for stands i recommend craigslist or ebay, as long as you know what you want and about stands. Some people who sell them on there have no idea what they have. It could be a 300$ climber and they put it up for 50 bucks. If you decide to buy used make sure everything on it is sound before you climb. I've found realllly good deals on craigslist for just about everything. If you decide not to go that route, dicks or any other sporting goods chain store normally has great sales after christmas.