Which statement is an important point in the passage? a. people with used equipment set up goods on tables. b. used sports equipment costs much less than new equipment. c. buying equipment for a hockey player can be very expensive. smart shopping: used sporting equipment you or your child wants to play hockey. before you start training to be the next wayne gretzky, think about what you have to buy: skates, stick, puck, jersey, pads and helmet. but don't let the high cost of equipment spoil your love for sports and recreation. you can cut the cost in half by buying used equipment. where to buy used equipment look in the yellow pages under "sporting goods" for stores that sell used equipment or search the internet. the time and patience you take to find used equipment that fits is well worth the work: used gear can cost half of what you would have to pay for new equipment. some communities sponsors used equipment sales. these events are usually held in parking lots, church basements or fairgrounds. people with equipment to sell set up their goods on tables. then customers can browse through the assortment and ask the owners questions about how the equipment performs. how to buy and sell equipment be sure to inspect any used equipment very carefully. expect some wear and tear, but don't buy any equipment that looks as if it won't last more than a seasons. double check weak spots such as seams in skates. store that sell used equipment are great resources for getting rid of your old sports gear. call a store to make an appointment. someone there will assess the quality of your equipment and offer to buy it then and there or offer to sell it on consignment. (consignment means that the store won't pay you for the equipment until it is sold to a customer. then the store gets a portion of the selling price and you get the rest.) to get a better price, take the time to clean up the equipment before you bring it to the store.