subject: Used Cubicles & Used Office Furniture For Today's Budget Buyer [print this page] In today's economy saving money in the workplace is the key to staying afloat. One of the largest expenses of new or expanding business is office furniture. I realize that a person who has not gone through the vigorous process of purchasing office furniture may think this is crazy but, take it form an expert it is far from crazy.
Take into consideration that the average price for a brand new cubicle may be around $2500 per cubicle and the average price of a L-shape cherry desk may be around $1200. This That means in order to furnish an office for five executives and 15 employees your cost for cubicles and desks alone would be $43,000.00. With today economy that is an enormous expense. Now consider the same office using used cubicles at an average price of $700 per cube and a used l-shape cherry desk at an average price of $500 your cost is now $13,00.00 that is a total saving of $30,000.00. Now consider the fact that you still have to purchase items such as chairs, file cabinets, conference tables, reception furniture and more. The saving from new to used can be as much as $40,000. Sounds good right? That's because it is!
Some people may have reservations about the idea of purchasing used office furniture. You may question whether the furniture will look good or will I be able to match the colors we prefer. The fact is that by choosing a good office furniture vendor neither of these issues should pose much of a problem. I am sure many of you have heard of horror stories about companies purchasing used office furniture that showed up looking like it came from a scrap yard. By doing your due diligence before purchasing you can save yourself time, money and a lot of hassle.
It is the difference between buying a used car from a well known reputable dealership and Uncle Bob's Car Mart. Make sure you not only view the furniture on the showroom floor but the inventory in the warehouse as well. Also make sure you ask the proper questions. Will you perform touch up on the furniture when it is installed? Do you clean the furniture before it is delivered? What do you consider nicks and scratches or minor wear and tear? These are very important questions which in the long run will make your purchase hassle free.
By following the information provided in this article you can save thousands of dollars on your next office furniture purchase without the worries of receiving bad quality furniture. Remember to ask the proper questions and view everything you will be purchasing. By purchasing from a reliable used office furniture dealer you will find that used office furniture and used cubicles can appear like new when finished. With these kinds of saving and you now have the financial reserves to operate your business with a positive cash flow. Now that is good business.
by: Ron Sassano
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