Buying weights

[HavocXphere]

Hi people

I need to buy some assorted weights (dumbbells). Places I checked so far have ridiculous pricing. 100s of Rands for a piece of scrap grade metal.

Any walk in shops in PTA with reasonable pricing?

Might also make sense to buy a complete set / adjustable set. Anybody know what the pricing is on those?

HX

 

[Messugga]

Weights are simply just expensive. Not sure why either as it's only iron.

 

[Avenue]

Look in the junk mail- exercise equipment is one of those things people have the greatest intentions to use, but they just end up collecting dust. You can often find some good deals.

 

[Hosehead]

Just join a gym

 

[HavocXphere]

hmm...junk mail. I might just do that.

 

[Hosehead]

Here ya go http://www.gumtree.co.za/cp-sports-...w-gym-weights-plates-for-r16-per-kg-488729405

and Dumbells http://www.gumtree.co.za/cp-sports-...ff-parktown/trojan-20kg-dumbell-set-509653889

 

[MyWorld]

Second hand weights go for around R15-00/kg at Pawn Shops, but are really really scarce. If this is a long term project of building up your gym, make friends with the shop owner and get him to phone you ASAP once they get some.

The cheapest I found new was at Mr. Price Sport, around R20-R25/kg or much more at other places.

That link of R16/kg seems about right. One stop shop at a very reasonable price I would say.

 

[mercurial]

Mr. Price Sport would be my first stop. They are a lot more affordable than just about any other sports retailer.

 

[Grant]

how are the things sold / packaged for transport ?
are you just expected to drag the things to your car ?

 

[HavocXphere]

Def some good suggestions all round.

Its kinda weird that that its priced per kg, no? I mean surely a 2kg weight doesn't cost twice as much to make?

If this is a long term project of building up your gym

Kinda. I've got a gym membership, but its kinda p1ssing me off right now. Stupidly expensive (~500pm + R20 petrol each time)...plus I don't actually go because it takes so much time (travel/gym/travel). Much easier to just use what I've got at home. Naturally 24m contract FTL.

how are the things sold / packaged for transport ?
are you just expected to drag the things to your car ?

Whilst attempting to look manly & strong.

 

[DrewChan]

I bough mine from Mr Price Sport -

Have a bench and ony around 80kgs weights in various sizes.

Muchos expensive

 

[Heisenborg]

Def some good suggestions all round.

Its kinda weird that that its priced per kg, no? I mean surely a 2kg weight doesn't cost twice as much to make?


Kinda. I've got a gym membership, but its kinda p1ssing me off right now. Stupidly expensive (~500pm + R20 petrol each time)...plus I don't actually go because it takes so much time (travel/gym/travel). Much easier to just use what I've got at home. Naturally 24m contract FTL.


Whilst attempting to look manly & strong.

It costs a lot to transport heavy items, thats where the price comes from

 

[Hemps]

try here:

http://www.fitnessnetwork.co.za/

 

[MyWorld]

try here:

http://www.fitnessnetwork.co.za/

They are also a bit more expensive than Mr. Price Sport, coming in at R23/kg.

 

[Hemps]

They are also a bit more expensive than Mr. Price Sport, coming in at R23/kg.

I personally went with gumtree and scored big time a couple months back.

 

[MyWorld]

Yup, second hand is the only way to go if you want to stretch your budget a bit.