where can I buy a bench step cheaply?

cmayes71 · 04-02-02, 09:31 AM

I want to get a bench step like Cathe uses but can't afford 90.00 right now. Does anyone know who sells these type steps cheap or can be another brand that is similar. Thanks.

Diane Rogers · 04-02-02, 09:42 AM

I've noticed that both fitness wholesale and fitness 1st have the professional quality step (the classic one with green base and purple risers) for only about $60 (if I'm recalling right). That's a great deal. Fitness 1st seems to have reasonable shipping; you could check both of them out and call them to compare shipping before you decide.

www.fwonline.com and www.fitness1st.com

Personally, I got mine used on ebay and got an even better deal. But the trouble with ebay is that it's usually pretty hard for ordinary people to mail such a big thing using the usual USPS. So the shipping & handling would be more expensive than if you bought it new through a bigger business.

jayne F · 04-04-02, 06:39 PM

I got my Buns of steel step on ebay, and it was under $60.00
including shipping. I have seen many cheaper than that since on there ( of course!!)--- but Im very pleased.

Good Luck
Jayne

Pratima · 04-08-02, 05:21 PM

Have you checked local Goodwill stores at all? I actually got the step bench by posting an ad on a local news station's website, asking if anyone would sell me one, then found extra risers for 69 cents each at Goodwill. The local used sporting goods store told me they sometimes get their stock from Goodwill (and of course charge more for it!)

Actually, the woman I got the bench from said she got it at a garage sale, so that's another thought.

Unless of course, you're in a hurry to get one, which is always the case once a vidiot decides a piece of equipment is necessary!

Loretta S. · 04-08-02, 06:25 PM

I got mine at the Goodwill, but I spent a lot of time waiting patiently for one to show up. Garage sale season is quickly approaching (in many parts of the US anyway, I know some lucky people still have snow) so if you enjoy that sort of hunting you could luck into a good deal.

Denise · 04-09-02, 03:45 PM

Hi there, I got mine from a local gym. They were happy to sell me a used step with risers for $30.00. They said now they can buy new music. Its worth a try.
Denise

Faith · 09-30-03, 12:34 PM

I just saw two boxes of Firm steps (no videos) at the Goodwill/Salvation Army in Ohio, among many things. I'm telling you-- I will be checking Thrift Shops for fitness equipment from now on.

Faith

mmis29 · 04-26-04, 06:58 AM

I bought mine for around $25 at Wal Mart. The only downside is that it only came with one set of risers, which was fine for me since I'm only 5'2 and it's not generally recommended that I go much higher than that. You can see it on walmart.com as well (they have 2 sets, one is around $57 and the other $25)

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04-02-02, 09:31 AM
cmayes71 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tennessee	where can I buy a bench step cheaply? I want to get a bench step like Cathe uses but can't afford 90.00 right now. Does anyone know who sells these type steps cheap or can be another brand that is similar. Thanks.

04-02-02, 09:42 AM
Diane Rogers VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vienna, VA (DC area)	Try FWonline or fitness1st... I've noticed that both fitness wholesale and fitness 1st have the professional quality step (the classic one with green base and purple risers) for only about $60 (if I'm recalling right). That's a great deal. Fitness 1st seems to have reasonable shipping; you could check both of them out and call them to compare shipping before you decide. www.fwonline.com and www.fitness1st.com Personally, I got mine used on ebay and got an even better deal. But the trouble with ebay is that it's usually pretty hard for ordinary people to mail such a big thing using the usual USPS. So the shipping & handling would be more expensive than if you bought it new through a bigger business. __________________ Diane

04-04-02, 06:39 PM
jayne F Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: colorado	keep eye on ebay I got my Buns of steel step on ebay, and it was under $60.00 including shipping. I have seen many cheaper than that since on there ( of course!!)--- but Im very pleased. Good Luck Jayne

04-08-02, 05:21 PM
Pratima Exchange Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Have you checked local Goodwill stores at all? I actually got the step bench by posting an ad on a local news station's website, asking if anyone would sell me one, then found extra risers for 69 cents each at Goodwill. The local used sporting goods store told me they sometimes get their stock from Goodwill (and of course charge more for it!) Actually, the woman I got the bench from said she got it at a garage sale, so that's another thought. Unless of course, you're in a hurry to get one, which is always the case once a vidiot decides a piece of equipment is necessary!

04-08-02, 06:25 PM
Loretta S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I got mine at the Goodwill, but I spent a lot of time waiting patiently for one to show up. Garage sale season is quickly approaching (in many parts of the US anyway, I know some lucky people still have snow) so if you enjoy that sort of hunting you could luck into a good deal. __________________ Loretta "The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing, would suffice to solve most of the world's problems."- Gandhi

04-09-02, 03:45 PM
Denise Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania	Hi there, I got mine from a local gym. They were happy to sell me a used step with risers for $30.00. They said now they can buy new music. Its worth a try. Denise __________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

09-30-03, 12:34 PM
Faith Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Jersey	I just saw two boxes of Firm steps (no videos) at the Goodwill/Salvation Army in Ohio, among many things. I'm telling you-- I will be checking Thrift Shops for fitness equipment from now on. Faith __________________ Fibromyalgia: "You can have weak muscles that hurt, or strong muscles that hurt." Deborah A. Barrett, Ph.D.

04-26-04, 06:58 AM
mmis29 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MA	Wal Mart I bought mine for around $25 at Wal Mart. The only downside is that it only came with one set of risers, which was fine for me since I'm only 5'2 and it's not generally recommended that I go much higher than that. You can see it on walmart.com as well (they have 2 sets, one is around $57 and the other $25)