Babystyle toy chest---anyone have this?

[justlearning]

I'm thinking about buying this toy chest and was wondering if any of you have it and, if so, how you like it: http://www.babystyle.com/common/dProductDetail.asp?SIND=1&PMId=6294&cmCL=srch-chest

Also, if you don't have it but have another toy chest for a similar or lower price, I'd appreciate all suggestions for other toy chests to consider. TIA for any input!

[hwin708]

Hi!
I looked into this toybox myself a while ago. If I recall, I ultimately decided against it because I found something with a similar, no-pinch design at Target or Walmart. (I ultimately bought one painted by a local artist).
If this is definitely the one for you, do a web search for raised panel toy chest, and you'll find a lot. Also, you could search for Childesigns, the manufacturer. I do believe an old post here once led me to the manufacturer's website , where they occasionally sold a few slightly damaged models for cheaper. Here's a few bargains I found from a quick search.
Baby Universe $68 +s/h
http://www.babyuniverse.com/pro.asp?id=16483&rc=qDRMP596KgG5Al7MASyu
Baby Outlet $80 w/ free s/h
http://www.thebabyoutlet.com/level3.asp?page=2818

I also know when I was searching I found it (or one very similar) for MUCH cheaper from an ebay seller, who sold things like rocking horses and changing tables and these chests. I didn't see it in my quick search, but perhaps if you did a more thorough one.
My quick one did find your chest in 2 auctions - one w/ BIN for probably more than one of the other deals when you factor in shipping, and another at only $6 now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2356214449&category=20426
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2356371028&category=20426

HTH!

[justlearning]

You rock! :) I had done a quick online search trying to find this chest somewhere else but wasn't successful because I didn't think to include "raised panel" nor did I know the manufacturer's name. I also never thought to check on ebay. Thank you SO much for your help!!

I was considering the Babystyle one because I have a $10 off coupon with them and free shipping (although the $10 surchage would still apply). I was also going to save around $4 with ebates so it be around $74 with s/h. Now I'm thinking that I could probably get a better deal on ebay and that I should also check out the local Target or Walmart. I really want a toy chest in a pecan/honey color to blend in with the other furniture, so this Childesigns one isn't really the perfect one for me anyways(although I do like the raised panels).

I'm curious about the chest that you got painted from a local artist. How did you come across that person? Was it very expensive? I was considering using a stencil or something to paint an image of a sailboat and other nautical things on the raised panels but it'd be much easier to get someone else to paint something for me.

Thanks again for your help!!

P.S. I will probably post the Babystyle coupon in the Bargains board later if I decide for sure that I won't be using it so if anyone's interested, you can check there. (It requires a $75 or more purchase.)

[kaitlinsmommy]

We have this chest and I'm not sure what to say about it. When we first received it, one of the pieces wasn't quite right but they sent us a whole new chest right away free of charge. Then, this spring, the pinch free thing quit working. The lid does not stay up like it should. I don't know if this is just my chest and I'm sure they'll send me a replacement part, I just haven't called them yet for it.

I will say that I love the look of it, it's the perfect size for dd's room and I would probably order it again (as long as the lid will be fixed).

[hwin708]

I'm glad I could help.
I got my chest at a charity auction. I just loved it, so I bid on it. It was rather expensive, but all the things at these sorts of auctions tend to be, so at least I got something I really like.