I found a glider worth over $270 and bargained the owner down to $80.
It's perfect, and I thrifted that afghan for $5.
Check out this Craigslist find--a BOB Revolution stroller! It came with a car seat adapter and a rain guard and it's only 2 years old; the value well over $500 and I got it for $260. I looked at a couple of Bob strollers and I'm so glad I didn't get the first one I saw...this one was newer and a better value.
I kept my eye out for a video monitor for awhile...these are around $150 online and I got mine on Craigslist for $70.
The changing table and wardrobe I picked up off Craigslist for a total of $100. It's more than I wanted to spend, however, I needed to find very specific sizes due to the awkward size of the nursery and low ceilings...so these were just about perfect. The crib and horse were given to me by a friend. Free is always awesome. Speaking of free...
Friends with kids just outgrowing their stuff is seriously the bees knees. I've had an outpouring of love from friends who've given me tons of clothes (for me and the baby), and other kid things that they just outgrow super quickly.
Ok, I didn't thrift my breast pump, but I did save $225 on it. I randomly read on a pregnancy forum that most health insurance plans will reimburse or cover most of the cost of your breast pump. So I called up my insurance company and sure enough, they do! I just had to pay a $25 copay. I was stoked!
It's Thrifting Thursday's Link up! Link up your thrifting finds...please grab my button or just link back to me!
Some fab bargains x
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Wow, you really know how to find those deals, that's awesome!!! And who would have known that your insurance would reimburse for the pump- that's a great tip to know! Wishing you the best for the arrival of sweet PP!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that you were able to get such great deals. I can't believe more people don't take advantage of insurance covering pumps! I had no idea they did that so thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch great baby stuff! I love getting a deal on stuff like that since you use it for such a short time! I'm stuck with so many contraptions now, I don't know what to so with all of them!
ReplyDeletekiller deals! I am a huge CL advocate. Why oh why pay retail when you can usually find it for 60% off!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with us! <3
This is amazing!! I will definitely be calling my insurance now to see if they cover breast pumps.
ReplyDeleteI want to borrow your stroller and see if it's worth the $!!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that insurance covers a pump! I borrowed my pump (just bought my own attachments) but if I ever have another one, that's the way to go!
ReplyDeleteYou got some GREAT stuff on craigslist! I agree, it is either a hit or miss! Thanks for linking up over at Lara's vintage link up party! I am one of the co-hosts! Take care!! XoXo, Crystal from Billie Jean blog!
ReplyDeleteI just wrote a post not to long ago about how I SUCK at thrifting and shopping on craigslist. Go YOU! Chances are I will never be able to participate in the Thrifting link up because like I said; I suck!! I will be sure to spread the word about possible insurance coverage for breast pumps to people I know who are pregnant. Most people really don't know this and I'd never heard of it either.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! That is super impressive that you paid so little for most of these things!! Awesome job! And LOVE the way the nursery looks, so cute!!
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WOW amazing! Thanks for linking up!!
ReplyDeletexo sandra
Wow! All that savings! I'm impressed for sure. Parker Penny will be proud someday ;)
ReplyDeleteI have always wondered what people do with old baby furniture etc. It makes so much sense to buy used in that department. I'm def. going to keep that in mind!
ReplyDeletethat little rocking horse is just the sweetest thing!
ReplyDeleteWOW. Just.... WOW. I mean, you did AWESOME. And your nursery is so perfect! Are you ready to meet her?
ReplyDeleteRecycled baby stuff is the best. I had soooo much gifted/recycled to me and it was awesome. When I was does I passed it all on again.
ReplyDeleteYou found a lot of great stuff! I had no idea that some insurance companies will reimburse you for a pump...that's a great tip! I stumbled upon your blog by way of http://www.itsalyx.com/ I'm glad I decided to take a peak!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you cleaned up!
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