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NEW OR SECOND HAND OFFICE FURNITURE EXETER

Please see interesting article from Rachel Walls, President of the Goldengate Company,  San Francisco Bay, USA:

Your company is moving or you’re setting up a new office and you’d like to save some money.  You’ve heard there are a lot of good deals on used furniture but you’re not sure where to start.  Believe me when I say that, as a move coordinator, I’ve been down that road many times with clients and I know exactly what you’re going through.  The first question you need to answer is whether used furniture is for you and the second questions is - where do you find all these good deals?

There are several things that you need to think of when wondering if used furniture is for you: cost, convenience and flexibility.

Cost. Used furniture is definitely less expensive than new furniture.  A used cubicle (with installation) will probably run around $650 each while a low-end new cubicle (with installation) will probably run around $1350.

Convenience. The installation on used furniture probably won’t go as smoothly as new furniture - which may increase your costs and delay your move.  Be sure to have a solid space plan drawn beforehand - with a confirmed inventory of the parts needed - and schedule your installation several weeks before your move-in date so that if you need to order new parts, you’ll have time.  You also won’t have much flexibility in selecting colors and features and, instead, will be subject to purchasing whatever’s on the market at the time of your move.

Flexibility. If you think your company will be increasing it’s headcount in the near future, keep in mind that it will be next to impossible to find matching furniture if you purchase used.  To solve this problem, you can either plan ahead and purchase enough used furniture for your future headcount or purchase new furniture for your current headcount and order more only when you need it.  Reconfigurations can also be tough if you’ve purchased a discontinued line of furniture and need to order more parts so you may want to call the manufacturer to double-check before making a used furniture purchase.

And for those who would like to green their office, re-using furniture is the best thing you can do for the environment, without question.  However, keep in mind that most new furniture manufacturers are using sustainable materials and processes these days, so if you decide to go the new route, you can ask your dealer about those particular lines.

Purchasing used furniture can be more time-consuming and complicated than new furniture but it can also be less expensive.  When deciding whether to purchase used or new furniture, it’s critical to weigh your options before making a decision because price isn’t everything.

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