The Hunt for a Stroller

Craigslist...I just love that word. After my husband and I decided to get the bugaboo bee (the cheapest of the three designs but still $$$) I went on craigslist to see what was out there. Lo and behold I come across an add for the Cameleon which is the elite top of the line stroller. Someone was selling two new ones for the price of the bee. I was floored, and of course immediately called and said i was interested. A few hours later he got back to me and said he could drop it off later...of course I was a bit skeptical and decided to tell him to meet me at work. I called Steve up and told him to get the money and meet me since there was no way I was going to meet this guy alone.

So the time finally comes and I'm waiting and waiting...no call, nothing. I'm pissed at this point, not understanding what kind of a scam is being pulled. I call him and leave a not so nice message telling him I don't appreciate being scammed and head on home. I was really bummed because I wanted that stroller. So the next morning I get back on craigslist, flag the add a few times and look for some other bargains. Of course nothing. Three o'clock my phone rings at work...and to my surprise it's the guy from the day before. He was soooooo apologetic, explaining he had gotten into a car accident and felt awful. He said if I still wanted it he would come right now. Of course I still wanted it, and so he came.

Steve and I met him, and two of his thugs outside in his BMW (that had been smashed up) and made the transaction after inspecting the unopened boxes. He couldn't have been nicer and explained he had gotten three as a gift and kept one. As we were saying good-bye he goes "And if you need any furniture or anything you see online call me, I can get it for you!" Hmmm...I don't even want to know :)

Steve put the stroller together when we got home and it is awesome. I am so happy we were able to find such a great bargain by doing some research. Wonder what else I can find on Craigslist :)