How to Buy Used Coffee Tables

A coffee table is a nice addition to most living and family rooms as well as dens and offices. Coffee tables come in a variety of different shapes and sizes to suit virtually any decor. Like most furniture pieces, coffee tables can be quite expensive when purchased new, but you can save money by buying used coffee tables. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Decide on the size and style of coffee table you'd like. If you have a rough idea of measurements, it will help to narrow your search. Likewise, if you know you want certain style specifics such as a glass top, you'll be able to focus your search.

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Look on Craigslist for used coffee tables in your area. You can narrow your results by searching for the specific features and dimensions you want. Most postings will feature photographs of the used coffee tables for sale. You can then contact the seller with questions regarding the coffee table's condition.

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Visit The Salvation Army and Goodwill second-hand stores in your area. Both places sell used furniture, including coffee tables. You will be able to find some seriously discounted prices at both locations.

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Browse smaller, boutique thrift stores in your area. Even though some smaller thrift stores don't have full furniture inventories, most resell coffee tables simply due to their manageable size.

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Keep an eye out for yard and garage sales in your neighborhood. You can often find used coffee tables at these sales. Since sellers usually want to get rid of everything at the sale you can sometimes find amazing sales, particularly toward the end of the day.

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Look on eBay and other online auctions sites, provided you don't mind paying shipping charges. These sites all feature sellers with used coffee tables, but be careful that shipping costs aren't too high. You don't want to offset the great price with hefty shipping charges.

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Check out local flea markets. You can often find used furniture at these markets, including used coffee tables.