There has been a surge in interest in getting a home treadmill. They are convenient, they can be used by the whole family and they can be used whatever the weather outside. But many people get a shock when they start pricing up treadmills. You can expect to pay $1000+ for a decent model. Top of the range models will set you back $3,000+. Because of this, it's no wonder that many people are looking at used treadmills.
Buying a pre-owned treadmill seems like a good idea. You can get the quality of treadmill that you want, at a fraction of the price. But there are also some potential pitfalls. Treadmills take a fair amount of wear and tear during their life. It is therefore quite common for the machine to need maintenance. If you buy from a person that has been using it to train for marathons for the past 2 years, the chances are you are going to run into problems sometime down the track. And it's likely to be sooner rather than later.
Another thing to be aware of is the manufacturer's warranty. Some sellers will tell you that you're covered by the warranty so you have nothing to worry about. You need to be aware that some manufacturers will not transfer the warranty from one person to another, so this is something you will need to check out.
If you want to go ahead and find a used treadmill you can search online at places like Craigslist or Gumtree. You will also find a wide variety of treadmills for sale on ebay. Also keep an eye on your local newspaper and adverts in shop windows. If you have a gym in your town that has a noticeboard, you may also find items for sale there.
If you are buying a used treadmill, one place to be very wary of is old stock from a gym. Although they are likely to be high quality models, they will have been subjected to a lot of wear and tear and therefore near the end of their life.
