@@GarageGymReviews I don't even need a giveaway - I would legit buy these off of you. Please let me know how I can reach you to purchase some of the excess you don't want
You should have added how you find that kind of thing. I haven't tried looking yet, but I'm sure there are videos on how to find gyms going out of business or schools upgrading or whatever, but that is definitely a topic that would be nice to see specifically you talk about Edit: Actually there aren't any videos I could find on that topic. You DEFINITELY need to do it now
I can help as I have been buying from universities, colleges, and high schools for over a decade. Every major university has a process for property disposition. It is really good to know how the universities near you dispose of athletic equipment. In my case the University of Michigan and Michigan State University both have their own websites. Eastern Michigan University uses a website called Public Surplus and Craigslist. Concordia University uses Craigslist.
Don't worry Coop, no one is "pissed" at you for getting ridiculous gym equipment...well maybe Sam because he has to help unload and move it all...definitely Sam!
Where did you get that? Mind sharing the price with shipping? I'm in the market for one or sandbag of that weight... Leaning toward the sandbag for cost but would prefer the slam ball I have up to 150lb on slam balls...
Exactly. What a waste of money. That equipment was still in good condition. Imagine how many scholarships they could have funded with all the money they spent on that new gym equipment.
@@maximusprimus827 the reason I would love to see college athletics abolished. Let the sports leagues do minor league teams. Take the money wasted on sports for academic scholarships.
@@josephgrmovsekcollaredcons6085 I can't even argue against you on that. Or they need to actually make programs that are useful. Like a psych undergrad that goes directly into grad school study. Some degrees like psych are useless without atleast a masters.
What is killing me is all that equipment was just 15 miles from where I live!! Also, as a CT taxpayer and employee, I wonder why UCONN is replacing what looks like practically brand new equipment.
Seriously. I love that Coop got more stuff for me to salivate over but shouldn’t UConn have first offered the stuff at a realistic price for their students and profs and staff, then to folks in the city, then to folks lime Coop. Of course it’s a lot easier to sell it all at once to one buyer.
Potomac State University (WVU) threw out a bunch of Hammer Strength stuff and even destroyed some of it first because they got new equipment. Absolute waste. Gym owner friend heard about it and did salvage a few pieces and they were not like new...but absolutely in good shape and there was no need to replace it in the first place...but there was no reason why it couldn't have been sold to the public or donated to a high school. Bullshit wasteful spending.
Yes but unlike a lot of high end cars these will actually hold their value. The depreciation on luxury cars is staggering. Most don't appreciate unless it's something really special like say a Porsche 918, McLaren P1, etc. Even something like a Ferrari 430 is just an expensive used car.
4:23 On this Episode of man vs Gravity we see how a perfectly circular object rolls off a slanted base onto concrete. If you listen closely you can hear every viewer scream "Noooo!!" as the shiny plates scratch on concrete.
So, all your double ups on gear got me thinking; what would be your ideal gym setup if you could only have 1 brand and 1 set of everything and why??? i.e. 1x set of dumbbells, 1x squat rack, 1x barbell, 1x set of weight plates, etc. I'd definitely be interested in a video about that.
Yo I actually go to UConn! I've never seen those Jonathan the Husky Watson dumbbells. I'm guessing they're from the old gym which is now more or less reserved for UConn athletes, which explains all the expensive equipment. The new gym has brand new equipment, so they're probably upgrading the old gym too. Great video as always.
I have brought equipment from Concordia U, Eastern MI U, Indiana U, Detroit Mercy and 5 high schools in Michigan and Ohio. Sometimes they are just looking for someone reliable to move the gear out. They really don't care about the school making money.
It would be cool if you went over how you get to bid, find out, purchase equipment from schools that are redoing their gyms. Cuz hell if I care if it has a school logo on it.
Does the University just sell it's 'old' equipment every few years or did they cut an entire athletics department from the roster? I can't imagine what would be an upgrade to Eleiko plates and Watson dumbbells.
Coming from a current student athlete at UConn, this equipment does not seem to come from our facilities (football and basketball have separate facilities and they don’t have the dumbbells, they use black iron adjustable dumbbells as well as the other training facilities. The bumper plates are all Eleiko plates but the dumbbells don’t match. Also 4 teams did get cut due to budget concerns this year. I’m not sure where this equipment is coming from, especially the dumbbells. Hope this helps!
