mikebuck Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I heard rumors about York bringing back the round cast dumbbells and chaecked it out. Here is the response I got. Hi, Mike - thanks for the e-mail. Rumors are correct!!!! Not only is York reintroducing the previously discontinued black solid round professional dumbbells, but we're bringing back to the market the Olympic Standard Plate, machined to +/- 1% tolerance. We're calling them the "Legacy" Series, and they will be available in January of 2006. Don't know what "blobs" are - could you enlighten me? If you're interested in making a purchase, let me know and I'll get you some super pricing! Allison Foreman Midwest Regional Sales Manager YORK Barbell (614) 785-9266 Ohio office (614) 785-9322 Ohio fax (614) 419-2841 cell allisonforeman@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tspinillo Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERHEAD Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTT!!!!!!!!!!!!! -HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crs9740 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I talked to a York dealer in New Hampshire and he said he could get them for me at something like $2.15 per pound. Heard anything about the "super pricing" he was talking about? -CHRIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I ALSO TALKED TO A REP FROM YORK AND THE PRICE PER POUND WILL BE $.80 CENTS A POUND . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soilworker Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I talked to a York dealer in New Hampshire and he said he could get them for me at something like $2.15 per pound. Heard anything about the "super pricing" he was talking about?-CHRIS ← Figures. People from New Hampshire don't really know how to count well. They are all farmers who shoot crows from their porches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darco Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 That's awsome ! Now I wont feel guilty destroying antique bells (Which I have refused to do !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I can't wait. I will soon own a blob! And some cool dumbells! I just hope I can find a supplier here in DFW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Man, too bad they weren't coming out this month, something would definitely be bumped from the Christmas list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joehawkins Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I wonder if there is a way to use the board name and maybe a group order to get a bigger discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Awesome. What did he think of cutting up dumbells for blocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I bet they won't be shipping them to the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I am sure you could arrange that, for a very hefty shipping price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Dan - is the price on the Olympic Standard plates $.80 as well? I have a set of the older York Olympic Standard plates now and really like them, their weights are much closer than my cheaper ones - I'd like to have a couple more pair of 45s and 25s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 If I can get ahold of those without shipping them, I'd gladly pay $20 for a 25lb blob and $24 for 30lb blob. I'm sure finding someone to buy the other halves of the dumbells wouldn't be hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunny Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 We can e mither them to see if they will get some in this country.I have e mailed a rep before asking the question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Dan - is the price on the Olympic Standard plates $.80 as well? I have a set of the older York Olympic Standard plates now and really like them, their weights are much closer than my cheaper ones - I'd like to have a couple more pair of 45s and 25s. ← I DID NOT KNOW AT THE TIME ABOUT THE OTHER PLATES CLIMBER BUT THEY USE TO SELL THEM ALL AT THE YORK OUTLET STORE FOR THE SAME PRICE . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebuck Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 I just found out the dumbbells will be going up to 150#! I am not sure they know what they have done to our little world. I know I would like to have 3 of each of the dumbbells, I am sure that would set me back some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Yes! Been trying to get me hand on a blob fer a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Isn't USPS flat rate shipping up to 50lbs for $7.70? If this comes true, I am sure there might be some members in a great position to help other members with blobs if a dealer is near them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Bill - the Prepaid flat rate priority mail boxes ship for $7.70. The only real stipulation is that the item must fit in the box. All Blobs (at least the ones so far) fit easily into the boxes, but the whole DB does not. A half of a 150# er would be over weight but all the rest should make it. Sounds like good times coming for the Gripmiesters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 in the future I see alot of people picking up a blob, "it's the fortune teller in me" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 You need to tape the crap out of those flat rate boxes too. The post office has free tape for priority mail. Use as much as you can. Also pad the inside of the box with plastic bags. A blob in an empty flat rate box will break right through the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Bill - the Prepaid flat rate priority mail boxes ship for $7.70. The only real stipulation is that the item must fit in the box. All Blobs (at least the ones so far) fit easily into the boxes, but the whole DB does not. A half of a 150# er would be over weight but all the rest should make it. Sounds like good times coming for the Gripmiesters! ← That's where a friend might cut it for you first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soilworker Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 The USPS flate rate goes up to either 70lbs or 75lbs, not 50lbs, so those really huge "Blobs" might be doable. Size would be the only problem, but the PO actually has boxes of almost any size, just not always at a particular PO. I usually ask around the tri-town area where I live and find the right ones. Definitely go psycho on the tape for the box. I usually just use almost a whole roll of that cheap $1.30 clear stuff. If you have access to some strapping tape (the kind with threads in it) throw some of that around the sides too. I wonder if the people I sold my Yorks to had fun opening the boxes........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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