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    Best site to purchase gym equipment

    Looking at possibly starting a business. I have a lot of equipment but need a few more things. I'd rather buy new and not used off craigslist
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazard
    Looking at possibly starting a business. I have a lot of equipment but need a few more things. I'd rather buy new and not used off craigslist
    In the UK here, a friend of mine opened a gym and used StarTrac. By contacting them direct they lifted the whole gym, lots of freebies and branded all the seat covers etc. If I recall he bought Dumbbells 2kg-70kg and they gave him 72kg-90kg for free. (2kg increments!)

    Obviously brand new is expensive, but he got a good finance deal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazard View Post
    Looking at possibly starting a business. I have a lot of equipment but need a few more things. I'd rather buy new and not used off craigslist
    I never purchased online. But you might want to email a few wholesale dealers and see if they can set you up with an account so you're not paying retail prices.

    What kind of equipment are you looking for? Like loose stuff or all-in-one type equipment?
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    Here's my situation......

    I know fitness. I'm tired of working for the man and I want to do what I love. My fiancé is supportive and my sister wants to go in business with me.

    I have a decent amount of equipment, bars, plates, and dumbells. I would just need maybe like a power rack and a few other things.

    My area is so expensive though. Having to pay $2500-$3000 rent isn't feasible on top of having to pay insurance and utilities. A friend of mine has a studio already and is doing well. He wants me to use his studio for a fee. I'm thinking of doing it..... Maybe bring my equipment to his studio and get a discount on that fee.

    This is something I need to do..... Unless I hit the lottery.
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    Im gonna send you a PM later tonight.
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    Cool thx brotha
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    Sounds pretty cool. You should be able to get a few initial clients lined up pretty easily.

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    I think that's awesome, Haz. I, too, have always had a dream in the back of my head of starting my own gym. Sorry, I can't help you out with your question, but I'm interested in seeing how this turns out for you. And I hope to also see you succeed in doing so. Who knows, if it works out well for you, I may be hitting you up in the future for some pointers!

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    One word of advice from doing something similar. No matter how close you two are, I would not partner with family. Business is business, if something happened you two may end up on the outs. I personally would try to do it alone if possible or find a silent investor willing to put up some funds but leave the gym side to you.

    I know there are a few companies who refurbish and sell hammer strength equipment a lot cheaper than new and are brought up to new equipment specs. I'll try and find one.

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    I talked it over with your sister last night in bed and we both agreed that your idea of a men's-only gym is not the brightest idea and we think you should allow women too.
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    Can we have a vote on the company name?:

    Haz's Big Booty Sculpting

    Hazardous Waste to HaveMeATaste

    Haz's Ass Farm

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hoggage_54
    I talked it over with your sister last night in bed and we both agreed that your idea of a men's-only gym is not the brightest idea and we think you should allow women too.
    It was hard to understand your mom when I asked for her opinion...... Her mouth was full.

    *Boom*
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    Quote Originally Posted by Igifuno View Post
    Can we have a vote on the company name?:

    Haz's Big Booty Sculpting

    Hazardous Waste to HaveMeATaste

    Haz's Ass Farm
    Ass farm!

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    "Haz" a nice ring to it.. Badda Bing!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post
    Im gonna send you a PM later tonight.

    Wait till I get home, we'll send it together.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kelkel
    Wait till I get home, we'll send it together.
    You two are sooo cute. I just can't.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Igifuno View Post
    "Haz" a nice ring to it.. Badda Bing!!!!
    I believe the bada bibg is already a registered name in new jersey?



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    Haz, I wish u opened a gym by me! Haha, all I got is a bunch of branch gyms xsport and planet fitness. Horrible to say xsport is the only way to go and could us a new change of scenery.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Euroholic View Post

    I believe the bada bibg is already a registered name in new jersey?

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    It is....strip club from sopranos
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    Haz, if you plan on opening a gym that's open 24/7 a little north west of LA, I'll be your first member. As long as you have measures in place to keep the fat fvcks and wimps out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sfla80 View Post
    It is....strip club from sopranos
    https://www.google.com.au/imgres?img...BoK-mAWRuI3QDA

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    Quote Originally Posted by Igifuno View Post
    You two are sooo cute. I just can't.

    Don't be hating.
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    The real name of the strip club is Satin Dolls. I went there 4 years ago or so with an ex gf. We ended up leaving with a stripper. True story

    I'll save the details.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazard View Post
    The real name of the strip club is Satin Dolls. I went there 4 years ago or so with an ex gf. We ended up leaving with a stripper. True story

    I'll save the details.....
    Pics or vid or didn't happen..........

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    Everything was impossible until somebody did it!

    I've got 99 problems......but my squat/dead ain't one !!

    It doesnt matter how good looking she is, some where, some one is tired of her shit.

    Light travels faster then sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

    Great place to start researching ! http://forums.steroid.com/anabolic-s...-database.html


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    Quote Originally Posted by BG
    Pics or vid or didn't happen..........
    I have a video on my old blackberry..... Need to charge the battery lol. I probably should just throw it out...... Hell hath no fury like a woman who finds a sex tape hidden in a random file haha
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazard View Post
    I have a video on my old blackberry..... Need to charge the battery lol. I probably should just throw it out...... Hell hath no fury like a woman who finds a sex tape hidden in a random file haha
    Still doesnt cut it......just words......meaningless words.
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    Everything was impossible until somebody did it!

    I've got 99 problems......but my squat/dead ain't one !!

    It doesnt matter how good looking she is, some where, some one is tired of her shit.

    Light travels faster then sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

    Great place to start researching ! http://forums.steroid.com/anabolic-s...-database.html


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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazard View Post
    The real name of the strip club is Satin Dolls. I went there 4 years ago or so with an ex gf. We ended up leaving with a stripper. True story

    I'll save the details.....
    Nice one mate.

    If i was to live in the usa it would only be new jersey. Sopranos, frankie valli, bruce Springsteen, frank Sinatra

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazard View Post
    It was hard to understand your mom when I asked for her opinion...... Her mouth was full.

    *Boom*

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    If I were to open a gym, it'd look something like this:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Honkey_Kong View Post
    If I were to open a gym, it would look something like this
    Can I be a mat?

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    Everything was impossible until somebody did it!

    I've got 99 problems......but my squat/dead ain't one !!

    It doesnt matter how good looking she is, some where, some one is tired of her shit.

    Light travels faster then sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

    Great place to start researching ! http://forums.steroid.com/anabolic-s...-database.html


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