Defining Used Furniture Terminology

Used office furniture is an alternative to new furniture, especially when users are price sensitive, but still demand a high quality product. Business cycles in different industries lead to the availability of used furniture. The benefits to buying used furniture are numerous but not all used office furniture is created equally. For the most part there are three different types of used furniture: as-is, refurbished, and remanufactured.

As-is office furniture is exactly the type of furniture as it sounds, as is. This means that the retailer will sell their furniture in the same condition they received it in. This option for used furniture is the least expensive option. It does however provide users with the least options. Matching as-is furniture with current furniture is sometimes difficult and finding a large matching quantity of this type of furniture in good shape can occasionally be difficult. Most used furniture retailers do recognize high quality used furniture that is in good shape and will usually only stock good as-is used furniture options. If matching current furniture is not of much concern than a lot of very high quality office furniture can be found at as low as $0.10 on the dollar versus comparable new furniture.

The second category of used office furniture is refurbished. This category of furniture has had minimal updates but has been repaired to a close to new condition. The repairs could include new paint or replacement veneer. This category is a little more expensive than as-is, but provides customers with a few more options to match the furniture to existing furniture.

The third category of furniture is remanufactured office furniture. This is the most expensive category of used furniture, but it still provides businesses with significant cost savings over new furniture. Typically, businesses can expect to save at least 25% compared to new prices, and usually they can expect to save more. This category is also unique because businesses can customize their furniture. Colors and styles can be chosen just as if the product were new and matching to existing furniture becomes very easy.

These three options are all available to those looking to buy high quality furniture, but who do not want to spend a fortune. Most large communities will have a used furniture dealer that sells quality; used office chairs used workstations and other used case goods.



This article was written by Dynamic Office Services

Moving Strategies

Moving can sometimes be a stressful and expensive experience. With a few tips though this experience can become a little cheaper and more enjoyable.

First, plan early. If you are going to hire someone to help, go ahead and make arrangements as early as possible. Also determine the type of mover you are going to select; not all movers are created equally so do your research. Hidden fees can make a low estimate a lot more expensive and the moving company may even hold their customer's possessions hostage! Determine what surcharges different moving companies charge. Typical "additional fees" include hiring a specialist to disassemble items, carrying excessive amounts of stairs, or even walking too far from the door to the truck. Make sure to trust the sales representative before you sign any contracts.

When packing for a move pack for each room separately. That will make unloading the truck faster (and cheaper) and unloading much easier. Make sure each box has a location in its new home and unloading will go much smoother. Another tip concerning boxes is to use boxes that are of similar size. This makes stacking and moving easier. Many moving companies even have sturdy crates they will lend you, which will eliminate the need to purchase boxes and increase loading efficiency. This option is especially relevant if there is an arrangement where the customers load their own boxes.

Moving is also a good opportunity to get rid of things that are rarely used. Many moving companies also offer storage on both short term and long term basis. This will reduce the clutter in a new working or living arrangement at a much cheaper $/square foot cost. Storage is a good way to save valuables while keeping them out of the way until they are needed.

There are many other tips to make moving easier and less expensive. Using a trustworthy moving company will make the experience a lot more pleasant. Asking a moving company for references should not be difficult, it the business is hesitant to provide references you should be hesitant in using that company.



This article was written by Dynamic Office Services.