When shopping around for furniture and comparing one store to another, how do you know when you’re actually making smart, informed choices in your selection? It’s one thing to spend less money, but what does that mean? What are you actually getting for your money compared to what you could be getting? The key is to shop smart… but how?! That’s easy! Shop like people who work in furniture. Know what you’re buying and what’s it’s’ worth. Be informed… and here’s how you do it! Look For Quality Does spending “less” on your sofa set sound smart if you have to buy another in a year. Not to people that who work in furniture. Look for quality finishes such as stitching, a durable fabric, and hardwood frames, and so on. But ask yourself, does this mean spending more money? Well, it certainly could! But not if you’re smart about it, and not if you shop at Surplus Furniture – where top quality furniture comes for less. Not to mention, their knowledgeable staff who can answer all your questions. After all, quality is a key factor in what they look for themselves! Avoid the "Apples and Oranges" Pitfall When comparing price alone, you may overlook the fact that the furniture you are comparing could be of completing different quality, and that’s where it can get complicated. Simplify. The easiest way to tell if the quality is the same is to look at the manufacturer. If it comes from the same manufacturer (i.e. is the exact same set) but costs less at one place over another, then you can be sure you’re not sacrificing quality, only saving money! Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse carries some of the biggest brand names in the business – the exact same furniture you see in other stores – but for Much Less! Sounds like smart shopping, doesn’t it?! Make Your Money Go Farther So, you’ve saved a ton on your main purchase by doing your homework. Good for you! But you’re not finished – the room is not complete. The good news is you can turn your savings into the completion of your room! Designer rugs, coffee and end tables, lamps; it all costs less at Surplus! Make your money go farther and shop like you know your furniture, at Surplus Furniture.