When you decide to take the plunge and buy some antique furniture it can be worrying that you are going to pick up a quality item. Below is some tops tips to remember when you go out to make your first purchase. It is important to remember that many items of antique furniture has been restored or has been fixed, this shouldn't put you off because you will find that a huge number of items have had work on them because they have been around for such a long time. The advantage of restored furniture is that if it is done will then you will barely notice and repairs and on top of this the price will be much better than a non restored perfect item.
So below is a set of steps that every second hand furniture buyer should take note of.
1. locate the item that you like the look of and will be suitable for your house
2. measure and then measure again, not just the item but your house as well
3. talk to the owner of the shop and ask about the history of the item
4. try to find the items history and what it has been through in recent years
5. look for repair work and check the quality, remember that antique furniture is always subject to repair work but just how much and the quality vary a massive amount
6. know what you are buying, do your research to what and where the antique furniture was first made
7. think about how it is going g to be delivered, no one wants to buy and item then have it trashed in transit
8. think about what you can afford to pay for the item and what is your upper limit
9. make an offer based on what you want to pay and no what is on the pricing tag
10. the last thing to do is talk with the owner and make an offer, remember to prepare yourself for some movement on your offer but make sure you keep within your limit.
Buying a used item of furniture or a classic item of furniture can be hard but it might bring you some absolutely fantastic pieces. Remember it is more likely to have a hidden past so check the item a few times to make sure it is what it says on the tin!
So below is a set of steps that every second hand furniture buyer should take note of.
1. locate the item that you like the look of and will be suitable for your house
2. measure and then measure again, not just the item but your house as well
3. talk to the owner of the shop and ask about the history of the item
4. try to find the items history and what it has been through in recent years
5. look for repair work and check the quality, remember that antique furniture is always subject to repair work but just how much and the quality vary a massive amount
6. know what you are buying, do your research to what and where the antique furniture was first made
7. think about how it is going g to be delivered, no one wants to buy and item then have it trashed in transit
8. think about what you can afford to pay for the item and what is your upper limit
9. make an offer based on what you want to pay and no what is on the pricing tag
10. the last thing to do is talk with the owner and make an offer, remember to prepare yourself for some movement on your offer but make sure you keep within your limit.
Buying a used item of furniture or a classic item of furniture can be hard but it might bring you some absolutely fantastic pieces. Remember it is more likely to have a hidden past so check the item a few times to make sure it is what it says on the tin!
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Want to find out more about restored furniture, then visit Emmanuel T Patterton's site on how to choose the best classic furniture for your needs.
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