PSA: Don't buy our crappy swingset

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Just wanted to give a heads-up, now that swingset buying season is upon us.  (or almost--wishful thinking here in Michigan!)  My parents bought Katy a swingset from TRU.  It's called "The Aspen Lodge" and is really nice, as far as the features it has.  It also wasn't cheap--about $1k,so we expected it to be better quality.  We have been disappointed that some of the main supports are 2x4's and kind of flimsy.  The whole set rocks back and forth when DD uses the swing.  (We've only had it up 1/2 a season and it is all completely tightened and correctly assembled).  This summer, we will spend  quite a bit for additional lumber to reinforce it--we'll switch all the supports to 4x4's at the very least and probably also have to buy extra long lumber for the "legs" since it seems like DD will be dragging her feet when she swings in no time.