College Dorm room & furniture deals?

[DearDaisyinDurham]

It's looking more & more like it's going to be an apt.

So the list is looking like:

Retail:
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Big Lots!
CostCo? (IDK about that one but sometimes they have deals)
Cost Plus World Market
IKEA
Tuesday Morning
WalMart

Then sales such as yard/estate/Craigslist/want ads

Someone suggested Retailmenot for coupons, others?? Thanks so much everyone!

 

[dd50]

Don't forget to check freecycle also because people give away some good things. I gave away a TV that I didn't need but nothing wrong with it. I have also given away 2 twin comforters when my DD got a full size bed. Other things that I can't think of right now but if you are patient you can get some great things for free. Free is always good.

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Don't forget to check freecycle also because people give away some good things. I gave away a TV that I didn't need but nothing wrong with it. I have also given away 2 twin comforters when my DD got a full size bed. Other things that I can't think of right now but if you are patient you can get some great things for free. Free is always good.

ok, thanks!!

 

[Fyrefly]

Stuff like mattresses/blankets I buy new because you never know...ew.

But I would make a big list and yeah, sort with the roommate what can be done first. Me and my boyfriend are getting an apartment and both of our parents had old furniture that wasn't used. Some of his came from a downstairs apartment his grandfather used to use. Thus far I have only had to buy a couple minor appliances (toaster oven, etc.), my mattress, and some bedroom furniture from Ikea retail. Everything else has been hand-me-downs, used, or bought on clearance.

Is anyone in your family or friends packrats? My mom's sorority is notorious for loving to cook. I was able to pick up an entire old set of everyday china from one of them who wanted a new pattern, and sending out an email of "Anybody got a spare muffin pan/mixing bowls, etc." worked wonders. Most people would rather give/sell for pennies to someone they know who will use it than to just throw it away or sell it to someone faceless.

My priority list:

1) Ask if anyone has spare kitchen stuff/furniture/milk crates/anything. This includes the immediate contacts for your family and for any of the roommates.
2) Divide up the remainder of stuff on your list that you need.
3) Try to buy other stuff used if possible (Craigslist, classifieds, yard sales, etc.)
4) Pay for the rest new (on sale/with coupons, hopefully!)

It's a big job, but you'll save money working from free to expensive. And maybe help some people declutter in the process!

 

[SDSorority]

Most people I know get their stuff from IKEA, but I got most of my own stuff (back in the day...) at Target and Meijer. OH and GARAGE SALES. I did a lot of garage sale shopping that summer before college.

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Most people I know get their stuff from IKEA, but I got most of my own stuff (back in the day...) at Target and Meijer. OH and GARAGE SALES. I did a lot of garage sale shopping that summer before college.

Stuff like mattresses/blankets I buy new because you never know...ew.

But I would make a big list and yeah, sort with the roommate what can be done first. Me and my boyfriend are getting an apartment and both of our parents had old furniture that wasn't used. Some of his came from a downstairs apartment his grandfather used to use. Thus far I have only had to buy a couple minor appliances (toaster oven, etc.), my mattress, and some bedroom furniture from Ikea retail. Everything else has been hand-me-downs, used, or bought on clearance.

Is anyone in your family or friends packrats? My mom's sorority is notorious for loving to cook. I was able to pick up an entire old set of everyday china from one of them who wanted a new pattern, and sending out an email of "Anybody got a spare muffin pan/mixing bowls, etc." worked wonders. Most people would rather give/sell for pennies to someone they know who will use it than to just throw it away or sell it to someone faceless.

My priority list:

1) Ask if anyone has spare kitchen stuff/furniture/milk crates/anything. This includes the immediate contacts for your family and for any of the roommates.
2) Divide up the remainder of stuff on your list that you need.
3) Try to buy other stuff used if possible (Craigslist, classifieds, yard sales, etc.)
4) Pay for the rest new (on sale/with coupons, hopefully!)

It's a big job, but you'll save money working from free to expensive. And maybe help some people declutter in the process!

Excellent, thanks!

 

[stevenden]

i usually get mine from those site selling refurbished or recycled used furniture's by that I am sure they've cleaned it all up for bed bugs and make sure it will look good as new.

 

[NotUrsula]

Since you're in Central Florida, you have another GREAT option: hotel liquidators. These are the places that haul away the furniture when hotels redecorate, and they re-sell the stuff for next to nothing.

There are two big ones in the Central Florida area, Blue Nile Liquidators (407-292-8866, 5370 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, 32808) and Universal Hotel Liquidators, at 10900 U.S. 19 North in Clearwater.

Some of the stuff can be old and cheap-looking, and some can be REALLY nice; it just depends on what class of hotel it came out of. It's like Christmas when a Four Seasons or a Hyatt decides to redecorate.