Let's Talk Strollers

[twotrue]

Yesterday I won a brand-new-still-in-the-box Baby Jogger City Mini stroller. It's a $250 stroller. So of course this has me thinking about whether I need it or if I can sell it for a few bucks.

I currently have a Jeep Stoller that I like but we rarely use. I use it mostly if we take the dogs for a walk, but now Jelly Bean likes holding the leash and is capable of walking or older dog. We also have a Baby Jogger City Micro. It's the smaller version of the Mini, which they actually stopped making. I was too cheap to buy the Mini and the Micro was (and still is) perfect for us.

So, should I sell the Jeep Stoller and keep the Mini?

**IF** we have a second child, will I want a the City Mini Double? So should I sell the Mini and put the money in JB's savings in case we ever need a Double? Do I not need a double with two kids that would be at least 3 years apart? Particuarly if one will likely be worn.

Thoughts?

[joyseattle]

If you're happy with what you have, I'd say sell the new one for as much as you can get and save the money! **IF** you have a second, plan to wear the new baby and reassess about a double in the future!

[2brides]

I agree with Joy. By the time you have another child (if you have another) you won't need a double (well, unless you are already pregnant....) I think the only time we used a stroller after 3y was when we walked in the Pride parade (3 miles) at age 4y.

[ct]

sell the new one for sure!

[thiswillbe]

Yeah, I'd sell it. That is a huge score, and you could probably do many other things with that kind of money. Did it come from a local store, by any chance? I'm wondering if you could legitimately return it and get the full amount in store credit...

[twotrue]

Oct 22, 2012 9:34:09 GMT -5 thiswillbe said:

Yeah, I'd sell it. That is a huge score, and you could probably do many other things with that kind of money. Did it come from a local store, by any chance? I'm wondering if you could legitimately return it and get the full amount in store credit...

It was from Buy Buy Baby. I thought about trying to return it, but I think I would rather have $200 cash then $250 store credit.

[thiswillbe]

Oct 22, 2012 12:42:12 GMT -5 twotrue said:

Oct 22, 2012 9:34:09 GMT -5 thiswillbe said:

Yeah, I'd sell it. That is a huge score, and you could probably do many other things with that kind of money. Did it come from a local store, by any chance? I'm wondering if you could legitimately return it and get the full amount in store credit...

It was from Buy Buy Baby. I thought about trying to return it, but I think I would rather have $200 cash then $250 store credit.

Oh. Definitely not as helpful as credit to a big box store. But could one sell a $250 gift card for $225? Hmmm...

[tattooedmeegs]

I say sell the new one. I recently won a baby sling (Sakura Bloom silk... $180 retail), and I just sold it for $150. I loved it, but I already have a sling and our babywearing days are very numbered at this point. The extra money is great, and I like knowing that someone else is really going to appreciate it.