Get high quality MMA gear for little money
Mixed martial arts gear and clothing can be quite expensive. Some of the bigger name products like Hayabusa, Jaco and Warrior can command a hefty price tag. For example, 16 oz Hayabusa combat gloves can cost up to $90 and a pair of Jaco or Warrior shorts can cost anywhere from $50 to $60. Now one thing that should be clear, when it comes to MMA gear, you get what you pay for. Although there are brands that have a higher price, they carry with them a higher quality that will last longer. However, for people just starting out with MMA, they may want something a little cheaper and more affordable before spending a lot more money. At the same time, although they are okay with sacrificing a bit of quality, they don’t want to have a piece of junk. So now I will share some tips with you and where you can find good deals.
Check the liquidation bin of websites – This tip is obvious, and yet it gets overlooked, mainly because finding what you WANT in the clearance bin is pretty hard. In the clearance section of big MMA equipment websites like MMAwarehouse.com or cagesidemma.com, most of the products for sale have been whittled down to the last few tranches of what’s left. For example, the only size left for the shirt you want is an XXL and you are a medium. As a result, people are discouraged from really looking in depth. However, if you dig deep enough, you can find great deals. I’ve seen a great pair of boxer shorts in most sizes on clearance before and they were under $40. So don’t give up on the clearance bin.
Look for sites with coupon codes – Many of the smaller online retailers in an attempt to compete with the larger sites will offer coupon codes that you can enter at checkout. These codes can save you between 10% and 15% on your purchase, which is not little. That can take a $60 pair of shorts all the way up to close to $50. The only downside for smaller retailers is that they might not carry the brand you’re looking for, but don’t worry. There are many sites that offer coupon codes, just keep shopping and you will find what you like.
Follow retailers on Twitter – Believe it or not, Twitter is a mind field for emerging MMA brands. They are always advertising their products. Now, if you don’t want to buy your product under an off-brand, that’s fine. There are a lot of big name retailers that are on Twitter right now, like Jaco Clothing and MMAoverload.com. These guys are always tweeting when there are deals. By following them, you can be informed in real time, which is very useful. So if you have a Twitter account, try looking up the names of retailers online. If they have an active profile follow them.