5 Things To Consider When Buying A Used Couch

Looking for a couch for your brand new home? Could you use a replacement for your beat up old couch? Whatever the reason maybe, the search for the perfect comfy couch can be costly. Thankfully, you have a few cost-effective options available including visiting your local estate sale.

However, there are a few things you need to do or consider when purchasing a used couch.

Do The ‘Sit’ Test – You can learn a lot about a couch simply by sitting down and feeling it out. Are the cushions lumpy or flat? Will they need replacing? Test the couch the way you would be using it at home. Sit down. Lay down. Move around. Could you imagine resting here after a long day?

Check The Tags – Looking at the tags can tell you more about the origin of the couch. Believe it or not, there is a big difference between an Ikea couch and one that was manufactured by a high end designer. This can give you an idea about how much more life the couch has to offer and how much use it can endure.

Does It Need Some Fixing? – Take a quick look at the couch. Are there a few scratches here and there? Since you are buying the couch used, you shouldn’t be afraid of a couple small defects. In fact, most of these will prove to be easy fixes.

Do The Smell Test – Is there a bad or questionable odor coming from the couch? Then it’s probably best that you just move on. Couches with a poor or questionable odor attached to it often have a history that you do not want to be a part of.

Is It A Deal? – If you have already checked out a few new couches and their price tags, you should have no problem figuring out whether you are getting a good deal. If you haven’t already, you can always take a peek at couch prices online to get a good idea before you’ve checked out your local estate sale.

Here at Heritage Estate Sales, we are eager to help you find the comfy couch that will turn your house into a home. You can even check out our website to get more information on an upcoming sale.