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Post by littlemama on Jun 19, 2024 0:37:43 GMT
Where do you shop for reasonably priced, decent quality furniture. DS bought a house this week and needs...a lot.
Small dining table and 4 chairs; bedroom set- Full bed, dresser, chest, nightstand; living room furniture, and a patio set- table and 6 chairs, no umbrella (obviously not top priority)
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Post by mom on Jun 19, 2024 0:39:38 GMT
Honestly, I would be looking on Marketplace. With the crap economy, people are selling furniture for a fraction of the price.
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Post by katlady on Jun 19, 2024 0:43:14 GMT
Living Spaces. Don’t know if they are nationwide or not.
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Post by caangel on Jun 19, 2024 0:48:10 GMT
IKEA, yes some of their stuff is low quality but they also have higher quality stuff. I have billy bookcases that are over 30yrs old.
We also have a cabinet and other bookcase that are solid wood, about 15yrs old.
My DH'S bed from college survived until my ds was about 10yrs old. It was moved/taken apart about 5-6 times.
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Post by littlemama on Jun 19, 2024 0:50:44 GMT
IKEA, yes some of their stuff is low quality but they also have higher quality stuff. I have billy bookcases that are over 30yrs old. We also have a cabinet and other bookcase that are solid wood, about 15yrs old. My DH'S bed from college survived until my ds was about 10yrs old. It was moved/taken apart about 5-6 times. We are thinking about trying Ikea. It is about an hour away on some of the craziest freeways in the area. I dont think they will deliver either. But, if we can borrow a truck, we might go. |
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Post by hopemax on Jun 19, 2024 0:52:53 GMT
I would look at antique galleries / 2nd hand shops that specialize in furniture for anything solid and wood. Or local online places. Garage sales. It will be better quality at a cheaper price. Then look new for soft things like mattress and a couch.
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Post by mich5481 on Jun 19, 2024 0:53:05 GMT
I'd go to thrift stores, antique stores, estate sales, etc. You can buy a lot of really nice pieces (especially the dreaded "brown wood") for much cheaper than brand new particle board furniture elsewhere.
I do draw the line on buying mattresses and sofas secondhand. You can clean/sanitize hard surfaces, but soft stuff is a different ball game.
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Post by mich5481 on Jun 19, 2024 0:54:04 GMT
I would look at antique galleries / 2nd hand shops that specialize in furniture for anything solid and wood. Or local online places. Garage sales. It will be better quality at a cheaper price. Then look new for soft things like mattress and a couch. We were posting the same thing at the same time - great minds think alike! |
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Post by pantsonfire on Jun 19, 2024 0:54:58 GMT
Ashley Furniture.
Market Place on FB.
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Post by Linda on Jun 19, 2024 0:58:55 GMT
thrift stores - we got bed frames for our guest beds, a desk for DD17, a dresser...
IKEA - we've mostly bought storage furniture but we did get mattresses there for the guest beds and a kitchen cart
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jun 19, 2024 1:02:52 GMT
IKEA, yes some of their stuff is low quality but they also have higher quality stuff. I have billy bookcases that are over 30yrs old. We also have a cabinet and other bookcase that are solid wood, about 15yrs old. My DH'S bed from college survived until my ds was about 10yrs old. It was moved/taken apart about 5-6 times. We are thinking about trying Ikea. It is about an hour away on some of the craziest freeways in the area. I dont think they will deliver either. But, if we can borrow a truck, we might go. Check the area, I think downstairs, for returns which are very well priced and put together. Thrift stores... BTW: he doesn't need everything all at once!! |
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Post by compeateropeator on Jun 19, 2024 1:09:04 GMT
I would try places like resource or resale places (we have a few local ones in addition to goodwill - I always give my better stuff to resource/resale places before goodwill. I try to only use goodwill if really necessary).
Places like big lots. (Not sure if national or regional)?
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Post by ChicagoKTS on Jun 19, 2024 1:17:39 GMT
Check to see if Habitat for Humanity has one of their resale stores in your area. The one near me has some nice things. While they take private donations, I think they get a lot from retailers from overstock or floor models, builders clearing out model home furniture, etc.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 19, 2024 1:19:55 GMT
Does his area have a Buy Nothing group on Facebook? I'm stunned at the things people give away!
