They say that reusing is a better alternative than recycling. I’ve been a Craig’s List hound of late. And couldn’t be more pleased with my recent deal. A third-hand, few-year old Maclaren Techno XT.

We picked up an UppaBaby G-Lite a while back and it’s not not very good on anything more than a very flat surface. Uneven sidewalk cracks bring it to a crunching halt. The wheels have popped off as did another piece near the handle. The company was kind enough to send us a replacement lost wheel at no cost. But, frankly, we just don’t love using the stroller.

The Techno on the other hand, is fantastic. It retails new for over $300. We picked it up for $25. A hand-cleaning of the cushion/seat and a little wd-40 on the brakes and wheels – nearly as good as new.

If you can – we definitely recommend buying used when it makes sense. Except for car seats – you can’t risk buying a car seat used that may have been involved in an incident.