ollylama Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Where is the best place to buy a set of dumbells in Chiang Mai? They seem uniformly overpriced here. I need each one to be adjustable and come with at least 12kg of weights each. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivram4491 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 The 3 story stationery store near the UN Irish pub has dumbells on the 3rd floor. I don't know if they have 12 kg or not. The thread below gives more details about the stationery shop. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725895-laminating-pouches-a4/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOff Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I have been looking for hand weights too, I only need two 7kg and two 3kg for Rushfit, priced from BigC @ 2,800b!! Robinson Dept at Airport plaza was cheaper but still pricey. I know the stationary store and need to go to town today, so will check it out. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 There is also a stationary store on Chang Moi that carries weights, as well as guitars, drums and wooden swords (what more do you need?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 The price should work out roughly 90 baht a kilo, 2 places to try are a shop on the left side of Mahidol rd going from the south west corner of the moat to Airport plaza ( near all the orange sellers) approx 400 meters from the moat, another is in Prapokkloa rd in town, go past the Un bar on your right, take the second right and its about 80-100 mtrs on the left, small shop with a Muay Thai sign but does all sports equipment and school uniforms etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 When in Rome do as the Romans do. Just take a few from one of the gyms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOff Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Just back from the stationary shop next to the UN pub - metal dumbells from 1kg - 10kg works out to be 112b per.kg They had two adjustable handsets with 4/bells-total 12kg @107b per.kg. I bought what I needed just to get on with what Im doing.....90b per.kg is most likely the bottom end price,maybe some dusty hole in Chinatown cheaper. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Sportsworld in Promenade has a nice set in a case. It had 2 handles (screw type) with 15-20kg (forget exactly) of weights & you can buy additional weight plates of course. Price...I think...was 2900 baht Not bad as quality looked good & came in a case like many tools in the US...You know the hard black plastic cases? I imagine Sportsworld in Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Center has the same deal Looked just like this Edited December 2, 2014 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericnic Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Just saw this thread and thought I would pop in. I have a set of weights I am getting ready to post for sale on CL and other places. Bought them right before I got a gym membership. Never used them. If any of you is interested, I thought I would give you first crack at it. Looks like the one above with the same 2 handles and 4 spin-on locks. No case though. Plates are: 4 x 5kg 4 x 2.5kg 4 x 2kg 4 x 1.25kg 43kg in total. I'll be asking 2,500 baht. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollylama Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 sounds great. i'll almost surely buy them. where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthedarkside Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 sounds great. i'll almost surely buy them. where are you located? Please conduct your private transaction off the main board. Send PMs , thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollylama Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 sorry about that. already pmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Just back from the stationary shop next to the UN pub - metal dumbells from 1kg - 10kg works out to be 112b per.kg They had two adjustable handsets with 4/bells-total 12kg @107b per.kg. I bought what I needed just to get on with what Im doing.....90b per.kg is most likely the bottom end price,maybe some dusty hole in Chinatown cheaper. Cheers A. If you read the post I said "roughly 90 baht a kilo" B. So why does it make it a dusty hole just because it is probably cheaper than where your them buying from ? Perhaps if you wasn't buying dumbells from a stationers you'd find them cheaper elsewear ! Edited December 2, 2014 by alfieconn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOff Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Congrats OllyLama, thats a good buy! After pricing hand weights from various places around town Im concluding that 90b per.kg is below average,thus a good retail price. If you have ever been to Chinatown and poked around the old shops back in the sois,they are in fact dusty holes in the wall and often have the most eclectic arrays of merchandise piled-up,usually with rock bottom prices attached,if diligent enough one may find 'dusty' dumbells amongst the offerings. AND...the stationary shop of which it is well known for ALSO has another floor that carries sports equipment,musical instruments,drafting supplies and kids props & aids for learning generally sold to school groups,so prices are reasonable for the quality offered. Does that