Is It Worth 1K More?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The cheapness of some people stuns me. Why not have a nice nursery?

Because they can't afford it. 3 of my friends have had children during Covid. Only one couple, oddly enough the same couple who bought a house (in this area) a year into marriage, also set up a full nursery that was furnished.

The other couples are mostly living out of their living rooms while WFH and the babies have a corner of the adult's dresser for clothes or plastic storage tubs.

Sounds like they cant afford kids.
Even when OP says she can afford it, everyone says don't buy it. They are CHEAP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. That’s not the question. I don’t want a used one. Plus, it’s only the crib for sale and not the rest of the furniture. I don’t want to buy a used one since I plan to sue the crib for many years. We can afford both options.

Why are you asking us then? Just buy what you like and can afford. Who cares what we think.

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Anonymous wrote:I have narrowed down the two nursery collections I want to get. One is the Million Dollar Baby Foothill Collection ( crib, dresser with topper, and toddler conversation kit) and the PotteryBarn Larkin collection. I really like both. MDB collection is about 1200 and PBK is about 2500. I know PBK has good deals value but really wonder if it’s worth an extra 1K? I plan to use it for many years with 1-2 kids and then pass it down or sell it.

I know there are other cribs that are cheaper but these are the only two I like.

Oh boy.

OP here? What? I can’t have a favorite nursery collection? There is nothing wrong with have favorites with furniture.

First world problems. Honestly, op I don't know why you are looking for advice here!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The cheapness of some people stuns me. Why not have a nice nursery?

Maybe not everyone can afford the stuff. You live in a bubble.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The cheapness of some people stuns me. Why not have a nice nursery?

Because they can't afford it. 3 of my friends have had children during Covid. Only one couple, oddly enough the same couple who bought a house (in this area) a year into marriage, also set up a full nursery that was furnished.

The other couples are mostly living out of their living rooms while WFH and the babies have a corner of the adult's dresser for clothes or plastic storage tubs.

Sounds like they cant afford kids.
Even when OP says she can afford it, everyone says don't buy it. They are CHEAP.

Dp That is a ridiculous argument. I can't afford a Lamborghini does that mean I can't afford a car? Not everyone cares to get "the best" crib or "the best" dresser or stroller etc. That doesn't mean we can 't afford kids!

[Anonymous]

I could have afforded it. Instead I bought ikea, which was perfectly sturdy and nice looking. Then gave it away when I was done. No harm in buying more expensive if you can, but if you’re contemplating selling it and that’s factoring in...you may not actually be able to afford it, and you may be disappointed when you try.

But yo your question, I don’t think an extra $1k for baby furniture is worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I could have afforded it. Instead I bought ikea, which was perfectly sturdy and nice looking. Then gave it away when I was done. No harm in buying more expensive if you can, but if you’re contemplating selling it and that’s factoring in...you may not actually be able to afford it, and you may be disappointed when you try.

But yo your question, I don’t think an extra $1k for baby furniture is worth it.

Yes, this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. That’s not the question. I don’t want a used one. Plus, it’s only the crib for sale and not the rest of the furniture. I don’t want to buy a used one since I plan to sue the crib for many years. We can afford both options.

You’re getting pretty miffed OP. This is an anonymous forum. When you ask a question you get what you get and you don’t get upset.

[Anonymous]

Op, have you looked into Oeuf furniture? I love the look. At Babyletto.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op, have you looked into Oeuf furniture? I love the look. At Babyletto.

Or Babyletto

[Anonymous]

I purchased a pottery barn crib and dresser that I absolutely loved for dd1 (over my husband’s protests). She wasn’t ready to be moved out of it when DD2 came along so we purchased a second ikea crib. To be honest the ikea crib held up much better than the pottery barn one- on which the paint started chipping early on and which dented easily. That being said I don’t regret getting it because at the time I really loved it and got a lot of joy out of putting together my dream nursery during a rough pregnancy. However the furniture does not hold up well and there is no way we could have sold it for anywhere close to 300-500 after 3 years of use, so if that is an important factor look for a different brand.

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Parenthood is a marathon not a sprint. This stuff will seem ridiculous to you in a few years because it really doesn’t matter. You will not be hanging out in your kids bedroom during daylight hours. Just pick one.

[Anonymous]

Is it worth it? No. Can you buy it anyway if it brings you some kind of joy? Sure. Just don’t expect to sell it for much down the road.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I could have afforded it. Instead I bought ikea, which was perfectly sturdy and nice looking. Then gave it away when I was done. No harm in buying more expensive if you can, but if you’re contemplating selling it and that’s factoring in...you may not actually be able to afford it, and you may be disappointed when you try.

But yo your question, I don’t think an extra $1k for baby furniture is worth it.

Yes, this.

+1

We could afford a new but I am a cheap about certain things. I got a used oeuf crib and a used pottery barn dresser. I’m really happy with both.

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Anonymous wrote:A waste. It will look terrible by the time your child is 5

5 years isna good life span for something used so often.

Don't be cheap

No it isn’t, especially if OP is spending a lot for a “convertible” crib and dresser thinking it will be used until child leaves for college. Will it be functional? Probably. But OP I’m tell you from experience- it will be dinged and scratched and look like garbage in a relatively short time. Is long term aesthetic is important to you, so not buy this. They are selling you a pretty image, not quality furniture.

Either get used or buy Amish made, if you want something that lasts for an entire childhood. It may not be preppy Instagram material, but Amish made furniture for children is real wood and looks beautiful year and year.