Cost-effective office furniture acquisition is increasingly important these days, even with rumors of an economic rebound on the horizon.  According to an article about office furniture we found on HeraldNet, the website for The Herald of Everett, Washington, there appears to be a trend in the Puget Sound area away from the purchase of brand-new furniture and towards the purchase of clearance furniture, something we may see mirrored for purchases of office furniture in Toronto.

Brian Hollingshead, the owner of Everett Office Furniture, a retailer that sells new and used office furniture in the Everett area, has certainly noticed a trend in his own business.  Where two years ago about 25 percent of his sales were for used or clearance furniture, today, that number hovers closer to half.  That’s a pretty big jump.  Hollingshead also has a wonderful quote about the rationale for selling clearance furniture.

“You put a desk in a spot and there isn’t much to go wrong with it,” he said.

We can certainly agree with that statement.  Clearance furniture at Executive Furniture Rentals is always top-notch, and our office furniture in Toronto is particularly strong.  Since office furniture is often more sturdy than home furniture, something the HeraldNet article points out, finding excellent pieces of pre-owned furniture is surprisingly easy.

The next time you’re considering office furniture in Toronto, it might help to think beyond purchasing new furniture.  Clearance furniture and rental solutions are also great options.  Contact us today to learn more.

For the stationary, sitting in front of the computer and searching on marketplaces such as Kijiji, Craigslist or eBay, may be a start to find out what is available at any given time by people wanting to re-sell their personal property.  Consignment stores can be fun.  These are, retail stores dedicated to have individual’s products put in a showroom, for a consignment fee, so the public can visit.  You’ll be amazed at some of the treasures (and junk!) that you will see.  Sometimes newspapers and even websites announce weekly bargains that retail stores are having.  My favourite, of course, is visiting reputable furniture rental companies who have structured clearance centres.  If they are legitimate clearance stores, they truly will have their furnishings below original wholesale price.

All products like sofas, living room sets, mattresses, dining room sets, kitchen sets, bedroom sets and so much more have been previously rented to executives who have temporarily been relocated, used for home staging (to sell homes).  In addition, office furniture, such as filing cabinets, desks, office chairs, workstations, screens, worktables, etc. have come back from lease, tradeshows or simply became excess inventory.  I suggest you visit and actually see the furniture first hand.  Ask if there are any monthly discount coupons.  If you like to bargain, make the sales person sweat a bit (hey, it’s used furniture!!) but don’t be unreasonable or rude.  Remember, a good deal is only good if both parties walk away satisfied (My Dad always said that!).

I came across an interesting quote the other day, and I think it aptly applies to bargain hunting.  It read “Perception is reality….only to the ignorant.”  If you are truly looking for something at a good price, research the product and who you are buying it from.  Perhaps ask for references.  Do they stand behind the product or simply say, It’s used.  You get what you paid for”.  False expectation should never be sold….by anyone!

So, need to find the perfect piece of furniture for your basement, or furnish a complete office with furniture that has been depreciated?  No problem.  Find a reputable furniture rental company and enjoy the hunt! Contact us for more information about furniture rental.