How Much Is Buying Used Furniture Worth? Second-hand furniture may seem like the perfect solution, especially when you're trying to save money. Whether you're in the middle of a move, or reorganizing your home, or just looking for a piece of furniture to meet your needs, second-hand furniture may seem like a good alternative to buying new, which at first glance will cost you more. But is such a thing really true? To help you make the right decision and avoid a choice that will cost you more than you bargained for, we've put together the following guide that weighs up the pros and cons of buying used furniture and answers the question of whether it's really worth the purchase them from the preference of a new piece of furniture.

Mattresses and beds


Several times used furniture can prove to be hazardous to your health. For example, mattresses should never be bought second-hand. In addition to the fact that with many years of use, mattresses lose their initial support that ensures a comfortable sleeping position and orthopedic support of the body, they can also be carriers of microbes and insects such as bed bugs, termites, etc. As much as a used mattress seems like a bargain to you, don't be tempted and go ahead and buy it. Always prefer new, orthopedic mattresses from reputable sellers.


Missing pieces & defects

Many times the former owners of the furniture proceed to sell their old furniture because it may be defective, missing parts or parts or because they have some kind of problem. Unless you are an expert in the field of furniture it is very easy to overlook any defect and end up with a useless piece of furniture. Avoid furniture with upholstery or fabric upholstery Another category of furniture that you should avoid buying second-hand is upholstered or upholstered furniture. These are usually used to such an extent that apart from looking worn and frayed, they also cause practical problems. Sofas with "broken" cushions, backs and seats, chairs and torn fabric covers are not comfortable to sit on and can cause discomfort and discomfort. Also, if you ever want to repair them, many times the money you'll be asked for can be almost as much as you would pay for a new piece of furniture and you'd save yourself the trouble and hassle in the first place.

 

High price

However, a piece of furniture may appear to be in excellent condition, or good enough to look like a bargain - but it's not uncommon for its former owners to try to take advantage of the buyer's ignorance and seek to make a profit by selling it. at higher prices than they had bought them! If they can't show you the proof of purchase for the furniture, you can't know the original purchase price so it's hard to tell if it really is a bargain!



New Furniture - The Profitable Choice

By choosing a new piece of furniture you solve all these problems and enjoy many additional advantages. On the face of it, buying them may seem more expensive than if you preferred a used piece of furniture, but in the long run it turns out to be the most beneficial solution for many reasons.

 

Warranty & Security

First of all you have the dealer's warranty and if there is any fault with your furniture then they will replace or repair it immediately without you having to pay anything.

 

Select Color

Many types of furniture also offer customization, such as the color and dimensions of your choice, which can be a hassle since the "ready-made" solutions on the market do not always fit your aesthetics, your space or your functional needs . At ALKAN, we offer all our metal furniture in a huge variety of colors so you can choose the exact color that matches the interior or exterior of your home or your taste. All you have to do is choose the color you prefer from our color chart and we will take care of creating it in the color of your choice.

 

Special Dimensions

However, the customization does not stop at the colors, since you can order most of our furniture in special dimensions and bring it to your "measures"!

 

Contact us today and we will be happy to create the ideal solution for your home or business needs.