How to Find Inexpensive Office Furniture

By Qualitas

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Your starting a business or looking to revamp your current business with a newer look. The next few steps will give you some ideas of where to find great deals right in your area. I have bought a new L desk for only $11. So, don't spend your budget on these "necessities" save the money to expand your business.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Computer
  • Internet
  • Spreadsheet or notebook to track prices
  • Time - but it will save you money in the end.

Step1
Before you get started you need to decide what you are looking for. Have a little fun and look at the major furniture makers, I've added some sites below to get your started. Based on your "window shopping" decide what exactly your looking for. I also recommend looking at other people's offices if your out and about for ideas.
Step2
Next determine your budget, our goal is to come within half of that, but if you need something right away you may spend all of that money. If you can wait and can spend 10 minutes each week you'll find some great deals.
Step3
You know what you want and you have a budget. Now you need to find a place to get it. So it's time to hit the Web. Go to google.com type in "asset recovery furniture" or "furniture auctions" or "discount office furniture" and unless you can ship across country add your state to every search. You'll get quite a list, check them out and be sure to add the good one's to your favorites or write them down.
Step4
So you have a list of sites now. I have found the auction sites are the best for example the one listed below Rasmus has helped me furnish 2 offices including beautiful desks for $11. Some of the auctions can be done online so you can track the prices and try to pick up the cheaper items. Make sure to track the dates of the auctions new auctions will come up every day.
Step5
Whether you buy from a discount store or an auction make sure to check out the items prior to bidding. Pictures are not always reliable.
Step6
Almost all discount places will not provide delivery so you will have to arrange the time of pickup, get a truck or rent one. This adds to the cost but as long as your getting multiples it should still be cheaper than new furniture.

Tips & Warnings

  • Don't go overboard you don't need to buy it just because it's a great price only buy what you need.
  • You can look for reviews on the company by typing the name of the company into Google.com and adding "reviews" after their name.
  • Always view the furniture prior to bidding or buying them.
  • Check out how you have to pay for it some places only take cash or in case of auctions some only take cashier checks.

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