| Do you want to get into shape? If so, you may turn | | | | repairs are needed. There shouldn't be any repairs |
| to the internet and Craigslist.org to find a good deal | | | | needed unless you know about them upfront. If |
| on exercise equipment, but how can you make sure | | | | buying a mountain bike, it should be road ready. New |
| you are truly getting the best deal? Continue reading | | | | tires or repairing a broken chain costs money. If you |
| for a few buying tips. | | | | need to pay for repairs, figure their cost into the |
| Ask to see pictures. Most Craigslist sellers post | | | | total of the bike. Be carefully because repairs can |
| pictures of the products they sell, but not all do. | | | | turn an otherwise good deal into an expensive one. |
| Photographs can give you great insight into a problem | | | | With certain items, such as stationary exercise bikes, |
| and they can be the deciding factor in whether or | | | | treadmills, and elliptical trainers, batteries are |
| not you buy. A picture can let you know if you are | | | | commonly needed to get the screen to work. |
| buying a 10 year old treadmill or one released within | | | | Luckily, this will only cost you a few dollars. |
| the past five years. In terms of fitness equipment, | | | | Get the make and model number. This good for a |
| like treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, and | | | | number of reasons. You can do a little bit of research |
| mountain bikes, newer is usually better. | | | | online to ensure you are getting the best deal on |
| Make sure no important pieces are missing. Many | | | | Craigslist. See the year the treadmill was released and |
| people on Craigslist sell their old exercise equipment | | | | look for reviews online. As previously, the best pieces |
| because they upgraded, but some sell because of | | | | of exercise equipment are new models, as well as |
| missing or broken pieces. Unfortunately, not all | | | | those with good reviews online. You can also price |
| Craigslist sellers are honest. Before buying an | | | | compare. Since you are buying used, make sure you |
| expensive piece of exercise equipment, make sure all | | | | aren't paying full price. You should get a significant |
| parts are there. Specifically ask the seller. | | | | discount, like around 50% or more. |
| Ask to make sure the item works or ask what | | | | |