How to Get a Great Deal on Used Cross Country Ski Equipment

You have just returned from a three-day holiday where you experienced cross country skiing for the very first time. You had simply a marvelous time and have fallen in love with the sport.

Your logical side tells you to make a list of everything you are going to need, then go online and find out what the whole package is going to cost you brand new. Your list includes skis, poles, boots, bindings, clothing, head gear, eye gear, ski gloves, ski outerwear, ski maintenance kit and last, but not least, ski wax.

New or Used

You are absolutely stunned when that list adds up to three times what you are able to afford. You decide that you will buy a few things new, like eye gear, gloves, head gear and clothing The remainder of your cross country ski equipment is going to have to be purchased used.

Sizing and Brands

When you arrive at this step, you are very pleased with yourself because an experienced skier advised you to shop for used equipment on your very first day of skiing. On the three days skied there, you rented a different brand of equipment every day and paid particular attention to size. Now you already know the brands you want plus the sizes. You have already saved your self a lot of time and energy.

Locating Used Cross Country Ski Equipment

Clearly, the most efficient way to look for your used cross country ski package is to visit eBay, craigslist, and your local newspaper. Go green; check out the ads online.

Because you know exactly what you want and in what size, it is possible for you to buy items and have them shipped. Some people like to buy locally so that they can feel and touch the item before making a decision. Ideally, you want to find an owner who bought his or her cross country ski equipment brand new and still has all his receipts and maintenance records, just like looking for a used car. Sometime in the future, when it’s time for you to buy new cross ski country gear you, will get top dollar for your used gear because you have all those records

How to Make the Best Deal

The best deal makes both the buyer and the seller happy. Once you are on your way to look at some used cross country ski equipment, remember you and the person you are about to meet already have something in common: cross country skiing.

After you have inspected everything and determined that you want it, if the price is right, then get the person talking about his fun experiences he had while using the equipment. Then tell him that if you do end up buying his used cross country ski equipment, you would always treat it with respect because of how much he loved those experiences with that equipment.

Start reaching into your pocket for the cash you brought with you while saying, "Please do not get upset, but what is the lowest cash price you would accept other than your asking price?" Then do not say a word. In negotiations, he who speaks first loses.