"After much research, we decided upon the Bowflex treadmill, originally we were not going to order it from Amazon because the delivery on Amazon didn't indicate anything other than "threshold" drop off, and the unit weighs about 300 pounds. I called Amazon and they told me that there were full service delivery options available for a price. Well, after dropping $1299. for the treadmill, not being able to get it in the house and upstairs made no sense. We were going to order from a national sporting goods chain, and they were charging for delivery and the treadmill was $200 more – Since the standard shipping was free from Amazon, we figured that as long as the upgraded delivery didn't cost more than $250 we were still $150 – $200 ahead of the game. Well, it was only $57.00 more for the "white glove delivery" from CEVA (awesome delivery company too). So we got the treadmill for $200 less than the other guys, $200 more in savings for the free delivery, and that's not counting sales tax. So it was far better to get it from Amazon, enjoy the savings and get the upgraded delivery service.
It took 3 guys to get it upstairs and the box was big enough to be a coffin for a pro basketball player. There was no way my husband and I and several of our friends could have done the job. They helped with some assembly too. We gave the delivery guys $60 in tip because it was done so well and we were so thankful for this service offering that Amazon doesn't tell you about – YOU HAVE TO CALL AND ASK! It is so worth it! So don't let delivery concerns drive you away from buying from Amazon.
How to arrange the upgraded delivery: Once you get your order from Amazon processed, you see a tracking number on your order and the delivery company name. Call the delivery company direct (google the phone number) and ask them for the upgraded service. They call Amazon for you, Amazon sends you an email asking if you authorize the additional charge to your credit card and then it is all done! Brainless. They say they are charging just to bring it to the room of your choice and haul away the boxes, but sometimes they will do more for you.
Now for the treadmill – it was easy to assemble, the instructions were great. You do need two people to do the job right. It worked fine right out of the box and the fold up is very easy and very stable. I was afraid that it would be like a guillotine on the way down, but it does have a buffer of some sort to make the unfolding very smooth and gravity-defying. The controls are easy to figure out – didn't need to read the manual. The fan is good – but I wasn't used to having a fan at the gym, so I am not sure I will use it. No bells or whistles regarding entertainment, but do you want to work out or watch TV? Plus the simplicity makes me feel like there is less that can go wrong with it.
We are so thrilled to get this treadmill, and so thrilled that we didn't rupture something getting it upstairs thanks to the enhanced delivery service."
Peanuts Mom, Los Angeles, CA
