Good source for inexpensive dumbbells?

[librarydiva]

Hi, All--

I need to get heavier weights!! I've pre-ordered STS, and am not sure what to expect there, but the heaviest dumbbells I have now are 12's and I need to get 15's, 20's, 25's, 30's, and 35's-- that should do for now. I've been frustrated on 4DS by not having heavy enough weights.

WHERE is the best place to get them online-- and not pay a fortune? The ones I have now are just the ugly old hex ones. Is it worth it to buy something else?

If y'all can help me out, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks much!

-Karen

 

[amyg]

Anything you buy online will cost a fortune for shipping, especially as you increase weight.

I've gotten my heavier weights at Walmart and at Play it Again Sports. I generally think that 50 cents/pound is the best price around, given what I've read around here.

Good luck!

 

[kathryn]

I agree with Amy: if at all possible, try to get them in person (I've gotten up to 40# at Walmart, I also second the Play It Again Sports recommendation). Even if you have to drive to a bigger town 50 miles away, it would probably be worth it to pick up all the weights at once and in person.

Another possibility is to try www.oerformbetter.com . Their shipping costs are very reasonable (and they have sales a few times a year). I've bought kettlebells from them, and was pleasanly surprised at paying only something like $6.95 in shipping (that was before the increase in gas prices, so their shipping charges may have increased).

 

[materialsgirl]

Okay, there IS a website you can order cheap dumbbells from, and they often have FREE shipping, but I can't for the life of me remember the name of the company. I ordered a set of 20's from them and they were SUPER cheap and shipping was like $6. They are standard hex dumbbells (and no, I don't think there's any reason to get anything else, unless it's important for you to have pretty dumbbells).

I KNOW that someone has posted a link to this website here before, and lots of people bought dumbbells from them. Maybe do a search? I was really happy ordering from them - they shipped really fast and the prices are fantastic.

ETA - I FOUND IT! esportsonline
http://www.esportsonline.com/
They offer free shipping on weights VERY frequently. And it looks like they have the deal going on right now too. You just have to buy $50 worth of stuff.

 

[fit_fairy]

Oh and those are nice DBs with the ergo handles!! The free shipping only applies to DBs weighing less than 50 pounds though x(


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[librarydiva]

Emily--

THANK YOU!!! I remembered having seen a post about a good online place but I couldn't find it when I searched the forums-- too many hits!

I really appreciate everyone's help! I'm going to check out this place, but it's good to know people have had luck at places like Walmart. I have some good leads, so thanks everyone, and thanks for helping me find this website! I'll keep you all posted on how I do.

Have a great weekend all!

Karen




>
>ETA - I FOUND IT! esportsonline
>http://www.esportsonline.com/
>They offer free shipping on weights VERY frequently. And it
>looks like they have the deal going on right now too. You
>just have to buy $50 worth of stuff.
>

 

[SirenSongWoman]

Like Emily said, make sure you get hex dumbbells. Way back when, I got the shiney, round pretty one's and got so tired of chasing after them as they rolled away I had to start all over again ($$) with hex's. Also, you can't use the magnetic platemates (or paceweights) on the round one's so their use is limited.