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07/20/2005 Susan "The Urban Muse" J. says:

So, I live in Allston and there are an abundance of cheap and used furniture stores, but which ones would you guys recommend? I am hoping to balance style and price with a little durability. Any suggestions?
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07/20/2005 Jeremy "Big Papa" S. says:

I bought most of my stuff from City Scheme in Cambridge. Their service wasn't the greatest -a bit snobby- but they have cool stuff for suprisingly low prices. I scored an awesome looking Italian blue couch and ottoman for $1200 (on sale). Also the fabric has been amazing, impossible to stain it!

My review:
http://www.yelp.com/bi...

Also I bought a kitchen table and chairs from a place I found on the internet:

http://eurway.com

They are pretty similar to City Scheme. I had no trouble with the shipping either. For $400 I had a great looking kitchen table and 4 designer knock off chairs. Still looks cool in my place.

Hope this helps - J
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07/20/2005 Rebecca "Once you go Seacoast you never go back" O. says:

You may have already tried this - but have you checked craig's list?  I have yet to buy furniture from the listings, but know many that have.
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07/21/2005 Susan "The Urban Muse" J. says:

I've been checking Craig's List almost religiously, but without a car, it could be a problem transporting the furniture to my apartment. Thanks for the suggestion, though!
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07/21/2005 Jeremy "Big Papa" S. says:

Well there is always U-Haul. It is actually pretty cheap and easy to get a truck, but you'll need some burly friends :)
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08/16/2005 Allix "granny sunglasses" T. says:

I don't know if it's still as cheap, but last summer I rented an enterprise cargo van to haul some of my furniture around--the price was so low it was almost a joke, and it was definetly easier to drive than a U-Haul...just another idea, if you're going the craigslist route.
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08/19/2005 Kristina V. says:

I definitely recommend going the craigslist route.  I got a spectacular couch for $200.  I also found a guy on craigslist who moved it for me for $80.
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08/19/2005 Behnan M. says:

Target has cheap and stylist furniture. There is one in Watertown, which is 10 minutes away from Allston. If driving is an issue, go to Target.com and order.
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08/22/2005 J P. says:

There's a little antique/secondhand joint in Cambridge called Organic Furniture. Opens again after labor day.
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08/22/2005 Kyle H. says:

Another option, if you aren't in a hurry (you order and wait up to 16 weeks) is Urban Renewal.  It is in South Boston and what they specialize in is 'knocking-off' styles from Crate and Barrell and Pottery Barn etc.  You get the same pieces for up to 50% off and they have floor sample sales as well.
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08/23/2005 Jennifer K. says:

Urban Renewal is great.
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08/25/2005 Phil A. says:

Try Putnam furniture on Mass Ave around Central Square. They do decent ex-rental stuff and can deliver reasonably cheap too

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