There is no doubt that you can save big money by buying second hand sofas, but this doesn’t mean that you have to buy low quality. It may mean that you will have to be patient and do some serious searching if you want something worthwhile. There are a number of places to look, including online. There are often great couches at thrift stores. Don’t forget about the newspaper, where there are plenty of ideas on places to go. You can also take advantage of the college students that move every year. With these ideas, you should be able to find something that will fit in your home at a price that fits in your budget.
Online
The internet is a great place to search for deals. If you are looking for a very specific piece, like a second hand sofa bed or used corner sofas, this is probably your best option because there are so many sources. Craigslist.com is a fantastic resource. You can find local deals and you can meet the seller. Often, you can find free sofas. The items on Craigslist come and go often, so it is a good idea to keep daily tabs on what’s available. Another great place on the internet is online newspapers. Sure, you can grab you city’s paper, but what about all the towns in a 50 mile radius. The classified ads of these towns will usually have plenty of offerings.
Newspaper
Check your local newspaper to find second hand sofas for sale. There is the classifieds, which show individuals looking to sell. Most newspapers will have a garage sale section on the weekends. Keep an eye on those, as they are a great place to find used furniture. It can be time consuming to go around to all the garage sales, and you’ll need to start early to get the good stuff, but it the price is often tough to beat. Estate sales are very good because there are almost always sofas. These and estate auctions should be listed in the paper as well.
Your Local Thrift Stores
Thrift stores can be hit or miss. You will probably not find as good of deals as you would with garage sales or craigslist, but they are convenient. You can stop by a thrift store every week in 20 minutes, where garage sale-ing can take up a whole morning, so that’s a plus. They usually carry lower quality sofas, but that’s not always the case.
Word of Mouth
I bet that at any given time, someone you know is either moving and want new furniture, or are just looking to renew a room. Don’t underestimate that power of ‘word of mouth.’ Let people know that you are looking for a sofa. The more people you speak with, the more chances you will have at finding something. This is especially true if you want to save a little, but are searching for high quality, like second hand leather sofas.
College Campus
College students are often moving in and out of dorms, apartments, and big houses that can fit twenty roommates and have enough space to throw a party. You can take advantage of this. Stop by the student union, and I bet that you will find quite a few flyers for second hand sofas. Grab the student paper while you are there. There is often a section for students trying to sell furniture.
With all of these options, it should be no trouble finding something. Some may be pretty obvious, but hopefully there are some ideas here that you haven’t though of. Patience helps. Best of luck finding that great deal!