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Buying used furniture not only is environmentally friendly but allows you to experiment with decorating styles in an affordable way. With so many great secondhand options, it will be hard to pay the full retail price for new pieces once you know the fine points of shopping for pre-owned furniture. Salvage Warehouse in Grand Island and Lincoln, NE, offers a vast selection of used appliances, sofas, dining sets, and other household essentials, and they will share advice for getting the best used furniture for your home.

5 Tips for Buying Used Furniture

Try Before You Buy

Open all drawers in a dresser to make sure none has a broken bottom or loose joints. Sit on each chair when inspecting a dining room set, and test the strength of a bed frame before purchasing. Considering the way each piece will be used will help you select quality used furniture.

Determine Whether It Can Be Fixed

Used furniture often is marked down if it has minor damage but otherwise is structurally sound. Before deciding whether to purchase a piece, factor in the cost of repairs.

Consider How It Can Be Customized

Used furniture Lincoln NEMany people prefer to buy used furniture due to its affordability and project potential. An old wooden dresser easily can be refreshed with a fresh coat of paint and new pulls, and an upholstered chair can get a new look with a change of fabric.

Be Careful With Mattresses

Though the high retail cost of new mattresses can make a used one seem tempting, it’s best to stay away from this kind of secondhand item. Mattresses that have been slept on can carry germs, bacteria, and bugs. However, many stores offer new mattresses that came directly from the manufacturer but are marked down because of slight defects or blemishes, and they are excellent options to purchase. 

Bring a Large Vehicle

You don’t want to find the sectional couch of your dreams only to realize you can’t take it home that day because it’s too big for your vehicle. Have a truck ready to transport your used furniture or shop at a store like Salvage Warehouse that offers home delivery.

Salvage Warehouse has been providing the Lincoln and Grand Island areas with an incredible selection of furniture and appliances for more than 40 years. Visit their website to view their selection of used furniture. Call their Grand Island store at (308) 398-1013 or their Lincoln location at (402) 466-8294 to inquire about their inventory.

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