What should I sell?

[arivecchi]

So now that we are moving, I feel like I should sell part of my stash. I will still be in the city but I don't think I will use strollers as much as I do in my current location which is right by the lake and the zoo.

My stash:

MB Duo - thinking we still need this one since the nanny uses it a lot

MB Swift and Valco HH - thinking I should keep as a double for PT and car double

MB Terrain - sell this one?

Maclaren Albert Thurston - kids like it but we could probably live without it

Maclaren Triumph - an 06 with swiveling canopy - not sure if it is worth selling

Any advice?

[purpelina]

Hm, tough question - if you start selling your stash, what will happen to this forum???

Anyway, maybe keep the triumph for some time, as a "don't care about it travel stroller"?

And how can you part with MB, when you are practically a spokes person for the brand???

Sorry I'm no help! I may offer to buy the al from you though

[goldenpig]

Did I miss a thread? Did you buy a house? Congrats!
I think if you really needed to pare down, probably would make the most sense to get rid of Al. Then you would have a AT double, AT single/car double, and travel umbrella. Also Terry could go if you're not going to need a single jogger. But if you have room, keep them!

[jacksmoma]

your beloved Al? you sound like me selling off things!! it's fun to mix it up though, you can always get a stroller back (well normally!)...you could just keep the duo and al/hh for the car?

[arivecchi]

We are in the process of selling our house and I attempted to move to the burbs but it did not work out since I had such a short time period to work with. I am not thrilled about the move but here we go. I suspect the new neighborhood will not be as stroller friendly but maybe I should wait until I move there to re-assess.

[blondflava]

I think you should wait.. The strollers you have (especially Al!) once sold, will be hard to replace for the same deal you originally got them!

[purpelina]

Originally Posted by blondflava

I think you should wait.. The strollers you have (especially Al!) once sold, will be hard to replace for the same deal you originally got them!

I agree. I didn't know if you were in the process of moving. First move, then evaluate the stroller situation, then decision of selling or keeping will present itself. Actually, AL can be a good all around do-it-all in the 'burbs stroller, yet fancy enough to go spend time in town.

See my dilemma now is, that I use stroller so rarely, that I really want something small, simple and cheap. YET I can not settle for cheap looks anymore....

[roseyloxs]

Unless you think the strollers will sell better in Lincoln Park aka more buyers for the area then I would hold them until you move. See how the new life works out.

If you don't run I would get rid of Terry.

If the swift is in your car I would put Al in your hubby's. I can see how Al might not be "needed" but it seems silly to give him up if your kids love him so much. Instead of using the hitchhiker you could always go out with two singles if you aren't alone, meaning you would get use out of both swifty and Al.

[poohbear]

Hmmm.... I would wait for now, because:
a) DS 1 is getting older so that may also factor into your decisions in the next year or so
b) depending on your neighborhood, you may or may not still want an A/T (the terrain, but may not need the duo if DS 1 doesn't ride as much anymore, or you could just use the duo and put a creepy doll in the second seat...)

I have found for suburban living (which would also be true for some Chicago city neighborhoods), I like having the AT for neighborhood walks and a car stroller for my car and a car stroller for DH's car (if you have 2 cars)...

This may not have been especially helpful other than to say, I agree with everyone, to wait and see, if you can...

[mackmama]

Originally Posted by arivecchi

MB Terrain - sell this one?

My stomach dropped when I read this possibility. No Terry no!

Seriously, though, I understand needing the room if you are moving. I vote for waiting until you move to then assess how much space you'll have and how much you'll use strollers in your new hood.

Hang in there with the move, and I hope all goes smoothly!