 TITLE: How to Save Money on Furniture for a New Home CONTENT: 4\\. Buy Used Furniture\n----------------------\nIn some cases, secondhand furniture may be practically as nice and functional as brand-new furniture—but without the hefty price tag. Here are some cost-conscious options for purchasing used furniture:\n*   Online marketplaces such as Craigslist, eBay, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp\n*   Furniture consignment shops\n*   Thrift stores\n*   Antique shops\n*   Flea markets\n*   Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations\n*   Goodwill retail stores\n*   Estate sales\n*   Garage sales\nYou might even ask relatives, friends or colleagues if they've got any furniture they'd be willing to part with—perhaps at little to no cost to you.\nWhen making a major furniture purchase, a little bit of haggling may save you big as well. You might be able to talk your way into a lower price. But if you and the seller can't agree on a price, you may walk away to find a better deal elsewhere or return later and find that the seller is more eager to make a deal.\nWhen you're shopping for used furniture, be sure to closely examine any piece you want to purchase, look carefully at tags and labels, and buy only what you need. Also, you may want to shy away from buying used mattresses or used upholstered furniture, as bugs and dirt may be lurking where it can't be seen by the naked eye. END