Before hitting the slopes or the field, savvy sportspeople hit Superior Seconds Gear Exchange. With a rainbow of shiny snowboards crowding the walls and helmets stacked nearly to the ceiling, it looks like the store receives regular shipments from sports gear factories. But Superior Seconds specializes in equipment that's gently used and consigned, inviting customers to buy, sell, or even trade their equipment so they can fatten their sports good collections without fattening their wallets. The shop has a huge selection of items for a wide variety of sports—from summer activities like fishing to winter activities like skiing, to autumn and spring sports like football, bicycling, and throwing pumpkins at dart boards. There are even technicians on-staff who maintain and repair gear.