Posted on Mar 08th 2021

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The key to finding the right piece is to look beyond the furniture’s outward condition to find its real value. Older furniture is sometimes well constructed and has longer life which can stay up to generations. A large amount of old furniture is dumped in the landfills in the US. Secondhand furniture purchases also keep millions of pounds of used furniture out of our landfills.

We have collected some pro tips for you with the help of some furniture experts. You can follow these tips to find the best furniture on a yard sale.

Know Where To Go:
To find secondhand furniture at low cost, thrift shops and yard sales are the best places. Antique shops and shopping estates increase the chances of finding quality furniture. Still, they will charge more because such stores are doing business to profit in buying and selling secondhand items. Check out some websites online to plan your shopping excursion.

Do Not Worry About the Outlook:
While finding furniture for your home at a yard sale, you should ignore the old and worn-out upholstery of furniture because the quality furniture is made underneath the fabric and filler. The upholstery can be replaced and renewed anytime.

Ask Age of Furniture:
According to Ann (an expert in the furniture industry), you should look for well-engineered furniture about 15 to 20 years old because most furniture made during that time was constructed with steel coil springs, which are virtually indestructible.

Flip the Furniture Over:
Flip the furniture over to look for any solid hardwood frame or any steel spring system because these frames are a more strong indication of furniture.

Keeping these tips in mind can help you find the best furniture for your newly constructed home. Sometimes you find deals at yard sales you can never find elsewhere. So, it would help if you did not ignore the potential shopping opportunity at yard sales. These sales can get you the best furniture at a low price without spending thousands of dollars on new furniture.
 

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