Is there a consignment shop near you? Otherwise I'd unload and move on.

You could post it on recrib.com, which tends to cater to a design savvy crowd specifically looking for baby stuff. For a crib like that at such a good price someone who had a clue would be willing to drive. By that same token, expand your posting options even on Craig's List into the nearest metropolitan area and see if there are any takers willing to travel. Good luck!

Figure out how to ship it and the cost to do that at the UPS store or something. And then list it on CL in NY, Boston, SF - places where people might really be wanting the crib for it's style rather than just wanting a crib for utility. Don't say you are shipping it to avoid scammers, but once you have emailed with an interested person and have a good feeling, tell them you will ship it to them and then they can send you a check. Yes, you might get ripped off, but you might find the right buyer.

Do you happen to be in Central FL? I immediately went to try and find your listing on Craigslist because I'd definitely be interested in taking a look at its condition and grabbing it for that price.

why not repurpose it? keep your toddler mattress and turn it into a toddler bed for your kid...you'll get a couple more years of use out of it and it will allow you to hold off on getting a twin size.

I agree with expanding your Craig's List posting to a larger geographic area. Someone would likely be willing to drive quite the distance for a high end product at a good price. We have an Oeuf and I don't know that I could part with it for less than what you're asking. If you do want to store it, just wrap it up really good. Ours just came out of storage (was there for 6+ months) and was in perfect condition. We had it wrapped in plastic and blankets and it didn't get any dings or scratches.

When I was looking for a crib for my first child we were completely broke. I would have loved to have a crib with such a cool design and I looked and looked for a used organic mattress. I understand that you payed good money for the crib and mattress and if you feel you need to get something out of it that is fine but there are lots of people out there like me who appreciate good design and quality and would be extremely thankful to have a set like that for a low price.

I understand you sunk a lot of money into this crib but you might be a little too attached to an old crib. I worked at a resale shop for a long time in college and we dealt with people every day who bought something they loved, got a lot of use out of it but still expected a certain return on their investment that the market was not willing to cough up.

Also, if you're going to expand your CL area a bit, I would offer to take payment via Paypal. You won't have to worry about bounced checks, and the buyer will have a little bit of piece of mind as well. I use Paypal all the time for CL purchases locally if I can't get out to pick something up until the weekend and down't want to miss out on it.

ebay it! i bet you'll get way more then 250

Like others have said, expand your market. I am certain you would get at least $350 for it in NY, DC, etc. That being said, at the end of the day, I would give it away rather than keep it, if you have no need for it. Otherwise, it's just taking up precious space in your house. You might give it away to a family that can't afford a good quality crib at all, stylish or not. Or a charity. Good karma and a decent tax write-off?

Are you planning on having more kids? If you are, I would keep it. I might be missing something, but I am not sure how it would get damaged if stored properly. If you are done having kids, definitely sell it. I'd try broadening your Craigslist area first, and maybe try Ebay, then drop the price if it still doesn't sell. There is no point in hanging onto it if you're done having kids.

I don't think she is unreasonably attached. This is a $1200 set that was purchased 3 years ago. $250 is a steal, and in the right area I bet it would have sold immediately.

If you love it, look into hacking it into a toddler bed, or even check out the LilSugar post from today re: reusing cribs. Some of the ideas are genius!

If you're not crafty in that way or can't see using it as 'parts' I agree with the suggestions above about posting to ebay or CL in NYC, San Fran, Miami, or Chicago. Good luck!

i can't believe you paid 1200$ for a crib!!!

I would consider posting the matress as a single item. The market for used organic matresses and used expensive cribs is very different.

Then I would find out if you can ship it via Greyhound, pack it carefully, and sell it on ebay. You have some seriously cheap bad-taste neighbors if you can't sell it at that price.

If you can't deal with ebay, find a consigment shop and/or relist on more affluent areas in Florida. I would travel a couple hours for that crib at that price.

