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Condition, dimensions and collection arrangements for second-hand furniture and appliances.

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Buying second-hand furniture: size, condition and handover checklist

Before buying second-hand furniture, measure where it will go and the route for moving it in, then check its actual condition and the handover terms. Agree the dimensions, dismantling and assembly, delivery and payment clearly, so you do not end up with a piece that suits you but cannot be brought into your home.

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