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Where to get Dumbells Currently?

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    #32
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,552 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    The set is 20kg. They advertise it as a set and that the weight is 20kg so I dont see how that's misleading.

    The price is a different matter


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    #33
    sanjose1
    Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭sanjose1


    Could try donedeal, I got tired emailing people, stuff either sold already or people dont have the good manners to reply


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    #34
    robinbird
    Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭robinbird


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    The set is 20kg. They advertise it as a set and that the weight is 20kg so I dont see how that's misleading.

    The price is a different matter

    I think the ad is deliberately misleading and will have caught a lot of people.
    Do you think it is obvious from the below description that the dumbell has only 8.5kg of plates.


    YORK CAST IRON DUMBBELL SET - 20KG
    This York 20kg Vinyl Dumbbell Set is ideal for general muscle strength, toning and conditioning exercises. Black 20 kg cast iron dumbbells with 4 premium heavy-duty spinlocks prevent the plates rattling .


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    #35
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,552 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    robinbird wrote: »
    I think the ad is deliberately misleading and will have caught a lot of people.
    Do you think it is obvious from the below description that the dumbell has only 8.5kg of plates.


    YORK CAST IRON DUMBBELL SET - 20KG
    This York 20kg Vinyl Dumbbell Set is ideal for general muscle strength, toning and conditioning exercises. Black 20 kg cast iron dumbbells with 4 premium heavy-duty spinlocks prevent the plates rattling .

    Yeah fair enough. I usually just check what's included but saying "black 20kg cast iron dumbbells is misleading". Saying it's a set and giving the total weight isn't but that bit in the description is.


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    #36
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,024 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Minime2.5 wrote: »
    20kg each hand a warm up.really?

    It’s two 10kg dumbbells. 10kg per hand


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    #37
    Conybaz
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Conybaz


    Mod note: there's a buy and sell thread for this.


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    #38
    ILoveYourVibes
    Registered Users Posts: 15,176 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    MC SPORT.IE?

    I don't know if they are in stock or not.


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    #39
    brianblaze
    Registered Users Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭brianblaze


    Conybaz wrote: »
    Kettlebells for sale

    087-2791562
    €40
    Free tracked delivery Nationwide.

    Instagram
    @portable_kettlebell

    He's back!!


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    #40
    robinbird
    Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭robinbird


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    just got an email from argos that they are opening in retail parks and high streets from monday, i tried to click and collect but the site isnt accepting reservations yet, worth checking nearer the time

    It is. Seems to be the case that you will have to order and reserve for collection beforehand rather that in store so assume they will allow it at some stage before Monday. At the moment site is for delivery only for a very limited range of good.


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    #41
    robinbird
    Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭robinbird


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Sunday night I’m thinking

    Possibly. And good chance we're both after the same dumbbells.


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    #42
    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,373 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    robinbird wrote: »
    At the moment site is for delivery only for a very limited range of good.
    it is not clear if they are going to stick to this strict list of goods. At the moment they are only selling stuff that you could buy in shops which would be allowed to open. I could not get a tree pruner but was able to get a hair straightener if I wanted! as it fell under personal hygiene or something.

    So it might only have stuff that would be in hardware shops.

    This is the email which was posted elsewhere.
    Hi,

    I am writing to update you on our plans to reopen some Argos stores in the Republic of Ireland from Monday 18th May, in line with the latest guidance from government. Our number one priority is keeping our customers and colleagues safe. We are therefore making a number of changes to our shops and how you shop with us before we reopen.

    From Monday 18th May, Argos stores on high streets and in retail parks will start to reopen. Stores in shopping centres will remain closed, in line with government guidance. We will start with our usual store opening hours and will review these over the next few weeks as we see how people are shopping with us – we may extend opening hours in the future if you need us to and if it is safe to do so. For more details, please visit the Store Locator and opening hours page on our website from Monday 18th May.

    When our stores are open again, there will be a range of measures in place to keep everyone safe.

    There will be a limit on the number of customers allowed in store at any one time. Customers will need to queue a safe distance away from each other outside the store and there will be colleagues on hand to help with this. Wherever possible, we will put signs outside and inside stores and clear markings on shop floors to help you know what a safe distance is. All stores will have perspex safety screens at the tills and our colleagues will be following social distancing guidelines at all times, including when they pick items from the store warehouse and bring them to the collection counter. This might mean it takes them a little longer than usual to serve you – please bear with them, they are doing everything they can to help you under truly exceptional circumstances.

