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A used trampoline can save a lot of money, but you will almost always have to take it apart yourself, and the jumping mat, springs and net are the parts that wear out. Brands like Berg sell spare parts, which makes a worn one fixable. Rust on the frame legs is the main reason to walk away.
Trampolines are sold by diameter in centimetres: 244, 305, 366, 380 and 430 are common. A 305 or 330 fits most Dutch back gardens. Measure your garden first and add at least a metre of clear space around it.
Inground trampolines sit in a pit at ground level. They look tidy and are safer for small kids, but buying one used means digging a new pit, and the frame may have spent years in damp soil. Ask how long it was in the ground and look closely at the legs and the retaining wall.
Berg (a Dutch brand) is the most common higher-end trampoline on Marktplaats: Champion, Favorit, Elite, Grand and Ultim models. Salta, Etan, Exit and Avyna are also widespread. These brands sell replacement mats, springs, padding and nets per size, so an older one with a tired net is still worth having.
Cheap unbranded trampolines from garden centres often have thin frames and odd sizes. If a part breaks, finding a matching replacement can be hard.
Go and see it standing up. Once it is in pieces, a worn mat is easy to hide.
Most sellers expect you to dismantle it. Bring a spring puller (or strong gloves and a rope loop), a screwdriver, a socket set, a helper and an hour or two. Take photos as you go and put the bolts in labelled bags. Removing springs under tension can snap a finger, so pull them one at a time going around the circle, not one side first.
A 305 or larger needs a van or a trailer. The frame pieces are long but light; the mat and springs are surprisingly heavy.
Prices drop in autumn and winter when people clear the garden and nobody wants to stand in the cold dismantling one. Spring is when demand peaks. If you are flexible, buy in October or November and store it. On vindje.com you can ask for a Berg trampoline of 330 cm or more with a net and no rust in the photos, and skip the many listings for loose nets and covers.
A net and full padding are a must for kids. Place the trampoline on flat ground, away from fences and trees, and anchor it with a ground anchor kit: the Dutch coast and open polders get strong winds, and a trampoline can lift and fly. Many used ones are sold after exactly that kind of storm, which is another reason to look for bent tubes.
| Item | Typical asking price |
|---|---|
| Small trampoline 140-200 cm | EUR 10-40 |
| Unbranded 305 cm with net | EUR 30-90 |
| Berg Champion or Favorit 330 cm with net | EUR 150-300 |
| Berg inground 380 cm | EUR 200-400 |
| Salta or Etan 366 cm with net | EUR 60-150 |
Rough Marktplaats asking prices in the Netherlands. Condition, age and season move them a lot.
Describe what you want in your own words and vindje.com searches Marktplaats in Dutch, then reads every listing and keeps only the real matches. For example:
Berg trampoline 330 cm or bigger with safety net, no rust on the legs, under 250 euro, within 30 kmSearch Marktplaats like this
Yes, if the frame is not rusted through and spare parts exist for the brand. Factor in a new net or pad if those look worn.
Remove the net and padding, then the springs one at a time going around the circle, then the mat and frame. A spring puller and a helper make it much easier.
The frame can last many years if it is galvanised. Mats, nets and padding usually need replacing after a few seasons in the sun.
A 244 to 330 cm model fits most terraced house gardens. Leave at least a metre of free space around it.