Archive for the ‘Used Office Furniture’ Category

Buying Used Office Furniture In San Diego: The Greenest Option

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

recycleReusing products that have already been manufactured is one of the simplest and most cost effective ways to practice sustainability in your business. Buying used office furniture in San Diego means the only natural resource utilized is the fuel to transport the items to your location. This is in stark contrast to the resources required to:

  • Extract raw materials and transport them to the manufacturing plant
  • Process them into usable form
  • Produce entirely new furniture
  • Manage waste byproducts of the manufacturing process
  • Distribute the end product from a manufacturing site to dealers and finally to customers

Recycled Cubicles Don’t Trash the Environment

If you visit our Green Cubicles page, you will learn that approximately 500 pounds of waste material is saved from ending up in the landfill for every cubicle that is recycled. High quality workstations can be refurbished over and over to extend their lifespan for decades. That’s a great reason to not only purchase used office furniture but also to encourage fellow business owners make the same smart choice.

Office Furniture Liquidators: San Diego Businesses Can Find Ready Buyers

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

office furniture liquidators San DiegoAn economic downturn is tough on all businesses, but it does provide opportunities for office furniture liquidators. They have lots of chances to pick up workstations that are being sold off in liquidation sales. Resellers also have a ready supply of customers seeking the cost savings that come with purchasing used or refurbished cubicles. These clients want quality, but don’t have the budget for brand new cubicles. This means high-end brands with solid construction can be retouched and sold at a price that works for everyone.

Small businesses are as likely as large ones to go shopping for pre-owned office furniture. This means companies looking to sell their old furnishings to a dealer don’t have to have an enormous fleet of cubicles to make a deal. Just 10 matching pieces (desks, chairs, or workstations) is enough to make it worth a dealer’s while to offer a competitive quote. There’s also the possibility of using old furniture as a “trade in” when you purchase new or upgraded office furniture.

Buying and Selling Cubicle Systems: San Diego a Hot Spot

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Want AdDid you know there is a “Craig’s List” of sorts for buying and selling cubicle systems? San Diego, Dallas, St. Louis, Clearwater – plenty of big cities are featured on the Systemsnews.com website. This information clearinghouse lets office furniture companies advertise their wares and liquidation services. They also provide space for people to request leads on items they need. This might be entire cubicles or just end finish pieces or other components. Unfortunately, most of the current listings on this site appear to be inactive – either deleted or expired.

Folks looking for items that are compatible with their existing systems might have better luck trying the manufacturer. Of course, that does mean paying full price. Plus, you’re out of luck if a particular component has been discontinued. If you are seeking specific parts for your older cubicle systems, San Diego used office furniture dealers who know all the best places to look might be able to source these for you. That’s a good approach to try if you don’t feel like placing an ad and taking your chances on an online transaction with someone you’ve never met.

Office Furniture: San Diego Rustic Hardwood Antiques

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

35Antique Indian DoorWhen you are outfitting your office environment, having most of your pieces match or follow a basic theme is ideal. However, conference rooms and executive offices can be embellished with a few eclectic pieces that stand out as truly unique. Have you considered looking into antique office furniture? San Diego Rustic specializes in importing and refinishing old hardwood pieces from India.

The company takes massive, ornate doors and doorframes and converts them into book and curio cases. That would certainly make an interesting conversation piece and provide a place to display your golf ball collection! You can see some of these fascinating repurposed furnishings in the eco-friendly section of the Rustic website. For complete sets of refurbished modern office furniture including cubicles and workstations, contact us anytime.

Used Office Furniture – Vista Blogger’s Advice

Monday, January 4th, 2010
Used Office Furniture Workstations

Used Office Furniture Workstations

Are you mulling the pros and cons of purchasing used office furniture? Vista Office has a recent post up on this topic. The writer makes a number of good points – especially about how useful secondhand furniture can be for startup businesses that can’t afford large capital expenditures. Of course, even larger companies can benefit from purchasing pre-owned furniture if they can find it in matching workstation sets.

One way to do this is by keeping an eye on auctions for companies that are going out of business and liquidating their assets in bulk. However, it’s much easier to partner with a local office furniture company that can readily locate used cubicles for you. A professional dealer will ensure that each piece is in good condition and do any touch ups necessary to make them ready for use.

San Diego Office Desks Can Go To A Good Cause

Friday, December 25th, 2009

9 Teachers deskIt’s nice to know that people care about paying it forward here in San Diego – especially during the holidays. Office desks may seem like an unusual gift, but they can make a big difference to cash strapped organizations. Over on Yelp.com, poster Heather B. asks how she can donate her used office furniture to a non-profit or a school. Respondent dan “sophomoric” q. has a great recommendation – visit the ILoveSchools website to find teachers in need.

This site has a section specifically for individuals or businesses who want to donate used or new equipment or supplies. You can use the search function to help match your donation with schools in San Diego. Office desks can be used in administrative centers, as teacher’s desks in classrooms, for work stations in computer labs, and much more. The holiday season is the perfect time to renovate your offices and ensure that your old furniture goes to a worthy cause.

Office Furniture – San Diego Area Refinishing

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

1 Painted File CabinetYou have several options when it comes to buying used office furniture. San Diego area vendors often sell these items refurbished in like-new condition. Each piece is stripped and professionally refinished. You can also buy furnishings that are used and not restored (although they may be lightly retouched). If you buy from a reputable vendor, these are usually only gently worn and still in decent condition.

In contrast, when you purchase office furniture at an auction or liquidation sale, it may have an unacceptable degree of visible wear and damage. In addition, if you are buying one or two pieces at a time due to budget restraints, they may not all match.

Paint that is chipped is another common problem with this type of office furniture. San Diego retouching companies like Linden Painting offer a unique service that can address these problems to some extent. They perform onsite electrostatic painting on solid metal items such as file cabinets. Static electricity is generated to attract the paint to the surface being finished. Reduced overspray makes this process quick and clean compared to traditional spray painting.

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