Buying Used vs. New Furniture: Things to Know

For most of us, buying furniture is a big investment and often if comes after the purchase or rental of a new home which leaves little money left over.   When is it good to buy used furniture and when should you stick to new?  Here are some things to consider. Purpose.  How will you use the furniture you are purchasing?   Is the piece more of an accent piece or will it get a lot of wear and tear.  If it’s a high traffic item, like a dinette, a living room set,  or dresser – new will give you the most durability as well as be a focal point – after all, new is new.  A lot of folks aren’t comfortable with the idea that someone else has used a sofa, recliner, or mattress and there is the possibility of unknown offenders like bed bugs or the visible wearing and stains.  When buying used it is always a good idea to buy from a reputable second hand store and be sure to ask if the furniture has been treated to prevent such infestations.   Used accent pieces like artwork, bookshelves, desks, rocking chairs can be a great investment and you can save yourself a bundle. Comfort/Style.  How important is comfort and the style of the set you are considering?  New will give you the current styles and designs, however, there is a charm about throwback styles in a home.  When it comes to upholstery – living rooms – buying used could leave you with sinking cushions and lack of support.  You want to choose what looks good but you need something that will hold up and give you the support and comfort you need. Price. It all comes down to the price being right.  While used furniture and mattresses can seem like a great way to save on your new home – be careful with your investment.  You could be gambling with unknown offenders like bed bugs or risk wasting money on furniture that is worn and won’t hold to the daily grind. The Answer.  Our goal at Urban Furniture Outlet is to help our customers create the home they love, with prices they can live with.  To do that, we do a few things.  First, we offer great everyday low prices.  Furniture is not cheap, but when you come to Urban Furniture Outlet, you’ll find a real value for your buck.  We don’t play games with our pricing; you won’t have to haggle to get a great deal.  Second, we have an incredible 6 month ‘price hold’ FREE layaway program.  With a deposit of 20% of the purchase price, you can hold the sale price of your item for up to 6 months while you work to pay it off.  Lastly, we offer no credit check financing options – 90 days, same as cash.  Get the furniture you want without the unwanted debt. We are confident with our great everyday values on Delaware furniture and mattresses and incredible Delaware furniture financing options that our customers can create a home they will love without costing a fortune.