Gen Z woman showed off a baby stroller she bought for just $50 on Facebook Marketplace — then she revealed a truth and divided the internet
One often imagines being a parent through the emotional side. The moments of love and careful preparation are always at the forefront, but the practical side cannot be ignored either. Baby essentials are expensive, which is why many start shopping well in advance when they spot a good deal. That instinct kicked in for TikTok user @marshagoody when she found a stroller for just $50 on Facebook Marketplace. However, as reported by Newsweek on Thursday, March 26, 2026, one detail about her purchase left viewers divided.
@marshagoody And I’m not ashamed of it bc IT WAS A GOOD DEAL!!!! #humor #momsoftiktok #momlife #wife #thrifted ♬ original sound - Riot Ten
In the video, Marsha Farag is seen dancing around her kitchen while proudly showing off the stroller, clearly pleased with her find. On the surface, it seems like an incredible bargain, especially since the same model typically retails for $500 or more. However, the twist quickly catches viewers off guard. The 25-year-old is not pregnant, and there is no indication that she plans to be anytime soon. The purchase was made purely for the future, with no immediate use. It does raise a broader question about preparation and timing. How far is too far when it comes to planning?
Saying that the comment section was a mix of reactions would be an understatement. People were coming from all directions; some supporting her, some not, while some were showing real concern for the stroller itself. For example, @jennanamken mentioned, "Your kid will be set for life before they’re even born." While @bigtastysbigadventure penned, "The level of psycho I am, I drive a third row vehicle for my future kids, but they haven't come yet, and now I've had the car for 2 years, so I'm definitely going to need a different one when the time comes," proving Farag is not the only one thinking so far.
@delaneyburgess commented, "Everyone in the comments is just jealous. Good for you, girl! Now, this one is quite the takedown for the ones who are not that supportive of her. @User12345 did bring up a more serious concern by saying, "But what if an actual mom could have gotten that great deal for her child…. What are you going to do with it?"
However, the general consensus of the comment section wasn't much about whether such a far-fetched future planning is appropriate or not, but whether a used car seat, especially for a baby, is the right purchase choice. For example, @weworewhat_.taylor noted, "Car seats are one thing you don’t buy used or 'cheap' on, especially because you don’t know prior what happened."
The outlet also reported another interesting conversation where one user informed Farag that the car seats expire, to which she replied that the expiration date for the stroller is 2027, and she was aware of it. This raised questions about whether she planned to have a baby before then, which may have influenced her decision. However, she later commented under the same video that she would be selling the stroller. "I’m giving it away!" she said. The situation, therefore, came to a rather quick and anticlimactic end.
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