7 Tips to Get the Best Value When Purchasing Office Furniture

Getting the "biggest bang for the buck" is often a key consideration when looking for new office furniture, including cubicles.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) February 22, 2007 -- http://www.maxonfurniture.com - Getting the "biggest bang for the buck" is often a key consideration when looking for new office furniture, including cubicles. Here are 7 tips for finding the best value:

1. Take the Long View. Before making your decision, consider both your short- and long-term work space needs, then compare the pros and cons of each purchase option to determine the best course of action.

2. 'Deal' Does Not Equal 'Value'. Save $ now, spend $ later. Unfortunately.

3. Don't Assume Used is a Better Value. Used may be an option, but you'll only save 30-40% on average and may have problems like finding the exact layout you need or paying more for installation.

4. Consider Ready-To-Assemble (retail) . RTA office furniture retail suppliers work well if you only need a few pieces. However, fabric and finish selection options are generally quite limited, and the quality is less reliable. It may also not conform to BIFMA (furniture industry) standards

5. Refurbished Can Work. Refurbished furniture may also be an option. However, it costs almost as much as new and can lack a manufacturer's warranty. It may also be difficult to obtain replacements or add on furniture later.

6. Remember the Users. Whoever sits at the furniture you buy will, consciously or unconsciously, associate that furniture with their place in the company. Used furniture will likely make them feel, well, used.

7. Talk To An Expert. Local furniture dealers can offer you a wealth of information, and they're interested in a happy long-term customer So they'll work hard to get you the best balance of cost, value and quality. Establishing a relationship with a good dealership can help you avoid costly mistakes and confidently find the right work space solutions to meets your needs and budget.

So, next time you're in the market for office furniture, take a moment to examine your short-term and long-term needs and weigh the pros and cons of each purchase option against those needs. Also, consider contacting a local dealer who can help guide you through the "mine fields" of the office furniture buying process with space and project planning expertise.

About Maxon Furniture Inc.
Maxon Furniture Inc. http://www.maxonfurniture.com is a premier office furniture manufacturer and provider of innovative workspace planning tools and services. We offer a full range of quality, easy-to-install and-reconfigure panel systems (cubicles) , freestanding furniture (desks) , and seating products (chairs) to help organizations quickly and easily find the right workspace solution at the right price. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA, and we are located in Salisbury, NC. Maxon has been an operating company of HNI Corporation since 1986.

About HNI Corporation
HNI Corporation is the second-largest office furniture maker in North America. In 2006, Fortune magazine recognized HNI as one of America's Most Admired Companies in the furniture industry and, for the eighth consecutive year, among the 400 Best Big Companies in America. Also in 2006, and for the fourth consecutive year, IndustryWeek magazine named HNI one of the 50 Best U.S. Manufacturers.

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