Bob on CL $200- Is this a good deal?

[babyonway]

Hi all I have posted a bit about my wanting to get a jogging stroller and it was recommended that I wait out for a Bob on my (very crappy) CL.

Well one was posted last night for $200 and the owner says he is firm on the price.
The ad says:

BOB Sport Utility Stroller - Red - Like New
Includes BOB Handlebar Console

Used for one season - Like new and in great shape
Owner's manual for stroller and instructions for Handlebar Console included

I emailed the owner and he said that he thinks it is a 2007 but would have to wait to this evening to check. He said it bought it new and after a year of use his son won't get it in because he is "too old" the owner said he has been holding on to it to see if it was a phase but his sone wouldn't have any part of it so he is selling.

Pictures are below. Is this a good deal? What would this stroller be worth in your opinion? Would I be over or under paying?

[roseyloxs]

http://www.dmartstores.com/bobst20sputs1.html

$250 for a new BOB SUS in blue. This model has a fixed wheel just in case you didn't notice. That's a dealbreaker for some.

[mom3boys]

That would be high on my CL for a fixed-wheel BOB. Usually a single older BOB Revolution (with the rotating front wheel) goes for about $200-$225, but the fixed-wheels are priced lower. May be different on your CL though, the BOBs here seem to go for a little less than in some other areas (I am in NYC area).

[rileysmom]

Yeah, I would skip that one since the sport utility version is a fixed front wheel. You want to look for a BOB Revolution SE (16in rear wheels) or CE (12in rear wheels).

[BayGirl2]

Agree, I'd pass. For me a fixed wheel is a deal breaker unless you are planning to use it only for hard core jogging/running. I have a cheaper hand me down jogger like that and hate it for that reason.

[babyonway]

Thanks for the advice ladies, I am going to pass I wish my CL wasn't so crappy hopefully another bob with a swivel will come along.

[babyonway]

Originally Posted by rileysmom

Yeah, I would skip that one since the sport utility version is a fixed front wheel. You want to look for a BOB Revolution SE (16in rear wheels) or CE (12in rear wheels).

How much should I spend on a used Revolution?

[poohbear]

Originally Posted by babyonway

How much should I spend on a used Revolution?

Depends on your CL but generally $225-300 is average (can depend on accessories as well). Sometimes you'll find a steal at $150-200, but I'd anticipate at least $225 for one in good condition.

[babyonway]

Originally Posted by poohbear

Depends on your CL but generally $225-300 is average (can depend on accessories as well). Sometimes you'll find a steal at $150-200, but I'd anticipate at least $225 for one in good condition.

Thanks so much poohbear. I found one more on my CL they are selling it for 300 and they think it is a 2007 or 2008 and she said it has hardly been used. I haven't seen it IRL yet. Nothing comes with it. What should I offer? and what is the max I should pay (this assumes it is great IRL as well)

Thank you all for your help, all of your stroller wisdom is so appreciated and admired. You have helped me so much with my stroller purchases.

[mom3boys]

I would offer $250 (or $275 MAX). It looks to be in great shape, but new BOBs are on sale at a bunch of places for 15% off (see other thread on this board) which makes them about $380. So, I would not pay $300 for used when for $80 more you could get a brand new one. You might want to let the seller know that new BOBs are on sale as a bargaining tool.

Others might have different advice though, like I said on my CL most single BOBs are listed for less than $300 and usually that's with an accessory included. (I do notice the stroller in the picture seems to have the BOB console, which is an extra that costs around $25)