Most people looking to buy a treadmill are interested in getting a discount. We all want to save money and get a higher quality product right?
So where can you find huge discounts on quality, brand name treadmills? There are several legitimate ways to get discount treadmills which we'll outline in this article.
Please note that we're not saying: 'buy a cheap treadmill'. With treadmills, you definitely don't want to skimp on quality.
A cheap, unstable treadmill with improper cushioning and low quality parts will not only cost you in repairs but in health. You can ruin your joints and cause long term damage.
However there ARE several ways to get a high quality treadmill for a discount price. Here are several ways to get a significant discount on your treadmill:
#1) Buy Directly From The Treadmill Manufacturer
Some treadmill manufacturers will sell their treadmills directly to the consumer. By skipping the middleman (the store) you also save on the mark up price that the store has to add to make a profit.
This can save you hundreds of dollars and you get access to brand name discount treadmills. When you buy directly online from the treadmill manufacturer, you also can usually get free shipping and even save on sales tax.
Examples of the most popular online treadmill manufacturers are:
- Nordic Track - sells Nordic Track treadmills at up to $600 off, including a closeout section
- Sole - sells Sole treadmills directly to the consumer (free shipping)
- Smooth - sells Smooth treadmills at up to 45% off the retail price
#2) Buy From An Online Store
There are several online treadmill stores that sell a large variety of high quality, brand name treadmills directly to you. Because they are not paying the overhead costs of a store, these savings get passed on to you and you can often save hundreds of dollars on a brand name treadmill.
Plus, most of these stores will give you free shipping (which can save you up to $150). And you can even save on sales tax in some areas.
Examples of the most popular online treadmill stores are:
- Treadmills Central - Probably the largest wholesale treadmill seller online. Sells tons of top brands like Bladez, Bodycraft, LifeFitness, Spirit, Schwinn, Star Trac and more. Also offers an excellent quick treadmill comparison tool.
- Amazon - Yes, even Amazon now sells treadmills through 3rd party sellers. You can find brands like Landice, Tunturi, Keys, Noramco, Bowflex, Steelflex and more. Just make sure you read about the store you're buying from.
#3) Buy A Used Treadmill
Some people choose to buy a used treadmill - through eBay or their newspaper classifieds. You can sometimes get great discount treadmills this way. However be aware that there are several drawbacks:
#1 You don't know what's been done to the treadmill - Is the buyer selling because they've beaten the stuffing out of treadmill for 5 years and now the cushioning's garbage? Do certain functions not work anymore?
#2 You don't have the protection of the warranty - Pretty much every treadmill manufacturer will not honor a warranty on the 2nd owner of a treadmill - no matter if it's 6 months old or 6 years old. If the treadmill breaks down the 2nd time you use it - you're out the money to fix it.
#3 It may be a problem getting parts - If the treadmill you're buying is older (4+ years) chances are that model is not longer being sold. As such, it may be a problem finding parts for your machine.
Basically, if you buy used, be very careful. Ask a lot of questions, and try to see a receipt of when the treadmill was purchased. Also, expect that you may be putting some money out if the model if older than 5 years.
So those are several ways to get a legitimate discount on your treadmill. For more treadmill wholesalers that offer discount prices, check out our Where To Buy Section
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