Best place to find cheap furniture that delivers or is in a box I can transport in a car?

Submitted by SpicyyySalsaaa t3_z70sdb in rva

I'm looking for some furniture that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Most of the big box furniture stores (Rooms to go, Haynes, Havertys, etc.) all kinda suck, they're expensive and have annoyingly pressing salespeople that just want to make a buck. Seriously, had a horrible experience at one of these stores. Sales guy followed me around and asked for my phone number and email address 10000x, tried to sell me a full set for 4x my budget when I only wanted 1 piece, and then when I wanted 1 piece he added on protection plans and random fees that essentially doubled the advertised price.

I'm looking for specifically a dresser, kitchen table, and matching 2 night stands. Ideally I'd find something off FB marketplace or at a thrift store, but I don't have the time or a way to transport that.

What's your go to for some decent cheap-ish furniture that could deliver in and around town?

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fr0bert t1_iy42apl wrote

Honestly on a lower end budget and flat pack you really can't get better than ikea. They also ship to a fed ex location for very cheap now.

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SpicyyySalsaaa OP t1_iy44a4m wrote

Honestly have never been in an Ikea, looks like the only ones are in Norfolk and Nova areas.

I've heard bad things tho, are they super cheap compressed MDF?

I'm fine with putting together furniture, but if it's that paper like MDF I wouldn't be too interested.

Would like to see/touch it in person to make sure it isn't like the $20 tables from Walmart lol.

I guess price isn't REALLY a huge concern, I'd rather pay a little extra and get some quality for a piece that will last indefinitely

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skeevy-stevie t1_iy46k13 wrote

They’ve got some quality stuff, it might be MDF, but isn’t flimsy or anything like what you’re thinking.

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MrsLeeds13thChild t1_iy4b3go wrote

I agree, you can get decent looking stuff from IKEA if you avoid the cheapest options, and adding nicer knobs is an easy way to upgrade the look of a dresser or nightstand.

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SpicyyySalsaaa OP t1_iy4dd4h wrote

That's all good! The MDF from Walmart feels like compressed paper lol I know there's better MDF out there for sure

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WontArnett t1_iy4fb7y wrote

With Ikea it depends on the finishing materials. Some of the finishes they use damage easily, so you have to read up on that for items you buy.

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plasticimpatiens t1_iy5qkkg wrote

ikea has a few solid wood options that are reasonably priced. i got my pine kitchen table from there

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy6c0mk wrote

they are super cheap garbage, but so is everything else you are looking at.

Only way you are getting quality furniture with your criteria is used, and it will be a hunt. American furniture is garbage up to a surprisingly expensive price point, because that's what people want - they are planning to chuck it in 5 year.s

In which case just do Ikea. It's garbage but fairly priced

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omfg37 t1_iy468e8 wrote

Diversity Thrift offers delivery

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skeevy-stevie t1_iy47278 wrote

The Dump sales people don’t really hound you, for what it’s worth. They’ll say hi and ask if you need help when you get in, but they don’t stick around.

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JustDyslexic t1_iy46g2d wrote

Go to Green front in Farmville. It is not too far away and the delivery fee to Richmond is very reasonable. They have what they have tho

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Gamegis t1_iy4o4x1 wrote

I bought the same items as OP at greenfront recently. Great quality stuff but it cost several thousand. If he thinks Haynes is expensive I don’t think it’s gonna be better

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Proper-Ad4006 t1_iy4h677 wrote

Wayfair

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gleepgloopgleepgloop t1_iy89lja wrote

Online furniture sales have really exploded, and if you're discerning, there is some decent stuff. I recently purchased bedside tables and a dresser from the same set that were sold by different vendors, I think Cymax and Home Depot of all places. Hardwood and veneer over MDF construction. Even staining and good hardware. About the same price as the aforementioned chain stores during a sale.

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G-Flo189 t1_iy4hnlv wrote

Check out Big Lots. They are low key a big furniture store cause they own brands like broyhill. Way fair also has good deals

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Hiltson87 t1_iy495s4 wrote

Craigslist and rent a truck from Home Depot or Lowes. People sell practically new furniture for cheap just to get rid of it pretty often. Truck rental will prob cost you $50-100 or so by the time you tack on mileage and fuel.

Never paid more than a couple hundred for a single piece of furniture doing it that way.

