I was in the market myself a couple years ago, but for an entire dining room set. New sets in the style we liked would have been closer to the $8000 range. Yikes. Furniture is a real racket, let me tell you…
So, I decided to go the CL route. Looked at about four or so, found one that was pretty decent, and almost pulled the trigger, but decided to check one more. This thing was immaculate, full set, traditional style, good construction. Got the whole set for $1200, chairs, table, large hutch, etc.
I guess my lesson is that CL can be a really good way to obtain furniture, if you spend time looking for quality items, stick to safe areas, and follow safety guidelines. I probably wouldn’t get an upholstered sofa, but wooden stuff, sure!