Used sofa prices by age and condition
What to ask for a sofa that cost $900 new. For a different new price, use the percentage: it is the share of the new price a mid-range one keeps in good condition.
| Age | Share of new price | Like new | Good | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under a year | 36% | $445 | $355 | $245 |
| 1 year | 31% | $380 | $305 | $210 |
| 2 years | 26% | $320 | $255 | $175 |
| 3 years | 22% | $275 | $220 | $150 |
| 5 years | 16% | $200 | $160 | $110 |
| 8 years | 10% | $120 | $95 | $65 |
| 10 years | 7% | $90 | $70 | $50 |
These are rules of thumb, not an appraisal. A well-known brand or solid build adds about 15%; budget or flat-pack takes off about 20%. More in how to price used furniture.
How to sell a sofa
- Put the measurements in the listing: length, depth, and the height with the legs off. Most questions are about whether it fits through a door or into an elevator.
- Say plainly whether the home has pets or smokers. Buyers ask, and a straight answer saves a wasted trip.
- Photograph it in daylight with the cushions straightened, then add one close-up of any wear. A mark shown up front loses fewer buyers than one found at pickup.
If it has to go by moving day
A price that drops on a schedule gets buyers to claim early instead of haggling. Starting at $220 and stopping at $90, a ten-day plan looks like this:
| Today | Day 4 | Day 7 | Day 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $220 | $177 | $133 | $90 |
Set your own dates in the price-drop planner, or let PieceOut do it: every listing drops each morning until you move.
Sell it or move it?
A typical sofa takes about 50 cubic feet on a mover’s inventory and weighs about 350 lb. On a long-distance move charged by weight, that is about $280 at an example rate of $0.80 a pound, against the $220 it would sell for here. Put in your own quote and what a replacement costs in sell it or move it?