anyone own an elliptical

[Voice_Of_Reason]

http://www.consumersearch.com/elliptical-trainers
Consumer Reports liked:
For a gym-quality feel:     *  Precor 5.31
    * Type: Elliptical exercisers
    * Previously Tested - earlier test protocol
    * Price as tested:
    * $3700
    *  Octane Fitness Q37e
    * Type: Elliptical exercisers
    * Previously Tested - earlier test protocol
    * Price as tested:
    * $2800

Best value:    *  NordicTrack AudioStrider 990
    * Type: Elliptical exercisers
    * Previously Tested - earlier test protocol
    * Price as tested:
    * $1000

Best overall:
    *  Diamondback 1260 Ef
    * Type: Elliptical exercisers
    * Most Recently Tested - updated test protocol
    * Price as tested:
    * $2600
LifeCore Fitness LC985VG
    * Type: Elliptical exercisers
    * Most Recently Tested - updated test protocol
    * Price as tested:
    * $1100

[HTexan]

No you can't.  Precor is really stingy on pricing for dealers and even more for used equipment.  Not only that, most people can't stand the bulky design of a Precor.  Here's an example of what I mean and this is from one of the largest dealers of cardio equipment

http://www.treadmillscentral.com/precor-elliptical.html



For a good 'remanufactured" one, you can expect to spend about 3-4,000 dollars but I would get someone a brand new Star Trac E-TBT if they were going to spend that much money

how about if you don't buy one from you a dealer?

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

how about if you don't buy one from you a dealer?

You can go straight through the company except it will be at full mark-up.  Companies prefer to have dealers sell their product so they don't have to spend money on advertising, salespeople, etc. 

Most companies work that way including buying supplements.  You'll pay more buying supplements from the company website than from a dealer like BB.com

[kiwiol]

You can go straight through the company except it will be at full mark-up.  Companies prefer to have dealers sell their product so they don't have to spend money on advertising, salespeople, etc. 

Are you still selling copies of "Goodrum's guide to great calves"? How much do they go for and can you tell us a little bit about it? Just curious.