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Step 1
Check out sites online (see Resources below) for great prices on platform beds that will be shipped directly to your door. Be sure to look for deals on shipping as that can seriously eat into your savings. Web stores are aware of this and frequently offer shipping specials.
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Step 2
Go to some of the nationwide retailers. The advantage here is that you can see and test the platform in person. Also many stores offer same day delivery. This gives you a chance to compare platform beds with other styles of sleep couture so that you make sure you are choosing the right bed for your room.
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Step 3
Bid on platform beds on online auction sites. Always make sure you buy from a reputable seller with a high rating. Also bid on platform beds in your area. This will allow you to pick up the bed or have it delivered by truck, which will be much cheaper than having it shipped by a freight company.
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Step 4
Browse tag and estate sales. Often these are listed in the paper or posted on neighborhood telephone poles. But either way, buying furniture that people are simply trying to get rid of can garner you great savings.
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Step 5
Shop at a second hand store. Just because it's used doesn't mean it can't be refurbished or isn't in great condition.
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Step 6
Purchase antique platform beds. Another great place for furniture (and a fun way to spend a lazy afternoon) is by antiquing. Pick a day and map the antique stores in your area. Then grab a few friends and go on the hunt for bargains and collectibles. Platform beds have been around a long time. Finding an antique makes a wise investment that will appreciate along with other furniture from that period.
