Does the model year make a difference?

PKUmomto2

New member
I saw Radian 65 for sale but it's a 2006 model. Is it better to pay more for a newer model? Are 2008 and 2009 models out?

Thanks!

Kristen
 
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joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician
If it's a 2006 then it will expire 2 years sooner than a 2008 (well, and the newer ones have some improvements). But you'd want to really know the actual date of manufacture, because some e-tailers just 'say' it's a certain model year, when really no such thing exists for carseats as they do for strollers (carseats come out at random times and have improvements made at random times, they don't have model years at all).
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PKUmomto2

New member
I guess since I'll be using it through three children it's best to get the latest model then. Is there a way to tell what model I'm getting? I've read on here that you wouldn't know until you open the box but there must be other retailers out there that know?

Thank you for your help!

Kristen
 
Unfortunately, Sunshine Kids does not print their date of manufacture (DOM) on the box. To get to the DOM, the box would have to be opened. Retailers (both on-line and physical stores) will generally be unwilling to open a box (making it no longer a "new" product) so that they can tell you when it was made.
 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician
Best to buy from a store with high turnover/brisk sales, you should be relatively assured of getting a newish one. And they are good for seven years I think (or maybe 8, but definitely longer than six!).
 

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