Price of weights, new or used

dustin · 09-Jul-07, 08:08 PM

Just wondering, for you people that lift weights at home, how much you paid for your plates?

10-Jul-07, 02:52 PM

For new plates I spend 40 to 90 cents per pound (depending on style/brand) here in upstate NY. Check WalMart as they might have some pretty good prices.

etothepii · 10-Jul-07, 05:37 PM

I bought a used olympic set for $68 at Play it Again Sports. Yard sales are great for finding cheap used exercise equipment.

dustin · 10-Jul-07, 06:34 PM

Well I can buy used plates for 50 cents a pound, thats a decent price right?

10-Jul-07, 08:55 PM

So long as they are in good condition, sure. It seems a bit steep to me for used, but if that is all you can get then you don't have much choice. Any chance you can talk them down in price?

dustin · 11-Jul-07, 06:33 PM

Nah I doubt it. I went back in today, the store is called Recycled Sports, he didn't have any more, he said they go really fast. No way I could talk him down in price. I COULD go to the next city to Walmart and check it out, but only if I know that they have good prices. The next city over also has a Play It Again Sports...

Anyone actually purchased just plate weights from Walmart or Play It Again Sports?

cyclistrob · 12-Jul-07, 12:32 AM

I bought a 300 lb olympic set for 100 at The Sports Authority.

etothepii · 12-Jul-07, 10:04 PM

Here, our Play It Again charges $.30 per pound for standard weightsplates) and, I think, $.45 per pound for Olympic.

dustin · 13-Jul-07, 02:45 PM

Allright I will check them out next time I go to Peterborough. Thanks!

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