RANT: Why is kids' sports equipment so expensive
Just dropped $200 on a baseball glove, cleats, and pants for my 8yo's fall league. THE KID'S FEET ARE STILL GROWING. He'll be in size 4s for like 6 months tops. I get that quality
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Just dropped $200 on a baseball glove, cleats, and pants for my 8yo's fall league. THE KID'S FEET ARE STILL GROWING. He'll be in size 4s for like 6 months tops. I get that quality
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