There are quite a number
of places where you can find cheap patio
furniture than you can imagine. All
you need is a lot of patience, a dash of creativity, some hunting and haggling
skills, some cash, a stylist buddy to help you decide and some really comfy
shoes then you are good to go.
Cheap
patio furniture sets are mostly available on end-of-season or
off-season sales. That is if you want
brand new and can afford the latest trends.
If you’re simply looking for a good find there are a few suggestions
that I can make on where you can scout for any furniture.
First on the list, try to
look for a garage or yard sale. You
might be lucky enough to find a nice set of cheap outdoor patio furniture from one of your moving neighbor. You can then try to get it at its cheapest
cost, just wait for the perfect timing and make that offer. Most outdoor furniture sold on yard sales are
still in good condition. You can always
refurbish them anyway. It won’t cost you
that much to buy some spray paint and fabric.
Next, go flea market
bargain-hunting. I’d say visiting flea
markets are fun. I enjoy looking at
special and one-of-a-kind pieces on flea markets. If you are the creative, artistic type, you
may find the perfect but cheap wicker
patio furniture you’ve always dreamt of on a bargain. Most flea markets are held every month or
annually on the same location.
I have an additional tip
for furniture bargain hunters, either you come early or come late. If you come early, you get the best pieces at
its best prices. On the other hand, if
you come late to a garage or yard sale, you may be guaranteed the lowest
prices, especially if it’s their last day.
You are sure to get the price that you ask for and they’ll surely give
it to you.
Our next destination for
buying cheap furniture is the antique shop.
Antique and thrift shops sell cheap, classic, old but collectible pieces
you can consider for your patio or backyard.
Also try visiting those
places selling architectural salvage. You’ll
never know if you can find furniture pieces there that you can repurpose and
remodel. Sometimes these places also offer
repairs, you just need to make arrangements with them on what you want done and
how you want it.
You can also consider
looking for good second hand furniture online.
There are sites like eBay that sell good seconds. If you are the kind of person who likes
staying at home or has no time to shop, shopping online whether for brand new
or good seconds is the thing for you.
Online shops also offer free shipping depending on your arrangements.
Oftentimes shopping for
cheap furniture at yard sales and thrift shops would still require you to make
some repairs on the pieces that you’ve purchased. Slightly used furniture often
has scratches that need to be repaired which makes your patio furniture cheap. Doing
a little handyman job won’t hurt and you are sure to save a lot of money by
simply doing the repairs yourself.
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This article is written on June 6, 2013 by Melissa B. Valdespina