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Post by caangel on Jun 19, 2024 1:20:21 GMT
IKEA, yes some of their stuff is low quality but they also have higher quality stuff. I have billy bookcases that are over 30yrs old. We also have a cabinet and other bookcase that are solid wood, about 15yrs old. My DH'S bed from college survived until my ds was about 10yrs old. It was moved/taken apart about 5-6 times. We are thinking about trying Ikea. It is about an hour away on some of the craziest freeways in the area. I don't think they will deliver either. But, if we can borrow a truck, we might go. Browse there website, check measurements on the items you are interested and availability in store. For furniture I usually go in knowing either exactly what I'm buying or the 2-3 items I want to compare in person. It is a BIG store. There's a whole display floor, then the smaller item shopping area, then the warehouse with the boxed large items, oh and the cafeteria. Plan to spend a lot of time there. |
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Post by lisae on Jun 19, 2024 1:31:51 GMT
You can find some really nice stuff at our Habitat for Humanity store. Part of this is because we have furniture factories in the area that donate some pieces but even the used stuff can be pretty good.
Do you have a furniture consignment store in your area? Go to one closest to the most expensive homes in your area.
Also, I've been very pleased with the end tables I've bought from Wayfair.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 19, 2024 1:42:37 GMT
Costco of all places. We need a new couch, and will probably be getting a Thomasville modular sectional from there.
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Post by FurryP on Jun 19, 2024 2:08:27 GMT
We are thinking about trying Ikea. It is about an hour away on some of the craziest freeways in the area. I dont think they will deliver either. But, if we can borrow a truck, we might go. Thrift stores... BTW: he doesn't need everything all at once!! Bolded is mine. Just wanted to add that I think it is called the As Is section. Usually near the cashiers. And often it is items from the show floor that are no longer being used. Saving the trouble of having to build it yourself is a godsend! |
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Post by Basket1lady on Jun 19, 2024 2:54:50 GMT
Definitely Marketplace. The good, cheap items go fast. So check several times a day and be prepared to jump quickly. I’ve been getting rid of furniture we no longer need retired military—went from 5,000 sq ft in Virginia to 2,000 in Belgium. Now retired, I just sold an entire bedroom of furniture and sold some living room furniture since we no longer have a basement family room.
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Post by calgaryscrapper on Jun 19, 2024 5:34:42 GMT
We have a local Buy Nothing group through Facebook. You can get very nice items for free. There are many groups throughout our city.
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Post by littlemama on Jun 19, 2024 10:14:02 GMT
Thank you! He will have some furniture to move in with- we are going to get new bedroom and living room furniture and give him ours. He has several end tables and I think a coffee table stored in granparent basements. And he can take his bedroom furniture for the 2nd bedroom.
I will take a look at all of the places youve recommended
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Post by dawnnikol on Jun 19, 2024 10:51:02 GMT
So, if you have a ReStore (mentioned upthread), they can have some amazing finds and I've found their prices to be WAY better than the usual thrift stores lately.
Before you drive all the way out to IKEA< double check that the items are 1-in stock and 2-how many boxes it'll be. We're getting a new closet system there and it's going to be 20 boxes. TWENTY!
Congrats to DS on the house though!
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Post by littlemama on Jun 19, 2024 12:31:06 GMT
So, if you have a ReStore (mentioned upthread), they can have some amazing finds and I've found their prices to be WAY better than the usual thrift stores lately. Before you drive all the way out to IKEA< double check that the items are 1-in stock and 2-how many boxes it'll be. We're getting a new closet system there and it's going to be 20 boxes. TWENTY! Congrats to DS on the house though! Thank you! At first glance it looks like Ikea will now deliver to our area- dont know the cost as I didnt get too far into it! There was an offer $9k over his, but they went with his. We were so shocked and thrilled. The house is immaculate, fully updated and perfect for him! |
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Post by compeateropeator on Jun 19, 2024 13:13:52 GMT
I wish he was in Vermont. 😆 I have a coffee table and two end tables that I am trying to get rid of for free.
