Selling used office furniture can offset the cost of upgrading. Determine if there is a market, choose a selling method, prepare and price the furniture, and clarify delivery options.
When a business or individual updates office furniture, there is usually a market for the previously owned furniture. Selling these items can help offset the cost of upgrading. Selling office furniture is generally a five-step process, which includes determining whether a market exists, finding the route to sell the products, preparing and pricing the furniture for sale, selling it, and delivering it.
Begin the process of determining if there is a market for used office furniture by reviewing local and online classified ads, local used office furniture stores, and online auction sites. The individual wishing to sell office furniture should verify that the type of furniture he owns is being sold, and if so, at what price. If there is a market, ensure that current prices allow for the sale of available furniture with a sufficient return to make it worth the effort.
There are three relatively easy ways to sell office furniture, and the furniture owner should choose the method that promises the best chance of selling at the best price with the least amount of time and money invested. Online classified ads are usually free and can be customized for regional shoppers, but keep in mind that these ads often result in a series of unwanted responses such as spam and solicitations. An online bidding site is typically a more secure and targeted method of selling office furniture, where the seller pays the site a small fee. The simplest method is to have a local furniture liquidator buy and sell it, but this is also the most expensive method as commissions can be as high as 50% of the sale.
Having determined the preferred method of selling office furniture, the next step is to prepare and price the furniture for sale. It pays to clean the furniture and make small repairs easy and inexpensive. This relatively easy job at the beginning can significantly increase the final selling price. Market based furniture pricing as determined by reviewing other furniture for sale. Be reasonable, as it is unlikely that any used furniture can be successfully sold above prevailing local prices.
The furniture seller must make it clear whether the furniture will be delivered, shipped or must be picked up. Typically, the size of office furniture makes long-distance shipping cost prohibitive in the used market. It is common to expect local used office furniture buyers to buy them.
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