***READ BELOW DESCRIPTION OF DEFECTS TO ENSURE YOU ARE OK WITH EVERY ASPECT OF THESE PLATES. NO RETURNS OF FACTORY SECONDS.***
At HomeGrown Lifting, we have strict quality control measures for all of our products. As a result, we sometimes have products come off our assembly line that do not meet our quality standards. We label these “Factory Seconds”. For those who are less concerned with aesthetics and more concerned with getting a great deal, we have listed these plates for you.
These Factory Seconds are 100% functional and safe to use. They were rejected during the manufacturing process due to aesthetic imperfections in the product. Aesthetic imperfections could include, but are not limited to: incomplete bonding of small rubber parts due to degassing (causing small bubbles on the surface of the plate), large blemishes, discolorations, or any other general aesthetic imperfection. The plates will weigh the stated amount but may have thickness variance from the standard stated size. Plates may also have colored fleck differing from plate to plate and may also not have the same wording/branding from plate to plate.
Lastly, stainless steel collars may be slightly split on the ends. This occurs around 0.5% due to the high pressures we use to ensure the collars stay in each plate. These plates are still 100% safe and functional. Collars may also be slightly disformed and slight force may be required to get the plate on the bar. We will warranty the collars from further splitting or removal from the plates for up to 1 YEAR. Our no return policy still applies to these plates.
***CUSTOMERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A 40% DISCOUNT ON ONE PAIR OF FACTORY SECONDS WHEN THEY PURCHASE A 260LB, 350LB, or 500LB SET OF HOMEGROWN PLATES - USE CODE FACTORY***
Disclaimer: Subject to availability. These Factory Second plates have no warranty and as such are not subject to our returns policy.
Plates are fine, I see nothing wrong with them being factory seconds. The only confusing part for me was these are Hi Temp plates. Does Hi Temp make homegrown plates? Or did they buy a lot of Hi Temps to sell second hand? I don’t know, but not disappointed- Hi Temps are fine plates.
Love love love. Everything is top of the line. From pricing to delivery speed and everything in between. I cannot wait to get to my workout every day because of these!!
Love love love. Everything is top of the line. From pricing to delivery speed and everything in between. I cannot wait to get to my workout every day because of these!!
Love love love. Everything is top of the line. From pricing to delivery speed and everything in between. I cannot wait to get to my workout every day because of these!!
Love love love. Everything is top of the line. From pricing to delivery speed and everything in between. I cannot wait to get to my workout every day because of these!!
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^i have one standard set of plates and the rest are your “seconds”, I have not a single complaint about the seconds, these are bumpers, i don’t need them pretty. The defects I have discovered are minimal and do not interfere with function. I am a powerlifting who at one point held 18 records in kentucky across 2 federations, and now I am focusing my training towards AMMA. I have told all of my fitness friends about your company and the very reasonable deal you offer regarding these. I will continue to do business!
Couldn't be happier. Even as factory seconds, they are obviously quality made with a few aesthetic defects that are not obvious and in no way impede their normal function. They still stack tight on the bar with no wobble. I would recommend these weights for anyone looking for bumper plates. I wish I would have purchased a full set when I started my home gym as they are great quality, US owned, and reasonably priced. Plan to purchase more once I outgrow my current setup.
I got a pair of blemished 25 lb bumper plates; the small imperfections were barely noticeable. It was a great price for fully functional plates; I couldn’t be more satisfied.
Purchase was real easy. Weights came in well packaged. Even being factory seconds, there's no structural damage, merely surface blemishes. Fully trust theses weights to take everything we can throw at them.
This is my second purchase, and I fully expect there to be a third.
Great bumper plate. Gets the job done. These ones have a rubber bulge on the sides. It makes it harder to get as many plates on because it creates a little bit of a gap between plates.
Great plates for what I need them for! Little blemished but I knew that coming into the purchase. The ones I received the blemish is the edges are a little jagged.
These factory second ten pound bumper plates were a great addition to the 25 pounders I already have. These factory second plates are a great value- the biggest “defect” I’ve found on any are little rubber knobs left over from the injection molding. Weight is weight as far as I’m concerned.
It’s worth mentioning as well that bumper plates are great if you’re working out in your house. Floors and carpeting are expensive, and regular iron plates are not very forgiving. Bumper plates are perfect!
Product shipped and arrived quickly!!! I only have the 45lb bumper plates in the video I did also buy 25’s and 10’s all bumper plates.
I will be buying a barbell and more plates as well.
Happy to have found a company that offers quality products and a fair price for the home gym crowd
Great bumpers. A few of the hub inserts don't work on my weight tree but its cheaper quality. All of the plates I ordered work perfectly fine with my bar despite the other issues. Overall for the price and quality with shipping I couldn't be happier. Also the new slim 45s aren't pictured but are my favorite and why I decided to pull the trigger.
These plates are great. I think I spotted the only “flaw” and that was just a couple leftover nubs on the sides of the plates from injection molding. I couldn’t care less about those cosmetic defects. The weights are awesome, and now my ten year old can do deadlifts with the bar at normal deadlift height, but with just 25 pounds on each side instead of 45.
I’ll be buying some 45’s in the future. I’d recommend these weights to anyone.
The plates are great. Not too wide, very solid. There are some cosmetic flaws, but to me those are irrelevant considering they'll weigh the same when I deadlift or squat them. I'm trying to put together my own basement gym, these are a great start.
It was a little awkward buying directly from the warehouse. But incredibly convenient and saves massively on shipping costs. Product is great and you really can’t beat seventy cents per pound for factory seconds. I’m very happy with my purchase.
Best value PERIOD! So affordable. They say these are scratch and dent but i don't even know why. They're beautiful and performance is perfect. Don't hesitate on these. Pull the trigger. You wont regret it.
Factory seconds are just as good as new to me. When your hitting the weights hard your going to slam them around anyway! Great price, quick shipping. Ill never buy bumper plates from anywhere else!