Play It Again Sports, a leading family sporting goods resale concept, has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Saline on November 6. Located at 551 E Michigan Ave, the store 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 the store is 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. As parents of three active kids and longtime Play It Again Sports customers, they know firsthand the value of quality equipment at a fair price. Beyond offering new and gently used gear, the Karchers 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 event runs from November 6 through November 9, featuring daily specials such as gift cards for the first 25 customers, raffles for prizes like a Pit-Pat Walking Pad, Detroit Lions pop-up canopy tent, and Cleveland putter, as well as local treats and food. Play It Again Sports accepts new and quality used equipment from community members, allowing gear to end up in someone else’s hands rather than a landfill. Unlike a typical consignment store, it does not require appointments and pays on the spot for sports and fitness equipment it purchases from customers.
This opening highlights a growing trend in retail resale, driven by consumer demand for affordable options and environmental sustainability. With over 300 franchised stores in the United States and Canada, Play It Again Sports, franchised by Winmark, has helped recycle over 2 billion items since 2010. The Saline store is expected to serve the local community by reducing costs for families and promoting reuse of sports equipment.