Daaaaaamnnnn son!! Those Watson dumbells are to die for! Im a huge fan of Charles Poliquin who always talks about these dumbbells 😍😍 Coop you're a lucky man to be able to have youre own set! Well deserved!!:)
I have no idea what you paid, but it looks like an epic score nonetheless! The dumbbells are sweet, as are all those storm trooper plates. In good health, my man!!
Coop needs like an eBay equivalent on his website.... random new stuff he acquires that pops up for sale at the most random times. Coop should make some dollars on the sales but I certainly trust him not to price gouge anybody.
UConn parents looking at their kids tuition bill probably getting salty about now. lol. That's awesome gear. I like those maces, great for shoulder mobility exercises.
I'll take some of the clubs and mace. But now I know why their are no more plates anywhere. You bought them all 🤣 I more mad that I am jealous. Mostly the plates and the dumbells.
The Watson Dumbbells are amazing. I have always said if I win the lotto, I am kitting out my home gym with two sets of the Watson DBs with both handle sizes. The very nicest DBs on the planet
I have been waiting for this vid since I was the insta post...OHHHH MYYYY GAWWDD. I mean kinda the best day ever and those Eleiko plates gotta be my fave of the delivery...geez what did they upgrade their facility to??
I call BS on the mystery part. Someone who's dropping some serious wholesale cash is going to want to know somewhat what they're getting....just saying
Haha, the concrete drop! If only someone lived in your local area who was outfitting their garage and would buy some of what you don’t want or need! (kettlebells/mace) 🤔
Four full sets of the good stuff...poor bastard ...taking up all that space lol. If you want to sell a mace or kettle bell, happy to buy one as part of Coop Collection haul.
Jesus Christ, I'm literally just planning on budgeting for my little home gym area with maybe 6 cheap plates that I can barely afford and this guy just got a fucking Eifel Tower made out of 30000 high quality Eleiko plates. Dude is living the life.
These are all from the UConn Basketball Teams' Training facility. I imagine they sold these after the men's team replaced Sal Alosi (the former S&C coach) a few seasons ago. He was the one to refurbish the facility's training center with a lot of this stuff. Source: I've used this literal equipment, lol.
They replaced all that with Smith machines and leg presses lol. Seriously though they might have bought customized Eleiko plates with UConn’s name printed on them. And maybe Watson DB’s that match their school colors a bit closer.
@@thomasbrown7328 so they throw away perfectly good equipment to replace it with the same thing? This stuff isn't cheap garbage. Another reason why college sports needs to be disbanded as it has nothing to do with higher education.
@@bmstylee No doubt it’s excessive but it’s not like they threw it in a ditch or even gave it away for free. Yes it’s a shame they need to have million dollar locker rooms and workout facilities to attract the top talent. Then there’s the salaries of the coaches!! But that’s our nation’s priorities- ticket sales and TV ratings- all business. Supply and demand.
Coop, any chance you've got a review on bench's coming up? Need one for my home gym, and contemplating on getting one that can have attachments (leg curl/extension, etc.). Would love to hear your input on those style benches. Thanks.
Hey Coop, How did you get your hands on this great find? I would be interested in finding something similar. Any details would be appreciated. Thanks for all the great content.
Awesome, can’t go Watson dumbbells are a work of art abs Eleiko well it’s Eleiko enough said, beautiful. If I lived in the US I’d be asking you for a full set of the Eleiko plates and change plates
@Hellseha that’s only because he is an adult male. He looks like all he does is review the equipment, which is exactly what his channel is about. He probably just donates or resells the equipment after each video because you can tell he sure as hell don’t use it. At least efficiently.
Hell no, moving and unboxing weights and equipment to include assembly is his training! He has some sweet gear though, better than most commercial gyms
LOL! he does and well considering his size! Just think of all that equipment moving in an out of that garage and rearranging ti often. Poor Sam must be jacked too!
Do a giveaway to your most loyal followers! Please.
🤔 🤔 🤔 we’ll see how many likes this comment gets.
Amazing idea
@@GarageGymReviews btw thanks for that Havak review...
