New vs. Used Office Furniture

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When it comes to buying office furniture, some businesses aren’t sure if they want to buy new or used. New office furniture can be a big expense for most companies so they often look into used office furniture. There are pros and cons to buying new or used office furniture, but when new vs. used, it is usually the new office furniture that is chosen.

Advantages of buying new office furniture

  • Wide range of colors available
  • Replacement parts and pieces can be bought
  • Matching pieces available for future purchases
  • Custom built pieces available
  • Up-to-date styles available
  • Wide choice of designs
  • Under warranty if anything breaks or malfunctions

Disadvantages of buying new office furniture

  • Fast depreciation
  • Cost
  • Assembly may be required
  • Delay between purchase and delivery

Advantages of buying used office furniture

  • Lower price
  • Resale return is high
  • Available immediately
  • Good for the environment

Disadvantages of buying used office furniture

  • No warranties
  • Limited selection
  • Difficult or impossible to find matching pieces
  • Mismatching
  • Size may not fit
  • Considered less professional by clients and staff
  • Replacement parts be difficult to find or not available

Once you decide to buy new office furniture you will want to take your time to not only decide what your immediate needs are for office furniture, but also your future needs. When purchasing new office furniture, you will want to buy pieces in a collection that has the pieces you will need in the future. Some collections are basic and stable, so they are a good choice because they won’t be replaced by a new collection by the time you need to buy more office furniture.

If you are starting out and expecting to grow, it isn’t worth buying the less expensive discontinued office furniture that is on sale. The reason is that you won’t be able to purchase matching pieces later as your business grows.

When purchasing new office furniture, be sure you have accurate measurements of the office so that you will be able to realistically fit the new office furniture in the space available.

Choosing new office furniture and designing office spaces can be challenging and even overwhelming. At Corporate Design Choice, they will simplify your office furniture buying by meeting with you at your office, helping with the design, and then recommending new office furniture that will meet your business needs while staying within the company’s budget.

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