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AMe
It's a one bedroom. I have a TV, pots n pans, kitchen table, and living room table & end tables.
I'll have to buy almost EVERYthing else. I can buy stuff like Value City or Ashley furniture. How much will it cost for a bed set, sheets, couch, lamps, towels, trash cans, etc....
How about hook up fees for phones and gas, etc?
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I don't know where you live, but you should try to get as much as you can at garage sales or second hand shops. This would include dishes, glasses, silverware, ect.
For the things you don't want to get used try ikea. They have everything you could possibly need to furnish an apartment, and the bonus is that they are reasonably priced and their stuff is cute! Also go to Walmart, Target and Kmart for things like bedding, towels, and accessories.
www.ikea.com
mattress/boxspring--$200-1000 depending on your preference. If you want to save money, buy just the mattress and buy a platform bed because you don't need a boxspring.
platform bed or frame--$50-150
Bathroom accessories (towels, washcloths, shower curtain ect) $50-$75
Couch and chair--$400+
lamps (2)--$50
bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows ect)--$100
All the extra things you will need to set up your kitchen with like a microwave, toaster, dish towels ect will run you about $150
A phone will cost about $35 for hookup and gas and electric usually make you pay one months utilities in advance so I would guess about $150 total. A lot of people aren't getting home phones anymore, but instead just using their cell phones. This would save you a monthly bill of at least $35 (and that is if you don't use long distance!)
All of this information could be more expensive depending on what part of the country you live in. Like I said before, get as much as you can at garage sales or second hand shops like a microwave, and even a bed frame if you can find one. I don't know when you are moving but start looking early. Also, ask relatives if they have any old items you can have/borrow because they might be willing to give up an old couch they have in their basement and you can get a slip cover for it which will save you hundreds of dollars.
I don't know where you live, but you should try to get as much as you can at garage sales or second hand shops. This would include dishes, glasses, silverware, ect.
For the things you don't want to get used try ikea. They have everything you could possibly need to furnish an apartment, and the bonus is that they are reasonably priced and their stuff is cute! Also go to Walmart, Target and Kmart for things like bedding, towels, and accessories.
www.ikea.com
mattress/boxspring--$200-1000 depending on your preference. If you want to save money, buy just the mattress and buy a platform bed because you don't need a boxspring.
platform bed or frame--$50-150
Bathroom accessories (towels, washcloths, shower curtain ect) $50-$75
Couch and chair--$400+
lamps (2)--$50
bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows ect)--$100
All the extra things you will need to set up your kitchen with like a microwave, toaster, dish towels ect will run you about $150
A phone will cost about $35 for hookup and gas and electric usually make you pay one months utilities in advance so I would guess about $150 total. A lot of people aren't getting home phones anymore, but instead just using their cell phones. This would save you a monthly bill of at least $35 (and that is if you don't use long distance!)
All of this information could be more expensive depending on what part of the country you live in. Like I said before, get as much as you can at garage sales or second hand shops like a microwave, and even a bed frame if you can find one. I don't know when you are moving but start looking early. Also, ask relatives if they have any old items you can have/borrow because they might be willing to give up an old couch they have in their basement and you can get a slip cover for it which will save you hundreds of dollars.
Would you buy a mattress from craigslist?
Jax101
My husband and I have a rather successful side project buying furniture for great deals on craigslist and then reselling them after minor repairs. We mostly stick to sectionals and couches but recently scored an entire bedroom set (king bed, 2 nightstands, dresser with mirror) for $300. The set itself is in great condition, its modern and sleek, no flaws and from Ashley home furniture. We can easily resell for $600 (we live in a large city). However, we also saw a posting for a newer mattress and bed spring set for $130 that they are selling due to moving. In your opinion- would you more likely buy a king bedroom set with mattress and box spring for $1000 or without for $600-800? Keep in mind this is craigslist and everything is always used. I appreciate your opinion.
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I am sitting on a king mattress I bought off craigslist.
I am sitting on a king mattress I bought off craigslist.
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