BFCO Vintage Olympic Plates (four spoke design)

Apparently there are (at least) two different versions of the "four spoke design" BFCO plates, and I own a pair of each. As you can see, they differ in diameter and branding. The weight tolerance is what you'd expect from old-school plates - they can be a hit or miss. The larger plate shown weighs 43.7 lbs (its pair weighs 45.2 lbs) and the smaller one weighs 44.8 lbs (its pair weighs 43.6 lbs). When loading them, I alternate between the heavier and lighter pair so as to get a more equal distribution of the weights on either side. Also, once I load the bigger pair, I can load the smaller one without the use of a deadlift jack, which I consider to be a benefit of owning two different types of these plates. Yes, they have more slop than contemporary deep dish plates, which can cause problems for some, but doesn't bother me too much, given that I use good collars during deadlifts, for example. I don't know the going price of these on the secondhand market, but I got mine for about 50 cents per pound, which is a steal. But truth be told, the biggest reason I have these is for the nostalgic factor of their having been used at muscle beach during the golden era of bodybuilding.

Not the best casting. They are sloppy on the bar. If you’re looking for weight they get the job done. They have a cool look to them.