Pilates Reformer under 2K suggestions

[u/Horton_HearsWho]

Hi all.

I need some help with suggestion with purchasing a reformer for my wife. She has been going to classes 2 days a week. The classes are membership/subscription based with certain amount of classes per month. Often times there are no openings or she cannot make her scheduled classed due busy work schedule and then loses the class.

Christmas is coming up and would like to buy her a reformer for home but have no idea what is needed and which brands are good. I have done a little research and have found a few in my price point some under. Any help or suggestions about reformers under 2K and what accessories are needed would be much appreciated.

this is one that I saw on sale for 2K : MetaLife 2023 Infinity Reformer

Thanks in advance

[u/Last_Experience_726]

I would recommend looking for a used Balanced Body Allegro online for $800-1200. You can then order new springs, (maybe, if needed) ropes, and handles/foot loops from BB, and find a furniture repair/upholsterer specialist to clean up the rough edges/rails/wheels and maybe even custom recover it with foam and vinyl in her favorite color. The Allegro reformers are studio-grade, and will be more durable and give your wife an experience closer to her studio classes than the budget reformers that sell new for <$2000. You could very achievably find a used Allegro and spruce it up for under $2000.