But what I wanted to say is that they are light colored wood, shaker style, and very heavy duty. I got them as house warming presents (my choosing) when I bought my condo almost 30 years ago. They were from Ames (the department store) and had to be put together a bit (attach legs, etc). Anyway they are still in really good shape and weren’t overly expensive. They weren’t cheap pieces of furniture but just inexpensive . So I would look at department store type places. He can always upgrade when he finds something he really wants. That was my plan…30 years later I am just getting rid of but not replacing. 😄
And Congratulations to your son. It is so exciting.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jun 19, 2024 14:41:40 GMT
IKEA, yes some of their stuff is low quality but they also have higher quality stuff. I have billy bookcases that are over 30yrs old. We also have a cabinet and other bookcase that are solid wood, about 15yrs old. My DH'S bed from college survived until my ds was about 10yrs old. It was moved/taken apart about 5-6 times. [b Yes this… I have four pieces that have held up for years… and still going strong. Only one piece I had to get rid of. Marketplace has tons of freebies or cheap.. you can find good pieces there too |
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Post by anniebeth24 on Jun 19, 2024 14:55:19 GMT
Check for a furniture consignment store in your area. Some trend toward "old rich traditional" but others are more eclectic.
Those shops only accept items in good condition from good brands and they're displayed nicely, so it's less of a treasure hunt than a thrift store if he's not into the thrill of the hunt.
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Post by questioning on Jun 19, 2024 15:12:40 GMT
Congratulations! Definitely resale shops, estate sales and marketplace. Ikea gets a lot of negativity for being fast, but their environmental policies are very good and their basics can last for decade - especially bookcases. I know first hand, my 195 ones have progressed from post grad apartment through kids rooms and now spare room storage  Estate Sales here aren't always old people, some are those moving long distances, changing houses, etc. Personally I avoid the new highly marketed chain stores. I found a 1970 solid wood, American made, neutral?contemporary design bedroom set for my first adult apartment kid for less than $400. It weighs a ton and will last another generation, if he wants. |
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Post by epeanymous on Jun 19, 2024 15:22:32 GMT
Because young people are living in smaller places that they don’t own and don’t mind buying furniture they know won’t last, it is actually harder to find sturdy furniture (and head’s up some of the IKEA furniture is now twice as expensive as it was five years ago). I second (fifth?) looking for resale items.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 19, 2024 15:52:29 GMT
Another vote for estate sales, Marketplace or Buy Nothing. I’ve seen some really nice things come through my local groups either for free or really cheap. We bought a used wooden bed frame for DD on Marketplace for about a third of the price of new and it was in perfect condition. Found her a powered adjustable height desk there too for about $150. You can find just about anything you’re looking for on Marketplace.
Got a set of really nice matching recliners for a friend from Buy Nothing (and one of them was a lift chair which was what he needed) in excellent condition for free, we just had to go pick them up. In Buy Nothing groups you can ask for specific things too and if someone has it that they want to offload they will let you know. We’ve given (and gotten) lots of stuff from our local group.
We got a king size Sleep Number bed for our lake cabin from an estate sale. It looked brand new because it came with one of their expensive waterproof mattress pads on it and it had two king sized pillows also in protective cases so they too looked new. The price? $30 for all of it! 🤯 The pillows alone are about $100 each new. We were going to put it in our guest room but once we got it put together we realized it was a much nicer model than the one in our own room that we paid $800 for new, so yeah we switched the mattresses, LOL. We got our dining room table and chairs from that same sale for a hundred bucks. I bought new upholstery foam and repurposed some fabric that I had planned to use for pillows. We recovered the chairs quite easily and they looked like new.
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Post by sideways on Jun 19, 2024 15:58:45 GMT
IKEA, yes some of their stuff is low quality but they also have higher quality stuff. I have billy bookcases that are over 30yrs old. We also have a cabinet and other bookcase that are solid wood, about 15yrs old. My DH'S bed from college survived until my ds was about 10yrs old. It was moved/taken apart about 5-6 times. We are thinking about trying Ikea. It is about an hour away on some of the craziest freeways in the area. I dont think they will deliver either. But, if we can borrow a truck, we might go. Slight hijack: You’re more east side in Detroit Metro, right? I had heard years ago that an IKEA was going to go in near 94 and Hall Rd. Did that never happen? I remember specifically because word was that the former sites of The Palace and Summit Place Mall were in consideration but the Mt. Clemens site was chosen instead. I was sad because the former two are much closer to me. To the topic, I have to agree that some IKEA furniture is pretty good. We had a couch from them that didn’t hold up, but our nephew has a couch from them that’s holding up great. They also have wood (not particle board) dressers. I also love their Poang (?) chairs. You can keep getting new cushions for them and the frames hold up really well. As for a bed, I’d recommend getting as good a mattress that he can afford and getting a platform frame. We got one off Amazon for about $100. |
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