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Hi!
We are selling most of our things before we leave in June and just plan on purchasing a lot of new stuff to replace what we can not ship once we are on the island. I have two questions about this.
First, is there some kind of rental place on the island where we could rent a truck or van to transport any furniture items we purchase for our new apartment since we will not have a vehicle as soon as we move there?
Secondly, can anyone recommend places with good deals on furniture and household items? A store that sells second-hand furniture would also be great to know of as long as the furniture is nice and in good condition.
Any help would be great. Thanks!!
Posted : April 9, 2003 12:33 pm
Kelly, most of the places that sell furniture offer delivery. There are two places that sell second hand stuff. You would need to hire a small truck to help. They are not hard to find. You can get the Island Trader when you get here. There are a lot of house sales in there of people leaving island. I have found some good deals there too!
Ronnie
Posted : April 9, 2003 9:53 pm
Island Tip: Most of the furniture stores on St. Thomas are owned by realtives, an uncle in this store, a cousin in the other... and they are excellent sales people almost to being rude in terms of pushiness and tricks. So be aware; it doesn't always happen... however I had a coworker buy a table that got a piece broken as it was carried out the warehouse- the delivery people said we will glue it- she said No way I want a new one. They argued until she said forget it, then had to argue to get a refund. Another women got a sofa with two different colored cushions (beige with flowers, black with flowers (3 cushions of one color 1 of the other) she was told it was a style and then the third bought a washing machine that for some reason had wet paint on it to cover some dings and rust. I wouldn't say there is a huge variety since the stores are owned by the same people so they have similar products. There are a couple used goods spots like Ronnie mentioned. Also there are a couple individually owned stores that sell antique furniture and unique peices from foreign countries. K-mart and Office Max have desk and pre-fab tables. Also will find some good deals at yard sales - look in the paper as recommended.
--Islander
Posted : April 10, 2003 2:43 am
Thanks for all your info!
Posted : April 10, 2003 2:23 pm