Buying From Retail Stores

February 18th, 2010 by admin

The apparent advantage when buying a treadmill from either a large retail store or fitness equipment specialty shop is that you got to try it out. You can try out all of the features like checking the treadmill motors, compare the belts and their impact, and get a feel for what works for you. But this comes with a cost. You are paying for two costly expenses. First, you have to pay for the retail overhead costs. Most retail fitness equipment stores are in prime locations.

This cost of the building adds significantly to the price of the treadmill. Second, when buying a treadmill you are paying for the commission to the salesperson. And since he is on commission you can’t always be certain he is going to provide you with objective information. Together the retail costs and the salesperson’s commissions can add up to 10% – 15% to the cost of your treadmill. If you feel a need to try it out then you just need to factor in that cost.

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