[akack79]

No need for worries about amazon, just buy it!!!

[Dackz]

To add, I got a DOA HDD and I put my old one back on, and didnt want a new one at all after finding the old one is basically just as fast for what I need. I sent it back, and within 2 weeks got my full refund no questions asked. Amazon really does rock.

[DrockNJ]

sign up for the free trial of Amazon Prime...free two day shipping and overnight shipping for 3.99

[darkcloud]

Originally Posted by vgame64

Amazon is legit as any store can get. I bought my SLR and Canon L lens from them.

Regarding the dumbbells: I bought them from Amazon on Black Friday 2009 for $300 and ended up returning them because they would get stuck on the base after having them sit for 1 hour+. Minor gripe but annoying. I'd have to rotate the weight knob 360 before they would release again.

Look at the reviews I may have gotten a fluke or incorrectly used them. The return was painless with Amazon paying for shipping back. Everything else worked great...seemed like a minor design issue as both dumbbells did it.

EDIT: I bought the 552's. Amazon Prime is great if you plan on shopping there a lot.

Yeah, I read those reviews. It seems to be more how you set them down in the base, a leveling issue?

The only reason on want these ones is I already use up to 55-60 lbs for some exercises. The 552's would be useful but I wouldn't be able to push myself.

I want to slowly build up some essential equipment so that I can do full work out at home. Right now I just can't find the time to get into the gym. New house, new puppy, work etc etc. I know everyone else has similar issues but I don't like waking up a 6am to make the time nor do I want to waste 2 hours after work away from home/wife/dog. Other things are more important in my life right now then a rip/chiseled body. I'm just going for fit and losing 10-15lbs. and don't feel I need to waste time at a gym to attain that.

Originally Posted by Bobby_Light

Powerblock adjustable dumbbells are superior to bowflex products in all ways.

http://www.powerblock.com/blocks.html

I looked at these as well. I read the reviews that they are superior to bowflex but the cheapest I can find the ones that go up to 90lbs. is $700. A $300 difference just isn't worth it to me. Especially when I want to buy other equipment.



Thanks for all the comments! I think I'm going to get them.

[Bobby_Light]

Originally Posted by darkcloud

I looked at these as well. I read the reviews that they are superior to bowflex but the cheapest I can find the ones that go up to 90lbs. is $700. A $300 difference just isn't worth it to me. Especially when I want to buy other equipment.

Consider craigslist and ebay for powerblocks. You could get a used set that will outlast a nuclear blast so buying used is not an issue. Powerblocks are built like tanks. The bowflex dumbbells are too long when being used with little weight and feel cheap. I have experience with both; I'm in the fitness industry.

[bolinp78]

I've ordered lots of stuff from there, some of it $300+.

I haven't had any issues.

[1speedbike]

Amazon has great service. It's reliable and they have good customer service in case your order DOES go awry. I'm an amazon prime member and it's amazing getting free, reliable 2-day shipping on almost everything I order. I never have to worry about anything. Order without fear!

Also, I love the bowflex single dumbells! I have the same ones.