Used, Refurbished and Remanufactured Equipment
What a confusing part of the industry this can be. Most companies do not sell used home equipment so it’s mostly off a gym floor where it got abused for years. The cardio equipment takes the most abuse. There are many moving parts and lots of friction. Parts wear out and parts are expensive! Strength is simpler, assuming the cables are in good shape you are mostly dealing with the paint and aesthetics. All strength refurbishes well.
BE CAREFUL WITH THE CARDIO!
There is a distinct difference in this language. Companies use the descriptions loosely and dishonestly. Let’s be clear! Here are the definitions.
USED – This means untouched! Never buy used cardio! This has been used and abused!
REFURBISHED – This just means it’s been touched up. Broken parts replaced and paint touched up.
REMANUFACTURED – This means the entire machine has been stripped down and re-built. This is the best!
BE CAREFUL! COMPANIES WILL LIE TO YOU!
THE FITGADGET USED, REFURBISHED AND REMANUFACTURED 10 POINT CHECKLIST:
- Age of the machine. When was it originally manufactured?
- Overall Condition of the machine? Poor, Good, Excellent
- Motor condition
- Belt and deck condition
- Electronics diagnostics
- Cable condition
- Paint condition
- Availability of parts
- Usage test (noises, problems)
- How close to new does the machine appear? On a scale of 1 to 10(10 being new)