Side-eye Confession: ridiculously expensive strollers

Ttimes3

I just received an email from Amazon.com.  They are having a *sale* on Bumbleride strollers.  I mean, granted, I'm a HUGE cheap-a$$ when it comes to stuff I'm only going to use for a short while; but this is a serious question - WTF does ANYONE need with a $500-$700 stroller?  The thing better sleep train AND potty train my kids if I'm spending that kind of money on it.  I must be missing something. 

riabiron

if i am spending that much money it best do something special for mommy....

like clean my house. get your mind out of the gutters!

Miller238

I bought a $700 stroller.  I am no longer your friend since you judge me so harshly.

All joking aside, I wish I would have bought a cheaper stroller. 

Moesten

I am right there with you sister! I roll my eyes when I walk by the ladies with their "high end" strollers. Seriously? It's an effing stroller. 

Apparently these people make a sh!tload more money than we do or else they've more money than brains. Or both. Or else they're just too into "status" for me to comprehend their behavior. The thing still gets from Point A to Point B just like my average Joe strollers do.  

Ttimes3

Miller238:

I bought a $700 stroller.  I am no longer your friend since you judge me so harshly.

All joking aside, I wish I would have bought a cheaper stroller. 

Next time I see you, I am definitely going to throat punch you. 

No, I'm glad to hear you say that you kind of regret it.  I honestly thought I was missing the boat on some insider mom secret.

riabiron

Moesten:

Apparently these people make a sh!tload more money than we do or else they've more money than brains. Or both.

 

Moe - Its official. I love you.

Miller238

Moesten:

I am right there with you sister! I roll my eyes when I walk by the ladies with their "high end" strollers. Seriously? It's an effing stroller. 

Apparently these people make a sh!tload more money than we do or else they've more money than brains. Or both. Or else they're just too into "status" for me to comprehend their behavior. The thing still gets from Point A to Point B just like my average Joe strollers do.  

Wow, guess we can't be friends either. 

Ttimes3

Miller238:

Moesten:

I am right there with you sister! I roll my eyes when I walk by the ladies with their "high end" strollers. Seriously? It's an effing stroller. 

Apparently these people make a sh!tload more money than we do or else they've more money than brains. Or both. Or else they're just too into "status" for me to comprehend their behavior. The thing still gets from Point A to Point B just like my average Joe strollers do.  

Wow, guess we can't be friends either. 

Moesten skipped the threat of throat punch with a PA emoticon, and went straight for the jugular.  She e-killed you, Miller.

Miller238

Ttimes3:

Next time I see you, I am definitely going to throat punch you. 

No, I'm glad to hear you say that you kind of regret it.  I honestly thought I was missing the boat on some insider mom secret.

You'll have to find a way around my ultra AWD, cool, fast Uppa Baby to get to me!  There are a few things I HATE about it, but there are some good things too.  My H ran over the rear wheel with my car, and it still rides like a dream.  Can you say that about your cheap-o strollers?! 

Missbollinger

I have a BJCS, I can maneuver it with one hand, it rides like a dream, it has over a dozen different configurations of which there are 4 I will definitely use I wouldn't be able to get in a cheaper stroller.  DS2 loves riding in it because it is that comfortable and it grows into a double or i can use as a single again when DS2 doesn't need it.  Admittedly DH was skeptical at first until he test drove it and the UPPA Baby Vista then the light went off and realized what we were paying for.

Ttimes3

Miller238:

Ttimes3:

Next time I see you, I am definitely going to throat punch you. 

No, I'm glad to hear you say that you kind of regret it.  I honestly thought I was missing the boat on some insider mom secret.

You'll have to find a way around my ultra AWD, cool, fast Uppa Baby to get to me!  There are a few things I HATE about it, but there are some good things too.  My H ran over the rear wheel with my car, and it still rides like a dream.  Can you say that about your cheap-o strollers?! 

I have a GREAT idea!  Let's strap bike helmets on the kids and play a version of roller derby with the strollers at Ault Park.  We are sure to draw some attention.

warriormomerin

I'm not even sure my car is worth $700...but in all seriousness, I'm definitely getting a $$$$ stroller for my next kid.

FWIW, the few friends I have who own uber expensive strollers are city folk who swear that the extra money makes all the difference in navigating the urban jungle. Who am I to judge?

Miller238

Ttimes3:

Moesten skipped the threat of throat punch with a PA emoticon, and went straight for the jugular.  She e-killed you, Miller.

Yea, I feel deflated.  And judged.  And brainless.

KristenBtobe

Yeah, a fancy prestige brand stroller has never been a priority for me. We don't use our stroller(s) nearly as much as I thought we would.

Plus we live in the practical, car loving midwest. If we lived in a big city where walking and public transport was the way to get around, I can see why some of those have their benefit.

Ttimes3

Miller238:

Ttimes3:

Moesten skipped the threat of throat punch with a PA emoticon, and went straight for the jugular.  She e-killed you, Miller.

