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Original poster

to be really smug about buying my babys clothes on ebay

59 replies

nattivitycake · 07/12/2010 16:54

I just bought him three outfits for 99p each, and am really proud that both me and DH arent snobby about baby clothes...

AIBU?

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ItalianLady · 07/12/2010 16:55

YABU.

This will kick off.

overmydeadbody · 07/12/2010 16:56

YABU

You're not the only person who's thought of doing this you know, thousands of other people buy their kids' clothes on ebay.

Hardly something to be smug about.

peppapighastakenovermylife · 07/12/2010 16:57

Eh? Why is it unreasonable to buy baby clothes on ebay? Or do you mean unreasonable to be smug about it?

LadyViper · 07/12/2010 16:57

isn't it normal to have second hand baby clothes?

I always feel I have to justify myself when i buy new, from ASDA!

ANTagony · 07/12/2010 16:58

No. Ebay is fantastic for clothes up until about 3 or 4. Then they tend to stay in them longer and there are less around, its also a bit more hit and miss on the amount of wear.

Carboot sales and charity shops also excellent. I picked up two growbags (as new) for 75p and £1.

The thing is they're in them for such a short time they don't get the chance to go through the laundry basket more than once or twice. Its criminal (almost) not to recycle them in some way.

Joolyjoolyjoo · 07/12/2010 16:59

You actually paid for baby clothes??

Shame on you. I swapped hand-me-downs with other mums. DS was dressed for his first year without me spending anything.

So take that smug look off your face Xmas Wink

FindingAManger · 07/12/2010 16:59

wow what a great idea - wish I had thought of that!!!!

(Bet they cost more than 99p once you add on the postage though - which you really must include in the 'price' when buying on ebay)

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nattivitycake · 07/12/2010 16:59

ahh, must clarify! i dont mean in general, i mean to people (ie my cousin-in-law) who are snobby about NOT doing it!

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HuwEdwards · 07/12/2010 17:03

you are the BEST MOTHER IN THE WORLD

LadyViper · 07/12/2010 17:04

in that case then you need to not be smug to them, be really nice to them so they give all their new clothes to you afterwards!

RockinRobinBird · 07/12/2010 17:04

I did the same as Jooly. Have two nieces who have kept DD in beautiful clothes and if this next one is a boy then we will turn to their brother for his hand me downs. Perfect.

But I don't know why you or anyone else would give a toss where people get their baby clothes. Why do you think people give two hoots what you do?

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nattivitycake · 07/12/2010 17:07

lol, i couldnt get stuff for free, all friends and family with kids have had them at the same time!

and, for instance, one of my friends (same sge and wage bracket as me) has saved up £7000 just for newborn baby stuff

i just think thats crazy!!

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sparkle12mar08 · 07/12/2010 17:09

YABU to be smug about anything. Very unattractive trait...

Omarlittlest · 07/12/2010 17:10

i think its perfect well done you should be proud! - I realised the insanity of new clothes when many lovely friends bought dd full outfits as a new born they were worn just once.

the best buys we ever made are a few pairs of dungarees in a second hand market ( each cost a euro) and honestly despite the numerous fashionable clothes/ shoes that I and many relations and friends have bought- these are the items she wears most

Also got the best reeboks and addidas runners for her ( she is just two ) and really needed some more flexible shoes for her little 'learning to walk' ankles after i spent ( stupidly) 85 euros on a pair of fabulous boots which are deeply beautiful but do restrict her happy toddling ... the runners( both pairs) by the way which were immaculate cost me the grand total of 5 euros

so go for it

ItalianLady · 07/12/2010 17:11

peppapig U to be smug about it.

HansieMom · 07/12/2010 17:26

I'm a grandmother, four boys and one girl, 2 to 6 years old. I love buying high quality clothes for them from garage sales and thrift stores. The clothes that were pricy originally are the ones that keep their good looks. Both DIL's like to shop like this too. They are all very well dressed children. I do sometimes buy them clothes at Costco or Sam's Club. It is a shame to pay full price.

We buy used toys too. Also books and puzzles. Maybe 2/3 of my toys are used--LrapPads, lego battery train, Lincoln Logs, Erector Sets, Knex.

LaWeaselMys · 07/12/2010 17:35

Unreasonable to be smug.

Loads of people do it, and you frequently get mugged on postage.

NinkyNonker · 07/12/2010 17:36

Errr...well done Einstein.

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nattivitycake · 07/12/2010 17:39

um, sorry but where did i suggest i was the first person ever to think of this?
Confused

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LaWeaselMys · 07/12/2010 17:40

OTOH, your friend that has saved £7000 is bonkers.

I think she'll struggle to spend it all tbh, (is it to replace her wages for the mortgage maybe?)

MemooMerrilyOnHigh · 07/12/2010 17:41

I bought a Grobag from Ebay, used it for 12 months, and have just sold it again on Ebay for £1 more than I paid for it! now I should be smug

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nattivitycake · 07/12/2010 17:42

she told me last week that she has £1000 left, and still needs to buy her pram and carseat...

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LadyViper · 07/12/2010 17:44

well maybe her plan is to buy top quality new versatile items that will last beyond newborn into the toddler stage and that she plans to keep for children she has in the future? That seems sensible enough to me.

tattycoram · 07/12/2010 17:50

Really? How can you spend £6k on baby stuff, even if it is to be handed down. That is a hell of a lot

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nattivitycake · 07/12/2010 18:13

she's also mentioned before she only wants one child...

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