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Unlike Rempala's "too good to be true" theory, Schmit said that if a couch was "too worn or a little smelly" it might not be such a bad thing, seeing as "these are memories."
If you are a bit too uncomfortable bartering with hippies and would rather not take your chances with a couch left out for the garbage, don't fret. There is another used furniture option. Ask Sheree Nair, co-owner of Freeman Used Furniture, 1145 Pennsylvania St.
Sheree Nair and her husband Doug have been owners of Freeman Used Furniture for more than 20 years, taking over for her parents who bought the business in 1969.
"We do have some student trade," Nair said. "We sell a lot of desks, couches, coffee tables; furniture for every room of the house."
Buying used furniture from stores such as Freeman can ensure quality and still be cheaper in price in comparison to new furniture. Nair said that the quality of used furniture was oftentimes superior to that of new furniture, being sturdier and usually not built out of plywood.
"I would look to see if it's made with a solid construction." Nair said. "Make sure it's not stapled together."
Freeman's Used Furniture and Appliances, 1145 Pennsylvania Street, is owned by Doug and Sheree Nair. The store is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. It's closed Sundav and Monday. Mindy Ricketts/KANSAN
Mindy Ricketts/KANSAN
So, before you go looking for that needed new couch or table, don't immediately drive to the nearest new furniture outlet. You most likely will be able to find what you're looking for while simultaneously saving a few extra bucks if you go the used furniture route.
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
APRIL 3,2008