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EBay pram

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NinjaPanda34 · 26/10/2014 14:55

Aibu? I want a NEW (ie, never been pooped or puked on) twin pram for when our babies arrive. My Dad has very kindly offered to pay for it, and even if he hadn't, we could afford to buy a new one. DH has found a 4year old version of said pram on eBay. It's visibly filthy and the handle is basically a bit of foam held on with gaffer tape. It ends tonight on eBay. aibu to want a pristine pram for our twins? We're not planning on having any more children, and this pram should take them up until they're aged 4, by which point eBay-pram will be 8 years old! thoughts? Be nice please, very emotional today!

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PiperIsOrange · 26/10/2014 16:09

I wouldn't buy any big baby items with out knowing the history.

Tiny babies are prone to getting everything due to low immune system and its not a risk I would take.

I have had 2nd hand from friends/family.

No way would I trust a 2nd hand pram.

Trapper · 26/10/2014 16:35

We have had two Phil and Teds for our two DCs both under £100, so significant savings to be made - new ones depreciate really fast.

yellowdinosauragain · 26/10/2014 16:36

Yanbu to want it new and if you can afford it I'd go for that. Having said that, I bought a double mountain buggy on eBay. They are really sturdy prams and would last for ages so if its in good condition I'd do it. This one isn't though so I'd wait for one that is, giving yourself a deadline beyond which you'll buy it new.

yellowdinosauragain · 26/10/2014 16:37

Also, could you look at the cost for a new handle / any other bits that look grotty to see if it's really that much of a bargain?

Gileswithachainsaw · 26/10/2014 16:42

Yanbu.

Last thing you want is for it to turn up stinking of fags or damp and mouldy where it's been left in the garden.

Or half the bits missing

NewEraNewMindset · 26/10/2014 16:43

Only thing id add to this thread is that sometimes the pram/pushchair you think you love becomes a pretty expensive waste of money once you realise it doesn't fit in with your life in the way you expected.

I bought a new (discounted) Stokke. It gets lots of attention, hardly fits in my small car, has bugger all storage aside from the bag, no ability to shove bags underneath or over the handles. So in hindsight I probably would have road tested it then chosen something more practical.

You could find that if you go for second hand you can try a few different ones without guilt until you find the best one for you.

Dropdeadfred2 · 26/10/2014 16:49

as your dad is buying it what has it got do with your dh how much it costs?

Gileswithachainsaw · 26/10/2014 17:00

Only thing id add to this thread is that sometimes the pram/pushchair you think you love becomes a pretty expensive waste of money once you realise it doesn't fit in with your life in the way you expected

That's why you go see them in the shops and try them out. Read reviews online etc

There's no need to buy and buggy new or second hand that's disastrous.

And with two babies who can't be carried simultaneously in slings the last thing yku need is no paper trail or valid warranty if some things faulty.

SoonToBeSix · 26/10/2014 17:38

Forgot to say I have twins and would recommend the baby jogger city mini double over the mountain buggy. You can get carrycots from birth and it is roomy enough to use for large toddlers without being a big pram.

Chocoholicforever · 26/10/2014 17:40

YANBU - saying that I've used a company called grubby buggy 3 times when I sold my prams amd car seats and they are AMAZING and made them look like new (no I don't work for them!)
Maybe look for a second hand one that isn't damaged if you can't afford new?

2minsofyourtime · 26/10/2014 18:14

Don't get second hand if you don't need to,

Really quickly order a new one before the auction ends

LittleprincessinGOLDrocks · 26/10/2014 19:34

YANBU. You can afford a new, so go for it.
Even if you were watching the pennies, you would want to go for the cleanest, best cared for second hand one possible surely?
If it is really that filthy, how badly cared for will it be in general, that would be my worry.

NewEraNewMindset · 26/10/2014 19:48

Giles you are right, I didn't do that. But I still know of lots of people that have ended up traded in countless prams because they just didn't work for them in the end.

Check they fit in the boot of your car first off! That's a pretty big thing lol

Original poster
NinjaPanda34 · 26/10/2014 21:48

Hooray! Auction went for more than "we" were willing to pay. goes to John Lewis site to order a new one Grin

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Gileswithachainsaw · 26/10/2014 21:48

Grin what a shame

DixieNormas · 26/10/2014 21:51

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NinjaPanda34 · 26/10/2014 21:55

Mountain buggy duet, but with new carrycot plus so the twins can be parent-facing (eventually). And the new carrycots can be angled incase of reflux etc. bugaboo donkey, gorgeous, far too expensive but too wide for our front door!

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Balaboosta · 27/10/2014 07:26

Get second hand mountain buggy but just don't get a knackered disgusting one. I got one for sixty quid on eBay. It did for me and two families after and I just saved loads of money (like £400) and it was great. Save your dad's favours for when you need a few nights of a night nanny to rescue you from exhaustion or a few hours of a mother's help.

Balaboosta · 27/10/2014 07:29

The main thing with twin prams is it needs to have the rigidity and big wheels. And the mountain buggy goes through doorways - this matters. You might want to go into a shop some time in the next four three years.

yellowdinosauragain · 27/10/2014 07:42

The mountain buggy is also robust enough to carry a while so in the bottom /hanging from the handles. Fab pram.

It's an utter fucker to get in and out of the car though as the robustness that is so fab means it's bloody heavy. So think about how you'll use it. If you'll mainly be walking out straight from your house it's great. If you'll need the car to get where you're going I'd strongly suggest trying something else.

yellowdinosauragain · 27/10/2014 07:51

While so is whole shop thanks dyac...

Didyouevah · 27/10/2014 11:42

I had this pushchair for dog walks with my Dc when they were younger. Not twins.

It was great. It was 2nd hand but just went on forever. I would buy new if I was you op.

neversleepagain · 27/10/2014 21:55

Yabu (partly).

You don't need a pristine brand new buggy for your twins. They won't know if it is econd hand :) However, a filthy one sounds grim.

You can get some good second hand buggies. We bought a second hand iCandy for our twins for £125. It was clean and in lovely condition. We used it until they were 14 months then sold it for £210! We got a Silvercross Pop Duo, small and compact. From 18 months our twins refused to get into the buggy and now at 25 months they walk everywhere.

We are so glad we didn't spend hundreds (or £1500) like some people do on double buggy's.

Tamba selling page have some bargains. Also, Twins (& more) Stuff Galore. Twins Preloved. Both on Facebook.

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