Have you thought of selling your old furniture? There are many reasons for wanting to sell, such as wanting to replace it, moving, or simply needing to get rid of furniture that sits in storage and you know will never get used again. Here are some tips and ideas to get you started.

Determine Value

If you are selling furniture that is in good condition or you think is valuable, get an idea of how much it is worth. Do you own antiques that belong to a period valued by collectors? Do you know if your furniture was made by a famous manufacturer?

Even if your furniture is not old enough to be classified as antique or have value as a collectors’ item, it is still worth something. Consider how much you paid for it, who manufactured it and its present condition.

In case of antiques or valuable collections, consult pricing guides at your library. In either case, visiting local consignment stores and looking at newspaper and internet ads for similar objects can also give you an idea of how much your furniture is worth. Another fact worth remembering is that upholstered furniture is the hardest to sell, and you will have more takers for casegoods.

Price Appropriately

Be realistic when pricing your furniture. The memories you might have attached to a piece are yours alone and provide no added value to the buyer. Similarly, a customized couch might not have any special value for a buyer either, and customers are savvy enough to recognize if you’ve inflated prices or overstated the value.

When pricing, take into account any stains, scratches, tears or dents, just as you should make a note of a well maintained or mint condition item.

Your prices should not be any higher than the asking rate for similar products that you see advertised or displayed in used furniture stores. Decide ahead of time how firm you are going to be on your price.

For ideas on how to price your used furniture you may want to read this: Tips for Pricing Used Furniture

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