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rgors
10-18-2007, 11:19 AM
So, I live in Denver. I've narrowed down my search for umbrella strollers to a couple Inglesinas (Trip, Swift), the Chicco C6, or the Mac Quest.

For the life of me, I can't seem to find a place that carries Ingelsina strollers! Searching for a local retailer on their website is confusing. I called and can't seem to get a hold of customer service. One of my local stores finally said "I'm pretty sure there's no retailer for them in this state."

OK fine. I'm going to Bethesda, MD in three weeks, so I search around figure out that BuyBuyBaby sells them. But when I checked their website more closely, the Inglesina's have been dropped from their product line. So I'll be extremely lucky if they have any in store (of course if they have them, I'll probably get a good deal!)

I want this to be our go-to quick errand stroller (target, mall) for the next couple years. I don't want to buy without trying. Both of the Inglesina's are cheaper than the Mac and I like the deeper seats. I like the Mac Quest too but it seems like I'm paying a chunk of change just to have the name. I don't care about the name.

I like buying from albeebaby, but they have a restocking fee (which is their right) so I'm not exactly inclined to buy a $100 stroller and then pay for shipping back and a restocking fee.

WWYD?

mom2tony
10-19-2007, 02:24 PM
I'd buy the Inglesina sight unseen. I have had the Urbe, the Swift and the Espresso and thought they were all great quality. I also have Macs and the Inglesina is comparable.

I find heavier/older kids easier to push in the Swift than my Quest, likely because the Inglesina's have suspension and macs do not.

Personally I think Maclaren prices have gotten a bit out of hand in the last few years.

eta: Kiwi Kids has good prices as well, but 10% restocking.
http://www.kiwikidsgear.com/category/100_browse_by_product.110_single_strollers.114_umb rella/

PRmommy
10-19-2007, 02:34 PM
I bought my Inglesina Trip sight unseen.
I came very close to driving to DC to find one IRL and then just decided to take a chance. Haven't regretted my decision.