5 Tips for Buying Used Pilates Equipment #GRATZ!
All of the Gratz equipment in the photo above was purchased used in 2008 when I moved to California from New York. I searched obsessively for several months to find it and in this post, I’m sharing my tips for finding equipment with you. I hope this post helps you find the pre-loved equipment you’re dreaming of!
If you’re looking for professional grade equipment we recommend Gratz Pilates. It retains its value for a lifetime and will never wear out so it’s often scarce in the used market, read on to find out where to look!
1. The Pilates Guy
The Pilates Guy has listings in Southern California only. He also does equipment maintenance in Southern California.
2. Craigslist.org
You can search craigslist in your own area or do a wider search in your state or region. There’s also an option to set up notifications for future posts. Use search terms like, Gratz Pilates, Pilates Folding Mat or Pilates Mat with Strap… There are other apps like OfferUp that do the same thing so use those too.
3. Pilates Contrology Marketplace on Facebook
This is a Facebook forum dedicated solely to the selling and purchasing of Pilates equipment. It’s easy to scroll through and you can write a post if you are seeking something specific in your area. You can also do a general search in Facebook Marketplace.
4. Your local network of Pilates instructors!
Put the word out. Many times teachers know someone (another teacher, studio or client) who wants to get rid of some piece of equipment.
Just like the Pilates Method, “patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor.”
Good luck!
SiwenX
Member since 2022
Thanks for the information! I also want to purchase a used Gratz reformer. Please reach out if you have any lead! Thanks xx
Posted August 31, 2022 |
AlisaW
Member since 2011
You’re welcome! Try posting in our Equipment for Sale forum: https://pilatesology.com/community/pilates-equipment-for-sale/
Posted September 4, 2022 |
DeneeD
Member since 2013
Do you have an opinion on new Gratz vs new Basil reformers?
Posted August 20, 2016 |
AndreaM
Member since 2012
Hi there –
My preference is new Gratz or used Gratz – the Basil Reformer has a shorter shoulder rest than the Gratz. This may seem a minor detail, but there are many exercises where the foot is placed up against the shoulder rest: Knee stretch series, arm circles to name a couple, and on the Gratz you can get your whole foot including the heel against the shoulder rest which is a big help in finding the connection into your center in the exercise. So if you plan on keeping your apparatus for the long term I would choose Gratz over Basil. That being said, the Basil apparatus is the closest in feel to the Gratz Reformer that you will find. I hope this helps 🙂 Thanks so much for reading and for sharing your thoughts and questions here.
Posted August 22, 2016 |
AndreaM
Member since 2012
Yes, I will keep you in mind if I hear of any used Gratz for sale 🙂 Thanks so much for reading!
Posted June 5, 2016 |
Miriam SanchezS
Member since 2012
Hey !! Thank you for this great article !!!- Im reaching out to this community because im searching for used gratz equipment. Any info welcome !!!
Thanks !!
Posted June 5, 2016 |