Buying a used treadmill can be a good way to save a lot of money as opposed to buying new. There are many places to buy used treadmills that are for sale beyond the used equipment store. Buying a used gym treadmill from a gym is another source to check out as well as online and offline classified advertisement. Shopping online can be tricky but opens up a lot more options.

There are many stores that sell used and refurbished treadmills but be on the lookout for shady businesses. Just the same as buying anything used, there will be the risk of taking home a lemon. Reputable stores will stand behind their machines with a warranty to cover any unforeseen problems. It is important to know what to look for when determining that the used treadmill you are about to buy will not fall apart after your first workout.

Another place that some people would recommend is buying from a gym. Since gyms have a lot of fitness equipment they will always need to buy more and have to get rid of their old equipment. One trick to look out for is the usage since gym equipment tends to be abused and used more harshly than typical home treadmills. So despite being cheaper than most other used treadmills, gym treadmills are usually on their last leg and have very limited life expectancy.

The most effective classifieds are online these days and craigslist or eBay are probably the most popular sites where you could buy used treadmills. It can be risky business since there is little to verify the authenticity of the seller and shipping something as bulky as a treadmill is a nightmare. Look for local listings where you will be able to check out the machine before buying and arrange for pick up.

In the end, even if you are buying online the safest bet is to buy from someone local to you. The best condition to buy used treadmills is from neighbors since many households will buy a treadmill, use it once or twice and then forget about it. The treadmill ends up being barely used allowing the second hand buyer to pick up a practically new treadmill at steep savings.