So I have been meaning to share this for quite awhile, but am just getting around to it. I'm sure you have all heard of craigslist.com. Living in Utah, it is great if you want to buy someone's old stuff. But if you want something specific, you have to get lucky or watch it for awhile. Well, out here in the big ol' city of New York, it is a jackpot! You can find anything you want, anytime. But there's a catch... you have to jump on it, literally! You will need to contact them nearly as soon as they post it and then be willing to pay in cash and pick it up ASAP. If you're not ready, there will always be someone else who is ready to pick it up. Also, the "free stuff" section of craigslist is constantly filled with good stuff simply because New Yorkers would give anything away if you're willing to haul it out of their 6th floor walk up for them. Here are a few things that we have jumped on and been able to get off of craigslist for either free or really inexpensive:
1) Baby Bassinet - Imagine us rolling this along the sidewalk of central park and on to the subway, yup great visual. We should have had a picture of that.
2) Lots of baby girl clothes. FREE.
3)Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier. FREE. As all of you parents know, these are not cheap. Ours was free. Thanks to Leslie, we were given a nicer one, which we would rather keep. So if you know anyone who needs one, let us know.
4) Snap-n-Go Stroller. FREE. Great for infants in the city.
5) Air Conditioner/Heater/Dehumidifier. Don't worry, although it has wheels, we rented a car to get this puppy.
6)Last, but our favorite: Phil and Ted's Jogging Stroller. This definitely wasn't free, but we got a great deal. This is the best jogging stroller ever! (According to reviews and people we have talked to) It is made in New Zealand and comes with an attachment for a second seat. It is the only inline double jogging stroller. Check out their website to learn more.
8 comments:
Score! I can only imagine you carting the baby bassinet onto the Subway...Ha Ha!!
Holy cow! Those strollers are like $1,000!!!! Way to go! I tried one once and running behind it felt so good. No wonder it costs more than our Baby Trend! :)
That's awesome. Strong work.
Way to go you guys! We use that all the time here too. However you win, I LOVE the bassinet. Love you!
You guys made a haul! Congrats! The next month is going to go by REALLY fast and REALLY slow. Being parents is really great. It's hard and quite the adjustment, but totally worth it. Make sure you post all the details when she's born!!!
Wow guys, great deals! I've heard really good things about the Phil and Ted - but I can't be disloyal to my Chariot by calling it better ;) Score on that!
And I ADORE that basinet - beautiful!!
That bassinet is so cute. I'm not sure which wins though: the bassinet on the subway, or pushing an EMPTY stroller through town!? HMMM
Totally jealous of your Phil and Ted's Jogging Stroller. It's one of the double ones that I am coveting right now. But it's true Craigslist really is the jackpot out here in the East. By the way- we are coming up for the weekend- we would love to see you guys or stop by possibly. Or just get some tips of what to do/see in New York. If you could get that for us that would be great! Thanks!
Brooke Barrus Stevenson- brooklynnster@gmail.com
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