7 Creative Ways to Save Money Buying Furniture |
Posted: May 5, 2017 |
One of the most important aspects of building or renovating is furniture purchase, and frankly speaking, it can be quite expensive. With so many great furniture options out there, it becomes very easy to spend above your means, but then again, you don't have to, as below are 5 useful suggestions you can follow to save money and at the same time buy the furniture of your dreams. 1. Know what you want Knowing what you want is a good way to start when buying furniture. Having an exact picture of what you want helps you to go directly for your choice instead of going from one furniture store to another and buying just any available furniture at the end of the day. Also, it helps you spend within your budget as you must have had it all figured out before getting to the store. 2. Brand name doesn't always mean quality Lots of people think because the furniture was made by a particular huge brand, it has every right to be expensive because it must have been made from the finest materials, and in essence, would last long. That’s not always the case. There are some pieces of furniture made by quiet/smaller brands that are always of fine quality and of moderate expense. Instead of spending over your budget, go for furniture made of lesser known names but which are of likewise good quality. This will help you save lots of money and still get you the furniture of your dreams. 3. Purchase when on sale You get to save a lot of money when you shop for furniture on sale. You however have to ensure the furniture is really on sale and it's not just a deceitful strategy to rip you off. Opt for special sales such as closeout sales or clearance sales. With these you'll be able to get the furniture of your choice without going beyond your budget. 4. Look around and compare prices Don't just go to one furniture store and purchase what you see, there's always a lower price for that particular expensive furniture. So put their price down on a list and continue your window shopping. Any furniture you’re trying to purchase, be it a French provincial furniture or any other one, be sure to visit quite a number of other furniture stores and get all their prices down. Relax and compare them when you get back home. This way, you'll be able to purchase the best furniture with the most affordable price. 5. Negotiate Lots of people just purchase furniture at the exact cost they're told it is. This shouldn't be. If you're trying to save money when buying furniture, then you should negotiate. Ask politely, it's always worth the try. If the retailer agrees, then you win both ways; you get the furniture of your choice and still save some money. 6. Shop Online Lots of retailers unnecessarily hype their prices and this is due to the fact that they have to pay some bills such as the rent and the staff's salaries but it's different when you shop online, especially directly from the manufacturer or warehouse. It’s always cheaper compared to getting the items from retailers. When shopping online, the more you buy the more you save. 7. Buy Used Furniture Used furniture doesn't imply low quality, it simply means they have been used – and tested. Many of them are of better quality than new ones, and they also come at way cheaper prices, so you get to save a great deal of money compared to purchasing new furniture. Just be careful in purchasing the used furniture so you don't buy one that has a repair cost more than the piece’s worth. You don't have to spend all you have on getting furniture. Take advantage of the above tips and save yourself some extra dollars.
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