Where to buy a treadmill? (how much, home, price)

[DiCaffo]

Any recommendations on where to buy a new, decent treadmill?

My husband has been looking at a 3.5 HP model - probably spending ~$1500.

We went to Dick's and he was interested in an EPIC model, but the service was horrible and some reviews online indicated that Dick's aren't the greatest if there is a problem once you get the equipment home.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[ucctgg]

Why not wait until a few weeks after Christmas. Many, many people will have tired of their new ones. It happens every year.

[NewUser]

I was going to suggest CraigsList, but then you said "new".

[saturnfan]

Our gym uses US Fitness because you need a gym quality machine if you want it to last.

Mass marketers sell low grade stuff that will not last under regular use.

Home treadmills are a waste of money.

[goldenage1]

Originally Posted by DiCaffo

Any recommendations on where to buy a new, decent treadmill?

I'd suggest going with an elliptical trainer rather than a flat treadmill. My husband bought his elliptical at Sears. Good selection, and the price was about $800-900.

[lamishra]

Sears

[saturnfan]

Originally Posted by goldenage1

I'd suggest going with an elliptical trainer rather than a flat treadmill. My husband bought his elliptical at Sears. Good selection, and the price was about $800-900.

Our gym paid US Fitness $3400 for a really good gym quality Vision Fitness elliptical. I use this unit daily, and Sears is not even in the same league.

Good quality equipment is necessary for serious fitness training. Don't flush your cash on junk.

[lamishra]

I've had an elliptical from sears for 10 years and it's still great and around the $800.00 price range. The ones at the gym are obviously nicer, but they are being used all day long, every single day, by multiple people.
You dont' need a $3000.00 piece of equipment for your own home use.

[goldenage1]

Originally Posted by lamishra

You dont' need a $3000.00 piece of equipment for your own home use.

I agree most of us don't need professional quality equipment. However, the OP can decide how much they want to spend.

[J_Lurk]

We bought a LifeSpan treadmill using Amazon Prime.