Recently, there has been an increase on second-hand trampolines sold on the internet.  Popular buying and selling sites like eBay or Gumtree are full of trampoline listings promising a safe, reliable device for your family.  It may be easy to be persuaded, but the consumer has to consider one thing— if the trampoline is so fantastic, why is the seller not keeping it for himself?

Often, second-hand trampolines are poor quality devices that have been damaged.  The seller may or may not be aware of the extent of the damage inflicted, and trampoline damage can often be invisible to the naked eye.  A worse scenario might be that the seller is aware of the damage but is desperate to make a quick buck.

Another problem that buyers may experience is the lack of knowledge of the trampoline‘s history.  Much like a used car, the reliability and safety of a trampoline greatly depends on how it has been treated and under what conditions it has been used.  If the trampoline has been left out in the weather or mistreated, it may not be safe for your family to use.

Protect your family’s health and wellbeing—only buy high quality trampolines from a reputable trampoline institution, like Vuly Trampolines!