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[ScooterMac 2]

You could also look in the paper (or on craigslist?) or a list of upcoming church rummage sales. I know every year our church has a ton of furniture, and most of it is very nice. A lot of it is either from older folks who are moving out of their houses into assisted living or into a smaller place, or from young families who are "trading up" to bigger/nicer furniture. The church pre-screens things that are donated (at least, ours does!), so you won't wind up there to look at a recliner that happens to have doubled as a cat scratching post and litter box.

There's also some nice stuff that's come through our FreeCycle list lately, and I've had occasional luck on Craigslist. Salvation Army and Goodwill generally have a furniture store somewhere in the area, and they won't set out something that isn't "sellable".

If you're looking for somewhere commercial, Ikea is a good place to start. Sears also has a line of lower-priced "kit" furniture....I think Wal-Marts and Targets do as well.

Good luck!

[Krikit 1,163]

Good thinking, Scooter. Target actually has some really great stuff at reasonable prices.

[trailmix 77]

Good morning

It's interesting you mention the Salvation Army, apparently the SA here in Calgary is doing so well they don't even take donations, same with women in need. When we moved to Florida we were going to donate some of our stuff - but they were not interested - I think the SA would come and 'look' at it, but it takes them a week or a month - whatever - to come by and look. We ended posting most of it on craigslist and giving it to a young couple - which is good.

A little while ago we had some other stuff to donate (good used furniture) - just tried women in need - no not interested - so I guess the store at least is not that much in need

[Colleens 40]

Just be very careful when purchasing used furniture. I just saw a show on TV about the increased incidence of bedbugs. And used furniture is an easy way to bring them into your home.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

I don't believe I've ever seen a store that specializes in used furniture. Are there any bigger chains or is it a local thing? I've also never used craigslist, so maybe I'll go over and try to familiarize myself with that. I've always been kinda skeptical of buying things from third parties, not sure why. Although I did get the headpiece for my wedding off e-bay for $20. It was a pretty sweet grab!

So we have... Big lots, Ikea, Walmart, Target, Salvation Army/used outlets/Craigslist. My in laws recommended American Furniture warehouse as well, its a big Colorado based furniture chain. The prices seem decent but I don't have much to compare it to.

I'm not necessarily looking for anything super high quality, just some decent looking pieces to have in an apartment for a while. Hopefully we'll be going to scout out apartments this weekend and I'll have a better idea of what I need. I just have a vision of ourselves in this empty apartment where we sit on the floor with a box of pizza and watch TV We have a new bed, a 46" TV we bought in July and a love seat Bill bought for his apartment when he lived in North Carolina, that's about it. So I definitely need a TV stand of sorts, some tables for the living room, a small kitchen table for 2-4, and I'd love to have a place with a second bedroom, so then we'd need to get something for that. Maybe a small bed or a futon? I have a million people who have been saying they want to come visit, so it would be great to have an extra place for them to stay. Thankfully I've found several 2 bedrooms we could definitely afford... at least according to the websites. Sometimes when you show up to look at these places they start changing their tune on the price. We have a new vacuum, a ton of kitchen supplies, bathroom stuff and bedding thanks to the wedding, so its just the big stuff we really need.

Thanks for the advice everyone!! One more question, whats a good site to look at apartments? I've been looking at like rent.com, apartment guide and apartment book. Any other good places?

[Peachey 10]

Your local newspaper might be a good place as well. When I was looking for a place, I called all the big appartment buildings in the area to find out if they had any vacancies.

So, I got my specs today. I can't seem to find a pic of them online, so I'll take a pic of myself later and show you guys!

[trailmix 77]

Thanks for the advice everyone!! One more question, whats a good site to look at apartments? I've been looking at like rent.com, apartment guide and apartment book. Any other good places?

If I remember correctly we found our apartment in Florida from apartment guide or rent.com. We found the house we rented in the local newspaper online.

[Malrothien 6]

There's also forrent.com.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

There's also forrent.com.

Oh this is a good one! Thanks

[Malrothien 6]

There's also forrent.com.

Oh this is a good one! Thanks

No problem. I love that website - even just to snoop around!

[Carlawarla 1]

Good morning everyone! We're leaving tomorrow to Gene's parents for Thanksgiving so I won't be around until Monday, barring weather. Thanksgiving is a lot of work for my in-laws, in helping to prepare the meal, but also to move so much furniture! We're there to help, and enjoy the food of course. Saturday night we're heading out to meet up with all of Gene's long time friends for a supper out. Should be an enjoyable time! This will be the first time as well that everyone meets Gilbert, and his first long distance drive.

A Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Safe driving to anyone traveling.

Edited November 24, 2009 by Carlawarla

[chadlaure 2]

Thanks Carla!

Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your long weekend

[Ban Hammer 13,110]

good morning carla. that coffee looks yummy!

[ScooterMac 2]

Thanks for the advice everyone!! One more question, whats a good site to look at apartments? I've been looking at like rent.com, apartment guide and apartment book. Any other good places?

Craigslist also has a for rent section...most of the apartments are of the non-corporate variety (at least in my city).

[Peachey 10]

Have a great Thanksgiving Carla!

I have to work late on Thursday