Tips for Buying Second Hand Furniture Buying furniture can be a hassle, especially when you haven’t ever purchased furniture yourself. Some people have the art of thrifting furniture and turning them into pieces of art with just a fraction of money, while there are people who cannot find a suitable table for their living room. Buying new furniture can be an investment at times, even if you buy it from the most inexpensive place. Buying second-hand furniture for sale is also an option and for most people, it is the best option. Apart from being inexpensive, they add a charm to your home. If you are in the market for some new furniture and are considering getting second-hand furniture, here are some tips that will help you out. Measure Your Space Regardless of what type of furniture you want, you always need to measure your space before you buy the furniture. Always make sure you measure the width, height, and depth of the furniture you want. Eyeballing everything will be risky so make sure you also measure the space where you will place your furniture. This rule remains the same for all kinds of furniture including sofas, bookshelves, beds, and more. Check the Furniture Before You Buy It Nothing is more disappointing than buying something, becoming excited, and then finding out that it doesn’t work. This is why you need to test and check the furniture before you make the purchase and take it home. If it is a cupboard you are buying, make sure that the drawers work, the handles are working, and that the inside of the cupboard is clean. The same applies to every piece of furniture that you will purchase new or second-hand. Check the Quality Furniture is an investment, even if you are buying it second-hand. You will want it to be durable and last a long time. The quality of your second-hand furniture needs to be worth it, especially if you are not on a tight budget. Always ensure you check the construction of the furniture (wobbles or not), does not have too many cosmetic imperfections, and is made from quality material. Cosmetic Work! Once you are sure the quality of the furniture is worth spending your hard-earned money on, you need to look at the cosmetic work or damage to the furniture. For example, if you are purchasing a sofa, make sure that the upholstery is not damaged or torn and is intact even in the back. Smell it, make sure it does not stink, or if it will need some extra cleaning to get out suspicious stains. Be Prepared ... Be prepared to spend some extra cash on painting, cleaning, and rejuvenating the furniture. Unless you have been very lucky and blessed, chances are that the second-hand furniture you purchase might need some help before it is presentable and ready to become a constant member of your house. Have some extra cash in your budget, leave some room for improvements and you will be set for a good set of years before you need new furniture.