• Solivine
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    If you’re adamant about that, then I guess this largely depends on where you live. Outside of one lucky find in a furniture charity shop I haven’t had that luxury, not to mention that you don’t get to choose what furniture you’re getting there.

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      1 year ago

      https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/huis-en-inrichting/bureaus/m2012565005-vintage-bureautje

      https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/huis-en-inrichting/bureaus/m2013284608-vintage-bureau-scandinavische-style

      Those are two finds from the site I’d personally look for second-hand furniture. I think the American equivalent to this site would be Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist? The furniture is probably of high quality and doesn’t cost much.

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        America is huge and you might have to drive very far to get that second hand item. Also not everyone has a pickup truck to go get bulky heavy furniture you can’t take apart to easily transport to your place. And bedbugs are an issue in some places, especially major cities. It’s possible for some but not everyone.

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          Thank you for explaining that. I didn’t know how the situation is in the US regarding second-hand marketplaces.

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          I agree with most of your complaints, but if transport is an issue, go to Home Depot or Lowes. You can rent a truck or van for $20 a day.

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            You absolutely cannot rent the truck at Home Depot for $20/day. It’s $20 for the first 75 minutes. Then you gotta pay for gas.

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            I agree mostly, but that adds to the cost and it means taking time out of your day to go get the truck, go get the furniture, drop furniture off at your place, then take the truck back. It’s an added inconvenience most people don’t want to deal with.

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        I mean facebook marketplace and craigslist you’re just as likely to find furniture that’s already from IKEA or some similar retailer, anything better will likely cost way more unless someone really wants to get rid of it.

        Also it should be no surprise that used IKEA furniture will also be way cheaper.