If you are looking for a cheap used treadmill you can find one almost anywhere. But are they really such a good deal? Before you buy be sure to do your research and find out exactly what you paying for.
You can find treadmill ads in the newspaper. Look for the manufacturer and what the model number is and use this information to do a quick internet search. What features does it have and what do user reviews say about it? By doing this and finding out you don't like this treadmill, you will save the time it would have took to drive over there plus gas money.
Treadmills
Garage sales are a great place to find used treadmills. Ask the owner when and where they bought it from. Another important question is how often and for how long they used it. Have they ever had any problems with it? The answers you hear may surprise you. Ask them if you can try it out.
A used treadmill can be a good buy if you are purchasing a reliable model that fits your needs. You don't want to buy a treadmill that is 10 years old and only cost 0 to begin with. Typically cheap models do not last as long.
If the treadmill is a commercial treadmill, was bought in the past few years, and was several thousand dollars, then you might be getting a great deal. If you are getting it for half or a third of the original price then consider it cheap! Commercial treadmills are made take a lot of use and abuse and still keep going.
A factory refurbished treadmill be both cheap and high quality. They are used, but anything that was broken on them has been fixed. They have had a full inspection, parts have been replaced, and these treadmills can be just like new.
When shopping online be sure to shop with a reputable company as you will not be able to try it before you buy it. In an online auction you can get great deals on used treadmills but be sure to read all their small print. It may actually say in there "untested" or "as is". There is nothing worse than purchasing a broken treadmill that you cannot return.
You should never rush into buying a cheap used treadmill. What looks like a good deal may actually be your worst nightmare! Know what you are buying and make sure the treadmill meets all your expectations before you hand over any money.