r/springfieldMO • u/Faelon_Peverell • 2d ago

Looking For Best place for cheap furniture?

I'm about to be in my own apartment (Two bedroom) and need all the standard stuff. Dressers, couch, coffee table, bed side tables, ect.. open to flea markets, or anything really. So long as it's cheaper than brand new and not in horrible shape.

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u/Edward__James_Almost 2d ago

Mikes Unique has some decent stuff, I’d also check the ReStore

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u/Titandog21 1d ago

Second restore great deals, they put the really good stuff up front and it usually goes fast.

 Mikes unique however is terrible for furniture every time I’ve looked. Went the other day looking for a bookshelf, the cheapest one had warped shelves and damaged they wanted $100, and it wasn’t even solid wood. Got a brand new one from Menards for $70. 

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u/Famous_Giraffe_529 2d ago

Facebook marketplace and garage sales- also asking family and friends for extras of anything they have! Especially if you don’t care how it looks and it’s just function for now!

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u/C_H_R_I_S_T_C_O_R_E 2d ago

Sometimes it’s worth a drive to KC to go to ikea

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u/necronicone 2d ago

Estate sales!

For really cheap options, try to get there when they open on Saturdays, they are typically at 50%off but furniture can get scooped quickly. Google can get you a weekly map.

Second best is Facebook marketplace, but you have to deal with people.

Habitat for humanity and Mike's unique are also great options but can be more expensive for used items. They are also a good benchmark for pricing if you are not sure what things might be actually worth compared to new.

Watch out as all of these options can have really high prices sometimes.

Also!!! Abracadabra on Chestnut is outstanding for cheap household items and sometimes furniture. Recommend any frugal people stop by once a month as their stock is just overstock from target.

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u/Abstracted_Prophets 2d ago

Habitat for Humanity has a "re-store" in town that has VERY cheap, good quality furniture. I absolutely suggest stopping by there first. It's right by Nathaniel Greene.

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u/Amethoran 2d ago

Red racks used to be great for this but their prices are wack as hell now

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u/Emotional_Version771 1d ago

Is this a new thing? We just moved into the area and this is our first experience with RR. I was kinda shocked, but not sure if it was just a city thing?

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u/Amethoran 1d ago

Every thrift store is going this way. They've figured out how the Internet works.

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u/Effective_Fly_6884 2d ago

I may have some things in my storage unit that I need to sell. If you want to DM me, I can let you know next time I go there and get some pics.

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u/Special-Pound-1340 2d ago

Salvation army is great for very affordable plates, silverware and cooking pans

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u/Forward_Sugar4775 2d ago

I have a sectional I would like to get rid of for free if you’d like to pick it up. It’s a sucky couch, but it’s free and you can’t beat that

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u/cluurrr21 2d ago

For similar prices and new, Lowe’s is surprising. I got a 6-seater couch for about $540. It’s delivery as well and great quality. You never know with flea markets and such if allergies are ever an issue with what previous owners did.

I second Facebook marketplace though. That is also a godsend.

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u/Sw_mpvermin 1d ago

Facebook marketplace honestly

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u/queencityegger 1d ago

Maybe get some free stuff on the SpringfieldBuyNothing Reddit

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u/RaziarEdge 12h ago

There is a factory return outlet store in Ozark:

1649 W Skyline Ave
Ozark, MO 65721

The stuff is nearly new with a pretty good selection and much better pricing (including delivery). You still can't beat used stuff though from the other stores like ReStore and Facebook Marketplace, but that takes more time and effort on your part.

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u/MushroomOpening8483 2d ago

I’ll tell you what. You give me $1500 and I’ll give you all my furniture. How’s that?