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Try before you buy from a large selection!</p></div>
<p>The second thing to consider when buying fitness equipment is who will install your equipment.  At the &#8220;Big Box Retailers&#8221;, you will be expected to take the machine home (hope you have a pickup truck), be able to take the machine up or downstairs (wherever you decide to place the equipment in your home), and assemble the machine correctly (assuming you have the right tools and are a fairly handy person). For an additional fee, they may hire out to a third party delivery company who delivers everything from tv&#8217;s to furniture (not exactly fitness equipment experts).</p>
<p>At your local fitness dealer, you will find experienced professionals who deliver and assemble fitness equipment properly every day. They know the best way to get your machine up or down your stairs without damaging your home. They also know how to assemble the machine and make the needed adjustments to ensure that your equipment will operate properly for a long time.</p>
<p>The third thing to consider when buying fitness equipment is who will service your equipment in the future.  At the &#8220;Big Box Retailers&#8221;, most don&#8217;t offer in-home service. Most don&#8217;t even have a service department. The best you can hope for is getting a nice person to answer the 1-800 number for the manufacturer. The nice person will hopefully refer you to a third party locally who offers repairs and maintenance on your brand of machine.</p>
<p>At your local fitness dealer, you will find experienced professionals who will come to your home and are trained to diagnose and repair any problems you come across. All you do is call the friendly face you bought the machine from.</p>
<p>The fourth thing to consider when buying fitness equipment is who will move your equipment should you ever move.  At the &#8220;Big Box Retailers&#8221;, you will not find a moving service. You will call a moving company and they will show up the day of the move and tell you that they do not know how to disassemble or move your equipment. This will put you into a panic because you have to be out in 2 days and now you are stuck trying to do it yourself because there is no time to find someone else.</p>
<div id="attachment_134" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://www.nwfitnessportland.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nwfit-signage.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-134 " title="nwfit-signage" src="http://www.nwfitnessportland.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nwfit-signage-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Your Local Fitness Experts!</p></div>
<p>At your local fitness dealer, you make one phone call to the friendly face you bought the machine from. For a reasonable price, the same experienced professionals who delivered your equipment will disassemble your machine, move it to your new place, and reassemble it for you there. If you are moving far away, they will disassemble and pack it, then help you find a local dealer to reassemble your equipment in your new town.</p>
<p>As you can see, there is a lot more to buying fitness equipment than you might think.  When you look at what really matters, service is the key.  From helping you find the right equipment, to delivery, repairs and moves &#8211; your local Northwest Fitness Store is the best place to buy!</p>
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