Play It Again Sports Expands to Gilbert with Focus on Affordability and Sustainability

Play It Again Sports has expanded its presence in Arizona with a new Gilbert location at 3143 E Williams Field, STE 101, providing East Valley families with access to affordable sporting goods through the brand's buy-sell-trade model. The store offers a comprehensive selection of used sports and fitness equipment including football gear, baseball gloves and bats, hockey equipment, golf clubs, soccer gear, lacrosse equipment, treadmills, and weights, serving athletes of all ages while keeping quality sports equipment in circulation.

The new location is owned by local couple Dean and Katie Sanchez, who bring personal experience with the financial challenges of youth sports. With five children between ages 10 and 14 actively involved in multiple sports, the Sanchez family understands the economic burden that equipment costs can place on families. Katie Sanchez, a teacher at ASU Prep, emphasized their motivation for opening the store, stating that their goal is to create a community hub where families can find quality gear without financial strain.

As part of Winmark – the Resale Company, Play It Again Sports operates within a sustainable business model that prevents usable sports equipment from ending up in landfills. The store accepts new and quality used equipment from community members and differs from traditional consignment shops by offering immediate payment for items without requiring appointments. This approach supports both environmental sustainability and local economic activity by keeping sports equipment in use within the community.

The Gilbert location represents the growing resale market's expansion into sporting goods, joining over 300 franchised Play It Again Sports stores across the United States and Canada. The brand's e-commerce presence at https://playitagainsports.com provides additional access to used sporting goods, while the physical store at https://playitagainsports.com/locations/gilbert-az/ serves the local community with immediate equipment needs. This expansion reflects broader trends in consumer behavior toward sustainable shopping practices and cost-conscious purchasing, particularly relevant for families managing multiple children's athletic activities.

For the sports industry, the growth of resale concepts like Play It Again Sports addresses significant barriers to youth sports participation, primarily equipment costs that can prevent children from trying new sports or advancing in their athletic development. By making quality equipment more accessible, the store supports increased sports participation while reducing waste in the sporting goods sector. The immediate payment model also provides community members with a convenient way to monetize unused sports equipment, creating a circular economy that benefits both sellers and buyers while promoting environmental responsibility.