Buying used upholstered furniture - Craigslist
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Comments (1)Theodore Alexander is one place to start...See Morecat allergies and Craigslist furniture
Comments (11)Good insights here: thanks, everyone. In fact, DH has nixed these already, so the point is unfortunately moot. I think they're pretty, but they were to be for him, as his prefab Target mission-style dresser is kaput. Friends don't let friends buy Target casegoods, is all I have to say, and it was a $225 lesson, grrr... But I will keep in mind for the future that I don't need to fear cat dander w/regard to Craigslist: Red, that was really informative. So, Fly, go nuts, they're yours! (: And Les, thank you for that observation: veneer isn't always problematic, of course, but we have two rough-and-tumble boys (three, if you count DH, and I often do). Allergies: I am slightly-but-manageably allergic to dogs, which is what we'll eventually get, and otherwise I only have allergy trouble for about a month each, in spring and fall. I have actually had great success recently with a nasal spray called Nasalcrom, available OTC at drugstores. No side effects like the ones I used to get with Zyrtec, and its effect is localized, so I prefer it... I'm glad you're having good results with Singulair, sue36; a friend of mine was on it and had horrific side effects, which still linger a year after she stopped taking it. Bodies are funny and unpredictable things....See MoreCraigslist Furniture Stinks!
Comments (3)It may be easier to just change out the leather for a newer fabric. I experienced the same thing with a couple of pieces I purchased. After cleaning with Murphy's oil vigorously, I was still left with the previous owner's scent combined with the oil. Try leaving the set in the garage to air for several days or until the scent has dissipated. Vinegar is almost a miracle product. You could try wiping it down with vinegar to remove the odor....See MoreHow do you successfully sell furniture on Craigslist?
Comments (39)I have successfully sold on CL, but it has taken a lot of NO SHOWS and a lot of SCAMS to do so. My tips: (these may be duplicate, I didn't read through every post) * Put good info in your title, and as much info as possible in your message body. Include every term someone might search for if they wanted your item. Synonyms, and not so synonyms. :) "table and chairs", "dining set", "dining room furniture", etc. Even if it means a string of adjectives, or using different terminology ever time you state something - it will generate more viewers. (Great example of this - I picked up a hand-finished ORB king sized headboard, footboard and rails for $20. The seller had been posting it simply as "metal bed" and wasn't getting any traffic, so she kept dropping & dropping her price because she needed to get rid of it. I know this would have sold long before I saw the ad if she had been able to generate more hits. Good for me, I guess!) * If you know the maker, include it... same with store. A lot of people will search by store name because it represents their overall style. * Include the style. E.g. I may not search for "farm table" but I might search for "rustic dining". * If you don't want to haggle, put in the ad that the prie is firm. Otherwise you'll probably have to deal with it. * Echoing previous: include a notice that the ad will be removed when the item is sold. Otherwise you'll get countless "is it still available?" emails to respond to....See Morejust_terrilynn
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