Teak furniture is some of the best wooden furniture that money can buy because of its durability against different elements. Most home-owners would like to have it as part of their garden furniture, outdoor dining furniture or patio sets. Of course with its popularity comes higher prices and higher demand. Here are a few tips on where you can find the best teak furniture at discount prices.
- Wholesale outlets. Wholesale outlets get their items at very low prices from the manufacturers. They will surely have quality items so try to visit wholesale furniture dealers for discounts. These stores are also up-to-date with the modern designs you might want. If you don't find it in one wholesale outlet, try the next.
- Antique shops. Since teak furniture can last a very long time, you might find some teak furniture in antique shops that may sell at a cheaper rate than in other stores. Sometimes you can even haggle over the price if you have known the storeowner for a time. You can see from the teak's appearance if it is of good quality because of its sheen, the oil covering it. If it has been well used over time, its color will have changed, but the quality will still be the same, even stronger. Do a bit more researching on teak before assuming that it is a good buy.
- Online stores. There are many online shops you can choose from. Check out their designs as well. If you can't find the one you really like even if there are beautiful designs, try others. Online shops abound on the Internet. Just be careful of scammers who ask for advanced payment.
When buying your teak furniture, make sure that you research on the parts of the furniture. Since teak wood can last a very long time without breaking down due to heat or being distorted by the rain, its other parts should last as long. Check for the metal fittings of the teak furniture that you will be buying. Does it have stainless fittings? Does it have brass fittings? Is it made of matured teak wood? Are there any cracks on the furniture?
Buying the best quality teak needs a critical eye and a critical mind. There may be dealers who might sell you teak wood for such an insanely cheap price, but in reality their products are not the best quality. There could be others that may be selling you the best quality at a reasonable price for the quality they show, but the metal fittings are not of good quality, or the wood is not completely dry which may lead to cracks. So be careful where you buy.
