What's the best and cheapest time to buy a baby crib?

Toys'r'us just did their trade in event... that is one of the cheapest times.

Target always has decent quality cribs for around $150, no need to wait for a sale.

Just remember you get what you pay for. A crib is one of the most important things you will get for your baby.

Craigslist

Consignment Shop

Yard Sale

Goodwill

Ask around in your family and see if anybody has a crib they don't need

Go to local churches

Ebay

Walmart

"Just remember you get what you pay for. A crib is one of the most important things you will get for your baby."

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Loads of expensive cribs have been recalled. You are fine with a $99 Ikea job; more money does not do anything useful for your baby as far as a crib goes. It is a piece of furniture, not something special; it's just a baby cage, and loads of people never buy one. Have a look at http://cosleeping.nd.edu/ for a good overview of that.

Mosis baskets are alot cheaper retailing at £30 with stand try boot sales or maybes catalogue

Pawn shop or yard sale.