The good thing about finding discount treadmills is that, if you're open to acquiring a somewhat used machine, there are tons of these treadmills available as gyms move to bring in the latest models, and as individuals decide that they'd rather have an elliptical machine or stair climber instead of a treadmill.
So, how do exactly do you go about finding discount treadmills? Well, first of all, do you live in a city or more of a rural area? If you live in a larger city, it may be easiest to call around to local fitness equipment dealers and gyms to see if they have any used, slightly damaged or otherwise discount treadmills available.
If you don't live in a large city, then you will probably have to turn to the internet. There are pros and cons to buying a treadmill over the internet. First of all, you will have to pay for shipping or freight costs, whereas purchasing a treadmill from a local dealer will eliminate shipping charges altogether.
Also, dealing with vendors online is not the same face to face experience that buying a treadmill from a retail location is. There is the worry and potential risk that the person or persons your dealing with aren't who they claim to be, or may not deliver the merchandise that you've paid for.
That being said, there are many reputable companies that sell discount treadmills through the internet, and there are several ways to verify the reputation of lesser known vendors as well. Don't be too quick to rule out shopping for a treadmill online. Oftentimes you'll be able to find the treadmill you want for such a good deal that it more than offsets the shipping charges.
Now if you're dead set on finding a somewhat used treadmill, there are some particular tips and tricks you can use to save money. Let's say you want last years most popular treadmill. You've patiently bided your time and now everyone that was going to burn out on the exercise resolution anyway has decided to dump their nearly brand new treadmills.
This is a great way to save a bundle on your treadmill purchase. Bu shipping charges can still be a huge pain and even double the overall cost or more for really bulky treadmills. So, take advantage of one of the popular internet auction websites' features of sorting items according to the distance between their location and yours.
Trust me, it's worth the time to find a way around the shipping gouge. Either buy the latest model and you'll be able to find a deal for free shipping that really does come out that way, or use the tip above to snatch a used treadmill located close to where you live. When I resold a treadmill on eBay, though I had done the measuring and math, I somehow miscalculated the shipping. UPS just charge it to my credit card. Of course the buyer didn't care about covering the extra shipping. So I was just out the $80.
The good thing about choosing to look for discount treadmills on the internet is that you'll pretty much have your pick of the litter. No certain models are out of reach due to limited inventory at the local fitness supply retailer. So take your time and shop around. There are several very handy consumer-oriented services and sites out there that can help you narrow down your prospective treadmill models.
Faith is a fitness consultant at her local gym and has run in marathons for charitable causes. She has been a certified personal trainer and also participates in charity triathlons. She thinks finding the proper treadmill is essential for training and remaining healthy. At http://www.exerzise.com , you will find Faith's pros and cons of the best elliptical trainer. | |
