#4 The History, Controversy, and Current Value of Schisler Eaglehead Deep Dish Weight Plates
Home Gym History · Presented by Garage Gym Experiment
September 8, 202213m 48s
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Show Notes
Rob breaks down the history of Schisler, what separates these plates from every other out there, some controversies around them, and much more.
Show Notes
- (0:35) History of Schisler and Buckeye Barbell
- (1:31) What makes Eagleheads popular?
- (3:12) Not Made in USA
- (5:18) Overall Quality
- (5:55) Are they Vintage?
- (9:00) Aesthetic Appeal
- (10:04) Price Back in the Day
- (11:35) Value Right Now
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Sources
“Vintage Schisler Deep Dish Plates Rare 340 lb Set.” Cast Iron Lbs, Cast Iron Lbs, https://castironlbs.com/en/vintage_schisler_deep_dish_weight_plates_rare_340lb_set_excellent_condition.php
Muscle & Fitness Magazine, October, 1988
Schisler Brothers Photo, David Grimes Studios, 10-1983