outdoor toys

**childminder54** · 13-02-2008, 04:48 PM

I need to buy a few outdoor toys bikes scooter ect for ages18months to 3years is argos the best and cheapest place to buy..

:laugin

Thanks Veronica

**Mollymop** · 13-02-2008, 04:52 PM

Hi ya, i got lots of stuff from ebay. I bought a toddler slide for £2, a crocorocker (or whatever they are called, i forgot

) for £2.

I look for ebay things that are near to me so I can pick up.

**littlesprogs** · 13-02-2008, 04:53 PM

i got all my outdoor equipment from freecycle. I got a bouncy castle, a few bikes and tricycles etc all for free.

I would have a look round on the net though it normally is cheaper than the shops. Take a look on ebay too. Also woolworths are sometimes cheaper than argos.

**Monkey1** · 13-02-2008, 05:10 PM

I get mine from the car boot sales near me! Especially as i like to double up on a lot of things to stop those arguements...but then again i could have four of everything and they would still argue!

**cherry** · 13-02-2008, 05:13 PM

I agree with Monkey, if you can hang on until the car boots start you'll get loads of stuff. That's where most of my toys come from.

Downside is that you have to get up early on a Sunday morning to get the best bargains.

Cherry

**anneriddington** · 13-02-2008, 05:16 PM

Freecycle is a great place to pick up some bargains. I got my double pushchair there, its just like new, with rain cover and cosy toes. I do put things on there as well which makes me feel a little more at ease about taking stuff for FREE

**Twinkles** · 13-02-2008, 09:42 PM

I'm a big fan of jumble sales ( wendywu's fault) you can pick up some great bargains.

**button68** · 13-02-2008, 09:58 PM

Another great place to get good second hand toys etc ... are NCT sales - I have had loads of outdoor stuff from these sales - but again you MUST get there early for the best stuff

It's also great for books

**lindylou** · 13-02-2008, 10:00 PM

Whats freecycle never heard of it i dont think we have one in Birkenhead
LINXX

**charleyfarley** · 13-02-2008, 10:07 PM

Car boots are good or friends who no longer need these items

Also the ads in your local supermarket or local free paper

Good luck with your finds

Carol xx

**button68** · 13-02-2008, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by lindylou

Whats freecycle never heard of it i dont think we have one in Birkenhead
LINXX

Maybe not 'cos I've never heard of it either

**manjay** · 13-02-2008, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by lindylou

Whats freecycle never heard of it i dont think we have one in Birkenhead
LINXX

It's a site where you can request second hand goods and offer things you no longer want.

http://www.freecycle.org/

You have to register for a site near you and then the rest is history as they say. Tbh the few times I have seen anything I want I am too late so you have to be quick

amanda xx

**tulip0803** · 13-02-2008, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by lindylou

Whats freecycle never heard of it i dont think we have one in Birkenhead
LINXX

I think your nearest is probably Liverpool.

http://www.freecycle.org/group/Unite...West/Liverpool

As Amanda said it is a great way to get free stuff and have a clear out as you can get rid of things too. Everything has to be free, you express an interest in something and then wait to see if you are selected by the owner. Always say please and thanks you will be surprised how many don't. Then you collect.

I am a local Mod on ours and it stops stuff being thrown out and going to landfill.

Juliaxx

**tulip0803** · 13-02-2008, 10:43 PM

Just found one in Wirral

http://www.freecycle.org/group/UK/North%20West/Wirral

Julia XX

**button68** · 13-02-2008, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by tulip0803

Just found one in Wirral

http://www.freecycle.org/group/UK/North%20West/Wirral

Julia XX

Thanks Julia have applied to join ('twas a long process as I had to get a Yahoo! account first

)

I just have to wait to see if Wirral Freecycle have accepted me as a member or if I have been 'black-balled'

**tulip0803** · 13-02-2008, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by button68

Thanks Julia have applied to join ('twas a long process as I had to get a Yahoo! account first

)

I just have to wait to see if Wirral Freecycle have accepted me as a member or if I have been 'black-balled'

They Only "blackball" spammers - so as long as in your spare time

you aren't spamming the population you'll be fine.

JuliaXX

**lindylou** · 14-02-2008, 08:41 AM

Hi Button
Just realised you are from the wirral i am from oxton/prenton were are you
Linxx

**button68** · 14-02-2008, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by lindylou

Hi Button
Just realised you are from the wirral i am from oxton/prenton were are you
Linxx

Not far away from you ... Wallasey.

**deeb66** · 14-02-2008, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by veronica

I need to buy a few outdoor toys bikes scooter ect for ages18months to 3years is argos the best and cheapest place to buy..

:laugin

Thanks Veronica

I also get a lot of my stuff from car boots, friends & ebay.

If you want to get brand new.....yes Argos is a good place but don't forget Early Learning Centre as you can get a 10% discount for being a childminder.

**miffy** · 17-02-2008, 08:48 AM

If you order from ELC online you can get discount plus free delivery

I like car boots and jumble sales too

Also let friends know to ask you first if they are getting rid of anything and parents - I get quite a few things from my mindees parents

Miffy xx