| Are you a new homeowner who wants to outfit | | | | can ask to see multiple pictures from different angels. |
| your home with affordable furniture? If so, you | | | | The buyer can email these pictures to you. Emailing |
| should visit Craigslist.org. Craigslist is a popular online | | | | pictures saves you both time and gas money. You |
| classified website where items are bought, sold, and | | | | don't waste a trip to view an old and dirty couch. |
| traded. There are many items listed for sale, including | | | | Ask about storage. Furniture owners sell their old |
| affordably priced furniture. | | | | furniture. It likely hasn't been used in months or even |
| If you want to use the popular classified website to | | | | years. Before buying a couch or recliner, ask where it |
| find and buy used furniture, perform a search. Once | | | | was stored. Was it stored inside or outside? You |
| on the main page, select your state and the nearest | | | | don't want furniture that has been outside and |
| city. To perform a search, look for the search box | | | | exposed to the elements, at least not without a |
| on the left hand side of the page. You can search for | | | | large discount. |
| a particular piece of furniture, like a couch. To search | | | | Ask about payment. Most furniture listings on |
| other local areas too, download a free Craigslist | | | | Craigslist just say how much they want for the item. |
| search tool, to search multiple cities at once. | | | | They rarely give you more information, but you need |
| You now know how to find and buy used furniture | | | | it. Does the seller want cash or a check? Will there |
| on the Craigslist website, but how can you ensure | | | | be an immediate exchange? If paying by check, does |
| you get a good deal? By asking important questions. | | | | the seller want to wait until the check clears before |
| What should you inquire about? | | | | delivering your purchase? These are all questions you |
| Ask to see pictures. Many sellers on Craigslist.org | | | | should have answers to before agreeing to buy |
| post pictures of the products they sell, but not all do. | | | | furniture through the classified website. |
| If a picture isn't posted, ask to see one. In fact, you | | | | |