a vintage pram review.
this is an interesting review. I am reviewing my choice for getting a vintage pram to take on walks. While I will show my beautiful stroller and how it works, you must know--IT'S USED AND VINTAGE AND NOT ON THE MARKET ANYMORE so it will be difficult to find this exact stroller however, this review is more about my choice to purchase a used and vintage stroller.
I spent $100 on my beautiful stroller used. It was in wonderful condition and just needed a good cleaning. This was with out a doubt, A WANT PURCHASE. I did not need this stroller, and it isn't the easiest stroller I've ever used but I don't regret any of it. I love strolling around in it. I go on walks every day with my son and it's just a special gift. I took tons of beautiful pictures in it, I feel at peace on my walks (like I'm in no hurry), and it's my escape. It doesn't ever go in the car (it does fold down but is quite big). I have never folded it up. I simply keep it in the garage waiting for me to come back out the next day and take it out again. We also used this stroller with the pram feature as our bassinet for the first 3 months. It was fun having it in our room and it was on wheels so we could easily move it.
This kind of purchase should be for someone who lives in a walking-friendly neighborhood. This is for someone who loves everything vintage, and wants a unique and special gift. Some of you who purchase a vintage stroller may choose to never take it out on walks (especially if it's really old) and still love having it in the nursery and as a memento. I think that's wonderful too. The main point about this idea is: IT IS NOT FOR CONVENIENCE. I have other strollers I use to go on errands and run around. This was my sentimental gift to myself and it was the best purchase for me.
One of the set backs to this kind of a gift, is if we have more children-their are lots of questions on how we would use it. If we have two kids that are close together they may both want to ride in the stroller and so, it would be hard to continue using my vintage pram on walks. Of course, if you had multiples, it would be impossible and so whether or not, you would keep it for all of your children is in question. If they are far enough part, than you could still easily use it.
I've often thought that I could sell it and buy a new vintage stroller for each of my kids (and just use the money I sold it for to buy a new one) , and perhaps I could find a double vintage pram. I did buy my stroller for a steal and could probably sell it for a small profit however would I miss holding onto it? Their are lots of questions that you will need to think through as you make a purchase like this. I am still trying to decide what I will do with our vintage pram once we are expecting another child.
All in all, I love my stroller-I have no regrets but it is not the perfect gift for everyone.
I spent $100 on my beautiful stroller used. It was in wonderful condition and just needed a good cleaning. This was with out a doubt, A WANT PURCHASE. I did not need this stroller, and it isn't the easiest stroller I've ever used but I don't regret any of it. I love strolling around in it. I go on walks every day with my son and it's just a special gift. I took tons of beautiful pictures in it, I feel at peace on my walks (like I'm in no hurry), and it's my escape. It doesn't ever go in the car (it does fold down but is quite big). I have never folded it up. I simply keep it in the garage waiting for me to come back out the next day and take it out again. We also used this stroller with the pram feature as our bassinet for the first 3 months. It was fun having it in our room and it was on wheels so we could easily move it.
This kind of purchase should be for someone who lives in a walking-friendly neighborhood. This is for someone who loves everything vintage, and wants a unique and special gift. Some of you who purchase a vintage stroller may choose to never take it out on walks (especially if it's really old) and still love having it in the nursery and as a memento. I think that's wonderful too. The main point about this idea is: IT IS NOT FOR CONVENIENCE. I have other strollers I use to go on errands and run around. This was my sentimental gift to myself and it was the best purchase for me.
One of the set backs to this kind of a gift, is if we have more children-their are lots of questions on how we would use it. If we have two kids that are close together they may both want to ride in the stroller and so, it would be hard to continue using my vintage pram on walks. Of course, if you had multiples, it would be impossible and so whether or not, you would keep it for all of your children is in question. If they are far enough part, than you could still easily use it.
I've often thought that I could sell it and buy a new vintage stroller for each of my kids (and just use the money I sold it for to buy a new one) , and perhaps I could find a double vintage pram. I did buy my stroller for a steal and could probably sell it for a small profit however would I miss holding onto it? Their are lots of questions that you will need to think through as you make a purchase like this. I am still trying to decide what I will do with our vintage pram once we are expecting another child.
All in all, I love my stroller-I have no regrets but it is not the perfect gift for everyone.
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