You have just moved into a more spacious house and rightly want to furnish it with new or different furniture, but now you don’t know what to do with the old furniture: sofas, sideboards, tables. Here is a practical guide on how to prepare furniture for sale, how to define the price, and how to resell it online.
Where is it best to sell?
In Dubai, there are many markets dedicated exclusively to used furniture. But this means that: you have to waste time making an appointment, you have to carry the furniture around in case the professional doesn’t come to you, and you earn less because the professional has to earn money and therefore… it’s not the best solution. The best option is to sell and earn money directly online.
On Second hand Furniture Dubai, in a few minutes, you can upload photos of your furniture, complete with a description, and comfortably from home, therefore, you have the possibility of selling the goods, without too much effort. In the next paragraphs, we will explain how to do it.
How to choose the selling price?
Furniture, even if used, always has a significant price to pay. This is bound to increase if there are certain requirements: fine materials (wood, marble, velvet, etc.), precious details (handles in precious metals, hand-crafted woodwork), year of manufacture (does it date back to the early twentieth century?), typology (is it a unique piece made by hand or was it bought in a department store?), state of wear (moths, chipping, etc.).
Furthermore, a piece of furniture can be considered vintage: in this case, it is no longer just functional but also becomes a piece of design and the cost certainly increases.
How to prepare furniture for sale?
Before you put your furniture to the furniture buyers Dubai, it needs to be polished, literally. If it’s a wardrobe or a sideboard, empty it of all the objects stored in it. If it’s a fabric sofa (like a velvet ottoman), beat it with a carpet beater to remove dust. If the furniture is made of wood, polish it with a special product and a dust-catching cloth.
If the piece of furniture is antique and the wood is slightly chipped, don’t make a drama out of it: often the signs of time give the furniture an even more vintage look. It’s a whole other story if it has obvious damage (broken handles or knobs, holes in the seat…): in this case, try to repair it as best as possible, be honest, photograph and publish any defects and lower the price during the negotiation.
How to sell used furniture
Here’s how to do it, step by step:
- Register or log in: this is the first thing to do. If you already have an account, proceed by entering your credentials. If not, register.
- Insert your ad: Write the subject of your ad or select the category Everything for the Home and then Furnishings and Household Goods
- Add photos and description: This is a fundamental step: take photos that highlight the main features of the object, and the salient details. The accepted format is: JPG, PNG, or GIF and the minimum resolution required is 200×150 pixels.
- Enter the remaining data: Write a title for your ad (for example “Damask sofa for sale”), a long and detailed descriptive text, indicate the price, and specify whether you are available for possible shipping.
- Send the ad to the staff: If the ad has been inserted correctly, you will receive a confirmation email to click to validate the ad and publish it.
Negotiation skills
Last but not least, always remember that you will probably have more success if you negotiate prices and do not insist on a certain amount. So do not scare potential buyers by selling at too high a price, but declare yourself ready to negotiate. There is a useful tactic for this: start with a higher price, for example, 25% above the desired price, and be willing to negotiate downwards until you reach the desired price.
