Navywife Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Has anyone shopped for baby items (pack n play, car seat, clothes, ect.) previous BFs? Is it worth waiting until then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I've never looked for those items on Black Friday, but if I may make a suggestion? Look for a reputable resale or consignment shop in your area for the Pack & Play or clothes (never for a carseat, of course). If there's a Once Upon a Child anywhere near you, they only take items that are well taken care of and clean and you could pay 1/2 or less what you would pay for new. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirvana4all Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 check out last years toysrus (babiesrus) ad scan, that will give you an idea what to expect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwalker Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 The simple answer to the question is that at this time of year (from around early to mid October), I hold off on buying ANY non-essential / non-urgent item until I see what is in the Black Friday ads (up to a few days before Thanksgiving). Only then I start buying things that I want or need that did not turn up in the ads. So, if you can wait until the ads are out, do so. But -- don't drive around with an infant that is not in a proper car seat even one time! Buy that (or borrow one) now if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navywife Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Our baby isn't due until April so I have time but I just thought if the deals were that good I would buy then this is our third, but I recently got rid of all our baby things oops! We don't have any decent consignment shops near us. I tried to find the ads from last year but didn't have any luck I will attempt again. Thanks for the advice everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amickeyfan Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) another option if you don't find any deals over BF would be to look on your local Craig's List, but never for a car seat! That you have to buy new. I hit a super sale over the summer in Target on car seats for my daughter who is due in Jan with her first child. They had some they were discontinuing in store only. They were marked down 60% off!! I did manage to find like new items on Craig's List over time, such as the high chair, the pack and play, the bouncer, Chicco Stroller, both full size and LiteWay models. Found full size swing, mini swing.. it took me since May till now to do this after weeding out some that looked like trash when I showed up to look at it. I also tried to meet people in public places or take another person with me so I would not be in a postion of being alone in someones home! Also found clothes with tickets on for a fraction of the price in the store.. found them both on Craig's List, as well as Consignment Shops. I will say Craigs List is cheaper than Consignment since you are cutting out the middleman ... just a thought..... Edited October 31, 2013 by amickeyfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamat2011 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Walmart has been clearancing baby items in the store. Ours has a little section for the big items like stroller etc. Also I just bought a double stroller at target for $95.00 so I'd check reg. stores for clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkrbel Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I think the next big baby clearance at Target is towards the end of January. I did very well in the last one managing to get a travel system for 70% off and lots of other stuff car sets, etc at 50% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeinKS Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 If you are on Facebook there are probably local buy/sell groups where you could find baby items for sale for good prices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navywife Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 I live in a very tiny town so craigslist doesn't provide many options and all we have is a walmart everything else is an hour drive so I think ill scope out cyber Monday sales then and wait until January. Thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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