Have you ever bought a used car? If so, you may be inclined to shy away from telling someone about it. Ever bought a pre-owned car? Suddenly you aren’t so shy to boast about your purchase. Pre-owned is far more acceptable than used to many consumers. But wait a minute, aren’t used and pre-owned the same? The short answer, yes, but in our subconscious there is an innate difference.
As consumers we are programmed by various marketing efforts to believe there is a difference between pre-owned and used. I am here to tell you that there is no difference. I can assure you that a cluster of pre-owned cubicles bears the exact same quality as a used cluster of cubicles and that a used desk set is the same as a pre-owned desk set. The challenge is to look beyond the label and discover the value proposition behind previously owned office furniture. With the right manufacturer or dealer, the same look and function can be achieved at a fraction of the price.
The reality is that buying pre-owned office furniture, regardless of what you call it, is not at all comparable to buying a car. The industry has evolved and today’s manufacturers have paid close attention to the voices of consumers. Those who are looking for pre-owned options at affordable prices no longer have to sacrifice quality to get what they want. Today’s pre-owned is often cleaned, re-finished, reupholstered, or refurbished. New parts are often supplemented to create a nice option that is still used and environmentally friendly.
With a reputable manufacturer or dealer, you can trust that your buying experience and subsequent satisfaction with the purchase will be no different from that with a new dealer. The best pre-owned providers in the industry come with consultative sales reps, skilled designers, efficient project managers and experienced installers. Often, their hands-on knowledge and experience with various brands and generations of furniture makes them a valuable resource in the furniture selection process.
At EthoSource, in Pennsylvania, we recently celebrated our tenth anniversary of offering quality office furniture at competitive pricing. From new to pre-owned to refurbished to liquidations, we have worked with companies of all sizes to provide the full gamut of office furniture services. With a significant portion of our business coming from repeat customers, we are comfortable assuring customers their needs will be met, and their expectations exceeded.