Buying A Used Rowing Machine Cheat Sheet by Spicyrice

Rowing machines are a fantastic piece of equipment to complete full-body workouts. If you have one at home then a good one can literally replace your gym member­ship. Problem is that the good ones that are well built and long-l­asting are quite expensive. So here's how you can buy a rowing machine and not spend a fortune.

- When you find a machine you like, respond to the seller immedi­ately.

Use Amazon as a reference to get up-to-date info on the rower you are interested in.

Craigslist

Ebay

Only enquire about machines that have photos. If they don't, ask the seller to send you some photos first. Or even better, a video showcasing the entire machine and all its parts.

Do your research before paying. Look up how much a brand new version of the rower is and how much other used ones are selling for. Check to see if the rower has any damages. Don't be afraid to negotiate on the price but know that good second hand rowers sell very fast so you need to make a decision quickly.

Sellers love cash in hand. So make sure you are ready and able to pay in cash. This will increase the likelihood of the seller selling to you.

Concept2 rowers are the most popular by far. Finding a good second hand C2 is the holy grail. But be aware that there are different models. Obvioulsy the older models will not be as good. The newest are the Model D and Model E and the Dynamic.

Don't buy a rowing machine from a seller that only has official photos. Chances are they are fake listings trying to scam you.

Be careful if you decide to have your rower delivered. It may be a good price but then you may have to pay loads for the shipping fee. So always check this first.