"eBay Buyer Tips - How to Buy a Treadmill from the eBay Auction Website"
Are you considering buying a treadmill to burn off some of that excess weight? Using our eBay buyers tips' advice could land you an eBay treadmill at a great bargain! You might not think that eBay and treadmills go together, but you would be amazed at the excellent deals you can get on a full range of treadmills and discounts.
As with any items you buy through eBay, treadmills for sale ought to be carefully checked out before placing your final bid.
Consider the following eBay buyers tips as you begin your quest to find the perfect treadmill at a fantastic bargain.
The first thing that you should look at even before you bid is where is the treadmill located. Treadmills can not be simply stuck into an envelope and sent through the mail. It also gets a little complicated sending them in a box. If you are not careful, you could end up losing your deal in shipping costs, so the first thing you want to do is try to find a seller within a reasonable driving range of you. You can search eBay treadmill sales in your area by entering the advanced search section of the eBay search field. Once you have found a local enough treadmill, you want to check several other things.
- Look for a seller that has at least 99% positive feedback or is a top seller. Then check into what types of items they have sold through . WARNING: If a seller has all or mostly low priced items, but then post significantly priced item suddenly that may be a red flag.
- If a seller does NOT have Top Seller status or a large positive feedback response, be prepared to do your due diligence to ensure that you are dealing with an honest seller and getting a good eBay treadmill bargain.
- Check the reputation of the treadmill brand. If you are not sure of its quality, search for consumer comments on the treadmill.
- Request a full disclosure of any flaws that the treadmill may have. Perhaps a certain gear doesn't work properly. Maybe it has been dented or visually marred. Find these things out ahead of time.
- Find out why the person bought the treadmill and WHY THEY ARE GETTING RID OF IT!
- Ask if the treadmill can be stored out of the way easily. Also find out how much room it takes up both when it is in use and when it is not in use.
- Did you know that not all treadmill belts are motorized? Make sure you find out whether the belt is motorized or human powered.
- Does the treadmill include all the important accessories, attachments, safety features, and owner's manual?
- You of course will want to find out how old the treadmill is and how often it was used, but you also ought to find out WHEN THE LAST TIME IT WAS USED WAS! Just because it worked perfectly the last time it was used does not mean the treadmill still works. Electronic and mechanical items should not sit for long periods of time.
You also will need to consider what kinds of features will be important to you when choosing a treadmill.
- Does it have incline capabilities?
- Does it have a variable speed control device?
- Does it have a calories burned counter?
- Can it fold vertically out of the way when not in use?
- Does it have preprogrammed workout options?
- Does the treadmill have handrails? If this is not a feature that you want, then you may try to get one that at minimum has slightly extended front rails. This is a safety feature that you don't know you need until you need it!
- What is the cushioning level? This is important not only for personal preference, but also for the safety factor in preventing too much impact from harming your body.
Finally, ask how the seller will warranty the treadmill you purchase? Will they offer money back if you do not like it? Or will they only guarantee that it works? If the seller will guarantee the condition of the treadmill, how long is that for? It is good to ask for at minimum a one week warranty.If the seller will give at least that, then use the heck out of your new treadmill for that first week.It will not only give you a good idea of the condition of the treadmill, but it will help you establish positive momentum into your exercise regime!
Take your time to really use the resources available within eBay and treadmill shopping could actually be fun. Many shoppers get auction fever when shopping on eBay and treadmill buyers are no exception. This eBay buyers tip sheet is designed to enhance your eBay treadmill shopping experience. Hope this helps! Now, go get your discounted treadmill!
