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\"\"Internet Ingenuity! Capitalism and the Freemarket Lead to New Ideas and Businesses. (or) What Greedy Business CEO Thought of This Nonsense?<\/h1>\n

Watchwoman:<\/strong><\/span> So what do you think about this? \u00a0Good idea? \u00a0Crackpot idea? \u00a0Something you think you might try? \u00a0Way too far off the beaten path to consider? \u00a0Feeds a child’s greed? \u00a0Or great idea so kids won’t get bored with toys! We need new ideas for hard times? \u00a0These are just a few thoughts I thought you might be thinking, but I’m sure you have your own thoughts. \u00a0So…………What do you think<\/span>?<\/strong> \u00a0Leave comments with your ideas, thoughts and assessment of this item. \u00a0Please note: This post is not intended as an endorsement or advertisement for Toygaroo. \u00a0I know NOTHING about them or their reliability. \u00a0You decide.<\/em> \u00a0Meanwhile, I’m very interested in your comments. \u00a0\u25ac Donna Calvin<\/strong><\/p>\n

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By Paula Ebben, WBZ-TV<\/h4>\n
December 1, 2011 11:22 PM<\/h6>\n
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BOSTON (CBS) \u2013 When you are a kid on Christmas morning, it\u2019s all about volume. But when you are a parent, cruising the aisles of the toy-store in December, it\u2019s about trying to balance a happy holiday with a reasonable budget.<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Paul Reinsmith of Boston has found a great way to have plenty of toys under the tree, and all year, without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

Paul and his wife Pam discovered what they call the \u2018Netflix\u2019 of toys.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s called\u00a0Toygaroo<\/a>, a website that lets parents rent toys for a fraction of what they would cost to buy.<\/p>\n

WBZ-TV\u2019s Paula Ebben reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the ideal situation for the holiday time,\u201d Paul said. \u201cYou can stuff toys under the tree for under 50 bucks. If you were out there buying them, there\u2019s just no way you could do that.\u201d<\/div>\n

Paul and Pam choose the toys that are best suited for their son Will and just like Netflix, they go into a queue. Depending on the service plan, every month or every other month, a\u00a0box<\/a>\u00a0comes in the mail with a new set of toys from the queue. When the time is up, send the toys back and a new box will be on its way.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an idea of what you get and how much it costs.<\/p>\n

The cheapest option is $24.99\/month for a box of four toys.<\/div>\n

We chose The Toy Story 3 Speedway, The Thomas the Tank Engine\u00a0laptop<\/a>, Chicco\u2019s radio controlled ATV and the Rolling Round Jungle.<\/p>\n

The retail value of those toys is $112.96.<\/p>\n

If there is something your child just can\u2019t bear to send back, or if something gets lost or broken, you can purchase the toy at a discounted price.<\/p>\n

One mom we talked with liked the concept, but wasn\u2019t thrilled about the idea of her kids playing with toys that had already been around the block with who knows how many other kids. Toygaroo says all the toys are carefully sanitized and re-sealed in plastic before they are shipped to a new home. Paul says all the toys they\u2019ve seen have been like new.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe haven\u2019t found any ick factor at all,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

We spoke with several moms in Belmont Center who loved the\u00a0environmental<\/a>\u00a0aspect of the service. No more throwing unused or unwanted toys in the trash.<\/p>\n

For the Reinsmiths, it\u2019s a great way to keep their active toddler busy and happy.<\/p>\n

Toygaroo offers a wide variety of toys, but most are geared toward the toddler and early elementary crowd. There\u2019s no real sophisticated electronics or toys designed for older kids.<\/p>\n

Read More:\u00a0http:\/\/boston.cbslocal.com\/2011\/12\/01\/parents-can-rent-toys-at-new-website\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Toygaroo\u00a0http:\/\/www.toygaroo.com\/guest\/xmas_welcome<\/a><\/p>\n

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