AIBU to think £1,000 is reasonable for nearly new DFS sofas?

[AMurderofMurderingCrows]

I bought new sofas from DFS a couple of months ago and have decided I don't like them.

It's a current range (New Libby) and consists of a 3 seater, 2 seater and matching storage footstool. They're basically as new and cost me around £3,000 altogether including the fabric protection. No damage or stains etc.

I know I'm obviously going to take a hit selling them secondhand, but I'm trying to work out what would be a realistic asking price.

If you were looking for sofas and these were currently around £3k new, what would you genuinely expect/pay for them at only a couple of months old?

I'm thinking maybe advertise around £1,000. Am I being wildly optimistic? 😂

YABU - I'd give you £100 and a Freddo
YANBU - I'd pay £1000

DFS NEW LIBBY

Why don't you like them? I always find it very odd when people spaff thousands of pounds on something they presumably considered carefully and just... change their minds a matter of weeks later.

Makes me think they are very uncomfortable for anything more than a 10 minute test sit in the showroom, or the armrests are too high or whatever. Basically you bought a lemon and are quietly trying to pass it onto someone else.

Do you have any animals? Children?

Don’t mention the fabric protection as won’t apply to any second hand buyer

I managed to give one away to a charity, but they were slightly reluctant...

Off topic but I can’t really see what’s not to like there, OP. They are a very simple design, not objectionable in any way. I’d live with them rather than losing thousands!

If a friend told me she was getting rid of almost brand new sofas I'd be shocked too tbh. And the thought of losing money isn't filling me with joy but once I take a dislike to something I can't get over it 🙄😂

It's not lemon, they're cream...

😉

I work in the furnishing trade OP and there is almost zero value for second hand sofas and chairs no matter how old or how good a condition it's in. People don't want to pay more than around a few hundred pounds and then there's the cost of hiring a van/delivery service. It's a big undertaking and often people will just go into a store, put it on credit and get it delivered.... it's less hassle.

Is your DH on board with selling it?!

As others have said: if someone is looking for that exact set, then they might be absolutely delighted and personally I think they would be super cheeky to try and take anymore off the price!
You won't know until you try! Best of luck!

See I'm the exact opposite. Much rather have top quality secondhand than cheap new stuff

Of course you could. If you didn’t have the money to waste you would have to. I’ve bought big items before and then had a bit of buyers remorse. It would wear off after a little while as they just become ‘the sofas’.

Not a chance! No guarantees it’s not got any kind of infestation from a strangers house. Also no way to go back to DFS if something goes wrong

Lol. Something that's has never crossed my mind

Maybe try and market it as a collectors’ piece. The only DFS item bought not in the sale. It might catch on.

I wouldn’t pay more than £300 tbh. Itd probably work out at £400 by the time I got a man or 2 and a van. I’d pay you more if you agreed to deliver.

I don't mind a secondhand sofa at all. Our arses are hard on sofas, and new ones don't seem to last any longer. You can get some great bargains from people like you who have changed their minds. But a grand for a DFS suite? No.

If I knew you, and wanted these exact sofas, maybe.

As a stranger, no way!

If I knew you and knew you had a clean house, I would pay a thousand for a 3 seater, 2 seater and matching storage footstool.

It boggles my mind that you would take the £2k loss on these though. When we buy a sofa, it becomes a part of the furniture very quickly (Pun unintended).

I wouldn't pay £1000 for a second hand sofa, even if is genuinely is only a few months old..I would be sceptical about why it is for sale so soon, and you never know if that person has animals and full of fleas etc.

I bought brand new sofas from Dunelm that were about £800 (3 seater, sofa bed) and £600 (two seater) in 22/23, but the prices seem about the same now.

I certainly wouldn't pay £1000 for something new from DFS, let alone second hand. They are the sofa equivalent of overpriced package holidays.

I think £1,000 is realistic if you can deliver. Most people do not have a large van and are therefore limited in what they can buy second hand. Charity shops will deliver furniture so this is a better option for the majority when looking at used furniture.

I think the chances of you achieving that price are slim to none.

The guarantees won't pass to the new owner, they'll have to arrange transport. That transport is unlikely to have the proper covers etc when you buy new and they may get damaged.

But the biggest hurdle is they have to pay you 1k upfront. Where as if they but from DFS they avoid all the hassle and will spread out the payment interest free.

You can charge whatever you like but take a look on Ebay and see what others are selling at and price accordingly.

If you bought them specifically because they were more comfortable for DH and it's just getting used to the new room arrangement that's the issue, I would honestly just keep them. You'll get used to the new arrangement soon enough.

If you do want to sell them, I would offer delivery, even if this means you hiring a van and roping in a couple of mates. That would make them way more appealing to a potential buyer.

I would definitely buy these for £1k (or at least a very near offer!)

Would love to know where you are selling them lol as looking for very similar