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Looking to set up a home gym $1400-$1500 budget

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Chode

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So far I've been looking at this package http://www.gymdirect.com.au/item/3-Package-Deal-_-Power-Rack--+-FIBEV-flat-incline-bench-+-Olympic-bar-+-80kg-Olympic-weights-$1095/530.htm
+ Upgrade to Olympic Barbell_Needle Bearing_Rated 600kg $75.00
+ Upgrade to ASFID super FID bench $55.00

Which is $1225 + Delivery + any extra weights I can fit in the budget

But I'm not too sure how delivery prices work on gym direct. I might be able to pick-up if it's in the area (South Brisbane) and if it could fits in a sedan.

Was wondering if you guys could give some suggestions.
 
another couple of things I would consider would be rubber gym flooring depending on where your setting it up and maybe some bands
 
I got s similar deal from gymdirect a couple of years ago but got it delivered to my brothers place in Perth to save shipping. I used a trailer to pick it up though. I doubt you would fit it in a sedan.
 
one other thing to consider is a weight tree or you could always knock one up of your handy on the tools
 
Thanks for all the replies guys.

I intend to have the power rack outside of the house, undercover and on a concrete blocks floor so don't know if I need rubber flooring. I'll also look at getting a weight tree in the future, can't afford one right now but I'll have the weights on the rack/floor for the time being.

Can anyone give me an estimate on how much delivery will be? I'm in Brisbane according to Gym Direct's deilvery zones guide. How do I know if i need "Tail Gate Truck"?
 
uprights will be about 1.8-2m long, ... struggle to fit in a sedan.. wagon maybe..

boxes heavy, and they probably stick stuff on pallets for easy forklift loading.
no forklift = need hydraulic tailgate to get from truck innards to ground level
so deliver to house needs tailgate (they say)

the rack should weigh around 80-90kg, and the bench around 30kg
 
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I had mine delivered to my house without the tailgate option, comes in a few separate boxes which aren't heavy. Just lifted them out of the truck bed, just make sure you are home to help the driver
 
Chode said:
Thanks for all the replies guys.

I intend to have the power rack outside of the house, undercover and on a concrete blocks floor so don't know if I need rubber flooring. I'll also look at getting a weight tree in the future, can't afford one right now but I'll have the weights on the rack/floor for the time being.

Can anyone give me an estimate on how much delivery will be? I'm in Brisbane according to Gym Direct's deilvery zones guide. How do I know if i need "Tail Gate Truck"?
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They will be able to give you a total costs for delivery. I don't think they re-open to the 13th of January though.
 
nah they aren't open until the 13th of January I've tried emailing for a quote as well (I'm after pretty much the same package) and they haven't responded so they are really taking a break not just closing the showroom!!
 
I got my force USA Commercial Rack delivered in a transit van by courier and I helped unload (some boxes in the 70kg range)

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Does anyone know if gym direct has a place where I can pick up in Brisbane Queensland?
 
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