Dumbbells?

Akronite2025
Akronite2025 Posts: 33 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Where is a good place to get a Set of Dumbbells that are really cheap and are no more then like 25.00 to 30.00? I would love to get a set to use at home

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  • mochapygmy
    mochapygmy Posts: 2,123 Member
    Check on Craigslist. You may get lucky and get a free pair.
  • ecjim
    ecjim Posts: 1,001 Member
    X2 about Craigslist - I have a small gym at home - squat rack, - bench - Olympic weights, dumbells . got most of it used. You will be able to get used equipment cheap in a couple months after the New Year resolutions fade. start looking - Eastcoast Jim
  • OyGeeBiv
    OyGeeBiv Posts: 733 Member
    Yep, Craigslist. And freecycle.
  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    I buy most of my equipment at Play It Again Sports if you have one close by. I find the prices fairly cheap.
  • Akronite2025
    Akronite2025 Posts: 33 Member
    I do not want to use craigslist I want an actual store
  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    Play It Again Sports is an actual store that sells used equipment. I have also bought some things from Academy Sports...their prices seem reasonable.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    I remember seeing a 40 lb dumbbell set (2 dumbbells and plates) on ebay for less than 30 dollars.
  • Akronite2025
    Akronite2025 Posts: 33 Member
    @ Annie_01 I have been to play it again sports before.
  • Akronite2025
    Akronite2025 Posts: 33 Member
    I do not want to buy any off the internet
  • Kalici
    Kalici Posts: 685 Member
    A cheap set from walmart?
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    In general, an iron based dumbbell is going to cost about a dollar a pound new. You can get used cheap (not sure why you have an issue with craigslist as that is the most cost effective route). Adjustable sets can be pricy (more than $30), but you’re getting a full range of dumbbells for less than the cost of each one (and they take up much less space).

    If you’re dead set on local retail, then you can probably get two 10 pound or two 15 pound dumbbells for $25 - $30 from walmart. Not sure how much that will do for you as you get stronger.

    Allan Misner
    NASM Certified Personal Trainer (Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist)
    Host of the 40+ Fitness Podcast

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