Yea, I feel deflated.  And judged.  And brainless.

I feel like that at least 3x/week.  You'll get over it.  It thickens the skin, which is good for harsh winters like this. 

Ttimes3

Don't get me wrong.  I don't hate anyone who spends that kind of jack on a stroller (or any baby item, for that matter).  My cousin has an UPPAbaby, and I love her more than I love cheese; but it's just NMS.  To put it in perspective, however, we spent less than $500 on J's entire nursery.  And you all know about W's [lack of] nursery...poor kid.

It'll all bite me in the a$$, I guess, when I have to fork over all kinds of money on their therapy sessions, later in life. 

little-peanut

Ttimes3:

I have a GREAT idea!  Let's strap bike helmets on the kids and play a version of roller derby with the strollers at Ault Park.  We are sure to draw some attention.

OMG!  I love it!

Meg41208

Were you just at Kenwood or something?

I am also a cheapass and I wouldn't spend that kind of cash on a stroller.   

rachel06

Well I guess this is just one of the reasons why our friendship is over T.  This is one of the things I have been eying for the past 3 years and we're getting a more expensive stroller.  The one we're getting can be used for more than just a stroller though & I plan to use it as such. I have no doubts we will get use out of it as we take the girls on walks daily. But I guess you will never get to see my cool stroller now.

l.m.k.

I agree. We are cheap, though. Nora's nursery furniture is from Ikea and Wal-Mart. Hopefully she won't hate me later for buying her a $45 stroller. It's working out ok for us so far. I figure she'll appreciate a college fund more.

But hey, if you've got the $$, I say go for it! I'm sure the expensive strollers are much nicer, but I've got no complaints with mine.

I am sure I'll get flamed for this, but I am constantly side-eyeing my friend who is pregnant. The crib bumper she wants is $115, the crib skirt is $90, and the same goes for everything she's picked out. My DD is only 5 months old and has managed to poop on almost everything in her room already. I can't imagine how upset I would be if it ruined a $100 bumper.

Moesten

Ha, I responded before I saw anyone had one. Still, I stand by my statements man. I think it's crazy to spend that amount of cash on a stroller. But then other people think it's crazy to spend $$$$ on (insert any item name here). It's all relative to how much money you have available I suppose. And we all choose to spend our money wherever we think it's most useful. DH makes a pretty decent living but I can't see ever justifying $700 on a stroller. But other people can. I'm sure people judge me for my low-class Graco and Maclaren strollers just as I roll my eyes at uber-expensive strollers. People judge, big deal. 

Ttimes3

l.m.k.:

I figure she'll appreciate a college fund more.

Ttimes3

l.m.k.:

My DD is only 5 months old and has managed to poop on almost everything in her room already. I can't imagine how upset I would be if it ruined a $100 bumper.

Dead!  So true.

Ttimes3

rachel06:

I have no doubts we will get use out of it as we take the girls on walks daily.

By "girls" do you mean your GG's or your dogs? 

rachel06

Ttimes3:

rachel06:

I have no doubts we will get use out of it as we take the girls on walks daily.

By "girls" do you mean your GG's or your dogs? 

You're hilarious! Of course I wasn't referring to the dogs, they have a gym membership

Moesten

You don't really love your baby until you buy them this stroller:  

 

buckeyethor

Ttimes3:

Miller238:

Ttimes3:

Next time I see you, I am definitely going to throat punch you. 

No, I'm glad to hear you say that you kind of regret it.  I honestly thought I was missing the boat on some insider mom secret.

You'll have to find a way around my ultra AWD, cool, fast Uppa Baby to get to me!  There are a few things I HATE about it, but there are some good things too.  My H ran over the rear wheel with my car, and it still rides like a dream.  Can you say that about your cheap-o strollers?! 

I have a GREAT idea!  Let's strap bike helmets on the kids and play a version of roller derby with the strollers at Ault Park.  We are sure to draw some attention.

I am certain my Jeep Liberty all terrain stroller can take the beating.

l.m.k.

Moesten:

You don't really love your baby until you buy them this stroller:  

 

That stroller is FAB!

Jessica&Brett

Moesten:

You don't really love your baby until you buy them this stroller:  

 

Wait, are you making fun of my stroller now? 

Jessica&Brett

I'm not going to lie - I'd love to have one of those fancy strollers.  I was drooling over the BOB strollers at Buy Buy Baby....  The problem is that I am entirely too cheap and would never buy it for myself.  I'd really like someone to buy one for me - any takers?

tpo1118

Moesten:

You don't really love your baby until you buy them this stroller:  

 

why are you sneaking into my house and taking pics of my stroller. RUDE. 

tpo1118

Moesten:

You don't really love your baby until you buy them this stroller:  

 

why are you sneaking into my house and taking pics of my stroller. RUDE. 

tpo1118

Moesten:

You don't really love your baby until you buy them this stroller:  

 

why are you sneaking into my house and taking pics of my stroller. RUDE.