Play It Again Sports in Fort Collins gives new life to sporting goods that would otherwise sit unused in a garage or closet. Located at 3600 Mitchell Drive, Suite 90, in south Fort Collins near the College Avenue commercial corridor, the store operates as part of a nationwide resale franchise network built around one simple idea: quality gear does not have to be brand new to be worth buying. Skiers, cyclists, golfers, hockey players, and weekend softball leaguers alike bring in equipment they have outgrown or no longer use, and the store pays cash on the spot for items that meet its buying standards, then resells them at a fraction of retail price.
The shelves and racks typically hold a rotating mix of skis, snowboards, boots, bikes, treadmills and other fitness machines, golf clubs, baseball and softball gear, hockey equipment, camping gear, and team sports uniforms, reflecting the outdoor and athletic culture of northern Colorado. Fort Collins sits at the base of the Front Range with easy access to both mountain recreation and flat, bike friendly streets, and the store’s inventory tends to mirror that dual identity, carrying technical alpine gear during the colder months and cycling and running equipment when the weather warms. Because inventory turns over constantly as customers sell and buy, no two visits look quite the same, which is part of the appeal for bargain hunters and budget conscious families who would rather spend on trail time than on price tags.
The Fort Collins location is one of hundreds of Play It Again Sports stores across the United States and Canada, all operating under a franchise model that began in Minneapolis in the late 1980s and grew into one of the largest used sporting goods retail networks in North America. Each store is independently owned and operated, which means the Fort Collins shop sets its own buying priorities based on what the local community actually plays and needs, whether that means downhill ski boots ahead of a Rocky Mountain winter or cleats and bats as youth baseball season approaches. Staff typically inspect and test equipment before it goes back on the floor, checking bike gears and brakes, testing ski bindings, and confirming that fitness machines power on and function properly, so shoppers get a chance to buy tested gear rather than an unknown item pulled from an online marketplace listing.
For families outfitting growing kids in a new sport every season, or for anyone looking to try a new activity without committing to full retail prices, the resale model offers a lower risk way to get outdoors. Selling is just as straightforward: bring in gear, have it evaluated on the spot, and walk out with cash the same day, without the hassle of photographing and listing items individually online. Those interested in current hours, specific inventory on hand, or the store’s buying list for the week are encouraged to check the shop’s Facebook and Instagram pages, where updates on new arrivals and seasonal buying needs are posted regularly, or to call the store directly at 970-672-8025 before making a special trip. In short, Play It Again Sports on Mitchell Drive is Fort Collins’ resale destination for buying and selling secondhand sporting goods and fitness equipment across nearly every sport played in northern Colorado, from mountain skiing to backyard baseball.
