https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 03:00:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-332741 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:59:04 +0000 shopaholic 332741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Given that my gas was almost $5/gal this week? Probably 20 min. max. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-332696 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:57:31 +0000 YSQueen 332696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Being that I live in a small town and the nearest major city is a hour away, I will drive a hour for baby items. As a matter of fact, I got our stroller off of Craigslist, 1.5 hours away from my town. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-331664 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:17:02 +0000 yin 331664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only search for items in my city, but I've never found any good deals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-331635 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:07:36 +0000 MrsTiz 331635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't even look at the local town craigslist page. I would go 20 minutes max.. DH went about 45 minutes away for a lawnmower though </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-331625 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:03:11 +0000 Mrsbells 331625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only thing we ever bought on craigslist was a car and we drove about 30 mins. But wouldnt buy baby items from there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-331617 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:57:25 +0000 chopsuey 331617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a big craigslist buyer.. if I found an awesome deal I'd probably drive.. 20 mins tops? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-331614 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:52:41 +0000 Mrs. Pen 331614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Up to an hour if it's a big item that I really want/need. Or if I'll be down that way anyhow. </p> <p>But generally I like to keep it local esp now that I have a baby. Maybe 30 mins. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-331612 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:50:42 +0000 AmeliaBedelia 331612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For a really great deal, I'd go 45 mins up to maybe an hour. I'm talking like SUPER good deal with lots of stuff included. </p> <p>Gas prices suck, but they aren't *that* bad anymore for us. I mean, I drive almost 100 miles a day combined to go to all my jobs (independent contractor) so I guess driving isn't that big of a deal to me since I spend a great deal of time in my car fairly regularly. I know, not good for the environment, but the Bedelia's need the cash flow right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-331103 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:41:10 +0000 heffalump 331103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a baby item, but we've driven an hour and a half to buy a wagon wheel, lol. We couldn't find one closer and they're very expensive to ship. I really really wanted one, so DH got it for me for my mother's day gift. Totally worth it!</p> <p>I think for baby items I wouldn't go that far though..... I can't think of something that's super hard to find. Usually you'll be able to go to a consignment store or hunt garage sales and get the same deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-331093 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:45:44 +0000 mamabolt 331093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on the item - for our stroller and treadmill we drove about 45 minutes each, but they were both great deals. In general, I try and find things within 20 minutes of home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-331039 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:16:42 +0000 Boogs 331039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually we won't go anymore than 15-20 minutes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-330992 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:46:45 +0000 BoogieBea 330992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drove 15-20 minutes once for a soft carrier. It was on highway so pretty far. Now I only look for listing within 10 minutes driving local - unless it's a slamming deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-330932 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:43:41 +0000 lawbee11 330932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd consider driving 45 min to an hour, but it would have to be a REALLY good deal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-330929 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:40:52 +0000 Mrs. Bee 330929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i won't go if it's not walking distance. i'm too lazy to even go 15 minutes. luckily most things are within 10 minutes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-330913 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:26:01 +0000 PrincessBaby 330913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, pretty substantial savings... We did drive to Miami (a little over half an hour) even though I deeply hate Miami, because I got my dream crib for 50% off. That was worth dealing with stupid Miami traffic! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-330832 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:44:40 +0000 pinkcupcake 330832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, it'd have to be substantial savings for me to drive more than 20-30 minutes. With the price of gas lately, any savings could potentially be eaten up by the cost of gas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-330828 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:43:01 +0000 808love 330828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>30 minutes but then again I'm stuck on an island and almost everywhere is 30 minutes away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-would-you-travel-to-buy-a-babykid-item-off-of-craigslist#post-330778 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:20:34 +0000 Andrea 330778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can never find any items close to me. It doesn't make sense to drive an hour+ unless you are saving major bucks right? </p>