El Exorcisto Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 TheCrimsonFist just put up a status about a Craigslist score, which got me wondering what everyone else has hauled off for a steal. My best has been 298 pounds of Iron Woody competition bumper plates for $165. I also scored an old, brick shithouse York incline bench for $50, and a 300 pound set with shitty bar for $100. What have you scored off Craigslist? Quote My training log Spoiler 2016 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (USS), April 16th Contest report 2015 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (NAS), April 18th Contest report Eighth Annual Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition (Unsanctioned), August 1st Contest report "What's the difference between an injury that you train around and an injury that you train through?" "A trip to the hospital" Link to comment
Kvothe Gainskiller Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 This really makes me want a home gym more than ever. I wonder if I can find a garage on craigslist. Quote I translate things into Latin. Send me a pm.| Human Flag | | One-arm Chinup | | 20 Bar Muscle-ups | | 225 Press | | 365lb Front Squat | | 515lb Deadlift | | Freestanding HSPU | | Gain 15lb | Battle LogIt's the questions we can't answer that teach us the most. They teach us how to think. If you give a man an answer, all he gains is a little fact. But give him a question and he'll look for his own answers.Anyone can love a thing because. That's as easy as putting a penny in your pocket. But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. That is rare and pure and perfect.We understand how dangerous a mask can be. We all become what we pretend to be. - Patrick RothfussGain 15lbs 42%42% Link to comment
Machete Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I don't think I should say it here... 1 Quote Valar Morghulis Halfling Monk, Chaotic Neutral Machete's Blog: Inside A Mad Mind Third World Warrior: The Eight-Year Training Log Link to comment
Pole Monkey Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I got 205 lbs of plates and a bar for free. Woman's grandson left them behind and is now incarcerated. She wanted them gone but couldn't lift the 45s. I also got my pole climbing gear off CL. $800 worth of stuff for only $150. Almost brand new too. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk Quote Using Tapatalk Link to comment
El Exorcisto Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I don't think I should say it here... Running out of places to hide the bodies yet? Quote My training log Spoiler 2016 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (USS), April 16th Contest report 2015 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (NAS), April 18th Contest report Eighth Annual Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition (Unsanctioned), August 1st Contest report "What's the difference between an injury that you train around and an injury that you train through?" "A trip to the hospital" Link to comment
KGB Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 http://savannah.craigslist.org/fuo/4481401381.htmlDoes it count if I didn't buy it? A friend found this gem yesterday while looking for a dining table. 1 Quote My Puny Little Battlelog Link to comment
El Exorcisto Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 http://savannah.craigslist.org/fuo/4481401381.htmlDoes it count if I didn't buy it? A friend found this gem yesterday while looking for a dining table. That is outstanding. Quote My training log Spoiler 2016 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (USS), April 16th Contest report 2015 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (NAS), April 18th Contest report Eighth Annual Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition (Unsanctioned), August 1st Contest report "What's the difference between an injury that you train around and an injury that you train through?" "A trip to the hospital" Link to comment
AlexCold Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/spo/4584479502.html Deal or no deal? PS I called dibs! Quote Pinterest: Alex's Paleo Wins - Recipes on Pinterest Instagram: alexcold23 MFP: dalex916 Link to comment
El Exorcisto Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 It looks like a good rack at a great price. If I needed a rack and had the money I'd jump on it. Quote My training log Spoiler 2016 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (USS), April 16th Contest report 2015 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (NAS), April 18th Contest report Eighth Annual Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition (Unsanctioned), August 1st Contest report "What's the difference between an injury that you train around and an injury that you train through?" "A trip to the hospital" Link to comment
MsFitz Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 I got my "home gym" off craigslist. I don't remember what I paid, but I know it was a good deal. I got the bench, barbell, curl bar, and a bunch of weights. Quote “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.†― Henry Ford Epic Quest First Challenge Second Challenge Third Challenge Link to comment
AlexCold Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 I got this for 260, rack only. And a bunch of plate weight at .45/pound. All I need is a decent bar and bench. Quote Pinterest: Alex's Paleo Wins - Recipes on Pinterest Instagram: alexcold23 MFP: dalex916 Link to comment
El Exorcisto Posted July 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 If you have the money, the Texas Power Bar is the only bar that deserves it. Good score on the rack. Quote My training log Spoiler 2016 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (USS), April 16th Contest report 2015 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (NAS), April 18th Contest report Eighth Annual Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition (Unsanctioned), August 1st Contest report "What's the difference between an injury that you train around and an injury that you train through?" "A trip to the hospital" Link to comment
AlexCold Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 If you have the money, the Texas Power Bar is the only bar that deserves it. Good score on the rack. I was considering the TPB or The Bomba V2 from FringeSports. It's about $70 different right now. My big worry is the knurling on the TPB might be too rough for my wife. If I want here to lift, no way in hell she'll put up with a rough knurl. Quote Pinterest: Alex's Paleo Wins - Recipes on Pinterest Instagram: alexcold23 MFP: dalex916 Link to comment
El Exorcisto Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 If you're used to old beater bars then the knurl on any good bar is going to be sharper than you're initially going to like. My wife was scared of it for about two seconds until she used it one night on bench and deadlift. Now she won't even touch the shit barbell we used to use. Quote My training log Spoiler 2016 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (USS), April 16th Contest report 2015 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (NAS), April 18th Contest report Eighth Annual Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition (Unsanctioned), August 1st Contest report "What's the difference between an injury that you train around and an injury that you train through?" "A trip to the hospital" Link to comment
El Exorcisto Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I will caution that if you want any kind of whip in the bar for Olympic lifts, then don't get the power bar. It's as stiff as Lexington Steel. Quote My training log Spoiler 2016 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (USS), April 16th Contest report 2015 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (NAS), April 18th Contest report Eighth Annual Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition (Unsanctioned), August 1st Contest report "What's the difference between an injury that you train around and an injury that you train through?" "A trip to the hospital" Link to comment
Vector Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I loved the TPB for deads, but really did not like cleaning with it! Since then I've learned to do cleans with schedule 40 pipe, so I'm sure it would be no issue! Quote Link to comment
Oramac Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 If you have the money, the Texas Power Bar is the only bar that deserves it. Good score on the rack. I was looking at their site, and the bar looks great, but I feel like I could build the other stuff for WAAAAAY less money than they're asking. Especially the Power Rack. I already have access to a welder even. As for Craigslist scores, I don't have any. Though I do have a lot of crap I need to list on there. lol. Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
AlexCold Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I was looking at their site, and the bar looks great, but I feel like I could build the other stuff for WAAAAAY less money than they're asking. Especially the Power Rack. I already have access to a welder even. As for Craigslist scores, I don't have any. Though I do have a lot of crap I need to list on there. lol. They're power rack is easier than most to build. Looks like the use the same material for sign posts. Most other racks use 1" pin holes, which are much harder to do since the material isn't pre-made. Trust me I've done the cost analysis, it's way cheaper to find a used rack on craigslist. 1 Quote Pinterest: Alex's Paleo Wins - Recipes on Pinterest Instagram: alexcold23 MFP: dalex916 Link to comment
Shortgorilla Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I originally bought my olympic weights off CL for $50. I'm constantly scouring it for new deals. I also recently discovered the free section, so I'm watching it like a hawk. Quote PVP Challenge (Deadlift and OHP): http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/69895-shorts-race-for-the-big-two-ongoing-challenge/ My Battle Log: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44606-shortgorilla-is-fat/ Link to comment
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