Here’s How to Score the Best Deals from a Furniture Sale
We consider furniture buying to be an investment and one for which we’d spend a bit of dough for pieces we adore. While we’re all about quality furniture designs that are accessible, it’s always welcome to snag them at a steal, and that’s when you’ll want to start seeking out furniture sales.
But with all the major price drops and the heady rush that comes with seeing coveted items go for a fraction of their original prices, it’s easy to get caught up with the excitement. In our book, the best deals aren’t necessarily the lowest-priced items, but furniture that you love at great prices, and that is within your budget.
Before diving headfirst into the next furniture sale that comes along, here’s how to navigate it like a pro and score the best bargains.
Know Your Style & Space
With so many offer discounts, it can be easy to splurge on decor that you don’t necessarily need or have space for. As fabulous as that vintage-style console appears, it’s not quite a bargain if it’s just going to sit awkwardly in your minimalist or contemporary home. Being clear about the aesthetics of your home and whether there’s the adequate room will help you pin down items that are truly worth your time and money.
Prep Ahead (and Add to Cart!)
When you’re browsing shopping sites on non-sale days, it may help to add items that you’re lusting after to your shopping cart. But don’t whip out your credit card just yet. Leave them in your cart and step away for a couple of days – this could help you avoid purchasing items on a whim and give you time to research your picks.
Take this time to also do the necessary homework. Take measurements of your room, map out where you’ll want your new furniture to sit, and double-check the dimensions. Sale items often can’t be sent back, so you’ll want to make sure it fits your space as you envisioned.
Buy Big During Major Sale Events
It pays to be patient. If you have your heart set on a particular piece, but think it costs too much, mark your calendar for major furniture sales events like Memorial Day, Labor Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, as well as the holiday shopping season, before making your purchase.
Hitting up your favorite sites during these periods could land you key pieces at a fab price. There’s just one caveat – be prepared that it may be out of stock by then, so it’s a risk you’ll have to take.
Fastest Fingers First!
Once you get wind of sales, hit the site fast. From time to time, retailers can hold flash sales, where certain merchandise goes on sale for a limited time. Plus, you never know when a fellow shopper will cart out the last piece of that coffee table design or armchair you’ve been eyeing.
If it’s a store that you trust (be assured of secure payment via Stripe on our site!), create accounts and save credit card information before the sale arrives so the checkout process is a breeze.
Hit the Clearance Section
Even if there aren’t any seasonal sales going on, it doesn’t mean you can’t get a good bargain throughout the year.
For instance, make your way to our Clearance section where you’ll get to enjoy great furniture buys at marked-down prices. But of course, do note that such items aren’t applicable for exchanges, returns, or cancellations.
Look for Interest-Free Instalments
So you’ve spotted a terrific bargain, but it’s still quite out of your current budget? Cash or credit isn’t your only payment option. Consider installment plans that allow you to land that dream piece first without having to part with a hefty chunk of money at a go. We’ve partnered with PayBright and Flexity to offer fuss-free and safe installment payments that can be interest-free.
