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When Buying Furniture

  • What is Completely Knocked Down Furniture
    It is furniture that is sold to the consumer in a pre-packaged form and it is up to the consumer to assemble the item. Examples of this include computer desks and beds. At times buying furniture in this form may seem like the smart thing to do, but there may be setbacks.

  • What are the advantages of Purchasing Completely Knocked Down Furniture
    Convenience – it is easier to buy furniture in this form because it is easier to transport Lower cost - it may be cheaper than already assembled furniture.

  • What are some Disadvantages of Purchasing CKD furniture?
    Missing Parts- during assembly of the product you may realize that parts are missing Instructions – assembly instructions may be difficult to understand Assembly Cost – a store may charge extra to assemble the item Misalignment of Parts – some parts may not align as they should

  • Tips when Purchasing CKD Furniture
    If parts are missing inform the retailer immediately If after construction is complete, you realize that something is wrong, contact the retailer immediately Do not tamper with the item by drilling holes.

  • General Rule
    If you a re going to buy any CKD furniture ensure all parts are accounted for and that you have an idea of how to assemble the item. If not, consider allowing the store to do all assembly

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