But as amazing as some deals can be, used furniture can also be a bit of a gamble.
5 Tips for Buying Used Furniture
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Along with classic options, like consignment shops and curbside steals, youve also gotdigital alternatives.
A collection of used chairs are stacked up at Habitat for Humanity Restore. Be sure to check for bed bugs when looking at upholstered items. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder
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However, they wont be quite as cheap as the stuff youll see elsewhere.
Good thing there are other in-person options for used furniture seekers.
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Assess All Soft Pieces for Pests Not Just Mattresses
Most buyers know bedbugs can lurk in used mattresses.
Its absolutely possible for someone not to realize a piece of furniture is infested and sell it to you.
Check for dark stains or [insect] eggshells along the seams, he suggests.
Check every nook and cranny, including the back of the furniture.
Be sure to inspect the joints and all the dark areas.
In fact, theres no guarantee theyre not present even if the piece seems to pass inspection.
So if youre at all in doubt about the cleanliness of a potential piece of furniture, leave it.
But insects are nothing if not adaptable.
Unlike bedbugs, fleas and dust mites, powderpost beetles rarely bite pets or people.
But they can turn a beautiful piece of wood furniture into dust.
And if your home features wood construction, a serious infestation might even cause damage to its structural integrity.
So when youre looking at a potential desk or table, be on the lookout for signs of stowaways.
Dont fall for todays replicas, Segura emphasizes a tack she takes when doing her own thrifting.
Those particle board pieces might be pretty, but theyre not built to last.
In many cases, older can be better.
After all, particle board wasnt even a thing until the 1950s.
Those are my favorite finds.
Certain materials are naturally more durable than others.
So if you find a good-looking piece on the cheap, jump on it!
Another indicator of high quality in a dresser or desk?
Look for a stamped logo from the company that designed, developed and assembled the piece.
On occasion, this information might be inscribed on a brass plate.
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