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Should I buy a "new" sofa?

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TonyThreePies · 25/02/2022 00:50

When I say new I mean new to me, it would be second hand.

When I moved into my flat I bought a leather sofa so I could wipe DDog's muddy paw prints off and brush her fur off it easily. I soon realised that it was great for her but not for me. It is comfy but cold when it's cold and I stick to it when hot. It's always had throws over it which I can chuck in the wash when needs be.

My gorgeous girl passed away last year. Last weekend I realised - as I pulled the throw back into place for the zillionth time - that I bought the sofa for her not me. And - while comfy - it really annoys me that I have to "make the sofa" each time I sit on it. And, the throws make it look like student digs rather than a grown up's home. I decided it was time to replace it and have been looking on ebay and FB marketplace and have found one I like for £100.

The thing is - £100 is a lot of money to me and with prices of everything rising it feels extravagant to spend this when I have a perfectly functional sofa already. So, do I spend the money (which I have saved in my piggy bank!) or stick with the one I have? WWYD?

PS - if I do get a new sofa I will get a charity shop to take my current one so it will be recycled and not go to waste.

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Imonlyhereforthehandwringing · 25/02/2022 00:52

Of course you should. Life is too short to be uncomfortable and miserable.

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 25/02/2022 00:53

Go for it! My boyfriend has a leather sofa and I hate the coldness of it. And my legs stick to it in summer.

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 25/02/2022 00:55

PS: Sorry about your gorgeous girl. x

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Aquamarine1029 · 25/02/2022 00:57

Yes, you should, but before you hand over your money, make sure the sofa doesn't smell. Second hand soft furnishings can be really gross.

nozbottheblue · 25/02/2022 01:11

Go for it!
You could put your current sofa on marketplace too, to make a bit of the cost back.

TonyThreePies · 26/02/2022 01:01

@GreenFingersWouldBeHandy

PS: Sorry about your gorgeous girl. x
Thank you Green, I miss her terribly. And thanks everyone for encouraging my extravagance!

The sofa I was watching has been sold Sad. But it's definitely the right decision. I took the sofa covers off today as they were annoying me but put them straight back on - the leather was cold through my pjs clothes!

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GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 26/02/2022 22:54

I time, maybe you could get another gorgeous girl to keep you company on the safe. But in time. Wishing you all the best.

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 26/02/2022 22:54

Sofa! Sorry I don't have my reading glasses on!

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