Where to find used sporting goods and fitness equipment in Charlotte

Are you interested in trying a new sport, or upgrading your equipment? Save some money by purchasing used equipment. You might also be able to get some money back by selling or consigning your old items.

You can search on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, or bid on eBay, but nothing really compares to seeing a lot of gear in person, at the same place.

We’ve put together a list of a few places in Charlotte to shop for used sports and fitness equipment. Do you know of others that should be added to this list? Let us know and we might be able to add it.

Gear Goat XCHG

Gear Goat XCHG
824 Lamar Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
704-496-9244

Gear Goat XCHG is an outdoor gear consignment shop in Plaza Midwood, behind Moo & Brew, just off Central Avenue.

If you’re looking for a bike or gear for camping, hiking, backpacking, running, skiing, snowboarding or climbing, make sure to check out Gear Goat XCHG.

About 70% of the inventory is used and 30% new. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you can add your item to a wish list. That way they’ll put the item on the wish list on their website, and they’ll contact you if it comes in.

If you’re consigning here, the commission is based on the sales price of each item. Up to $500 it is split evenly, over $500 you get 60%, and over $1000 you get 70%.

You can take the money as soon as the item sells or you can spend the proceeds in the store and get an additional 10% bonus on your purchase.

There is always the option for the store to purchase your items outright, with the cash offer generally less than commission. Goat Gear XCHG does extensive research on each item to get the best value while still pricing the item to encourage timely purchases.

No appointment is necessary if you want to sell or consign your gear. Just drop in with your items and they’ll check it out. If you’re interested in a cash offer, please allow ample time for them to go through your items. If customers are present it may take us longer.

The Charlotte Re-cyclery

Re-cyclery
1132 N Caldwell Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
704-910-3970

The Charlotte Re-Cyclery is a community bike shop that supports Trips for Kids Charlotte, which provides bicycles and biking programs for local children. 

The Re-Cyclery does this by accepting donated bikes, refurbishing them, and selling to them to the community. They also do repairs on bikes.

When you buy a bike from the Re-Cyclery, the price is based mostly on the amount of labor it took to refurbish it. Their inventory varies based on what was donated. They are able to refurbish between 20 and 30 bikes a week. Every Monday they update the inventory on their website. The main categories they usually have are hybrid (also called city bikes), mountain, and road bikes.

Make sure to contact them before you head over, in case their hours change.

Carolina Fitness Equipment

Carolina Fitness Equipment
3353 Reno Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28216
704-322-4000

Carolina Fitness Equipment buys fitness equipment from gyms, generally when they’re upgrading, and sells it at a discount to the public. They also have some equipment that’s new.

You can find cardio machines, strength equipment, free weights and more.

They don’t buy equipment from individuals, just from gyms. 

Play It Again Sports

Play It Again Sports
8500 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
704-540-6339

Play It Again sports is a national chain. In addition to the Charlotte location there’s another nearby store in Mooresville. They sell both new and used brand name sporting goods and exercise equipment. It’s the only store on this list that sells equipment for team sports. 

They pay cash for your quality used sporting goods and fitness equipment. Or, save more by trading it for the items that you need.

They base their buying prices on brand, condition and demand for the items. Typically they resell used items for about 40-60% of what they would sell for new today.

As a seller, you receive 30-50% of that amount, depending on demand, condition and current inventory levels of like products.

If you trade, you’ll receive 20-30% more.

They also do consignment on select items. You don’t need an appointment to bring in your equipment to sell.

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