When I moved into my first apartment by myself I had no furniture, in fact I didn’t have a bed, or any kitchen supplies.
When you are fresh out of college and swimming in debt full price retailers won’t cut it. I looked for reasonable priced furniture in every obvious store.
I did not want a pre-owned piece of furniture that I could find on websites, I wanted something I could call mine.
I was driving down Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, FL the day I moved into my new apartment and saw a “Rooms to Go Outlet” nestled in a shopping center.
I had previously gone to the regular “Rooms to Go” to see the prices, and decided to buy from that store would exceed my budget.
The outlet was just like the regular store, clean and set up nicely. The staff members on the floor were friendly and not predatory like at some of the full price retail stores.
As I walked around I tried to figure out why items were in this “clearance” store. Some of the items had obvious reasons for being there, such as pen or marker marks, or slices from blades on seat cushions. Read more »
I bought kitchen furniture from a Millwork’s store.
I bought chairs, a maple unfinished table and an unfinished tall cabinet.
I don’t know what brand the furniture is. I don’t think there is any brand.
I chose unfinished furniture hoping to save money.
I particularly like the take because it as high as an island. I like high tables.
The stools are easy to sit on and eat quickly. Read more »
I have a beautiful rattan desk and chair that I purchased at a flea market for only $45.00.
It is in wonderful condition, excellent actually and came with a glass covering for the top of the desk which is rolls of rattan, therefore requiring the glass to enable you to use the top for writing, etc.
When I saw the desk I just couldn’t take my eyes off of it but thought Oh well, I probably cannot afford it.
A little later I went back and looked at it again and thought I just have to have it. When I looked at the price tag, I wasn’t sure that it was saying 45.00 or 450.00.
Finally after admiring it for awhile I decided to ask the person who was selling it what the price was and was told that it was there on commission and that he thought the price was $45.00. Read more »