Re: Pricing Used Upholstered Furniture (General Topic)
The problem with used upholstery is connecting with a buyer that has the same taste and style. Some of these makers have 5.000 fabrics in their lineup, that can be put on over 1,000 frames. That means that there's a lot of different ways to configure a piece, unlike a Toyota Corolla that might have two interior colors choices and ten exterior colors.
In the past, it was virtually impossible to post photos, but in the past three to five years everyone has become comfortable with digital photography enough to run ads on venues like EBAY and C/L and that helps market a used piece considerably.
Another hurdle to get past is you have to go in someones home to see their used pieces, and that's uncomfortable for many (both buyer and seller). At least with cars, they're out in the driveway or parking lot.
50% off the price of new is about right on used, factory-made furniture. Handmade case pieces that are accurate reproductions don't suffer that kind of depreciation, however.
The other factor is pets on the upholstery. If they're allowed up on the pieces then cut the resale value by half again.
Duane Collie
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