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choicebutts t1_iy6q1oe wrote

Don't buy anything used or from a rental company. Bed bugs are rampant in Richmond. Despite their name, bed bugs hang out in any and all types of furniture, whether upholstered or unupholstered. Never, ever buy a used bed.

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Turbulent-Flamingo84 t1_iy5xjsf wrote

You can rent a truck for a few hours and it shouldn’t be too crazy expensive.

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rabbiferret t1_iy81405 wrote

I've had this same situation in my life. I don't want to buy flatpack but getting furniture home is hard. I've done these things:

  • Hardware Truck - You can rent a flatbed truck from a lowes or Home Depot for like $20/hour. It doesn't have ratchet straps or anything, and it's first come/first serve so they are limited. Easier in the winter tho.

  • U-Haul - in town rentals for a truck are like $20 + mileage but they have a reservation system. You know what you're getting but it's a bit more expensive.

  • Paid Help. There used to be a reddit guywithatruck or ihaveatruck or something that was happy to help for a VERY reasonable fee.

  • Store Delivery - restrict your shopping to stores with delivery. It's not easy or cheap.

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geekitude t1_iy83gim wrote

Home Restore can be a good place and believe they do deliver furniture. The southside store is definitely higher priced higher-end stuff than downtown, but both change over pretty fast too, so there's reason to look again.
https://richmondhabitat.org/restore/

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dreww4546 t1_iy42zgy wrote

Class and trash. They have a Scott's addition location and an Ashland location. You can get am idea for what they have by looking at their Facebook and Instagram pages. The stuff is used, but high quality.

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Diet_Coke t1_iy47860 wrote

I just got a bar cabinet on sale from Target - usually costs $280, but was on sale for $60. Ordered it last Tuesday, got to me yesterday. They have a lot more online than they do in any store around here, and the bar cabinet at least is decent (not amazing) quality.

I've gotten other furniture from Ashley, if you go dressed like a bum the sales people will ignore you until you approach them to let them know what you want. I did get pitched on a protection plan but all you have to do is say no thanks.

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JeffRVA t1_iy4z0lv wrote

IKEA really is the way to go. I've got exactly the same pieces you're looking for in my house and it's all held up for close to ten years now. The dresser at least has survived two moves and the other stuff, one.

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dandelion_w_i_n_e t1_iy789q0 wrote

Check out the Richmond Habitat ReStore! Purchases go to help Habitat for Humanity and there can be some good deals on furniture. Everything is donated, but quality is usually pretty good. Some things are even new. Fair warning though, prices range from amazing deals to overpriced. I would throw it in your thrift store rotation if you’re shopping around.

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gleepgloopgleepgloop t1_iy88xj4 wrote

I'm going in a different direction here and suggest going back to Hanes, rooms to go, Haverty, whatever. You now know the landscape and how the stores operate. Stay firm with the staff regarding whether you want help right then or not. Ask questions, take as much time as you want, be confident, and don't feel like you need to be pressured to do anything.

Anxious uncertainty and indecision are chum in the water for any sales person. Get comfortable in their presence and don't allow yourself to get pushed around and you'll do fine.

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AnitaCocktail2 t1_iy9s6ta wrote

Online auctions have some fabulous fine furniture available for next to nothing. I have gotten some great items at Cannon's Auctions in Richmond. There are many other local online auction places to check online. Most have a link to a company that delivers at the top of the listings. If not that, call the auction house and ask if they can recommend a delivery service.

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MrsLeeds13thChild t1_iy4av4k wrote

Maybe try the new HomeSense in Short Pump (like HomeGoods but they have more bigger pieces of furniture). Not sure if they offer any sort of delivery service though.

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Particular-Seaweed- t1_iy4skrq wrote

There's a furniture store in midlothian off carmia way by the dollar tree. it used to be value something, great prices on decent furniture. Some kind of outlet or something

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DC_Farmboy t1_iy4sxu6 wrote

Not exactly what you're asking, but don't forget about antique/salvage stores. The quality is often better with older furniture and can be reasonably priced. You can usually find something cool that you wouldn't have necessarily thought about on your own, too. Just an idea.

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Ace417 t1_iy5l88h wrote

I have a kitchen table I can’t get rid of because FB marketplace is full of fools. Shoot me a message

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