subject: How to buy a used fitted kitchen on eBay and how to have it delivered [print this page] How to buy a used fitted kitchen on eBay and how to have it delivered
More and more people seem to be buying used kitchens, normally from eBay and we seem to deliver all of them! Buying a used kitchen can be a great way of saving money and we are can provide the perfect transportation solution. We use large vans meaning your units won't be squashed together causing damage and any heavy appliances can be safetly loaded using a tail lift. We provide all the transit blankets and securing straps to ensure everything arrives at it's destination in the same condition it was when it left.
We are happy to liase with the sellers to organise collection and generally provide two men to load and un-load the kitchen. We seem to be the company of choice forfitted kitchen delivery, To try and make your kitchen purchase that much easier, we've compiled the following short guide:-
Layout: first determine the basic layout of the kitchen, make a scale drawing, and calculate the exact size and number of the base units and wall units required. With an itemised list you can then shop around to find the best deal (whether it be new or used). eBay can be a great place to find used kitchens, as it has a very good photograph facility, and you can contact the buyer to ask questions about various sizes, general condition, exact quanities, or ideally arrange a viewing.
Buying a used kitchen: as a general rule its a good idea to buy a kitchen which has more units than is required because if you find a door is scratched, damaged, or hinged the wrong way, odds are it will not be possible to purchase a new door that will match. Work surfaces are easy to replace, but doors and side panels are not! You might consider simple styled kitchen units in a natural wood (i.e. shaker styles) as these may not date as quickly as some other styles, and they wear better than those with heavy lacquered finishes.
If you are considering buying a used kitchen, let us know, and we'll send you a transport quote