@@GarageGymReviews I don't even need a giveaway - I would legit buy these off of you. Please let me know how I can reach you to purchase some of the excess you don't want
@@GarageGymReviews I really need plated for my home gym since the gym is an hour away🥲 I have dumbells but I need plates
Imagine upgrading from Eleiko, Watson, and Onnit...couldn’t be me. UConn better have the best D1 weight room in the country
Probably equipment from one of their student gyms.
You should have added how you find that kind of thing. I haven't tried looking yet, but I'm sure there are videos on how to find gyms going out of business or schools upgrading or whatever, but that is definitely a topic that would be nice to see specifically you talk about
Edit: Actually there aren't any videos I could find on that topic. You DEFINITELY need to do it now
Replying to second this
I completely agree! Would love to find a “deal” like this!
It’s good to be the King.
Do it
I can help as I have been buying from universities, colleges, and high schools for over a decade. Every major university has a process for property disposition. It is really good to know how the universities near you dispose of athletic equipment. In my case the University of Michigan and Michigan State University both have their own websites. Eastern Michigan University uses a website called Public Surplus and Craigslist. Concordia University uses Craigslist.
what I love about you is that you are totally into what you are doing and it sooo much reflects on your work man
happy to have you around
Coop's wife: As long as the hobby still fits in the garage and we can still pay our bills, we're good.
hahaha nice one!
The trick is to buy other garages hahaha
i think what you just typed all the time
I think Coops wife may have asked him to, well, live in the garage!!
😂😂😂
Don't worry Coop, no one is "pissed" at you for getting ridiculous gym equipment...well maybe Sam because he has to help unload and move it all...definitely Sam!
I wonder what Fed Exing this overnight would have cost
The Watson set alone is a little over £10,000.
Shipping on that 100% costs 5X more than everything in my home gym 🤣
@@dbk81 damn bro you got a nice home gym hahaha
Both of your kidneys
“You shouldn’t like possessions this much.” Some deep introspection right there. Feel you though, that equipment is beautiful
I’m stressing about getting a 200lb slam ball delivered to my house, meanwhile Coop over here getting an entire gym delivered
Where did you get that? Mind sharing the price with shipping? I'm in the market for one or sandbag of that weight... Leaning toward the sandbag for cost but would prefer the slam ball I have up to 150lb on slam balls...
@@rodolfomedini9931 titan fitness maybe.
@mralex070 You even Lift Brah
LMAO no wonder college tuition is so expensive!
Yep. Your tuition dollars at work.
Exactly. What a waste of money. That equipment was still in good condition. Imagine how many scholarships they could have funded with all the money they spent on that new gym equipment.
I live in CT UConn wastes billions. This equipment is perfect. And their sports programs loses like 8 million a year.
@@maximusprimus827 the reason I would love to see college athletics abolished. Let the sports leagues do minor league teams. Take the money wasted on sports for academic scholarships.
@@josephgrmovsekcollaredcons6085 I can't even argue against you on that. Or they need to actually make programs that are useful. Like a psych undergrad that goes directly into grad school study. Some degrees like psych are useless without atleast a masters.
What is killing me is all that equipment was just 15 miles from where I live!! Also, as a CT taxpayer and employee, I wonder why UCONN is replacing what looks like practically brand new equipment.
Seriously. I love that Coop got more stuff for me to salivate over but shouldn’t UConn have first offered the stuff at a realistic price for their students and profs and staff, then to folks in the city, then to folks lime Coop. Of course it’s a lot easier to sell it all at once to one buyer.
Because they CAN. And the CT taxpayer will pay for the new stuff. No option.
I am a more more miles away and am right there with you.
@@thomasbrown7328 very few people would be willing and able to take the entire stock off their hands
Potomac State University (WVU) threw out a bunch of Hammer Strength stuff and even destroyed some of it first because they got new equipment. Absolute waste. Gym owner friend heard about it and did salvage a few pieces and they were not like new...but absolutely in good shape and there was no need to replace it in the first place...but there was no reason why it couldn't have been sold to the public or donated to a high school. Bullshit wasteful spending.
So jealous of those Eleiko sets! The compression to a high end car is spot on 🤣🤣
Yes but unlike a lot of high end cars these will actually hold their value. The depreciation on luxury cars is staggering. Most don't appreciate unless it's something really special like say a Porsche 918, McLaren P1, etc. Even something like a Ferrari 430 is just an expensive used car.
