Used Furniture

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:00 pm

I have been trying to get rid of (sell) some good looking pieces of Italian Black Leather furniture-----sofa, ottoman, side chairs at a really low price. There is just no market for used furniture like this. What I have discovered is that there are thousands of people wanting to do the same thing and that they must have bought about the same time that I did. I offered the furniture to each of my married grandchildren and they are not interested. Sooooo---maybe if I am lucky I can give it to the Salvation Army or Goodwill. What's the used furniture market like in your neck of the woods?

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Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:29 pm

It's certainly no reflection on you, but the word out there is that you may be acquiring more than a sofa and ottoman when you buy used furniture. Bedbugs are back with a vengeance, and they can lurk for months in a dormant state within the crevices of furniture. If they do get into your home, it's extremely difficult to remove them.

I think that may be the reason people aren't buying used furniture.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:33 pm

It's great, never been better as many now use advertising sites that are free to post an add including pics, right in your own area where you live.

You advertise.......they pick it up from you....simple.

one is Kijiji and the other is craiglists.

You can find anything and everything on these sites, from a mug to a car.

many also sell on ebay.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:33 pm

Well, let's be realistic here,..it blatantly depends on the city you live in. I know of people that would blow somebody's brains out if they seen that furniture laying in the back of someone's truck, how's that for "used"?

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:37 pm

Odie;1310768 wrote: It's great, never been better as many now use advertising sites that are free to post an add including pics, right in your own area where you live.

You advertise.......they pick it up from you....simple.

one is Kijiji and the other is craiglists.

You can find anything and everything on these sites, from a mug to a car.

many also sell on ebay.

I know about these sites, particularly Craig's List------there are hundreds of pieces of Black Leather Furniture that can't be sold. Been there and done that.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:39 pm

Lon;1310770 wrote: I know about these sites, particularly Craig's List------there are hundreds of pieces of Black Leather Furniture that can't be sold. Been there and done that.

I love your set, I'd buy it Lon if I lived closer.:-6

what would you ask for it?

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:40 pm

K.Snyder;1310769 wrote: Well, let's be realistic here,..it blatantly depends on the city you live in. I know of people that would blow somebody's brains out if they seen that furniture laying in the back of someone's truck, how's that for "used"?'''''

True,unfortunately I don't live in one of those areas.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 18, 2010 4:07 am

Odie;1310773 wrote: I love your set, I'd buy it Lon if I lived closer.:-6

what would you ask for it?

hello?:yh_rotfl

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Tue May 18, 2010 4:16 am

Lon;1310762 wrote: I have been trying to get rid of (sell) some good looking pieces of Italian Black Leather furniture-----sofa, ottoman, side chairs at a really low price. There is just no market for used furniture like this. What I have discovered is that there are thousands of people wanting to do the same thing and that they must have bought about the same time that I did. I offered the furniture to each of my married grandchildren and they are not interested. Sooooo---maybe if I am lucky I can give it to the Salvation Army or Goodwill. What's the used furniture market like in your neck of the woods?

It should sell, unless it has skid marks.:yh_rotfl

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Tue May 18, 2010 6:52 am

odie;1310809 wrote: hello?:yh_rotfl

$450

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue May 18, 2010 6:54 am

Do they have estate sales where you are? Sometimes you can give them things on consignment to sell for you. (In Nevada they have those.) I bought a black leather couch & loveseat at such a sale in Jackson Hole, WY.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue May 18, 2010 2:53 pm

Let it go Lon. Find a worthy recpient that truly is in need and donate it.

Thats worth much more than $450.00.

Easy for me to say I know but its just a thought.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Tue May 18, 2010 4:55 pm

Nomad;1310928 wrote: Let it go Lon. Find a worthy recpient that truly is in need and donate it.

Thats worth much more than $450.00.

Easy for me to say I know but its just a thought.

It was donated to Good Will Industry this afternoon.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue May 18, 2010 5:00 pm

We have a local charity called GOFA - Good Old Furniture Available, people donate to them and they sell it on at really cheap prices. You can only purchase if you are a needy case though. Without that charity my children wouldn't have had beds to sleep in five years ago.

You did good Lon :-6

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Tue May 18, 2010 7:28 pm

Lon;1310762 wrote: I have been trying to get rid of (sell) some good looking pieces of Italian Black Leather furniture-----sofa, ottoman, side chairs at a really low price. There is just no market for used furniture like this. What I have discovered is that there are thousands of people wanting to do the same thing and that they must have bought about the same time that I did. I offered the furniture to each of my married grandchildren and they are not interested. Sooooo---maybe if I am lucky I can give it to the Salvation Army or Goodwill. What's the used furniture market like in your neck of the woods? i will tell you what. older furniture is made a lot more sturdy then the new. all that matters now is who made it. and style. not workmenship anymore. but for your question. it does very well here.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed May 19, 2010 7:49 am

I've calculated that 4 cows had to die to make that furniture. Must have been black angus. I'll take the ribeyes please.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu May 20, 2010 3:51 am

YZGI;1311075 wrote: I've calculated that 4 cows had to die to make that furniture. Must have been black angus. I'll take the ribeyes please.

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

t-bone please:D

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu May 20, 2010 5:25 am

Perhaps the "really low price" is only your perception of what a "really low price" is.

Is that 450$ about 30% of the new price?

Lancer786 · Post by **Lancer786** » Thu May 20, 2010 5:49 am

Good day Lon,

You have done it right.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Thu May 20, 2010 6:29 am

YZGI;1311075 wrote: I've calculated that 4 cows had to die to make that furniture. Must have been black angus. I'll take the ribeyes please.

Pretty close, actually it was the foreskins of 16 rhinoceros.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu May 20, 2010 11:12 am

Lon;1311255 wrote: Pretty close, actually it was the foreskins of 16 rhinoceros.

You donated foreskin to charity?

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Thu May 20, 2010 11:19 am

Lon;1311255 wrote: Pretty close, actually it was the foreskins of 16 rhinoceros.

So if you polish the the sofa it turns into double bed. Wow what a space saver. 'cept when it turns back at 3 in the morning

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Thu May 20, 2010 12:35 pm

Snowfire;1311336 wrote: So if you polish the the sofa it turns into double bed. Wow what a space saver. 'cept when it turns back at 3 in the morning

Does it get gooey and sticky if you polish it?:-3