Originally Posted by
carleton
Thanks so much.
If you don't mind the question, what ballpark amounts did you wind up spending? There seems to be a slippery slope when it comes to cost.
It can definitely be a slippery slope. I spent almost exactly $1000 for the bar, 260lbs of bumpers, and the squat stand. Most sites have a small discount for bundling, but don’t let your inner superhero argue that you need an extra pair of 45s!
Last fall, I made a spreadsheet and charted out prices. There's definitely a range between brands.