Purchasing new furniture for your home is a big decision. No matter what room you’re redecorating, you’re probably trying to balance finding great, high-quality items that will last for years to come and the budget you’ve committed to for the purchase.
Many people consider shopping for used furniture in order to make the most of their budget, but the savings on the price tag can be deceiving. In fact, we’ll outline three reasons why purchasing brand new furniture is actually the smarter and more financially smart decision.
Whether you’re looking for bedroom furniture, living room furniture, or new items for your entire home, you won’t find better deals than the ones at R & R Furniture and Mattress in Arroyo Grande. Visit our showroom to find affordable furniture you and your family will love, and read on to learn why you won’t regret buying your furniture new!
There’s No Telling How Long It Will Last
One of the biggest issues with used furniture is that it’s difficult to tell how long it will last before it needs to be replaced. Sure, you might be able to look at the date it was manufactured and estimate how much life it has left, but the date it was built doesn’t tell you anything about how well it was cared for.
Did movers accidentally drop it and damage it when they hauled it away? Did someone spill water that soaked into the upholstery and is slowly eroding the structural integrity of the piece? The possibilities are endless, and the way a piece of furniture looks from the outside may not accurately reflect how much life it has left.
You May Not Benefit From a Warranty
One of the best reasons to purchase new furniture is that they often come with a standard warranty and provide you with the option to purchase an extended one. Used furniture, on the other hand, is rarely covered by a warranty. If something isn’t right, you may not be able to return it, essentially making your purchase akin to throwing your money in the trash. Purchasing new furniture with warranty coverage protects your purchase and can provide you with a great deal of peace of mind.
The Savings Are Minimal In the Long Run
Suppose you’re shopping for a new living room sofa and are comparing a brand new one to a used one. The new sofa is $1800 and the used one is $1,200.
Let’s also suppose that the used sofa is nearing its ninth year of life and will need to be replaced when it turns 12. By purchasing the used model, you’ll save $600 upfront and get three years of life out of the couch. However, you’ll also need to purchase yet another sofa once it’s no longer usable.
If you get 10 years of use out of a new sofa, an $1,800 model will only cost you $180 per year; if you get three years of use out of the used one, you’re paying $400 per year and committing to yet another big purchase when it needs to be replaced. We know which of these situations we would prefer to be in!
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