make things clearer,Sunshine?.....these days you have to explain everything,geeze! Edited December 2, 2014 by FrankOff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Congrats OllyLama, thats a good buy! After pricing hand weights from various places around town Im concluding that 90b per.kg is below average,thus a good retail price. If you have ever been to Chinatown and poked around the old shops back in the sois,they are in fact dusty holes in the wall and often have the most eclectic arrays of merchandise piled-up,usually with rock bottom prices attached,if diligent enough one may find 'dusty' dumbells amongst the offerings. AND...the stationary shop of which it is well known for ALSO has another floor that carries sports equipment,musical instruments,drafting supplies and kids props & aids for learning generally sold to school groups,so prices are reasonable for the quality offered. Does that make things clearer,Sunshine?.....these days you have to explain everything,geeze! You seem to have trouble reading, iv'e now posted twice that it was roughly 90 baht a kilo !! Edited December 2, 2014 by alfieconn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scd Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 For future visitors to this thread, Sportsworld in KSK does indeed have a weights section. I can't comment on price as i didn't look, but if you're shopping around it's another one to add to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Like most anything else you may want of quality, weights and accessories are generally way over priced. As it was already said, Sportsworld in KSK has them. Same with Sportsworld in Airport Plaza and Festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Like most anything else you may want of quality, weights and accessories are generally way over priced. As it was already said, Sportsworld in KSK has them. Same with Sportsworld in Airport Plaza and Festival. I do not think Airport has a Sportsworld does it? I know KSK, Promenade & Festival does though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Have another look, it has been there for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Have another look, it has been there for years. Really? I am surprised as I like Sports World but never noticed one in Airport Mall It is a full size one like at those other malls? Will look next time as I often find good deals on shoes & swimming things there Edit : I just checked the Central directory & yes no Sportsworld in Airport Does have a much smaller sports type place called Sports Town Which I have been in but just a few clothing & shoes etc. Edited December 3, 2014 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOff Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 ya sure, no need to get your panties tied in a knot,point taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Like most anything else you may want of quality, weights and accessories are generally way over priced. As it was already said, Sportsworld in KSK has them. Same with Sportsworld in Airport Plaza and Festival. I do not think Airport has a Sportsworld does it? I know KSK, Promenade & Festival does though. Inside and a part of Robinsons, 3rd or 4th floor, maybe why you haven't seen it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Like most anything else you may want of quality, weights and accessories are generally way over priced. As it was already said, Sportsworld in KSK has them. Same with Sportsworld in Airport Plaza and Festival. I do not think Airport has a Sportsworld does it? I know KSK, Promenade & Festival does though. Could be a different name, but they have a sports store. I thought it was a Sports World but I may be wrong. That said, I have not been there in a year now with Maya and Festival closer to me, so it's possible it isn't there anymore. If I'm not mistaken, Robisons also has some weights and various sports equipment. Not much, but they may have some dumbells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond48 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) For those of you who are short term visitors (2 weeks to 10 years ) or just don't want to buy overpriced bells. Your local supermarket has some free dumbbells. You buy at least 2 6 liter bottles. Enjoy the water then fill them with tap water. They each weigh nearly 6 KG. Even though they have a usable handle, I recommend you get 4 or 5 free shopping bags per bottle and use them to hold your dumbbells. Hold two bags together in one hand and you got 12KG. If you live anywhere near a construction site, you can fill them with sand. I don't know how much each liter would weigh? Edited December 4, 2014 by vagabond48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Like most anything else you may want of quality, weights and accessories are generally way over priced. As it was already said, Sportsworld in KSK has them. Same with Sportsworld in Airport Plaza and Festival. I do not think Airport has a Sportsworld does it? I know KSK, Promenade & Festival does though. Inside and a part of Robinsons, 3rd or 4th floor, maybe why you haven't seen it Ahhh ok & I have been there & come to think of it ...it is very sportworld like... Never thought of it as I just assumed Robinson is Robinson but could be stores within a store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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