Introduction
Survey results this week cover the used marketplace within the home gym scene. There is no doubt that the interest from many home gym owners is exceptionally high, and we got some key insights from the thousands that voted.
(1:06) Of your last five home gym purchases, how many have been from the Used Marketplace?
About a quarter have made multiple used marketplace purchases within the past 5. About 56% have purchased zero within this “buy range.”
(1:55) What is your favorite “used marketplace” platform?
We’ve done this survey in the past, and the answer has not budged much. Facebook Marketplace is by far the favorite used marketplace option.
(3:37) Do you sell more or buy more gym equipment on the used marketplace?
Results for this one were relatively spread out, but there are more looking to buy than sell. “Buy More” received 62% more votes than “Sell More.”
(4:10) What are you most likely to buy?
The response options were somewhat limited, but weight plates dominated this question with 3 out of 5 votes. Dumbbells also received nearly 29%.
(6:21) Have you ever flipped for a profit?
Nearly 1 in 3 have flipped their gym equipment for a profit. While it’s not the majority, it seems a high number.
(6:32) How often do you check the used market for gym equipment?
Most are checking the used marketplace relatively often for gym equipment. Only 19% said never, while 25% do it daily and 30% do it weekly.
(7:16) Used marketplace lottery?
About 33% have scored a significant discount on the used market.
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For this topic, we had several knowledgable guests (@VintageWeightsPGH, @Freedom Fitness Equipment,@MyFreeGym on the topic to chat about these results.
The episode can be listened to or watched on Spotify, Apple, Garage Gym Radio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.