Anyone Ever Shipped A Heavy Kettlebell for Reasonable Price?

lorajc · 01-22-17, 01:22 AM

Hi -

I have a few heavy kettlebell's that I'll never be able to use due to my injury's and age (now).....have a 25, 30 and 35 pounder....I think I would be willing to sell very cheap if I could get a reasonable shipping price.

Does anyone know how to do this for a reasonable price or is this not possible? I looked on USPS and it looked crazy.

alisoncooks · 01-22-17, 08:14 AM

Your best bet might be a local sell via Craigslist. That's what DH has done.
If not, do they fit in any of the USPS flat rate boxes?

sciencelady · 01-22-17, 08:17 AM

You may have better luck selling them locally on something like Craig's List or a FaceBook neighborhood page and having pick up arranged by the buyer. I remember my postman cursing me out when I bought my kettlebells and he had to deliver them

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lreidgreen · 01-22-17, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sciencelady

You may have better luck selling them locally on something like Craig's List or a FaceBook neighborhood page and having pick up arranged by the buyer. I remember my postman cursing me out when I bought my kettlebells and he had to deliver them

.

I agree. I haven't ever tried to mail anything heavy. I use my local Facebook Buy Sell Trade group. There are actually 3 such FB groups in my area that I post on. I sold my son's electric guitar that way, as well as my Urban Rebounder, bosu, ball chair in addition to other smaller non-exercise related items. I really did not want to schlep them to the post office or UPS store- the time and hassle were not worth it to me plus the cost of shipping would negate any earnings from a sale.

unfetteredpast · 01-22-17, 11:48 AM

Do you have a local Play it Again Sports? Let them sell it for you.

lorajc · 01-22-17, 02:20 PM

Thanks ladies - the Play It Again Sports may be an option.....as far as Craig's List......this town has a lot of peeps that aren't into working out. I don't think I'd have much luck.

I sort of just wanted to give them away to some peeps here.

Anyone live in Youngstown/Boardman/Warren, Ohio area that wants a heavier kettlebell?

jusca · 01-22-17, 03:15 PM

I'd recommend apps like 5Miles & OfferUp also for local sales. I thought in my small town no one would be interested in my dumbbells for sale. Boy was I wrong. The only thing is you'll have to possibly deal with people who want to buy the weights for almost next to nothing.

lorajc · 01-22-17, 03:52 PM

Boy, I was right about a non-workout town....our Play It Again closed...nearest one is in Canton, 1 hour 20 min's!

Thanks jusca.

bzar · 01-22-17, 05:22 PM

if there's a local YWCA near you, consider posting an ad there.

seww · 01-22-17, 05:33 PM

If you're giving them away check into donating to a High School or even Jr College weight room. Or a YMCA
Good Luck!
Sue

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01-22-17, 01:22 AM
lorajc Join Date: Jul 2005	Anyone Ever Shipped A Heavy Kettlebell for Reasonable Price? Hi - I have a few heavy kettlebell's that I'll never be able to use due to my injury's and age (now).....have a 25, 30 and 35 pounder....I think I would be willing to sell very cheap if I could get a reasonable shipping price. Does anyone know how to do this for a reasonable price or is this not possible? I looked on USPS and it looked crazy.

01-22-17, 08:14 AM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	Your best bet might be a local sell via Craigslist. That's what DH has done. If not, do they fit in any of the USPS flat rate boxes?

01-22-17, 08:17 AM
sciencelady Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN	You may have better luck selling them locally on something like Craig's List or a FaceBook neighborhood page and having pick up arranged by the buyer. I remember my postman cursing me out when I bought my kettlebells and he had to deliver them .

01-22-17, 11:48 AM
unfetteredpast Join Date: Dec 2008	Do you have a local Play it Again Sports? Let them sell it for you.

01-22-17, 02:20 PM
lorajc Join Date: Jul 2005	Thanks ladies - the Play It Again Sports may be an option.....as far as Craig's List......this town has a lot of peeps that aren't into working out. I don't think I'd have much luck. I sort of just wanted to give them away to some peeps here. Anyone live in Youngstown/Boardman/Warren, Ohio area that wants a heavier kettlebell?

01-22-17, 03:15 PM
jusca Join Date: Aug 2011	I'd recommend apps like 5Miles & OfferUp also for local sales. I thought in my small town no one would be interested in my dumbbells for sale. Boy was I wrong. The only thing is you'll have to possibly deal with people who want to buy the weights for almost next to nothing.

01-22-17, 03:52 PM
lorajc Join Date: Jul 2005	Boy, I was right about a non-workout town....our Play It Again closed...nearest one is in Canton, 1 hour 20 min's! Thanks jusca.

01-22-17, 05:22 PM
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01-22-17, 05:33 PM
seww Join Date: Jan 2009	If you're giving them away check into donating to a High School or even Jr College weight room. Or a YMCA Good Luck! Sue