4:23 On this Episode of man vs Gravity we see how a perfectly circular object rolls off a slanted base onto concrete. If you listen closely you can hear every viewer scream "Noooo!!" as the shiny plates scratch on concrete.
This is dope
Dope... and a major flex.
Right! Those dumbbells though!
All my gym friends in CT need to get in the loop.... Coop got some connections
I can almost taste the jelly 😆 love your set up though Brandon.
Jealous Brandon..? I’m not (cries self to sleep)
Ain’t gonna lie that’s the best damn home gym set ever!!
So, all your double ups on gear got me thinking; what would be your ideal gym setup if you could only have 1 brand and 1 set of everything and why??? i.e. 1x set of dumbbells, 1x squat rack, 1x barbell, 1x set of weight plates, etc. I'd definitely be interested in a video about that.
I completely agree Coop. I'll swing by and take some off your hands so you don't feel so bad about it. I got you fam.
Yo I actually go to UConn! I've never seen those Jonathan the Husky Watson dumbbells. I'm guessing they're from the old gym which is now more or less reserved for UConn athletes, which explains all the expensive equipment. The new gym has brand new equipment, so they're probably upgrading the old gym too. Great video as always.
They're from the basketball teams gym. They have a gym only for their use.
@@GarageGymReviews Yeah figures. Can't wait to see your video on the Watson dumbbells and showing off the Jonathan logo. Cheers
@@chackish Gotta use up all those millions somehow, otherwise they won't get as much the next year. 😂
UCONN:Hey coop you wanna spend 25K on fantastic weight equipment?
Coop: say no more. Give me a sec to find my credit card.
I bet he got everything for under $10k. UConn just wanted to move the stuff
@@davidbuche $1.65 a pound? You think? For Eleiko? If so that would be SUH-WEEEET but that seems too low, especially during these high-priced times.
I have brought equipment from Concordia U, Eastern MI U, Indiana U, Detroit Mercy and 5 high schools in Michigan and Ohio. Sometimes they are just looking for someone reliable to move the gear out. They really don't care about the school making money.
@@davidbuche good point. :)
I’m jealous of those dumbbells I’m a big UCONN fan. This is sick!
It would be cool if you went over how you get to bid, find out, purchase equipment from schools that are redoing their gyms. Cuz hell if I care if it has a school logo on it.
Does the University just sell it's 'old' equipment every few years or did they cut an entire athletics department from the roster? I can't imagine what would be an upgrade to Eleiko plates and Watson dumbbells.
Coming from a current student athlete at UConn, this equipment does not seem to come from our facilities (football and basketball have separate facilities and they don’t have the dumbbells, they use black iron adjustable dumbbells as well as the other training facilities. The bumper plates are all Eleiko plates but the dumbbells don’t match. Also 4 teams did get cut due to budget concerns this year. I’m not sure where this equipment is coming from, especially the dumbbells. Hope this helps!
Sell and possibly decrease funding? I doubt it. It's probably something unnecessary and wasteful.
Daaaaaamnnnn son!! Those Watson dumbells are to die for! Im a huge fan of Charles Poliquin who always talks about these dumbbells 😍😍 Coop you're a lucky man to be able to have youre own set! Well deserved!!:)
I have no idea what you paid, but it looks like an epic score nonetheless! The dumbbells are sweet, as are all those storm trooper plates. In good health, my man!!
Damn, Coop. You already have everything! Those Watson dumbbells are awesome! If you do sell some of the maces / Indian clubs I'd be interested though.
Coop needs like an eBay equivalent on his website.... random new stuff he acquires that pops up for sale at the most random times. Coop should make some dollars on the sales but I certainly trust him not to price gouge anybody.
That’s awesome, love to hear how you pulled off the purchase. If there’s an auction or sale website you use most often
Hilarious when he tried to stop the runaway pallet with his foot! 😂
Ain't sure if he tried to stop it or just pushed onto something to release it before it hits the grass
I'll take some of your old stuff! Lol
Bunch of fucking beggars in the comments today. Get a fucking job bitch
@@redbloodedamerican2743 calm down keyboard warrior, it’s just a comment
@@redbloodedamerican2743 damn you live a miserable life 😂
@@redbloodedamerican2743 you must ride a barbell for a living
@@longbranch543 Where's the love? ✌
that row of red eleikos are making me feel some kinda way
The edits really getting better
They are upgrading from that?? "Lets spend that tuition money" 😅
Forever more, the wife will have to concede that my home gym purchases are trivial. Thanks Coop.