    For the time being, you will not be able to browse the Argos catalogue in store or use stock checkers to make a purchase in store, without having reserved it online first. We will keep this under review and if it is safe to do so, we will start offering these services again. Our jewellery counters will not be open for safety reasons, but you can still shop and reserve jewellery and watches online.

    You can still shop with Argos online and have selected products delivered to your doorstep. Last time I wrote to you, I said that we had significantly increased the number of deliveries we can make every day and the number of products we can deliver to you. We have been busy adding even more items so you can find lots of what you need online and get it delivered.

    Now that our stores are opening again, if you need to return something you will be able to do so. We extended our returns period for products eligible for our 30 days return promise, so any purchases made from 1st March 2020 can be returned up to 30 days after our Argos stores start reopening from 18th May. If you do need to return something, any items will need to be unopened, unused and in their original packaging, with proof of purchase - in line with our usual returns policy.

    I appreciate some of these changes may be inconvenient for you and I am sorry for this. We are doing everything possible to do the right thing for all of our customers and colleagues and these steps are necessary to keep everyone safe. Thank you to our colleagues for doing their best to serve you during this very difficult time.

    Best wishes,

    Mike Coupe, Chief Executive


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    #43
    robinbird
    Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭robinbird


    Pretty sure that they can sell whatever they want if they choose to do so as long as they are in addition to "essential" items. The same way that Dunnes can sell clothes and home furnishing etc. And that the current limited list is more to do with what items are more easily delivered.


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    #44
    marklazarcovic
    Registered Users Posts: 6,208 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    Argos stock gone by 7am,managed to reserve a curl bar,few times I got a bench to final reservation part and it's showing as out of stock then, frustrating,I'd imagine done deal will have them later


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    #45
    ILoveYourVibes
    Registered Users Posts: 15,176 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    What about the GAA store?

    https://www.thegaastore.com/en/ie/York-Rubber-Hex-Dumbbell-All-Weights---Pair---225KG/s-101052-377158.aspx?PartnerID=601&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=Ireland&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3pTCgYK96QIVcWHmCh3B8AB8EAYYASABEgJKOvD_BwE


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    #46
    brianblaze
    Registered Users Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭brianblaze


    Mad that a sheet metal manufacturer here hasn't started doing this there's loads in the UK making a fortune at it!


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    #47
    marklazarcovic
    Registered Users Posts: 6,208 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    Can't post link but image attached of a bench on Amazon,not in stock but can order and will be shipped when it's in,good price for prime customers.


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    #48
    Eoinbmw
    Registered Users Posts: 1,562 ✭✭✭Eoinbmw


    brianblaze wrote: »
    Mad that a sheet metal manufacturer here hasn't started doing this there's loads in the UK making a fortune at it!
    No links but i spotted a few adds on donedeal for similar!


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    #49
    brianblaze
    Registered Users Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭brianblaze


    Eoinbmw wrote: »
    No links but i spotted a few adds on donedeal for similar!

    These are laser cut from sheet metal and look the part to be fair. If I knew someone in the fabrication business I'd be over there ASAP! Ha


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    #50
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,024 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    I'm not sure how much of a killed they'd make tbh. It's steel pretty expensive?
    Then they'd be to be selling at a econy price. Pretty narrow window I'd guess. Maybe not, could be wrong on price


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    #51
    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,373 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Mellor wrote: »
    I'm not sure how much of a killed they'd make tbh. It's steel pretty expensive?
    Then they'd be to be selling at a econy price. Pretty narrow window I'd guess. Maybe not, could be wrong on price
    I work with sheetsteel and looked into this years ago but cannot remember the prices! I did think doing microplates was feasible. They could also be customised, nice stainless steel with logos.

