Have you ever shopped for office furniture in the past? If so, you know that finding high quality, functional pieces is easier said than done.

For those who have yet to scour estate sales in search of office furniture, this is an idea to consider in the near future. You may soon realize this is the best way to find what you are looking for, all the while saving money along the way.

Here are three of the biggest benefits associated with buying office furniture at an estate sale:

1. Just the same as second hand house furniture, you can get up close and personal. This gives you the chance to see what each piece of furniture has to offer, from the quality to the condition and much more.

2. Reasonable pricing. As you know, new office furniture can be extremely expensive. This is particularly true if you opt for higher quality construction, such as pieces that are all wood.

At an estate sale, you will find office furniture that is priced to sell. Best yet, you don’t always have to give up much (if anything) in way of quality to save money.

3. See it in a more natural setting. It can be challenging to purchase office furniture at a traditional store because of the setting and overall atmosphere. At an estate sale, you can see how a particular piece will fit into a room.

These are just a few of the many benefits associated with buying office furniture at an estate sale.

Final tip: if you have plans to make this type of purchase, you have two options for getting it home or back to your office: use your own vehicle or let the estate sale company help you arrange for shipping through a local company. Either way, make sure you think about transportation upfront.

The next time you find yourself in the market for office furniture, head straight for local estate sales.