Some feedback on the Phil & Teds

PROS - They are so easy to use and great for 1 baby. Lightweight, fits in the car & easy to manuvoure. I love mine!

CONS - You're right, they are expensive.
When using it with two toddlers (6m+), the heavier child has to get in first - so if you have both kids out at the park, you have to hold the younger child, while you try to put the older child in the pram (I have found it a bit tricky with my 6m.o. + my friend's 20 m.o.).
When using it with a newborn & toddler, the newborn has to be in lying down position, then toddler goes on top - so newborn can't see anything & it's a bit tricky to access them.

If I had seen how the toddler seat worked before I bought the pram, I probably wouldn't have chosen a Phil&Teds. I love it for 1 baby, but it's a pain with 2.

My friend's valco seems better - both kids are accessible. But, it's expensive too & pretty heavy.