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Rakey · Aug 17th, 2006, 02:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by moosie (original)

Thanks for that advice. I've tried a few retailers and so far have found them really unhelpful and bereft of any knowledge about the products. One retailer wouldn't let me try out a car seat unless I was going to buy it but wouldn't let me return it if it didn't fit. I wasn't trying to buy a pair of jeans - this is child safety! Also how do I know if it fits? One seat felt very secure but there was a big gap ( big enough to get my hand in) at the bottom/back of the seat - is that safe? What are the major things I should be looking for when I try one out?

Cheers

M

I would say that if a retailer isn't going to let you try it, then don't buy from them. But I know why they have probably said this. A lot of retailers are been hit hard by the internet giant retailers. You know, someone comes to a store, and then they spend time helping you to select a carseat, check it fits, and then at the end of it you leave and order it online for cheaper

I bet if you went back there and said look, I shall be buying the seat today, from you, then they will be more helpful

As for things to consider, have a read of this thread for some legal and general tips on buying. http://www.mini2.com/forum/minis-chi...e-parents.html

Then all you need to do is find the right retailer and they will do the rest of the work

Aug 17th, 2006, 02:39 PM	#7
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 07:45 PM Posts: 50,084 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by moosie (original) Thanks for that advice. I've tried a few retailers and so far have found them really unhelpful and bereft of any knowledge about the products. One retailer wouldn't let me try out a car seat unless I was going to buy it but wouldn't let me return it if it didn't fit. I wasn't trying to buy a pair of jeans - this is child safety! Also how do I know if it fits? One seat felt very secure but there was a big gap ( big enough to get my hand in) at the bottom/back of the seat - is that safe? What are the major things I should be looking for when I try one out? Cheers M I would say that if a retailer isn't going to let you try it, then don't buy from them. But I know why they have probably said this. A lot of retailers are been hit hard by the internet giant retailers. You know, someone comes to a store, and then they spend time helping you to select a carseat, check it fits, and then at the end of it you leave and order it online for cheaper I bet if you went back there and said look, I shall be buying the seat today, from you, then they will be more helpful As for things to consider, have a read of this thread for some legal and general tips on buying. http://www.mini2.com/forum/minis-chi...e-parents.html Then all you need to do is find the right retailer and they will do the rest of the work The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?