jeff@nwfitnessportland.com

By Jeff Hahn
Sales Director

I get calls from customers everyday asking if we carry used equipment.  When I get this question, I say “Yes, but are you looking for ‘used equipment’ or ‘cheap equipment’?”  This is when the caller has to decide what they really want.

Buying used equipment can be a really good thing.  It can save you some money, and there are definitely some steals to be found if you know what to look for.  The problem is most people think Craig’s List or similar source would be the place to find these deals.  The truth is most of the equipment on those sources is really just “cheap & used”, not high quality used.

Why is Craig’s List littered with “cheap & used” equipment?  The answer is simple.  The equipment wasn’t good to begin with, and some poor soul spent $500 or more only to find out that it doesn’t perform like they expect.  After dragging it home and up the stairs, it worked fine for a while.  Then after a few parts failures, constant calls to an 800 number with non-english speaking tech support, and no real repair in sight, they decide to dump it on Craigs List.

Quality equipment is hard to find second hand.  Most people who buy high quality are going to use the equipment and do the research to make sure they are buying a good product.  They also have a better ownership experience with less breakdowns.  If they do have a problem, they call us, their local dealer and service center, and we get the problem solved.  Because of this, they tend to keep the equipment, and if they do decide to trade up to something new, we usually have the chance to refurbish and resell the equipment – with a labor warranty and financing options.

We offer new and quality used equipment.

So how do you get a great deal on a high quality used piece of equipment?  Come down to our store or check out our used page.  Sign up to follow us on twitter or Facebook and be the first to know when we receive something used.  Read our used equipment buyer’s guide.  Talk with our sales staff about which brands are quality and which are just junk.

Most importantly, don’t spend any amount of money on equipment that is junk.  If you are going to invest in equipment for you home, buy quality – you’ll be glad you did!

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