Though, there are a few questions you can ask to find out if the treadmill is in decent shape.

• Who owned and used the treadmill?
• Why are they selling it?
• Where was it stored?
• Is it a major brand name treadmill?
• Is there a warranty?

Another one of the best places you can look to buy a used treadmill is company like Play it again sports. Many of the sport stores will check into the quality and construction of the treadmill. In addition to the warranty and condition of the treadmill they are trying to resell. They will also often times fix any issues they see. This is why going through one of these types of companies are a good bet.

You can also look online. There are many companies like www.ksl.com or www.ebay.com that will sell well priced treadmills that are of higher quality. They also have the cheaper ones, and you may have to pay for the shipping, but there are plenty of good deals to be made out there.

When you have found the treadmill you think you want to purchase, take if for a test run. If you are purchasing a treadmill over the Internet, this is likely going to be much more difficult. You will have to simply trust the seller. Therefore you are at their mercy.

However, if you can take the treadmill for a test run, listen to the motor. Check for sounds that are squeaky, and loud. The treadmill should run smooth and quietly.

As you are checking out the treadmills, look for problems with the treadmill. This can be anything from worn belts, to broken electrical parts. The best way to check out all of the treadmill functions is to simply take it for a 20 or 30-minute run or walk. This will show you if there would be problems in the immediate future.
You can also ask about the service that has been completed for this specific treadmill. There are some treadmills that have been kept in better condition than others.

Just because a treadmill is used, does not mean it is going to be cheap. Not in price, or in quality for that matter. The reason is, that many times you can find a good quality treadmill that has been kept in good shape, for a relatively fraction of the cost of the original price. But, that may not be as low as what you would think. The resell on a good treadmill with a good warranty will still be a few hundred dollars.

The best place to buy used treadmills, is the place that you can find out the most possible about the treadmill. Also, where you can get a warranty if possible. What ever you do, do not rush the purchase. Because you might find that the system may not have what you need if you do.