Since this is still a forum about finances, I just added it all up for those who are curious. Slightly underestimated above, as the final cost was $2370.11. I already had a few of the things in the pic before starting the project (the band set, the foam roller, the flags, all of the fitness books on the bookshelf, ab roller, a couple dumbbells).
As for the rest:
Power cage combo order - $1,160.14
- Body-Solid black olympic bar (decent quality, but only a 600lb rating, hence the second bar below)
- 500lb plate set
- Body-solid power cage
- commercial grade adjustable bench
Texas Power Bar - $289.00
1000lb rated Flat Bench - $139.99 (admittedly extravagant but much more comfortable for bench pressing and easier to move)
4x additional 45lb metal plates - $213.00
2x 15lb bumper plates - $72.74 (my wife uses these for warming up deadlifts)
2x olympic dumbbell handles - $49.54
4x horse stall mats - $195.53
4x sheets of plywood - $112.58
Gym chalk - $12.54 (gotta be a lifetime supply for one person)
2x dead wedge - $17.54 (2 because I'm lazy and they are cheap)
Extra spring collars - $9.77
Landmine attachment - $30.99 (can be bolted to platform or the wall)
Gorilla Gripz - $22.99 (just as good and much cheaper than Fat Gripz)
Decorations (posters, etc.)- $34.28 (gotta get motivated, yo!)
And there you have it, pretty much everything a serious amateur powerlifter needs! My dream list includes a texas/okie deadlift bar, safety squat bar, some strongman gear, Ironmaster dumbbell set, dip attachment for the cage, lat pulldown attachment for the cage, GHD, and a sled. Probably another $2500+ in gear there, though, and none of it is strictly necessary for my goals so it will be a very slow process to gather, and involve much pickier bargain hunting. It was fun splurging like this, but back to reality (and mustachianism!) from here on out. Let the gainz be with you, my friends!