  Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 899 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 68.42.171.216 |
In my limited experience, any gym that has ever offered 9 months for $99 has been out of business within 2 months. Angie Wells did it at the old Powerhouse, and today I noticed this deal being offered at the new Powerhouse on Jefferson. Is this place gonna cut and run? | ||
Leoqueen Member Username: Leoqueen Post Number: 1389 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 152.163.100.8 |
They might be losing business because of the new Downtown Y.... | ||
Bvos Member Username: Bvos Post Number: 1655 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 134.215.223.211 |
I've never been a member of Powerhouse, but it seems that this organization doesn't operate a very reliable chain/franchise. The number of loction changes and sudden closings would make me think twice about doing something long term (ie. longer than 1 month). Personally I'd go with someone a little more reliable like the Y or a gym that has been in business at the same location for a long time. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 900 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 68.42.171.216 |
I want to be wrong...but I got a bad feeling about this. I'm not sure he lost much business to the Y though. | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 978 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 208.39.170.90 |
I looked into getting a membership there and found their staff incredibly rude to the point that I was asking someone a question over the phone and she hung up on me. I called back and said "uh, did you just hang up on me?" and she said "I thought you were done" It was actually kinda comical... | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 902 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 68.42.171.216 |
I just dont see how a gym can survive with a membership of $11 a month with no contract. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10304 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236 |
LMAO! I was just thinking that exact thing while at the Powerhouse yesterday, even mentioned it to a guy in the locker room "So, you think the gym's closing? I see the $99 specials." FYI, Rosedale did the same thing shortly prior to their closing. Fortunately, I've yet to be screwed outta my money, as each Powerhouse has honored the time I had left when starting a new membership at their gym, including when I rejoined at the Jefferson gym after Rosedale closed. If this one closes up shop I'm heading up to the original I think, up in Highland Park, as it's been a part of the community since the Powerhouse inception. Plus, I simply can't justify forking over $500 or so a year for a gym like the Y and have it lack many of the machines I use. I'm sorry, but pulley machines just plain suck and seldom have enough weight on them. | ||
Treelock Member Username: Treelock Post Number: 145 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 68.77.166.98 |
Supersport has big muscles. | ||
Vas Member Username: Vas Post Number: 567 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 71.227.91.150 |
Are you sure it was 99$ for 9months?!?!? Or was it for 3 months, because that was what it was before. I just quit my membership at that Powerhouse a few months ago. Yeah the workers there are kinda rude, but I like the owner because he's really trying to put something good together and seems to work very hard. His employees aren't much to write home about except for the dude on Sundays. But the equipment and space is awesome, but no TV's. Hours could be a bit better, especially on week-ends. | ||
Vas Member Username: Vas Post Number: 568 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 71.227.91.150 |
wait SS, are you the dude that's from Minnesota? | ||
7051 Member Username: 7051 Post Number: 12 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 69.212.62.179 |
I've been going to the Powerhouse in Highland Park for 2 years. Recently remodeled, friendly clean, cheap! $150 per year for police or firefighters and usually $199-$299 per year for everyone (depends on what specials are currently offered). Always negotiate with them. Previous to this I had been at the Gold's gym at 12 Mile and Stephenson for about 12 years. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 903 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 68.42.171.216 |
The deal is 9 months for $99...payment must be in the form of cash or check, no credit cards accepted. I would suggest to anyone considering taking this deal...to call Powerhouse HQ's or the Highland Park location and ask if they intend to honor the full nine months if the Jefferson location goes under. You have to be preemptive because the law allows very little recourse once a gym folds...thats why these joints make a last minute money grab. | ||
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar Post Number: 86 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 35.8.144.6 |
How long has the Jefferson location been open? | ||
Aiw Member Username: Aiw Post Number: 5691 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 209.216.150.127 |
About 2 weeks. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10306 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
I'd say 1.5 years or so. No, I am not from Minnesota. As far as no tv's at the gym, are ya there to work out or to watch Oprah? lol | ||
Aiw Member Username: Aiw Post Number: 5692 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 209.216.150.127 |
Exactly. Just do what Sport does, set your TIVO, and watch Oprah when you get home. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10307 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
Cops man...Cops is what I Tivo. A reality show from a time when reality shows were still cool....filmed on location! |
