I ring bugaboo who ask me to read the serial number off of the bottom of the chassis - yay I have a sticker with this information it must be real right? NO the lady advises me that the label is a bugaboo serial number but for a silver framed one from 2009 and it has been 'claimed and in use'. Do you own a Bugaboo Cameleon or Bugaboo Donkey? Have you already checked whether you're advised to apply for an improved carry handle? Before the holidays we asked Bugaboo Cameleon and -Donkey owners to check their serial number and if necessary register for a new carry handle.

Here is a list of commonly collected fancy serial numbers. Values are approximate based on sales of uncirculated low-denomination notes on eBay and Heritage Auctions. Values drop very rapidly for notes that are in circulated condition. Higher denominations are less collectible as well and have lower values.

Low Serial Numbers

Serial numbers that start with five or more zeros are fancy: meaning 00000001 - 00000999. The more leading zeros, the better.

Values

0000XXXX: sometimes slightly over face
00000XXX: $30 - $75
000000XX: $100 - $300
0000000X: $500 - $1000

High Serial Numbers

Serial numbers that start with four or more nines are fancy: meaning 99990000 - 99999999. The higher, the better. All notes are printed starting with serial number 1, but recently notes have NOT been printed to 99999999. Notes printed on sheets of 32 and 50 within the past few decades (uncut sheets excluded) are only printed to 96000000. Prior to that, block letters have rolled over at various increments - 99200000, 99840000, and 99999999. This means that these super high serial numbers also tend to be older notes, which will skew their value higher.

For a recent note that has a block rollover at 96000000, you might think 'that means 95999173 is rare because it's within 827 of the highest number, similar to five leading zeros.' Maybe a collector might find it interesting to pay over face value for, but I think it would be considerably lower than a five leading zero number.

Values

9999XXXX: tbd
99999XXX: $50 - $75
999999XX: $100 - $300
9999999X: $500+

Ladder

Each digit is one number higher or lower than the previous digit. Examples: 01234567, 98765432. Some people consider ladders fancy if they go up and down like: 23456765, or wrap around from zero: 56789012.

Values

12345678: $900 - $1900
00234567: $95
00112233: $100

Binary/True Binary

Binary serial numbers contain only two unique digits (order doesn't matter). Example: 74774774. True Binary serial numbers contain only zeros and ones - like machine code.

Values

True binary: $40-150
Binary: $20 - $75

Repeater

The first half and second half of the serial number are the same. Examples: 74627462

Value: $25 - $50

Super Repeater

A super repeater is when the first two digits are repeated four times. Example: 39393939.

Value: $100 - $300

Quad Double

In a quad double, the first four digits are the same number, and the last four digits are the same number. Examples: 55553333, 11116666

Value: $50 - $200

Radar

Radar serial numbers are the same forward as it is backwards. It is named this because the word 'r-a-d-a-r' is spelled the same forward and back. Examples: 12533521, 49366394

There are also more types of radars:

Repeater Radar

The radar is also a repeater, meaning the first four digits and last four digits are the same as well as the entire number being the same forwards and backwards. These types of radars are inherently also binary. Examples: 34433443, 61166116

Binary Radar

The radar only consists of two digits. Examples: 83833838

Solid

Every digit in the number is the same. Examples: 11111111, 88888888

Value: $1,000 - $4,000

7-In-A-Row

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Seven of the same digit are in a row. Example: 77777771

7-Of-A-Kind

Similar to 7-in-a-row except that the lone digit is somewhere in the middle of the number. Example: 77177777

Trinary

Trinary serial numbers are like binaries, except that they contain only three unique digits. Again, order doesn't matter. Example: 79557977

Value:Sometimes more than face value, most often not

Date/Birthday

Serial numbers can contain dates. The format might change depending on your locale, but a number like 07041776 or 02221732 could indicate the finalization of the Declaration of Independence, or George Washington's birthday. Some people try to collect numbers matching their birthdays or other life milestones.

Value:Sometimes more than face value, often not

Starting date:: March 26, 2013
Posting date:: March 26, 2013
Type of communication:: Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:: Childrens' Products
Source of recall:: Health Canada
Issue:: Product Safety
Audience:: General Public
Identification number:: RA-26391

Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Bugaboo International B.V.

Affected products

Product description

The products affected by this recall are shown in the table below and can also be identified by their unique serial numbers located on the outer box and also on the chassis label attached to the horizontal bar beneath the seat. The sequence of numbers runs from X01041152XXXXX to X01041248YYYYY (i.e. from week 52 of 2011 to week 48 of 2012).

The products affected by this recall
Product	Item Code	UPC
Base Bugaboo Cameleon³ DARK GREY	238110AN01	8717447036197
Base Bugaboo Cameleon³ DARK BROWN	238110BR01	8717447036210
Base Bugaboo Cameleon³ SAND	238110SA01	8717447036203
Base Bugaboo Cameleon³ BLACK	238110ZW01	8717447036180
Special Edition Bugaboo Cameleon³ ALL BLACK	238110ZW01	8717447036227
Complete Denim 107 Bugaboo Cameleon³	238110DE01	8717447036234
Bugaboo Cameleon³ V&R for Bugaboo	238110VR01	8717447038573
Bugaboo Cameleon³ Special Edition SAHARA	238110CQ01	8717447043508
Bugaboo Cameleon³ FLUORESCENT	238110FL01	8717447042686

Hazard identified

The carry handle of the Bugaboo Cameleon³ can break when the horizontal load on the carry handle exceeds a certain limit. If the load limit is exceeded, the carry handle may break away from the pram body/seat frame and result in a potential fall hazard and choking hazard.

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Bugaboo International B.V. has received 16 incidents worldwide of the carry handle breaking with no reported injuries.

Number sold

Approximately 960 units