Trying to find furniture on a budget can be a long and tedious road.
You have to make the drive from one shop to another - walk under the hot sun, feeling completely overwhelmed. You see something you like, but think “Maybe I’ll come back for it after I check the other stores, in case they have something similar for a cheaper price.” At the end of the day, you struggle to remember, “Wait, which store was it again?”
“How long did the salesman say the warranty for that bed was?”
“The sofa from Shop Z is quite cheap, but how much was it at Shop X?”
“I want to read reviews on the brands, but I can’t remember the brand names now.”
The more you think, the more confused you become. Who needs that kind of hassle in their lives?
Thankfully, those days are gone. Today, it’s a simple as sitting in front of your laptop or looking at your phone during lunchtime, and all the discounts come to you - if you know how to look.
To aid you in your search for the perfect furniture for your dream home without breaking the bank, we’ll give you a couple of tips today!
Tip #1: Give the Madness a Method.
When it comes to buying online, the internet blesses the modern consumer with endless choices. However, with infinite options comes confusion.
That’s why the first thing you need to think about is setting up a system for all your options. How you do this is up to you! It all depends on what your preferences and thought processes. If you’re in need of some inspiration, here are a couple strategies we like to use.
“I like to keep things simple so when I’m shopping online, I use the tabs on my browser to help me differentiate between the categories. For example, one window for sofas, another for dining sets, another for bed-frames, etc. I also shift the tabs in each window so that similar-looking items are next to each other for easy comparison, as well as by price.”
- Kelly, 23, Lavino's Marketing Executive.
“I have this need to get the best deal possible for what I’m buying, so I like to use spreadsheets. There, I take note of the item description, prices, warranty periods, brand names, and promos if there are any available. I also include the store’s return policies and the direct link to the product so that I can review the product anytime I like without too much hassle.”
- Jun, 26, Lavino's Copywriter.
Tip #2: Make use of platforms!
The easiest way we found to compare prices and products from a range of different brands in Malaysia is to utilize platforms like Lazada. While using the shopping tab on Google can be helpful for you to find brands you might like, there are too many benefits from using platforms to pass up if you want to get the biggest bang for your buck!
Other than the ridiculous range of options they provide by congregating countless stores and brands, the biggest advantage of using these platforms is that they CONSTANTLY have promos. Crazy sales periods (9.9, 10.10, 11.11 etc), promo codes, flash sales, free shipping offers.. It’s endless. These platforms also occasionally collaborate with other companies and institutions (like their latest collaboration with Citi!), giving you even more benefits.
Best of all, you don’t have to search for them! They will always promote their latest events on the front page.
Psst. Lavino is having a MEGA-SALE on Lazada for the 10.10 and 11.11 sales event! Don’t miss out!
BONUS TIP: The devil is in the details!
Always remember to pay close attention to the store’s warranty and return policies, and always double check the measurements and materials to ensure you won’t be disappointed.
Don’t forget that we always offer:
- 14 Days FREE Return
- Lowest Price Matching
- FREE Product Delivery
- FREE Product Warranty
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