    The large plate on that instagram page is very narrow, I wonder what it weighs. With laser you are limited to thickness it can cut, then you get into plasma which can go thicker but still limited.

    edit: I see this pic, the blue is 20kg which is surprising for the thickness.
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    The round shape is not economical, if you are cutting from sheet you want to minimise waste on the sheet, so interlocking hex shapes are better.



    saw this in the argos thread in bargain alerts, the plates are olympic
    MiskyBoyy wrote: »
    Not Argos but just found kettlebells in stock for a decent price from this Wexford company: https://www.profitness-supplies.com/home-weights/kettlebells.html with free delivery

    Also noticed they has 2 x 10kg plates for decent price too €55 https://www.profitness-supplies.com/home-weights/olympic-plates/rubber-olympic-weight-plates-10kg-x-2.html

    An option if people can't find any in Argos...


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    #52
    brianblaze
    Registered Users Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭brianblaze


    Looks like they're cutting multiples from one sheet

    £70 for one 20KG plate (18 per sheet)
    £17.50 for one 5KG plate (12 per sheet)

    £1470 per sheet


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    #53
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,024 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    rubadub wrote: »
    The large plate on that instagram page is very narrow, I wonder what it weighs. With laser you are limited to thickness it can cut, then you get into plasma which can go thicker but still limited

    edit: I see this pic, the blue is 20kg which is surprising for the thickness.
    Olympic colours, so blue is 20kg.
    Based on the density of steel being about 8kg/L, it's be about 16mm thick plate.

    Any idea what a plate costs? Or the cost per kg of steel.
    The round shape is not economical, if you are cutting from sheet you want to minimise waste on the sheet, so interlocking hex shapes are better.

    Hex is materially economical, but less functional. The money you'd save on material you lose on price.

    brianblaze wrote:
    £70 for one 20KG plate (18 per sheet)
    £17.50 for one 5KG plate (12 per sheet)

    £1470 per sheet
    That's probably the most effective way.
    I still the thing profit window is gonna be tight. And needs to be that kind of scale to be worth it.


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    #54
    brianblaze
    Registered Users Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭brianblaze


    Mellor wrote: »
    Olympic colours, so blue is 20kg.
    Based on the density of steel being about 8kg/L, it's be about 16mm thick plate.

    Any idea what a plate costs? Or the cost per kg of steel.



    Hex is materially economical, but less functional. The money you'd save on material you lose on price.



    That's probably the most effective way.
    I still the thing profit window is gonna be tight. And needs to be that kind of scale to be worth it.

    They're chucking out hundreds a day to be fair, so they're doing volume. Still would love to find a company here who could do it to work out the costs and do a few runs. It'd be far cheaper shipping for people in Ireland than ordering from the UK. (Also I need more f'n plates!)


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    #55
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,024 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    brianblaze wrote: »
    They're chucking out hundreds a day to be fair, so they're doing volume. Still would love to find a company here who could do it to work out the costs and do a few runs. It'd be far cheaper shipping for people in Ireland than ordering from the UK. (Also I need more f'n plates!)

    Yeah, they look to be smashing out a huge amount, so even tiny margins are worth it.


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    #56
    brianblaze
    Registered Users Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭brianblaze


    Mellor wrote: »
    Yeah, they look to be smashing out a huge amount, so even tiny margins are worth it.

    Honestly, if anyone knows anyone in that industry, tell em! Easy enough get them designed up and made if you have the equipment!


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    #57
    marklazarcovic
    Registered Users Posts: 6,208 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    Plenty of gyms will never reopen unfortunately,be lots of equipment for sale in the coming months


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    #58
    brianblaze
    Registered Users Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭brianblaze


    marklazarcovic wrote: »
    Plenty of gyms will never reopen unfortunately,be lots of equipment for sale in the coming months

    Given the sheer amount of Oly bars and plates selling, there might be a higher demand for Crossfit/ Powerlifting gyms though, for people who want to get into the sport after lockdown training solo


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    #59
    marklazarcovic
    Registered Users Posts: 6,208 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    brianblaze wrote: »
    Given the sheer amount of Oly bars and plates selling, there might be a higher demand for Crossfit/ Powerlifting gyms though, for people who want to get into the sport after lockdown training solo

    spotters needed for heavy stuff,gonna be interesting to see how this plays out


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    #60
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,552 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    marklazarcovic wrote: »
    spotters needed for heavy stuff,gonna be interesting to see how this plays out

    If you have safetes, you should be fine. Though admittedly that depends on the safeties and how heavy you're going


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    #61
    edgecutter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭edgecutter


    https://www.hotukdeals.com/visit/thread/3486180

    Hex dumbbells in stock, use code SUMMER20 for a discount


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