Im looking to buy a used Britax carseat. Any suggestions??

Question

Im looking to buy a used Britax carseat. Any suggestions??

Answer 1

I'm sorry, I don't suggest ever buying a used carseat. Unless you personally know precisely what that carseat has been through and exactly how old it is, it just isn't worth the risk. If the carseat has been in an accident the safety and structural integrity may have been compromised.

Answer 2

I suggest NOT buying a used seat, its just not worth the risk. The only way  I would accept a used one would be from someone I could trust with my baby's life, which isnt many people. You never know if the car seat was in an accident.

I just got the evenflo triumph advance, the reviews say its just as good as a britax, only cheaper!

Answer 3

I think the Marathon is a great seat. Actually, they are pretty much all great seats, but the Marathon is the cheapest of the three "tall" convertible seats. The Roundabout is great, but it only goes to 40 pounds. It also is shorter, so your child will outgrow it faster in height than the Marathon.

The Decathlon and Boulevard are also great, but they are more expensive. The Decathlon is pretty much the same as the Marathon, but it has newborn padding. And the Boulevard has side impact wings, which is a great safety feature, but some kids don't like that it blocks their view.

Also, I would try looking at Albeebaby.com to see if they have some Marathons on sale. They usually do. And you get free shipping.

Hope that helps.

ADDED: Oh sorry, I didn't see that you said used car seat. I also wouldn't recommend that. You just don't know whether or not the seat has ever been in an accident and/or uncared for.

If you are looking for a less expensive seat that is also very good, I would look at the Evenflo Triumph Advance. They run about $129.

Answer 4

you should never use a used carseat unless it's from a trusted friend or family member.  if you don't have enough money to buy a britax new, choose a less expensive seat.  the cosco scenera is a safe and highly rated seat and you can sometimes find it on sale at walmart for $40.  it's not a britax, but i would choose it over a used britax.

i know many people who have used albeebaby.com to buy britax seats.  the prices are great and they have free shipping.

Answer 5

I suggest eBay it is much safer than trying to buy from someone on yahoo, plus eBay always has good deals and new in box car seats.