Thursday 19 March 2015

People are taking interest in second hand gym equipment

Buying second hand goods online is now all the rage. In fact people are not just looking for used items such as furniture and clothes but are also taking interest in second hand gym equipment as well.

Lot of ink has been already invested in discussing the general aspects of what to look for when buying this type of equipment such as the maximum weight capacity, the amount of space you have available and the quality and ideal dimensions for the belt, however here we will cover some of the more technical aspects such as what should you consider when buying second hand goods online for your home gym.

First things first; treadmills can come in various motor strengths. Professional trainers recommended that a decent 'starter' second-hand treadmill has at least a 1.5 horsepower. In fact better models can reach the 2.5 to 3.0 horsepower range. In order to test the strength of the motor, set the treadmill to its slowest speed and plant your foot on the belt. Take it in writing; a good motor should not produce a groaning sound.

Also it makes sense to research online before you go to view. Keep in mind; buying a reputed make is always the best second-hand treadmill purchase.

There are sites available where you can buy and sell your used items. What can I sell online – did you ask by the way? Anything that to may want to sell can be sold online!

A good place to start now is to look online. Useful reviews of many models and brands of treadmills can be found online. Read, learn and buy second hand gym equipment online.

For more information please visit: http://www.sellup.com.au/




Friday 6 March 2015

It’s now your turn to buy and sell second hand

Honestly; for the longest time; I misunderstood the world of second-hand shops. For years I didn’t know that I could actually buy and sell second hand items and could find treasure in someone’s trash! As a matter of fact I in fact assumed that all shops gathered their inventory by buying goods from people directly, or from donations. However I was completely unaware of the concept of consignment shops where buyers and sellers can meet to buy and sell second hand goods.

For the uninitiated; consignment is when a shop sells goods for an owner. The owner in fact keeps ownership of his item until it sells. As the owner of your good you might have to pay a small fee to the shop as compensation for them selling your item. Of course; it’s the best option when it finally comes down to the concept to buy and sell second hand goods online.

Basically such online shops to buy and sell second hand items are locally owned businesses with a mom-and-pop feel. They usually set their own terms and condition so it’s important to research the store policies before committing.

Sure; it’s easy to find what you need effectively and efficiently, without having to trawl through irrelevant listings like jobs, holiday rentals or shop front ads. You can advertise your second hand items on such online stores free of charge with up to 5 photos.

It is also the ultimate platform to connect a community of members that makes use of second hand household items, whether that is for collecting, upcycling, making money from items no longer needed!

For more details please visit: http://www.sellup.com.au/