Author Topic: prices for vintage iron are going through the roof. (Read 2185 times)

funk51 · « **on:** April 30, 2020, 12:17:35 PM »

friedchickendinner · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2020, 12:18:57 PM »

People are free to name any price they want.

funk51 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2020, 12:19:22 PM »

i paid 3 dollars for this lurie 10 years back.

funk51 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2020, 12:23:19 PM »

Quote from: friedchickendinner on April 30, 2020, 12:18:57 PM

People are free to name any price they want.

for sure and people are actually bidding on some of it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Jack-Lalanne-Weights-6-Standard-Dumbell-Barbell-Plates-18-75lbs-Total/274347717138?hash=item3fe065f212:g:VVYAAOSwB21epLZ~

Teutonic Knight 1 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2020, 02:13:52 PM »

Artwork/creation must be + 120 years old to be regarded as antique

Hypertrophy · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2020, 03:34:18 PM »

A fool and his money... Timeless bit of advice

funk51 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 02, 2020, 12:35:37 PM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ferrigno-Cast-Iron-Barbell-Standard-Weight-Plates-7-5lb-35-lbs-Total/274347652063

friedchickendinner · « **Reply #7 on:** May 02, 2020, 12:39:59 PM »

I can see there's some interest in it, quality wise not any worse than today I would imagine it to be better and it's cool with a little history compared to the mass produced ones from China we have today

Griffith · « **Reply #8 on:** May 02, 2020, 12:46:40 PM »

Quote from: Teutonic Knight 1 on April 30, 2020, 02:13:52 PM

Artwork/creation must be + 120 years old to be regarded as antique

And 'retro' is 20 years.

Matt · « **Reply #9 on:** May 02, 2020, 01:41:46 PM »

When I was a small child in 1987, I vividly recall how much I enjoyed the Wacky Packages "Weak Germs" card [reprinted by the Canadian division of Topps Playing Cards - O-Pee-Chee].

And it looks like today I just solved the mystery of what brand of dumbbells were used in the cards!

When I saw that card again online in 2003, I was like "What dumbbells look like that?" Lol - now I know!

Great post, funk51.

hazbin · « **Reply #10 on:** May 02, 2020, 02:12:23 PM »

same with all weights

i had about 8000 lbs of plates left over and an acquaintance bought them
from me for .75/lb.
he sold them for $4/lb.
dammit

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #11 on:** May 02, 2020, 02:36:53 PM »

Supply and demand. I bought a few of the old York roundhead DBs in early March off Ebay before business closures started. Those are now selling for 3x what I paid.

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #12 on:** May 02, 2020, 02:45:13 PM »

Quote from: Matt on May 02, 2020, 01:41:46 PM

When I was a small child in 1987, I vividly recall how much I enjoyed the Wacky Packages "Weak Germs" card [reprinted by the Canadian division of Topps Playing Cards - O-Pee-Chee].

And it looks like today I just solved the mystery of what brand of dumbbells were used in the cards!

I have all the original Wacky Packs from the early/mid 70's. Kids used to trade them in the school yard before the school bell rang. Damn, I'm getting old.

Gregzs · « **Reply #13 on:** October 25, 2020, 06:42:02 PM »

Speaking of vintage...

MadHouse Gym Lithia Springs

THE LARGEST VINTAGE EQUIPMENT GYM IN THE SOUTH

epic is back · « **Reply #14 on:** October 25, 2020, 07:14:14 PM »

Quote from: funk51 on April 30, 2020, 12:19:22 PM

i paid 3 dollars for this lurie 10 years back.

nice dildo you got there chineese man

Body-Buildah · « **Reply #15 on:** October 25, 2020, 07:24:44 PM »

IroNat · « **Reply #16 on:** October 26, 2020, 03:38:20 AM »

That "vintage" gym looks pretty modern to me.

Vintage to me would be Jubinville type stuff and York free weights not equipment from the 90s.

Just my perspective.

Body-Buildah · « **Reply #17 on:** October 26, 2020, 05:42:10 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on October 26, 2020, 03:38:20 AM

That "vintage" gym looks pretty modern to me.

Vintage to me would be Jubinville type stuff and York free weights not equipment from the 90s.

Just my perspective.

Exactly. ^^

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #18 on:** October 26, 2020, 06:02:47 AM »

I like the old York round head dumbbells. I was in the process of putting together and entire set of the blue ones, but after CONvid hit the prices exploded. These use to be $1-2/lb on Ebay, but now they're 3-5x that, especially if they are in good condition.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-York-15lb-Roundhead-Dumbbell-Pair-Set-No-USA-Stamp/274541739827?epid=28041814448&hash=item3febf67f33:g:rpEAAOSw0vVfjvjb

sync pulse · « **Reply #19 on:** October 26, 2020, 08:34:40 AM »

Quote from: Teutonic Knight 1 on April 30, 2020, 02:13:52 PM

Artwork/creation must be + 120 years old to be regarded as antique

Quote from: Griffith on May 02, 2020, 12:46:40 PM

And 'retro' is 20 years.

I have had it explained to me that "Antiques" are hand-made by artisans...Items mass-produced in factories are "Collectibles"

IroNat · « **Reply #20 on:** October 26, 2020, 08:38:49 AM »

Quote from: sync pulse on October 26, 2020, 08:34:40 AM

I have had it explained to me that "Antiques" are hand-made by artisans...Items mass-produced in factories are "Collectables"

So, is a Ford Model T an antique?

sync pulse · « **Reply #21 on:** October 26, 2020, 08:46:15 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on October 26, 2020, 08:38:49 AM

So, is a Ford Model T an antique?

No....But Ford's quadricycle is...That was the argument that this antique store owner used.

funk51 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 26, 2020, 11:22:26 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on October 26, 2020, 03:38:20 AM

That "vintage" gym looks pretty modern to me.

Vintage to me would be Jubinville type stuff and York free weights not equipment from the 90s.

Just my perspective.

more like these.

funk51 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 26, 2020, 11:35:53 AM »

a few more

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funk51 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 26, 2020, 11:42:27 AM »