Here i am gathering materials to make concrete plates, that's a nice haul totally understand the excitement!
Super sweet! I can’t find change plates anywhere and would love to buy some coop!
Fantastic acquisition. The Watson dumbells are really somthin'.
This takes mystery boxes to a whole new level.
I'm surprised the delivery guy didnt have an electric jack. That's a friggen heavy delivery.
Good job helping him out Coop!
Freaking love it! Have a great weekend, man. Thanks for all you do.
Looking forward to review of Watson dumbells...
Dude just keep doing you and showing us cool ass stuff!!!!!
I've always loved Eleiko discs. I have never seen anything like this :') .. Your place is heaven on earth.
This guy got a gold mine. Price of weights are up double and triple some places. Good investment weather u use them or not.
Amazing bro, congrats man. Enjoy your amenities you work for it!
Wtf is the University "upgrading" to if this is what they're selling lmao
Resistance bands. Only resistance bands
@@TheComedyButchers Nice try, Joel Steedman.
@@joehorvath hes probably right though they dont need weights as you can see😂
@@philipmeisterl yh uni is now full of antifa people who cant even pushup
@@girlsdrinkfeck hey i can do at least 3 pushups and im in uni :D
UConn parents looking at their kids tuition bill probably getting salty about now. lol. That's awesome gear. I like those maces, great for shoulder mobility exercises.
A blanket laid next to the pallet would serve those pretty dumbbells well
I'll take some of the clubs and mace. But now I know why their are no more plates anywhere. You bought them all 🤣 I more mad that I am jealous. Mostly the plates and the dumbells.
Coop! Good for you bro!!! I would’ve done the same if I had your job and ability to do so!!! Enjoy them bro!!!! You work hard
The Watson Dumbbells are amazing. I have always said if I win the lotto, I am kitting out my home gym with two sets of the Watson DBs with both handle sizes. The very nicest DBs on the planet
Sweet equipment, those dumbells are sick ...... I hope your garage can handle the weight structurally. You have crap ton of weight in there! 😁
I have been waiting for this vid since I was the insta post...OHHHH MYYYY GAWWDD. I mean kinda the best day ever and those Eleiko plates gotta be my fave of the delivery...geez what did they upgrade their facility to??
So cool!!! Interested in the Indian clubs for our High School weight room!!!
That set of weighted fidget spinners looks amazing. 🤣
I'm from the UK, so love that these are all Kg's - maybe you can start a trend stateside.....
Omg please stop opening the Watson bells on the concrete 🤣🤣🤣
id of at least put some rubber matts under it
@@mech0p seriously lol that hurt me to watch
😂
@@GarageGymReviews hey Cooper! 👋
I call BS on the mystery part. Someone who's dropping some serious wholesale cash is going to want to know somewhat what they're getting....just saying
This is insane an amazing at the same time! Coop your the man!
Not stupid, it’s an awesome purchase wether you need it all or not , great set of equipment, overall good buy👍
Coop,
After spending all that money on those dumbbells, hit em with the flex and get “Coop” personalized plate covers for them!
I would love to see you do a review of a full set of maces, not just those entry weight ones!
Haha, the concrete drop! If only someone lived in your local area who was outfitting their garage and would buy some of what you don’t want or need! (kettlebells/mace) 🤔
Salute I definitely need some equipment at home I'm waiting until I move
Pallet jack manoeuvring is a skill.
Simple but a skill.
That Mace will be life saving during the Zombie Apocalypse
Super dope specially the Watson dumbells, creme de la creme
I am handing over my Eleiko plate king crown to you sir. Well played.
Four full sets of the good stuff...poor bastard ...taking up all that space lol. If you want to sell a mace or kettle bell, happy to buy one as part of Coop Collection haul.
That's a good idea to contact colleges to see if they are upgrading their equipment. Never thought of that.
