Second-hand sofa: 9 tips to follow before buying second-hand furniture

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Second-hand sofa: 9 tips to follow before buying second-hand furniture

Want to give a second-hand sofa a second life? Here are the tips to follow before making the purchase.

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If you like to hunt for beautiful second-hand furniture to enhance your interior decoration, or if you simply want to save money on the purchase of a sofa, certain precautions should be taken into account before taking the plunge.

How to choose your second-hand sofa?

Budget, singularity… Second-hand sofas can be a good alternative when you want to acquire a piece of furniture that is both aesthetic and at a lower cost. However, be careful before buying. Find out first about the brand of the vintage sofa you have spotted. Is it a solid couch? Will it last you over time? Where is it made? If the piece of furniture indicates the “NF furnishing” certification, this sofa has a good chance of being safe and authentic. Next, ask the seller what upholstery covers the sofa. Leather, velvet, cotton… this can help you know if your sofa will be difficult to maintain if it is stained, for example. Compare prices: see if you can not find the same piece of furniture elsewhere and ask the seller the date of purchase of the sofa.

Precautions to take before buying a second-hand sofa

The inconvenience, when you decide to buy a second-hand sofa, lies in the fact that you unfortunately cannot return it and be reimbursed in the event of a problem. Unlike buying a piece of furniture in a store, with a guarantee. So don't be fooled on the dimensions: measure the piece of furniture and don't forget to assess the place devoted to the sofa in your interior. Finally, take the time to scrutinize the details of your sofa before buying it: all defects, if they exist, must be specified in the online ad or announced by the seller in a flea market for example. In the event of a major defect or signs of wear, make sure you get the right price.

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