Play It Again Sports Opens New Saline Location, Expanding Access to Affordable Sports Equipment

Play It Again Sports has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Saline on November 6. Located at 551 E Michigan Ave, the brand provides athletes of every age a place to sell their quality used sports and fitness equipment including football equipment, baseball gloves and bats, hockey gear, golf clubs, soccer gear, lacrosse equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, weights, and more.

The new Play It Again Sports in Saline is part of Winmark – the Resale Company, a unique national retail resale franchise that focuses on sustainability, small business formation and providing Resale for Everyone. For local owners Jen and Rick Karcher, opening Play It Again Sports in Saline represents a homecoming rooted in family, community, and a lifelong passion for sports. Both born and raised in Michigan, the couple returned after a decade in Florida and saw a need for a local sporting goods store that could make athletics more affordable and accessible for families like theirs.

As parents of three active kids and longtime Play It Again Sports customers, the Karchers know firsthand the value of quality equipment at a fair price. Beyond offering new and gently used gear, they plan to partner with local teams, host demo days, and provide discounts to encourage more families to get involved in sports. Sports have always been at the heart of our family, said Jen Karcher. Between Rick and our son's experience playing professional baseball and our years spent cheering the kids on from the sidelines, we know what it takes to keep up with an active lifestyle and how valuable it is to have a place like Play It Again Sports that lets families explore new activities without the high cost or pressure of competitive sports.

The grand opening celebration runs from November 6 through November 9 with daily specials and events. Thursday features the first 25 customers receiving a $25 gift card and opportunities to win a new Pit-Pat Walking Pad and $100 gift card. Friday includes free Smackin' Seeds for the first 25 customers and a chance to win a Detroit Lions pop-up canopy tent. Saturday offers similar promotions with a Cleveland putter and golf ball giveaway, while Sunday provides double FiveStars points on all transactions.

Play It Again Sports accepts new and quality used equipment from community members, allowing the gear to end up in someone else's hands rather than a landfill. Unlike typical consignment stores, Play It Again Sports does not require appointments and pays on the spot for sports and fitness equipment it purchases from customers. This business model supports the broader sustainability mission of parent company Winmark Corporation, which has helped recycle over 2 billion items since 2010 through its various resale franchises.

The opening represents significant implications for the local community by making sports participation more accessible through affordable equipment options. For families facing rising costs of youth sports, the resale model provides financial relief while promoting environmental sustainability. The store's presence also supports small business formation in the area and creates new retail opportunities. More information about the store is available at https://playitagainsports.com/locations/saline-mi/.