Regardless of where you may be moving to, a new space can create the need for new furniture. Or, possibly, your existing furniture just doesn’t fit. After all, furniture can be expensive and in a world with Amazon Prime, sitting on the same couch year after year can get old. The Used Furniture in Dubai industry is roughly a $16.6 billion industry.
So let’s see how you can benefit.
- Check out your competition
- Apt Deco
- Take great pictures of your furniture
- Tell the story of your furniture
- Letgo
- Next Door
- Facebook Marketplace & Craigslist
Check out your competition
If you’re selling in a balanced market like AptDeco, look for pieces that resemble your item in style, condition, brand, and age. Then figure out how you can improve your item to make sure it’s more competitive and attractive than the rest. This will also help you determine the right price for your item.
Apt Deco
Apt Deco is an online marketplace that makes it easy to buy and sell Used Furniture in Dubai. You simply select and upload a photo of what you are selling. Apt Deco will enhance the photo and suggest a selling price. Then as the item is sold – Apt Deco comes and grabs it and delivers it to the buyer. I recently used Apt Deco to buy a sofa and bed.
I wasn’t in the market for a used sofa, but there were none available in a four-week period that I could find. With the current shortages in all industries due to the pandemic, the furniture industry is definitely feeling it. Anyway, with Apt Deco, I found a sofa, paid for it, and had it within three days. It was an incredible experience that I wasn’t even expecting; the sofa is like new, was half the price, and was delivered quickly.
Take great pictures of your furniture
Now, when we say “photos,” we’re not just referring to stock photos. We’re actually talking about actual pictures that show the actual conditions of your item.
Keep in mind that people who buy Used Furniture in Dubai online are making decisions without seeing the item in person, and therefore it’s important to provide a full picture of the piece to help them make informed decisions about their purchase.
Follow these four easy tips to help your furniture look great and achieve the highest possible price:
- Clean your furniture before you photograph it.
- Remove any clutter, such as cushions, throws, cups, and books
- Take photos at the best times of the day.
- Take photos at eye level from the front, back, and side of your furniture.
Tell the story of your Used furniture in Dubai
Think about all the things that are important to you when buying Used Furniture in Dubai: color, dimensions, brand, style, materials, etc. All of these things are also key factors for used furniture buyers.
Was your item made by a popular brand like CB2, West Elm, or Room & Board? Or was it made by a local artisan with a unique story? Include these details, as some buyers may prefer one maker over another.
By following the tips above, you will accomplish these three things at the same time:
- Reduce the number of questions buyers ask you.
- Make your furniture look more irresistible to buyers.
- Increase the perceived value of your furniture so you can sell it at a higher price.
Letgo
With a tagline of “it’s time to live and let go”, how can you not love this company? Letgo uses advanced technology with intuitive design to make buying and selling used items simply. They even go so far as to have user ratings and reviews on seller and buyer profiles to create a safer environment. Letgo is not just for furniture or housewares, but almost anything you’re ready to “let go” of. Happy hunting.
Next Door
Next Door allows you to connect directly with your neighborhood! You can meet your neighbors, get local recommendations, “borrow a tool” and of course, buy and sell goods! Next Door is your friendly neighbor, with lots of resources. Next Door is a really great platform that embodies the kind of community emphasis that Letter is all about!
Facebook Marketplace & Craigslist
Could this blog even be about buying and selling used items without mentioning Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist? You can find just about anything on either of those platforms. The only caveat: there is not the same user, delivery, or login experience as on some of the other services. So, If you sell an item as a Facebook merchant, there is a 5% fee and it takes 15-20 days to receive the money after items are marked as consigned or sold.
If you have any queries or questions in your mind about Used furniture in Dubai feel free to contact us and visit Mr. Secod Hand for old Furniture in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah.
