Sunday, June 3, 2012

Steps To Buying Furniture

By Emmanuel T Patterton


When you decide to take the plunge and buy some antique furniture it can be worrying that you are going to pick up a quality item. Below is some tops tips to remember when you go out to make your first purchase. It is important to remember that many items of antique furniture has been restored or has been fixed, this shouldn't put you off because you will find that a huge number of items have had work on them because they have been around for such a long time. The advantage of restored furniture is that if it is done will then you will barely notice and repairs and on top of this the price will be much better than a non restored perfect item.

So when you head out to a show room to look at an item remember to print this list and take it with you.

1. locate the item that you like the look of and think carefully about it in situation in your house and how it would look

2. measure and then measure again, not just the item but your house as well

3. find the owner of the shop and have a good chat to them about the item

4. if you can find out about previous owners you might find some hidden value

5. carefully check the item of classic furniture for repair

6. know what you are buying, go away and do your research

7. check the delivery terms with the shop and if it is covered for damage in transit

8. check with yourself and you bank account about what you actually want to pay for the item

9. make an offer based on what you want to pay and no what is on the pricing tag

10. lastly bargain with the owner to bring the price down or if they won't bring the price down why not try getting a smaller item chucked in for free.

Remember that buying a used item of furniture is harder than buying a new item, there might be a hidden past or damage from previous owners so always take your time and try to make sure you know that the item is worth its money.




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