Does anyone know when Britax will be launching any new patterns for the Regent? My 8yo agreed to go back into a 5pt harness in Daddy's truck if she could have the Madison pattern. "Of course, Honey. We'll get you one." .....not realizing that the pattern is being discontinued and is nearly impossible to find. Well, not IMPOSSIBLE, but selling out quickly. Here's my concern.....
I found what I thought was a really great deal on Strollerdepot.com..$219.99. I called their customer service number to ask about date of manufacture. I was told by a very nice woman that they only had "recent stock". To clarify I replied, "So I would be getting a 2008 DOM?" "Yes." Just to be sure, when I placed the order, in the comment field I put, "2008 date of manufacture required. Call if problem!!" So what shows up today? 10/07. I'm so mad right now that I gave them 2 opportunities to provide accurate info and I got duped!
I emailed them requesting a return at no charge to me, since I was led to believe I was getting something that I didn't. If they agree, though, I'm a little leery about ordering something being clearanced because I might have the same thing happen again. Or worse, could I find another Madison at all by that point?
So, if I knew that there was to be another cute girly pattern with some pink or purple in the next month or two, it would be worth it to wait, as I'd know I would be getting a new DOM. I really need to get at least 5.5 (absolute minimum 5) years life out of this seat! To make a very long story short, due to an ancient Suburban with funky 2nd row seatbelts, no headrests, and center lap belts, once the youngest outgrows a Regent, we'll be forced to buy a new car, as only the two outboard seats in the 3rd row can accommodate HBBs.
Or should I just resign myself to keeping the seat I have? The Madison would eventually go to my youngest, who just turned 4. My 5.5yo son just got an Onyx with a DOM of 10/08. I guess when he outgrows his seat, I could switch the Madison cover onto the Onyx, though the black harness straps might look a little weird.
What would you do???
Cherie
Mom to:
Kirsten, 8yo, 56#, collection of various HBBs
Carson, 5.5yo, 45#, Onyx Regent and red Frontier
Katie, 4yo, 35#, Granite and Mariposa MAs
I found what I thought was a really great deal on Strollerdepot.com..$219.99. I called their customer service number to ask about date of manufacture. I was told by a very nice woman that they only had "recent stock". To clarify I replied, "So I would be getting a 2008 DOM?" "Yes." Just to be sure, when I placed the order, in the comment field I put, "2008 date of manufacture required. Call if problem!!" So what shows up today? 10/07. I'm so mad right now that I gave them 2 opportunities to provide accurate info and I got duped!
I emailed them requesting a return at no charge to me, since I was led to believe I was getting something that I didn't. If they agree, though, I'm a little leery about ordering something being clearanced because I might have the same thing happen again. Or worse, could I find another Madison at all by that point?
So, if I knew that there was to be another cute girly pattern with some pink or purple in the next month or two, it would be worth it to wait, as I'd know I would be getting a new DOM. I really need to get at least 5.5 (absolute minimum 5) years life out of this seat! To make a very long story short, due to an ancient Suburban with funky 2nd row seatbelts, no headrests, and center lap belts, once the youngest outgrows a Regent, we'll be forced to buy a new car, as only the two outboard seats in the 3rd row can accommodate HBBs.
Or should I just resign myself to keeping the seat I have? The Madison would eventually go to my youngest, who just turned 4. My 5.5yo son just got an Onyx with a DOM of 10/08. I guess when he outgrows his seat, I could switch the Madison cover onto the Onyx, though the black harness straps might look a little weird.
What would you do???
Cherie
Mom to:
Kirsten, 8yo, 56#, collection of various HBBs
Carson, 5.5yo, 45#, Onyx Regent and red Frontier
Katie, 4yo, 35#, Granite and Mariposa MAs