Buying a second-hand sofa: unjustified economy or profitable acquisition?

It is not always possible to buy new upholstered furniture from a store. You can solve the problem by buying a second-hand sofa.

Purpose of purchase

You can buy a used sofa for several reasons:

• economy It may be connected with a lack of funds for arranging one's own home, or with the desire to save money when renting out an apartment;
• purchase of antiques. No matter how valuable, beautiful and exquisite an antique sofa is, it is always not the "first freshness". And it is necessary to choose it according to the same criteria as ordinary furniture. Otherwise, you will have to deal with restoration and restoration.

Where to find used sofas

You can find ads for the sale of used soft furniture:

• announced on the sites. These include as well-known: OLX, OBYAVA, RIA. So are the local sites of the city or settlement, where ads for the sale of things are posted;
• in local groups "Baraholka" in Facebook;
• according to announcements placed in the local press or on notice boards;
• through acquaintances They can act as sellers themselves, or talk about the closure of a company that sells office furniture;
• in antique shops. This option is suitable only if the goal is to purchase an antique item.

What to check when buying

Criteria to pay attention to when buying:

• construction reliability. There should be no warping of the frame, creaks and noticeable damage. All mechanisms must work smoothly, without difficulties;
• the state of the filler. It should be elastic and not sag when sitting;
• cleanliness Upholstery is clean, intact and not frayed. It is important to check the product for bugs. Points and traces on the upholstery, a strange or unpleasant smell, individual insects in the folds of the structure can testify to their presence;
• functionality and fulfillment of its purpose. Depending on the reasons for the purchase, it is worth studying various aspects. If this is the main sleeping place, then the sofa must be completely unfolded and lie down. If in a new place it will not stand against the wall, then it is worth making sure that its rear side looks presentable;
• the firm A copy from a well-known company and an unnamed manufacturer can differ greatly in quality.

In which case it is not worth saving

Do not buy used furniture in the following situations:

• for use by her children, both as the main bed and for placement in the children's room;
• if there is an allergic person in the house or a person with respiratory diseases (for example, bronchial asthma);
• if possible, postpone the purchase for a while and buy a new sofa. This option is acceptable if the purpose of the purchase is not to purchase antiques.

It is possible to buy a high-quality second-hand sofa. However, you will have to spend a lot of time and attention on the selection and inspection. Only in this way will the purchase be profitable and successful in all respects.