Guide to Selling Gym Equipment

Deciding how to sell your gym equipment can be challenging. No matter the reason you're selling it, buyers who will offer a fair price and make the process easy are hard to come by, particularly if you'd rather sell everything to a single buyer. 

That's where fitness equipment companies can help. Many, such as Global Fitness, are happy to buy used gym equipment in bulk, with their experience and resources simplifying the process. 

But why might you want to sell your gym equipment, and what are your options? Here's a detailed guide on everything you need to know about selling your used gym equipment.

Why Sell Your Used Gym Equipment?

No gym keeps the same equipment forever — if it did, customers would eventually stop coming. Some of the reasons why you may need to sell your gym equipment are:

• Switching out unused equipment: There's no point in having gym equipment that isn't used. Rather than let it take up floor space, you could replace it with equipment your customers will use and appreciate. 
• Switching focus: If your customers are more interested in weight training, you may wish to replace your cardio equipment with weights, and vice versa.
• Updating equipment: Even the best equipment doesn't last forever. When a machine stops working, selling your old model can help with your return on investment.
• Upgrading equipment: Starting a gym requires investment, and it's not always possible to buy your dream equipment right away. If you're now in a position to buy higher-quality equipment, selling your starter equipment makes sense.
• Moving locations: If you're relocating your gym, you may need to rethink what equipment will go in it. This is also a good chance to upgrade and save the hassle of transporting your current equipment. 
• Selling your business: If you're selling your gym, the equipment may or may not be part of the purchase. If it's not, and you're not opening a gym elsewhere, selling your equipment is an eco-friendly and practical solution. 

Where to Sell Used Gym Equipment

Whether you want to sell your gym equipment online or in person, you have plenty of options.

Selling to Competitors

Some of the best customers of used equipment are competing gym owners. Compared to most other buyers, they're more likely to want to buy gym equipment in bulk.

However, selling to your competitors could affect your own business. By helping them improve their business, they could end up drawing customers away from your gym. 

Additionally, you and the buyer will have to organize the logistics of getting your equipment to their gym. This involves safely uninstalling the equipment from your gym, figuring out transportation and ensuring the equipment is securely packaged for the journey.

Selling to Customers

If you'd rather not sell to a competitor, you could sell to some of your current customers instead. Many of them may be interested in building out their home gyms, so they might leap at the opportunity to buy secondhand equipment they're familiar with from a gym they trust.

That said, it's unlikely that any of your customers would buy large amounts of equipment, which means you'll have to find several customers. You may also have some unwanted leftovers.

Selling to Individuals Online

By selling on platforms such as Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, you can expand your audience and increase the chances of selling all your equipment. This method of selling can be time-consuming. You have to take pictures of your equipment, upload them to each platform along with product details and then speak to potential buyers. You'll also need to arrange for these buyers to view the equipment.

Selling to Fitness Equipment Companies

If you want to easily sell all of your equipment at once, working with a fitness equipment company is the perfect solution. While not all fitness equipment companies will buy secondhand equipment, some specialize in it. They'll provide a fair price and take care of the logistical side, too.

Why Sell Your Used Gym Equipment to Global Fitness

If you're trying to decide where to sell gym equipment online, Global Fitness is here to help. As a global leader in the used fitness equipment industry, we're:

• Trusted: For over two decades, we've been trusted to buy from and sell to some of the biggest gyms in the country.
• Fast: From how quickly we send you a bid to how soon you receive your money, our service is speedy. 
• Flexible: You can either get cash for your equipment or trade it in for some of our equipment.
• Fair priced: We offer competitive prices for your used gym equipment.

How to Sell Gym Equipment to Global Fitness

Selling your secondhand gym equipment doesn't have to be difficult. When you sell your equipment to Global Fitness, you'll enjoy a fast and seamless process.

1. Provide Information About Your Equipment

First, you'll give us some details about the type of equipment you wish to sell, who the manufacturer was, how old it is and what condition it's in. You'll also tell us where it's currently located. Please note that we only accept commercial fitness equipment.

2. Accept the Bid 

Once we've received your information, we'll send you a bid within 24 hours. We'll also include a plan to facilitate the sale of your equipment. Once you let us know you accept the bid, we'll move forward with the sale.

3. Receive Your Money

If you're selling your used gym equipment to us rather than trading it in, you'll receive the agreed amount once all the necessary paperwork has been signed. We pay upfront to make the whole process easier for you. 

4. Say Goodbye to Your Equipment

Once the details have been finalized, we'll move forward with the next steps to get your equipment to us. If you're trading in your old equipment, we'll send our team to help with installation.

What Equipment Does Global Fitness Buy?

At Global Fitness, we specialize in refurbishing commercial-grade gym equipment. We're so confident in the quality of our equipment that we even provide a warranty on everything we sell.

That's why we generally only buy commercial equipment. However, if you're trying to find a buyer for home gym equipment, we occasionally make exceptions for consumer-grade equipment, particularly as trade-ins. Feel free to send us information about your equipment, and we'll go from there. We also buy mature gym leases.

Fair Prices From a Trusted Buyer

If you're trying to decide where to sell secondhand gym equipment, you'll want to choose the easiest and most cost-effective option. Selling your used gym equipment doesn't have to be difficult, and you don't have to settle for less than it's worth.

At Global Fitness, we're experts at helping gym owners sell their old equipment. By providing a fair price and paying up front, we make the whole process easy and rewarding.

Curious about how much you could get by selling your equipment to Global Fitness? Send us your equipment information today, and you'll receive a quote in less than 24 hours.