Best Way to Purchase and Move Second-Hand Furniture?

Twitchh on 12/06/2023 - 14:05

Hi,
As title suggests, could you please give me some ideas of the most cost effective ways to get second hand furniture to my house?

I moved interstate so I don't have a car or any family/friends to assist me.
I want to buy some second hand furniture off facebook marketplace from various sellers (E.g. Couch, Dining table, chairs etc.).

I am bit stuck as to what is the best and most cost effective way of getting this stuff.

I was thinking I could hire a van, but then i don't know if I can actually move all this stuff on my own.
Then I thought I could hire a removalist of some sort to help me and somehow line up all the pickups on the same day, but I figure this might be constly to get someone to drive to various locations and gather different furniture.

My other option is buy it new from a store that includes delivery, but this is also costly.

Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks

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Comments

  • bargaino on 12/06/2023 - 14:15
    +3

    Some second-hand shops will deliver.
    But better to buy locally, and hire a ute/van.

    Bunnings is good:
    https://www.bunnings.com.au/for-hire-ute-2hr-km-charge-appli…

    Get the seller to help you load, and a neighbour to help unload. Go on, its a good excuse to introduce yourself to your neighbours.

    • ihbh on 12/06/2023 - 14:23

      For smaller items a trolley and straps can help with transitioning it from residence to vehicle.

    • rustyshackleford on 14/06/2023 - 01:38

      Having used Bunnings' van for moving stuff, can definitely vouch for them. Cheapest way to move plus i got to drive a van for the first time in my life hehe. Really helps if the items can be partially/fully disassembled. Only difference is I had a friend and housemate to help load/unload but I really like the idea of using neighbour's help as an icebreaker :D

      2nd best option, as pointed in another comment, is the "dudes with a ute" or "man with a van" from facebook marketplace but depending on the distances and items it can be economic or expensive.

      OP i was in the same boat as you couple of months back. The only thing new in my house at the moment are the mattresses and small appliances.

  • altomic on 12/06/2023 - 14:20
    +1

    look on facebok marpetklace. plenty of "dudes with a ute" that will assist for $

  • djsweet on 12/06/2023 - 14:20
    +1

    If you’re buying fb/gumtree I’ve had success offering a bit extra for delivery. A lot of sellers won’t do it, but if you’re not too fussy and willing to wait you will get stuff this way eventually. Otherwise, if it’s still worth it to you after hire fees, Bunnings Ute hire is fairly good.

  • ihbh on 12/06/2023 - 14:26
    +1

    I was thinking I could hire a van, but then i don't know if I can actually move all this stuff on my own.

    Look for Ikea furniture that can be disassembled and reassembled - into GoGet car, etc.

    • rumblytangara on 12/06/2023 - 14:32

      The only problem there is that reassembled Ikea furniture might not be as 'sturdy' (and I use 'sturdy' with deliberate single quotes) the second time around.

      I've been loading up on secondhand furniture recently. Hourly hire van- Uber Carshare or GoGet. At the buyer end, there's often a guy who can help me load things. And at my end I can often get a neighbour to help me unload.

      A fair bit of (high quality, not Ikea shit) furniture also disassembles and then can be put together again easily. Dining tables, beds, desks.

      • ihbh on 12/06/2023 - 18:15

        You'd love my area - affluent with many elderly looking to downsize and trying to give away beautiful, solid wood furniture. They have a hard time because it's heavy, takes space and unfortunately, a lot go to waste.

        I prefer some beautiful quality Ikea items, with a few non-Ikea, but as much as I'd love to pick up the beautiful solid wood stuff, it's just too much trouble and not functional enough for my family.

        • rumblytangara on 12/06/2023 - 18:32

          Sounds like we might live in the same area :)

          I'm too old to bother with Ikea stuff anymore. Some of it might not be shite, but I've just moved past that stage of life!

  • mskeggs on 12/06/2023 - 14:39
    +3

    Make a new friend with a ute and all your problems will be over*

    *people with utes already have many 'friends'.

    • Donaldhump on 12/06/2023 - 20:54
      +1

      yep and my rule is an hour for an hour for the randoms you know who request your service. payment in advance

  • ForkSnorter on 12/06/2023 - 16:43

    If it isn't an enormous distance and you're young and healthy, think about just carrying it on foot along the footpath/street. Get a friend to help you. I've bought stuff this way, including a leather sofa and a small fridge. It's hard work, but you can stop when you get tired. Good exercise. Tables/chairs are generally quite light, except for those 6-seater heavy wood tables.

    • Tee Rex Arms on 12/06/2023 - 17:07
      +3

      lol wtf

    • ihbh on 12/06/2023 - 18:48

      My wife has helped me pick up 6 pieces of furniture and an electric piano on foot. Only because it was free. It's hard work, and depending on the weight, 100m is probably the limit. It's very hard to see and grip big furniture.

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