I am assuming that you aren't having other kids and/or your son is too big to fit it as a toddler bed.

did you mention if you have room to keep it or not? if i were you, i would totally keep it and it will be an heirloom when your son has his own kids. just sell the mattress. the crib is gorgeous, you spent a pretty penny on it and it will be nostalgic in 30 years. keep it :)

Donate and take the tax write-off. It will be more than the $250 you are asking for.

wow I can't imagine spending so much on a crib/mattress combo. lucky you. I agree with others though - expand listing, ebay, or just sell it and make someone happy. If you do have the room, I'd totally keep it for your babies' babies. there is something very sweet about that. I am planning to do this with our Land of Nod kitchen set. Will take up room to do so but it has been and I am sure will be very loved.

Have you ever thought of loaning it out to friends/family and keeping it to pass along to possible grandkids. My two children and nice have all curled up in the same crib my brother and I did 30 years ago (meets safety standards). It is the ultimate green move to pass it along, and once they are done with it it will get wrapped for storage and maybe revisited another 20 or so years from now. I loved the idea of my children using something from my past, your son might too one day.

Have another baby to put in it!

Tashalee - I'm glad to see I'm not the only one using a 30 year old crib for their kids! My crib from when I was a baby (also meets safety standards) has housed me, my brother, two of my cousins, my daughter, my two nephews part-time and now my 7 month old son. I admit it could stand to be refinished, though.

It looks like it could be remade into a single bed. If the parts are solid wood then they could be reconfigured for a regular bed or maybe a day bed. I would think about it some more.

i like the idea of offering it up to friends to use. also, post on the apartment therapy/designsponge facebook pages to see if anyone wants it!

Gift it to someone who you know would really deserve it. Otherwise, bite the bullet and sell it cheap. When it comes to recouping money on expensive furniture, think about how much your could sell it for the next day after the purchase and this will help you with future purchase decisions.

There is somebody out there who would be thrilled to find this crib (if it is in great condition) at half-price. Hope you find each other!

I agree that the mattress should be offered separately, though. Most people I know who are more than happy to buy a used crib still want a new mattress.

i'd keep trying to sell it...maybe post it in a few different areas via cl and offer to meet up with people, or price it a little higher, and give people interested a discount if they want to make the drive to you (or on ebay with a 'pick up only' shipping method).
i'm in st. petersburg, and you'd sell that crib, at that price in a SECOND on cl here! good luck!

Try http://www.recrib.com/. I'm in the same boat with my Netto nursery stuff and wished I lived in the States so I could make use of this online marketplace for used high-end baby gear.

Consider that some people would LOVE that crib, but just can't spend more than $100 or whatever. We were in that boat. We really, really wanted a Stokke crib but simply couldn't afford a new one or even most used ones. But I kept a feed going on Craigslist and one day one turned up for only a couple hundred dollars w/ mattress and bedding and I snatched it up. We love it and even emailed the sellers a picture of it in our renovated closet nursery to show them how much we appreciate them selling it to us. I also searched high and low for a used uppababy stroller and eventually found a great deal. My point is, there are people out there who will love and cherish your crib but can only spend a little bit, so don't rule out the poor folk as not appreciating good design. :)

It seems to me that if you had $1200 to spend on a crib, you're someone who's in the group of people who can afford to help your community. Ask your local early intervention program or your community's housing assistance department to pass it on to one of the many families who can't afford any crib.

-In smaller areas, sometimes newspaper ads work better than CL and eBay; consignments in your area may not pay what you seek but in another area they might.
-tell everyone you know you're looking to place the crib: word of mouth works! (collaegue's brother expecting a new baby states away might pack it in their car for a shower!)
-If you decide to store it and distrust your packing ability, take and have it packed professionally (UPS stores will do it for shipping so just ask to pay for the packing; or call a local moving company and ask for a quote). My children use the baby crib my brothers and I slept in when we visit my parents and it is a GODSEND (new mattress was all it needed to meet safety requirements)--if you don't have space to store it, maybe your parents do and have other grandkids who can use it.
-If you donate, consider Ronald McDonald house, orphanages, hospitals/children's care wards and churches as they often use things over and again or give/loan them out to those in need.
-Bear in mind in every situation some are reluctant to buy/accept any baby items used due to recalls. Mattresses--organic or otherwise--can be especially tricky for fear of bedbugs and allergens and general use caused filth unseen to naked eye.

