Who's right--me or DH?

beachgal0114

I just found a DSNG for $45 on Craigslist.  Offered $35, and the seller said she was firm at $40.  Her location is about 20 miles north of us.  DH doesn't think it's worth it to drive that far with the cost of gas when we can get a new one on Amazon for $78 with free shipping with a gift card that we have.  I say we're still saving $30-$35, even with gas factored in, and there's a lot of other stuff on our Amazon registry that we need.  DH said he'd only do it for $35, while I think it's a little silly to quibble over $5.  Thoughts?

ETA: DH has to pick it up since I'm on bedrest, so he's factoring that into the equation as well.

kimarino13

Siding with you on this one. What's $5?!  Sheesh!

jenn_darrin1515

I'm lazy, so I'd probably go with your dh on this one and order through amazon....but if he is within a 5 mile radius on his commute to work or for another reason I'd have him pick it up...

MADforever2009

sounds like he just doesnt want to go get it.  If there werent other things on the amazon registry i'd say its worth the convenience, but im siding with you on this one.  try the sweet...pleeeaaaassseeee baby...(i barter when i want things done by SO)

amanda31H

LOL!  I think saying he'd pay $35 vs $40 is silly....BUT....

I think I side with DH!  Sorry!  LOL.  I could see myself saying the same thing- I could get it on Amazon with a gift card and have it show up at my house brand new without driving 20 miles......

But I can be pretty silly about that kind of stuff. 

Temp6313048411121614

Would she meet 1/2 way?  I'm torn.  I'll drive 30 minutes for a great deal, but I know that's a lot for many people (we live 20-30 minutes outside of St. Louis so we have to go to STL for almost anything other than Walmart anyway.

kaitley44

Can you pay the $40 and ask the seller to meet you at a half way point to pick it up? Then it might make your DH happy since he would only have to drive 10 miles.

katsblaze

I'm with you. I wouldn't want to pay full price for one, as it is only going to be used for 6 months or so.  Besides its $5. 

2shihtzus

This is a tough one, my cheap side is really battling with my lazy side.   I think I'm on your side though, it really is a pretty good savings and I personally don't see 20 miles as being THAT far, I think you still come out on top in the deal.

atc282

I've definitely made some too high purchases of used items so I think if it's possible, check around a few more places if you can. I know that the MoMs in my twin club advertise theirs for sale for like $25-35 dollars. I know a lady who just even posted one for $20!

GL! If it's worth it to you for $40, go for it. What's $5 anyway (sadly, a Grande coffee drink at Starbucks these days)...

blondek8

I'm not very frugal so I'd probably just order it online

Ruby_Tuesday

Team DH and I bet she caves.

google123

You're right.  For $5!  Plus gas does not cost $35 for a 40 mile round trip. 

JosiePosy

I'd probably do Amazon.

OrangeSmoke

I drove 20 minutes to get mine - I paid $30.

I see you are already 32 weeks, I say go and get it.  If it was earlier in your pregnancy, I'd wait, since those come up on CL all the time (at least around here).

Haven1

I have a saying in my house: You're married. Sometimes you have to do sh!t you don't want to do.

I don't bust it out often, but if this is a big deal to you (it would be a big deal to me), cash in the married chip!

SarahD30

Could you find another one for sale closer? I am on CL all the time. I could probably find about 5 in my area in that price range. I got mine at a consignment store for 40$ I looked brand new and even had warranty card.