Used Cubicles

In this difficult economy, many companies are looking for used office cubicles or used Call Center Office Cubicles as a way to save money.  Although it is true that there are a fair amount of used cubicles on the market right now, there are several factors that are important to consider when looking at pre-owned furniture.

Configuration is a very important consideration.  Used Call Center Office Cubicles, for example typically come in row or pods. They are easy to configure since most call centers have similar layouts.  Other types of workstations, such as six by six, or manager’s stations will be configured according to the space requirements of their former owner.  Do not be surprised if a vendor is reluctant to change the original configuration of used office cubicles.  If you are looking for a very specific layout or configuration, chances are that used cubicles are not a good option for you.

Condition is a critical factor when looking at used office cubicles.  There is no standard for pre-owned furniture, so be very careful when inquiring as to the condition of the product.  The best way to tell the condition is to see the actual cubicles standing. This is not always possible.  Most vendors keep a few of the used cubicles out for viewing, but store the rest.  Be sure to ask if the cubicles shown are representative of the entire load. 

If you cannot view the used cubicles, be sure to ask a lot of questions regarding the quality.  Some questions are:  What is the age of furniture?  What is the vendor’s opinion of the quality?  What are some faults one might find in the load?  Is the fabric torn or the worksurfaces chipped, dented or gouged?  Is the trim all complete? 

A reputable dealer will be happy to answer these questions honestly.  Used office cubicles are almost always sold pre-paid.  There are no returns or warranties.  However, a good dealer will want your expectations in line with actual condition of the furniture.  Ask if he has any references who have bought used cubicles from the same load.

The bottom line when purchasing used office cubicles is to be very clear on what you are getting.  Do not expect perfect workstations in the perfect configuration.  Used cubicles are a great option if you are flexible in design and quality.  If your needs are more specific, and you prefer furniture that carries a warranty and will be available in the future, you might want to consider a good low cost new option like Cube Solutions.