How to Buy Used Cross-Country Skis

Cross-country skiing can be an enjoyable hobby as well as a grueling sport to compete in. If you've never gone cross-country skiing before or you're getting into the sport after a long layoff, you may want to consider purchasing used skis. This will be far less expensive than buying new skis and can be a great learning tool. There are several places where you can find and purchase used skis at great prices.

Instructions

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      Search for used skis at Play It Again Sports. This store specializes in selling all types of used sporting goods, including cross-country skis. Visit the store in person or online. Go to their website and click the "Store Locations" link at the top of the home page to find a Play It Again Sports near you. You can also shop for cross-country skis on the website by clicking on the "Snow Sports" tab.

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      Visit the Barking Bear Forums. Here, you will find posts by users who are selling their own cross-country skis. Click on the "EpicSki Auctions and Online Special Events" link to find these items. You should become a member of the forums as members are given special deals and discounts. Membership to the forums is free.

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      Search for used cross-country skis on the Internet Outdoors Unlimited website. If you scan down the home page, you will find a list of available skis sold on the website. The company asks that you allow 21 days for delivery. Call (866) 494-3175 to place an order or to learn more information.

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      Look for used cross-country skis on eBay. The famous auction website has a large selection of used cross country skis and equipment. Scroll through the listings on eBay until you find a product you wish to buy. Click on the link to learn more about that item and make a bid.

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      Call local ski rental shops in your area. These places receive new equipment at the beginning of each season and thus sell off their older skis. You can normally buy used skis from a rental shop at a low price since they will be simply looking to get rid of the equipment.

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      Check the classifieds section of your local newspaper right before ski season. As people buy or receive new skis, they will try to get rid of their old equipment. If you live in an area where skiing is popular, you will probably being seeing skis for sale in the classifieds section as early as September. You could also look in the "for sale" section of your city's Craigslist webpage.

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      Visit your local Salvation Army and Goodwill stores. You may be surprised to learn that many of these stores sell used skis for both youths and adults during the winter months. Stores that are located in areas where skiing is popular will be more likely to sell used skis.

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      Call local ski resorts about purchasing used skis. Much like rental shops, resorts will sell off old equipment at the beginning and end of each season. Your local resort may also sponsor or even host an event where used skis are sold as a way to bring in more business during the ski season. It's wise to call before the season begins as well as at the end of the season to learn about any such sales.