Is a Clek really worth it?

Callansmomma

CPS Technician
I really like the Clek Oobr. Well, at least I do online. I've never seen one in person. Is it really worth it? What makes it so great that it is $275? If money were no object I think I would get one. As it stands now it isn't and I only need a booster as a spare seat.

Anyway, if you have one why did you buy it? Do you feel that the Oobr was worth the cost? Is this your child's primary seat? Would you buy one again?
 
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Maedze

New member
Is it worth it? It's up to you :p

I think it's REALLY a nice seat. The design, the materials, the thought that went into it...blow other hbb out of the water.
 

carseatcoach

Carseat Crankypants
Is it worth it? It's up to you :p

I think it's REALLY a nice seat. The design, the materials, the thought that went into it...blow other hbb out of the water.

I agree. I think the price is justified. However, that doesn't mean that I can afford it -- there are a lot of things that are "worth" their price tag but still don't fit in my budget, and this is one of them. I doubt I'll be buying one.
 

Maedze

New member
Yup. There's the rub. My son has a perfectly good Nautilus that fits him well in booster mode, and that's what he'll be using when he outgrows harnessed mode. I don't have the luxury of buying a 300 dollar booster. Even if I want to. LOL.
 

hsjwmom

New member
I preordered ours for just over $200. It is a great booster and dd loves it. I wouldn't pay $300 for it, but I do feel it was worth what I paid. When dd2 decides she is ready to give up her Regent, I'll have to see what other boosters are available. But, I have a feeling that dd1 may have to pass down her Oobr and get a Monterey because of the way she's growing. Unfortunately, I don't think the Oobr is best for kids with a booty. :eek:
 

Kat_Momof3

New member
I agree. I think the price is justified. However, that doesn't mean that I can afford it -- there are a lot of things that are "worth" their price tag but still don't fit in my budget, and this is one of them. I doubt I'll be buying one.

THIS... is exactly it. I had an Olli... I know that clek seats are worth every penny... the oobr just isn't in my budget at all.

Not even remotely.

Ruthie fits just as well in her Vivo as she would in the Oobr... and I just have to get over MY lust for the seat... lol.
 

Citrine

New member
I have had the seat 1 full week now. I am training my daughter in it. I must say the price tag is hard to swallow, but when you see the materials it took to make the seat, then you understand the price tag. It is a heavy seat because of the magnesium back frame. What made me buy it, was the materials. I love how it has a Magnesium back frame and metal rods in the headrest that conects to the magnesium back frame. The head rest is super easy to adjust. You adjust it like you do on a vechile headrest. I know my daughter would be just as safe in any other booster with proper use, but I love the materials in this one.
 

firemomof3

New member
I like ours a lot and yes I do think that its worth every penny. I also really like the Monterey but my daught is too thin and didn't fit in it correctly.
 

littleangelfire

Well-known member
ok - but how do you go into a store and order one? I mean is it oobr like goober or what? Why on earth do they give them names that are near impossible to decipher. :confused: Of course, I also called Britax 'brit-tax' for most of my live, until the first time I called them up on the phone and was told welcome to Breyetax. :rolleyes:
 

Jeanum

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus
Staff member
Oobr is pronounced like "uber" and rhymes with goober. :) Clek picked that spelling because it was like how a kid would spell uber or some such cutsey rationale for the product naming, lol.
 

ntrenary

Active member
I've always said Brit-tax too, because you say brit-ish.
So it's really supposed to be brI(long i)-tax?
 

Callansmomma

CPS Technician
I preordered ours for just over $200. It is a great booster and dd loves it. I wouldn't pay $300 for it, but I do feel it was worth what I paid. When dd2 decides she is ready to give up her Regent, I'll have to see what other boosters are available. But, I have a feeling that dd1 may have to pass down her Oobr and get a Monterey because of the way she's growing. Unfortunately, I don't think the Oobr is best for kids with a booty. :eek:

Where did you find one for just over $200??


ok - but how do you go into a store and order one? I mean is it oobr like goober or what? Why on earth do they give them names that are near impossible to decipher. :confused: Of course, I also called Britax 'brit-tax' for most of my live, until the first time I called them up on the phone and was told welcome to Breyetax. :rolleyes:

My son is skinny too. So far I am just not wild about him in boosters. He is 5 and flirts with 40 lbs dressed. He has a tiny waist and can still wear size 3 shorts!! He is just about 44" tall though.
 

Callansmomma

CPS Technician
It was a pre-order from Magic Beans. They had them discounted by $80! Good thing, because the release date kept getting pushed back over and over. :rolleyes:

Dang!! He really likes the Skurvy. If I could get it for under $200 I might be able to justify it. I really wish AAFES would sell them! Heck! I wish ANYONE nearby would sell them. Then at least I could play with one and maybe it would be coupon eligible.
 

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