You didn't mention if this was your last child for sure. Why not disassemble and store it properly if you can. You may be sorry if you are with child again some day and need the crib. If this is FOR SURE your last child, I agree with some that say try and turn it into a 'big kids' bed for your little one. I've also seen where cribs have been turned into a small love seat by removing the front 'panels'. It will be a deep little sofa, but if you really love it, you'll have it just repurposed.

If I had seen your post and needed a crib, I would have jumped on $200! I wouldn't take any less for it. You just need the right buyer/great discription. I agree with others to expand your listing area. Pretty sure it wouldn't last five minutes on my area Craigslist.

and forget those $$ haters. Sometimes great design cost more, you obviously appreciate it, and who are they to judge how you spend your money?!

It sounds to me like you're not ready to let it go, which is totally fine!! I would feel that way about any beautiful piece of furniture that I bought, so I can see your dilemma given that it's not being used anymore.

So if you're still attached, pick one of the solutions listed that involves hanging onto it/repurposing (storage, lend, toddler bed frame) and continue to enjoy it, it's a beautiful piece of furniture!

We purchased our used Oeuf on craigslist for more than what you are asking and I thought it was a bargain at the time! We never would have paid full price for it, but it is definitely a high quality piece of furniture and I am so glad someone was parting with theirs at a price we could afford. Like many other commenters, I would recommend relisting it with an expanded search area.

To add another wrinkle to your dilemma, you should know that the age of your crib makes it illegal to resell, even via something like Craigslist, due to the newest U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission rules that went into effect last year. Obviously plenty of folks are still buying and selling, but it's something to be aware of.

http://ksmu.org/article/thinking-selling-baby-crib-read-first

"It makes me antsy to know it would go to someone who doesn't appreciate it. My question is, do I keep the crib and risk it being damaged somehow, or just sell it for a ridiculously low price for someone that just wants an inexpensive crib."

THIS irks me. I don't want to judge you, because I don't know you, and I totally understand you wanting to recoup your costs, I do, But your assumption that someone won't appreciate it, or that they are only looking for an inexpensive crib is, well, insulting. As a pregnant momma who lost her job 3 days before the stick turned pink and couldn't even job search for the first trimester because of MS, you REALLY need to think twice before you make this kind of assumption about people. 250 is a lot to spend when the unemployment check is so small, and baby=lots of other expenses.
All I ask is that you don't decide not to sell because of some ridiculous snobby assumptions you have about potential buyers. Keep it because its too sentimental or because you really don't want to let it go for less, not because you think someone looking to spend 100$ on a crib won't appreciate it for all of its awesomeness.

I am interested and would pay the price you're asking. I live in Orlando. Where in FL are you?

Uh, yeah, agreed re: the assumptions that people without a lot of money don't appreciate design. You realize a major feature of this site is people discussing how to get nice things cheaply, how to redo thrift finds to be stylish, how to make knock-offs of designer items, right?

I'm interested. I'll pay shipping if you haven't sold. Please contact me at poppynbanks gmail.

Thanks!

Hi Ale, I'm not sure if you had already sold your crib. If so, you can disregard this message. If not, please send me an email at krazick@msn.com. I'm currently looking to purchase an Oeuf crib myself and I reside in NY area. Thanks!

My wife and I will buy your crib we are looking at Oeuf and Dwell, so this would be perfect...email me at jeff.eiting@gmail.com or call/sms 972-467-3298. We are in Texas.

If you still have it, we'll buy it for a baby to be born in Feb 2013! At any price!

@vivevedene If you are still looking, I have this same crib and my son is ready to move into his older brother's oeuf toddler bed...its located in southern california. email me if so!

lhstssn@aol.com

Thecranemom! Do you still have the oeuf crib that you are wanting to sell????? I am in Orange County!