dkpn
Henry
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Post by dkpn on Sept 15, 2009 22:46:45 GMT 1
Guys, anybody know where I could pick up a set of used Olympic weights or of any websites that I should look up for same...
Im not in a huge hurry to get them but would like to try get hold of a set before christmas at the lattest. I have checked ebay etc but ideally id like the rubber encased disc's and that all the different weights sizes be the same size in diameter - apart from the 5kg, 2.5kd etc obviously.. They are an expensive piece of kit to buy new so any help would be much appreciated
kind regards
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Post by slinger on Sept 16, 2009 14:02:19 GMT 1
An offer for you...I have a set and I am not actually advertising them, but seeing your post I will sell if you are willing to travel to pick up.
20kg chrome Bar is good condition and not bent, it has always been stored away after use and never with weights attached on a rack etc
Weights wise I have more, but can only sell 2 red rubber cased 25kg discs and 2 rubber cased 20kg discs, with matching 2.5kg collars.
The discs and collars are pretty much brand spanking new, about 2 years old and never been used - I never got strong enough to use them if I'm being honest. The bar is in good condition, infact it could be labelled better than that tbh.
yours for 100 quid - a big saving over buying new from a shop.
....all depends if if you are willing to travel to Nether Kellet, North Lancashire, which is actually my parents house.
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lusis
Pitkamaki
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Post by lusis on Sept 16, 2009 18:41:30 GMT 1
Slinger,
if dkpn does,nt accept your offer are you still willing to sell the wieghts , if so let me know asap
cheers
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Post by slinger on Sept 27, 2009 18:22:13 GMT 1
dkpn, let me know asap please the offer has been on the table for well over a week and no reply. Thanks.
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Post by pembrokian on Sept 28, 2009 19:01:32 GMT 1
Slinger, if dkpn and lusis offers don't materialise can I go third in the queue ?
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Post by slinger on Sept 28, 2009 19:39:35 GMT 1
haha! I should of asked for more cash......be my guest mate!
Form an orderly queue!
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Post by pembrokian on Sept 30, 2009 8:51:15 GMT 1
While we're on the subject, does anyone know where I can get "Pallini" training discs for a fraction less than an arm-and-a-leg ? I've started S&C work with a group of 400m runners ('cos I don't have any javelin throwers at the moment) and these are excellent for getting them underway; just outrageously priced for a lump of plastic !
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Post by Administrator on Sept 30, 2009 10:08:50 GMT 1
Hi Pembrokian,
My advice would be to make some. I presume you are talking about discs that weight 5kg or so - given that its such a light weight and therefore at a weight that people don't need to be throwing around, its incredibly cheap to make some wooden discs to do the same job. Of course you need the know how yourself or someone that can help you but it would do the job at the fraction of the price.
I was also looking at buying Olympic weights recently for my garage and its just not possible to find anything that I think is reasonable. Luckily I've managed to pick up a cheap bar from Powerhouse and some car wheels to form the basis and then add weights on top of that.
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Post by pembrokian on Sept 30, 2009 11:21:06 GMT 1
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Thanks for the tip.
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Post by slinger on Sept 30, 2009 14:25:53 GMT 1
The price of top quality OL gear is ridiculous - Ivanko discs a few hundred quid each the last I looked, bar a grand.....don't even ask about elieko comp stuff - you'd have to re-mortgage your house.
I've still had no word off dkpn, so the offer to them can't stand forever with others waiting on it, so it will stand for another week. Sound fair Dave, lusis?
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lusis
Pitkamaki
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Post by lusis on Oct 1, 2009 10:19:40 GMT 1
Slinger,
if dkpn cant be bothered to reply to your offer soon, I can collect and pay cash on collection on 12/10/09, if this is agreeable you can pm to finalise details
cheers
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dkpn
Henry
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Post by dkpn on Oct 1, 2009 21:22:23 GMT 1
Guys I really apologise for the delay! i have not had access to my Internet since putting up the Post, Slinger thats a fab offer mate. I see you have huge interest but can I ask that I get back to you tomorrow night Friday 2nd? I have to go and make a quick few phone calls to see if I can get them collected but as far as wanting them goes 'I do'.
I see your last post of yesterday gives me another week but I promise ill be back tomorrow night with final answer, I really appreciate it & apologises in advance I wasnt ignoring I just didnt get back on to see your offer until tonight
Thanks guys
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Post by slinger on Oct 1, 2009 21:45:47 GMT 1
That's totally fine dkpn.
I wish I had another spare bar and equipment for you guys, as buying brand new is very expensive, but I can't really let my other older bar go even though the equipment isn't being used at the moment, as you never know when I might need it again you see!
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dkpn
Henry
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Post by dkpn on Oct 1, 2009 21:56:55 GMT 1
Slinger I just PM'd you if you would get back to me as soon as poss, much appreciated. ( The more I get organised tonight the better)
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Post by pembrokian on Oct 1, 2009 23:24:02 GMT 1
Go on slinger, admit it, Mrs Slinger is secretly planning a comeback for 2012 !
I'll keep my nose in the Friday want ads and e-bay.
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