Stroller Insurance - Yes or NO??????

[colleenr]

I will be renting a double stroller in december - is it really necessary to get the insurance on it? I am torn - not sure what to do - I know its only $20-$25 compared to a couple hundred if it gets stolen but what are the chances of that. I know it can happen but just wondering what everyone usually does. TIA

 

[kayemgi]

I'm a sucker and I usually opt to get the insurance when it's offered (for anything). I've never needed it, so there's that, but I'm always afraid I'll jinx it by not getting it.

 

[blackpearl77]

We got it because my luck....

 

[Angc77]

We got it in the past also, just for peace of mind.

 

[keepswimming76]

We always get it for the same reasons....don't want to regret not getting it.

 

[colleenr]

thanks everyone - we have done the same in the past as well cause like you all said "that would be my luck that it would get stolen or something". Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[andiraye]

I'm so sorry to bring in a different perspective but I didn't buy the insurance. In my experience, people are generally honest. I've left my stroller with a diaper/park bag in it in many places over the years and nothing has ever happened to it or the bag (I don't leave valuables like phone or wallet). I also don't but insurance for TV's, phones, etc. my view is that if something happens that one time I will suck it up and pay for it, but buying all the insurance will cost me more in the long run.

I understand that things occasionally DO happen, and I'm making a bet/taking a risk. I'm just making a different economic decision. Bear the cost when it happens, rather than spread it out.

 

[ForeverAlice]

We rent ours in the park and it has gone missing from stroller parking even with the bright ribbon I tie on it. I am always glad we don't take our own stroller for that reason. I would get the insurance if renting from an outside company just in case.

 

[colleenr]

I think I will get the insurance. It's $20 compared if something happens to it the it's $300-400 since we have to rent a double. Thanks everyone.

 

[maciec]

it was the option to buy insurance that made me decide to bring my own bj. There was no reason not to. I couldn't justify the cost foe the stroller plus insurance. Traveling at the airport with the stroller is easy so I ended up backing out