To want my money back after wasting it on a 2nd hand Maclaren?

[Jellybeam]

A few days ago I bought a Maclaren buggy for £40 from a popular ad site. The harness straps at the back were only held up by Velcro so whe I put DD in and she leaned forward, the straps would become loose putting her life in danger. The woman that I bought the buggy from didn't show me this and I couldn't go back on the same day as I had to be somewhere. I feel like I've been sold a faulty item and feel like a fool. I'm pretty skint right now so I can't just go out and buy another buggy. I've texted her today but I've had no reply. Aibu to try and get my money back by turning up at her house?

[BoopTheSnoot]

You can try, but she may well tell you to get lost, especially if she has ignored your text. Unfortunately, these sites are a bit 'buyer beware' as stuff is bought as seen. You just have to hope that the seller is honest and trustworthy.

[Jellybeam]

Sorry for typos. Hope you're able to understand my question

[Champagneformyrealfriends]

You can try but I doubt she'll give you it. Unfortunately this is the risk you take with these selling sites.

[halighhalighaliehaligh]

Putting her life in danger 5 point harnesses aren't that expensive to buy are they? Agree you likely won't get any joy from the seller as you viewed it before buying.

[Bloomp]

Do you mean the harnesses had been altered or is that the design of them?

[JustAnotherManicGlumday]

Can't you buy. A new harness for it?

[dizzyfucker]

We have a maclaren, the harness threads through the plastic frame at the back. There are two velcro strips on the back of the seat where you attatch a newborn head hugger. Did the woman remove the fabric to wash it and not thread it back? Have a look by lifting the cover off and seeing if you can find the holes.

[Treeroot]

What Dizzy said. I don't know which model you have, but you can download the manuals here www.maclaren.us/Operating_Instructions they have illustrations of how the velcro threads through and attaches at the back.

[NerrSnerr]

I think 'putting her life at risk' is an over reaction. It was sold as seen, and as others have said I would check they've been put on right and if not just get a new harness.

[dizzyfucker]

This is the back of my buggy seat, you can see where the strap threads through. The velcro is for the headcushion thingy. Sorry if the picture's not clear.

[enterYourPassword]

I think it can easily be sorted. Follow the image in dizzy's post.

"Life at risk" is quite hysterical (but this in MN so understandable). If it can't be fixed then I suspect it can be easily and cheaply fixed. Very cheaply if you're handy with a needle and thred as opposed to replacements from MacLaren.

[ShtoppenDerFloppen]

Life at risk? Holy hell! You looked at it when you collected it. Research caveat emptor

If you don't like it, a needle and a spool of thread to secure it shouldn't cost you more than 50p.

I figure you will spend more on the cotton wool you wrap your PFB in.

[Nuggy2013]

Contact maclaren directly, they will replace as I've had a similar issue and they informed me that all maclarens have a lifetime guarantee

[ExtraHotLatteToGo]

Maclaren wont replace it. They'll tell you very nicely to stop being a tit and thread the straps through the holes provided 😁

[ICJump]

Is it threaded correctly? My Maclearn has velco but it's for a buggy snuggle.

[Jellybeam]

When I bought it off the woman she gave it to me with the straps attached to the Velcro. I've never had a maclaren but now the brakes aren't working. I may just have to sell the bloody thing myself and get a decent light weight. I'm put off buying a new Maclaren. It's the techno XT that I bought.

[enterYourPassword]

How are the brakes broken OP?

Our XT, whilst looking a little worse for wear, is in 100% functioning order after 7 years of abuse.

It sounds to me more like buyers remorse.

[ExitPursuedByBear]

Mclarens are pretty robust.

[Jellybeam]

When I put the brakes on they don't stay on. I need to investigate what it is that's causing this but yep, maybe it is buyers remorse. Spending £40 on a buggy I expected more from.

[YellowShockedFace]

If it's so dangerous why would you then sell it on to someone else?!

[Toomanycats99]

We had a techno XT. It was a fantastic buggy. Had 5-6 years of use and looked very worn but still far sturdier than the quest based model I had also bought.

[Jellybeam]

Yellow it was sold to me like that so I don't see why I can't sell it in the same condition that the woman sold it to me

[dizzyfucker]

Clean the breaks. Mine did this, was dirt causing the break not to engage.

Maclaren should pay me

[GloGirl]

You wouldn't really sell it on would you?

You think that you've been mugged so you're going to take advantage of someone elsee? !