Soooooo... I've always been a little jealous of you, but my love of your content has always outweighed that... until now! Lmao
Jesus Christ, I'm literally just planning on budgeting for my little home gym area with maybe 6 cheap plates that I can barely afford and this guy just got a fucking Eifel Tower made out of 30000 high quality Eleiko plates. Dude is living the life.
Those dumbbells are gorgeous
As a UConn Husky Grad...I am so jealous. LOL. Nice Purchase!!
You are squirrel.
Coop is the god of gym equipment. 💪😂
love the uconn dumbbells GO HUSKIES!!!
These are all from the UConn Basketball Teams' Training facility. I imagine they sold these after the men's team replaced Sal Alosi (the former S&C coach) a few seasons ago. He was the one to refurbish the facility's training center with a lot of this stuff.
Source: I've used this literal equipment, lol.
Real Dollars, Real Things
-Coop 2021
So i assume the university upgraded to golden plates and diamond dumbells, because how else can you upgrade eleiko plates and watson dumbells..
“Mystery” box
Your tuition dollars at work.
They replaced all that with Smith machines and leg presses lol.
Seriously though they might have bought customized Eleiko plates with UConn’s name printed on them. And maybe Watson DB’s that match their school colors a bit closer.
@@thomasbrown7328 so they throw away perfectly good equipment to replace it with the same thing? This stuff isn't cheap garbage. Another reason why college sports needs to be disbanded as it has nothing to do with higher education.
@@bmstylee No doubt it’s excessive but it’s not like they threw it in a ditch or even gave it away for free. Yes it’s a shame they need to have million dollar locker rooms and workout facilities to attract the top talent. Then there’s the salaries of the coaches!! But that’s our nation’s priorities- ticket sales and TV ratings- all business. Supply and demand.
I’ll happily take those Indian clubs and maces off your hands. Beautiful set up 🤜🏽🤛🏽
ADDICT!!! You need to enroll yourself into GGA... Garage Gym Anonymous...
Gadget gym fiend for sure. Lol
Nice!! Love your videos!!
You deserve this Coop 😎
Coop you could open the coolest commercial gym
Damn bro that's dope, I can't wait to get my home gym started when our home is done. Where do you look to buy crates like that?
Sheesh! I'd buy a couple of those maces. Maybe some plates even
Coop I know a couple of officers in Florida who have home gyms who could put any equipment you want to get rid of to good use.
Hitting a thumbs up for them Feiyue 👍🏼
How did you find out they were selling their stuff? We as a community need to know this too
Coop really should be on a episode of hoarders
Congrats bro!
we not gonna talk about the pallet jack fail? XD someones never worked at a warehouse but aye god bless that made me laugh
One of your funniest videos yet
Coop, any chance you've got a review on bench's coming up? Need one for my home gym, and contemplating on getting one that can have attachments (leg curl/extension, etc.). Would love to hear your input on those style benches. Thanks.
Hey Coop,
How did you get your hands on this great find? I would be interested in finding something similar. Any details would be appreciated. Thanks for all the great content.
this is a wicked amount of weights.
dumbbells are soooo nice and satisfying
Coop is bringing the A game on titles and thumbnails
I felt the green jelly monster in me stir, as soon as I saw the pallet full eleiko plates. Oh my how I wish that pallet, was mine 😩
Awesome, can’t go Watson dumbbells are a work of art abs Eleiko well it’s Eleiko enough said, beautiful.
If I lived in the US I’d be asking you for a full set of the Eleiko plates and change plates
I was excited to watch you open... #jelly
Coop, honestly “dO yOu eVeN LIfT”
@Hellseha that’s only because he is an adult male. He looks like all he does is review the equipment, which is exactly what his channel is about. He probably just donates or resells the equipment after each video because you can tell he sure as hell don’t use it. At least efficiently.
Hell no, moving and unboxing weights and equipment to include assembly is his training! He has some sweet gear though, better than most commercial gyms
LOL! he does and well considering his size! Just think of all that equipment moving in an out of that garage and rearranging ti often. Poor Sam must be jacked too!
@Hellseha fake weights for video purposes. It’s 2021 hellesha, wake up.
Coop once beat Lou Ferirgno in a Indian leg wrestling match that lasted 6 weeks. So yes the ultimate alpha male Coop lifts.