Walking or running on a treadmill is good exercise. Buying a treadmill for your home lets you exercise without worrying about the weather or purchasing an expensive gym membership. Depending on the features you want, you could pay anything from $500 for a low-end model to thousands of dollars for a top-of-the-line treadmill. There are ways to find treadmills at a considerably lower cost than what's on the price tag.
Step 1
Buy a treadmill directly from the manufacturer. Some treadmill manufacturers sell their products at wholesale prices. They may also lower prices on discontinued models.
Step 2
Purchase your treadmill from an online dealer. Online dealers often offer discount prices. They may also offer free or cut-price shipping.
Step 3
Look online for a refurbished treadmill. These treadmills are used models that are taken apart, rebuilt, and sold to home consumers. They are usually higher-end treadmills like the ones you would find at a gym or health club.
Step 4
Wait until winter to buy treadmill. Store owners and online dealers know that people want to exercise indoors and lose holiday weight, so they hold treadmill sales in winter.
Step 5
Remember sales tax and shipping costs. What seems like a good deal may cost you more due to tax or shipping.
Step 6
Skip stores and online dealers and buy a used treadmill. Friends and neighbors may have a treadmill for sale, or you can try the classified ads or an online source like Craigslist. Remember that used treadmills don't come with a warranty and that you are responsible for transporting the treadmill to your house.
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