| Buying a used Bowflex on eBay, from a newspaper | | | | find a seller with experience not only in selling exercise |
| add or from a friend is an inexpensive way to having | | | | equipment but also in packing and shipping equipment |
| a "total gym" experience at home. If you're tight on | | | | as large and heavy as the Bowflex. |
| cash, there are several ways to find deals for a used | | | | You can solve this problem by checking the seller's |
| Bowflex. | | | | reputation. Auction sites such as eBay provide each |
| If you're buying one locally, you have the advantage of | | | | seller with an ID number. Through the seller's ID number, |
| possibly knowing the person who's selling it or at least | | | | you can read about experiences of other buyers who |
| being able to check out the machine yourself. But, as | | | | purchased from that particular seller. Beware of buying |
| an eBay buyer you need to start with a "buyer | | | | your used Bowflex or any fitness equipment from a |
| beware" mentality. Here are some suggestions to help | | | | seller who has absolutely no feedback. You need to |
| you. | | | | know the experience other buyers have had. |
| Watch out for sellers with little experience or no | | | | Also watch out for sellers who do not provide pictures |
| reputation. You should be sure that the seller you are | | | | and detailed descriptions. Read the auction description |
| looking to buy your used Bowflex from has sold | | | | carefully to be aware of the condition of the used |
| exercise equipment in the past. Buying a machine on | | | | Bowflex you're looking to buy. You can email the seller |
| eBay is not the same as buying a handbag! | | | | asking for pictures and more information if you're |
| If you're going to spend close to a thousand dollars or | | | | unsure or the photos are bad. |
| more, you'll want to be sure that your used Bowflex | | | | Make certain shipping is within a reasonable distance |
| arrives in the condition you expect. Find out if the eBay | | | | and cost. Some unscrupulous sellers are tacking on |
| seller you're considering buying from insures the | | | | exorbitant shipping costs to boost their bottom lines. |
| exercise equipment that they sell. If the package is | | | | Most auction sites such as eBay provide shipping |
| insured and there is freight damage, one of the biggest | | | | guidelines on their website. |
| risks of shopping on the Internet, the buyer can be | | | | Remember that there's no warranty on a used |
| assured that the insurance claim will refund their | | | | Bowflex so take your time in checking one out. The |
| money. | | | | warranty is only good for the original, registered owner |
| However, even with insurance, there is always the | | | | of the equipment. You're on your own, cost-wise, for |
| concern of damage from rough handling. You need to | | | | repairs to the equipment. |