How to Buy Goods from Secondhand Shops
Inspect the goods carefully., Check that electrical appliances are working., Examine the joints and insides of furniture., Sit on chairs, sofas, and any other seats., Know whether or not that bargain can be restored.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Inspect the goods carefully.
Look for the following sorts of problems:
Cracks, splits, chips, and splinters Insect infestation or damage, signs of borer (very important!) Stains or marks Odours Sharp edges Repairs
- are they solid, do they reduce the value of the item Missing pieces. -
Step 2: Check that electrical appliances are working.
If you cannot check them, seek reassurance from the seller that they work and that you can return them if they do not when you try them at home.
Ask what guarantees and/or returns policies there are. , Don't just assume it's all good on the outside. , Do this with care in case they break though! , You don't want to buy something that will be too difficult or too expensive to fix or improve. -
Step 3: Examine the joints and insides of furniture.
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Step 4: Sit on chairs
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Step 5: and any other seats.
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Step 6: Know whether or not that bargain can be restored.
Detailed Guide
Look for the following sorts of problems:
Cracks, splits, chips, and splinters Insect infestation or damage, signs of borer (very important!) Stains or marks Odours Sharp edges Repairs
- are they solid, do they reduce the value of the item Missing pieces.
If you cannot check them, seek reassurance from the seller that they work and that you can return them if they do not when you try them at home.
Ask what guarantees and/or returns policies there are. , Don't just assume it's all good on the outside. , Do this with care in case they break though! , You don't want to buy something that will be too difficult or too expensive to fix or improve.
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