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I bought a $140 car seat for $75 shipped! email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 92/100. 4cuteboys (2890)   ranked 156 out of 14,888 in parenting3 years ago

An online friend sold me her car seat. Only used by her daughter for a brief period of time, she doesnt want anymore kids so she is selling all her stuff. I got a $140 Combi infant car seat and base for $75 shipped! That's awesome. I know buying used car seats is usually a no no, but I have talked to her for over a year now and felt comfortable and the seat looks new.
Would you buy something like this used? Or do you prefer to buy all new?

 
 
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KrisNY (7347) response was accepted on 6/14/2007.
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tags:  car seat, combi, infant carrier, base, friends
 
1. myLot reputation of 99/100. Cassy1976 (655)   ranked 676 out of 14,888 in parenting   3 years ago

I would only buy something like this from somebody that I trusted and you obviously trust this person so well done on buying such a bargain! I got alot of the stuff that Ihave for my daughter second hand off people that I trusted and I had no problem with it!!!


myLot reputation of 92/100. 4cuteboys (2890)   ranked 156 out of 14,888 in parenting  3 years ago

I dont have a problem with it either. With my first I tried to get everythig new. Now I don't care. Bring on the deals!!

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2. myLot reputation of 38/100. piasabird (1486)   ranked 5,211 out of 14,888 in parenting   3 years ago

I love a good bargain. I hardly ever purchase anything new. I do lots of shopping and selling on eBay and I love it. Since I'm such a fan of saving money, I would probably buy something like a car seat that was used. Why not? You got a good deal!

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3. myLot reputation of 87/100. fluffyfrog (2613)   ranked 233 out of 14,888 in parenting   3 years ago

I would buy something if it was relatively new since its doubtful that there's anything wrong with it and it usually is up to code. My mother in law wanted to give me her youngest son's car seat and I was like, "ummmm" LOL because the thing was 14 years old! It didn't look anything like the ones we have now and she didn't think anything was wrong with it. It was covered in dirt and grime too. I think I mumbled something about needing a car seat that we could take in and out of the car from the base lol


myLot reputation of 92/100. 4cuteboys (2890)   ranked 156 out of 14,888 in parenting  3 years ago

lol yuck!!! i am lucky that my relatives haven't "saved" anything for me, haha. It's a 2006 and it looks brand new, so I am excited!! It makes me wish I was like 35 weeks pregnant though and ready to pop anytime!

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4. myLot reputation of 96/100. frecklelip334 (872)   ranked 219 out of 14,888 in parenting   3 years ago

we bought our carseat new, cuz of all the things you read and such, (like you mentioned), but we had a used crib (we bought a new mattress for it though), and most other stuff we had used, such as the high-chair, and swing and such. most of the items are always still in great shape as the baby grows so quickly, so it doesn't get worn out. i just sanitize everything before use!! we then donated all of our stuff to another friend! what goes around comes around! congrats on the deal you got! that sounds great!

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5. myLot reputation of 96/100. KrisNY (7347)   ranked 2,714 out of 14,888 in parenting   3 years ago

I say good job! I bought my daughters new-- My mom bought one from a friend- We were lucky enough that most of the other things that we needed for my moms- family members had- We all passed them around until they were not safe or worn out- I bought almost everything new though- I only had 1 child- You are having 5- Do you have alot of things that you kept?? especially with all boys- hand me downs galore!


myLot reputation of 92/100. 4cuteboys (2890)   ranked 156 out of 14,888 in parenting  3 years ago

Yep I kept alot. The infant seat I had, went thru 3 kids (my 2 year old, a friends baby and then cooper ) and after I washed the pad when coop was done there was a hole and the fluff was coming out, so I tossed it. Clothes are hit and miss. Some stuff I get bored with and ebay. Lots of stuff I keep.:)

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