A Guide To Buying Used Treadmills
A treadmill can be an expensive but worthwhile piece of fitness equipment. Many people buy treadmills to keep fit at home instead of going to the gym or use it as an alternative workout to other sports like cycling. While many desire brand new treadmills, used treadmills may be what they can actually afford.
There is actually nothing wrong with buying a used treadmill as long as you know what to look for in a worthy buy. Here lies the problem of used treadmills, the knowledge to judge just how worthy it is. So the problem lies with the person looking for a used treadmill.
High-End Used Treadmills
Some used treadmills are usually bought from gyms and other fitness facilities and then refurbished or cleaned up and then sold to buyers. There are some reliable resellers who do a good job at cleaning and refurbishing the used treadmills. In cases like this, the treadmills that are usually resold are those that are the more expensive ones compared to those that are usually bought by homeowners. The reason behind this is that most resellers do not gain as much from low end used treadmills compared to refurbishing high end ones and selling them for a bigger profit.
This is not to say that you need not check on the motor and the rollers of the used treadmill that you intend to buy from the establishments that refurbish them and resell them. You have the right to be told that you are purchasing a treadmill that has been used and that has been cleaned and refurbished, otherwise it is misrepresentation if they pass it off as a brand new one. Refurbished units of the more expensive treadmill models usually resell for several thousands of dollars less than the original price but still more expensive than lower end units.
Direct Buying
Buying a used treadmill directly from a homeowner can also be advantageous. If you know what to look for in used treadmills then you will have no problem discerning which one is a worthy buy. If not, then you need to check the motor for cracks and oil leaks. The belt should also be checked for nicks and tears that may later cause the belt to come apart. The state of the metal framework should also be checked for rust.
The final say of buying used treadmills lies on the buyer. Your standards need to be met when buying a second hand treadmill. Browsing through garage sales or online sales sites can help you establish the right price for a particular model of treadmill.
