How to Buy Designer Furniture at Discount Prices

Shop around a bit and you find designer furniture at discount prices. Visit local and online furniture merchants to find deals on designer furniture but be prepared to do some comparative shopping before buying new furniture. Find the best price on designer furniture by following a few basic shopping tips.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Look for furniture sellers who specialize in selling designer furniture at discount prices. Search online or in your local phone book for wholesale or discount furniture dealers. Call local merchants and set an appointment to look through their catalogs. Determine if delivery is included in the purchase price. Ask online merchants for a quote that includes the delivery price.

2. Spot your furniture with online services like Overstock.com. Visit the website often to keep up with the ever-changing selection of furniture. Watch for clearance deals or shipping specials on expensive designer furniture.

3. Watch your local Craigslist or eBay furniture postings. Consider purchasing used designer furniture but ask to see the furniture before purchasing it. Beware of shipping costs and in-home delivery fees when purchasing furniture online.

4. Travel to furniture hubs like High Point, North Carolina. Browse through design shops and manufacturer's showrooms that are open to the public. This allows you to see high-end, designer furniture at discount prices normally only available to interior designers and others in the trade.

5. Study and earn an interior decorator's license. Attend "trade only" furniture showrooms and order furniture directly from wholesalers and design showrooms thanks to your license.

Tips & Warnings

• Check to make sure shipping fees include delivery of the furniture in your home not just to your driveway.

Resources

• Visit Overstock.com to purchase discount furniture online.
• Visit the Craigslist website for deals on furniture.
• Visit eBay for more on this topic.
• Visit the North Carolina Furniture Directory to find more on this topic.

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