Swing Set

Keep the Kids Entertained With a Swing Set

Many children, and even adults, can appreciate how nice it is to feel the wind blowing through your hair as you swing back and forth on a swing set. These pieces of playground equipment have been entertaining kids for decades, and on eBay, there are many new and used swing sets for sale.

What materials are used to built swing sets for sale?

Typically, eBay swing sets are made out of one of the following:

• Metal: Metal sets are sturdy and designed to be durable. The thickness of the steel is measured by gauge, with lower numbers indicating thicker steel. You may find 8- or 10-gauge steel on the thicker end of things and 16- or 18-gauge steel on the opposite end. Swing sets made with thinner steel will probably be cheaper. If you see galvanized metal in your search for used swing sets, that means that the steel has been treated to prevent rusting.
• Wood: Wood looks classic and matches the natural look of many yards, and it's fairly rigid. Cedar and redwood are commonly used because they're able to withstand the elements over an extended period of time. If you get a swing set made of spruce, pine, or fir, you may need to to treat the wood periodically to help it stand up to outdoor conditions.
• Plastic: Some of the smaller swing sets for sale on eBay are plastic. These are lightweight and generally designed for smaller children.

Swing set features

As you shop for a used swing set for sale, think about:

• Weight capacity: Small and cheap swing sets will likely have low weight capacities, possibly being around 50 pounds at the lower level. Mid-range sets may have weight limits per swing of around 120 pounds, allowing most children to use them safely. Premium used swing sets for sale on eBay will be able to support most adults as well as kids.
• Modular versus fixed design: Some of the high-end swing sets have a modular design. If you buy a used swing set of this type, you may be able to configure it in a few different ways, letting you adapt it to your needs and preferences. Fixed-design swing sets will be more affordable.

What add-ons could these sets have?

If you want to find more than just swings on a used swing set for sale, there are many sets that have other features, such as:

• Slides
• Monkey bars
• Rock walls
• Tree houses
• Sand pits

Companies that make swing sets

Many companies around the world make the swing sets you can find on eBay. They include:

• Backyard Discovery
• Congo Monkey
• Cedar Summit
• Gorilla Playsets
• Eastern Jungle Gym