| y"> | | | | odor and bacteria before sale. Make sure whatever |
| Hockey equipment--even the stuff that's been | | | | body gear you get is treated this way, since other |
| battered around for a couple of seasons--still has | | | | people's germs are not something you would want |
| resale value and may be sold through sporting goods | | | | being absorbed into your skin! |
| stores or online. | | | | Because used hockey equipment is cheaper than the |
| Regular hockey players change their gear nearly | | | | equipment sold in discount stores, a player can buy an |
| every year to keep up-to-date with changing trends | | | | entire set of equipment for as little as $300. Goalie |
| and modifications and they sell their old equipment to | | | | gear will inevitably be more expensive, as goalies |
| players looking for a bargain. Online stores buy used | | | | require much more body protection than the other |
| gear from seasoned players at low rates and then, | | | | players, since pucks rocket towards them often at |
| with a little repair and touch up, are able to sell the | | | | speeds of over a hundred miles an hour. |
| equipment for a profit. | | | | When purchasing used equipment, it is wise to |
| Sticks, goal nets, helmets, shoes, shafts and skates are | | | | examine the goods for safety and functionality. Check |
| easy to sell, however, custom pieces, such as chest | | | | the padding for tears and examine the skate blades |
| protectors, leg pads and gloves are not made in | | | | for sharpness, since these generally wear out after a |
| universal sizes, and may be a tougher sale. To make | | | | few uses. Players don't have to spend a fortune to |
| these and other used pieces more attractive to | | | | enjoy their favorite sport. |
| customers, stores will generally treat the equipment for | | | | |