TonFirst
03-04-2009, 10:11 AM
I haven't bought a new stroller in four years.
Well, except my double BOB Revolution. So I'll amend that statement - I haven't bought a *single* stroller in about four years. But last night, I was at TJ Maxx and they have 2008 Maclaren Volos for $75.
Now, I already *have* a Volo - it's a 2004 Volo that I bought at TJ Maxx, in fact, for $59 in 2005. But, it doesn't have a canopy, and the new Volos do. I use my Volo nearly every day for my 25-pound 11-month-old. I also have a 2004 P3 that I LOVE, but the Volo is what I turn to for quickie use - the P3 is mainly used for longer stretches in the stroller, like to the zoo or the mall.
So, I am thinking that if I can sell my current 2004 Volo on Craigslist for about $45 (the going rate in my area), along with my Kolcraft UCSC, which I just finished using, I can justify buying a new, 2008 Volo.
Is this a good plan, or should I just stick with the Volo I have? Does the canopy make a big difference? Right now, I just stick a hat on my daughter when we use the Volo outdoors, but she usually pulls the hat off.
Well, except my double BOB Revolution. So I'll amend that statement - I haven't bought a *single* stroller in about four years. But last night, I was at TJ Maxx and they have 2008 Maclaren Volos for $75.
Now, I already *have* a Volo - it's a 2004 Volo that I bought at TJ Maxx, in fact, for $59 in 2005. But, it doesn't have a canopy, and the new Volos do. I use my Volo nearly every day for my 25-pound 11-month-old. I also have a 2004 P3 that I LOVE, but the Volo is what I turn to for quickie use - the P3 is mainly used for longer stretches in the stroller, like to the zoo or the mall.
So, I am thinking that if I can sell my current 2004 Volo on Craigslist for about $45 (the going rate in my area), along with my Kolcraft UCSC, which I just finished using, I can justify buying a new, 2008 Volo.
Is this a good plan, or should I just stick with the Volo I have? Does the canopy make a big difference? Right now, I just stick a hat on my daughter when we use the Volo outdoors, but she usually pulls the hat off.