Factory seconds sofas worth buying, 7 things to check in store

Factory seconds sofas are brand-new pieces with a small cosmetic flaw, such as a minor scratch, a slight bend or a colour variation from the production run. They are worth buying when the flaw is cosmetic, sits somewhere you will not notice and the sofa still carries a written warranty. Use the seven checks below before you pay.

What are factory seconds sofas?

Factory seconds are new, unused sofas with a small cosmetic imperfection from manufacturing or transit. The frame, springs and cushions are the same as the standard line. The flaw is what brings the price down, often by several hundred dollars.

They are different from ex-display and clearance stock. An ex display sofa has been on a showroom floor, so it may show light wear from people sitting on it. Clearance stock is usually discontinued colours, end-of-line models or overstock, often with no flaw at all.

Are factory seconds worth it?

Factory seconds are worth it when the flaw is cosmetic and the saving matters to your budget. They suit rental properties, kids’ rooms, second living areas and anyone who will put a throw over the arm anyway. They suit buyers less well if they want a flawless showpiece or need a specific colour and configuration. Buying from a furniture seconds factory outlet Sydney shoppers can visit in person means you can inspect the flaw yourself before you pay.

7 things to check before you buy a factory seconds sofa

1. Find the flaw and look at it in good light. Ask the team to show you exactly where it is. Check whether it sits on the back, the underside or a side that will face a wall, or on a seat everyone will see.
2. Confirm the flaw is cosmetic, not structural. Sit in every seat, lean back and rock gently. Lift one corner a few centimetres. The frame should feel solid and quiet, with no creaks or movement at the joints.
3. Test every mechanism. Run each recliner seat through a full recline and back. Open and close any sofa bed. Electric recliners should move smoothly, with no grinding.
4. Check the seams and colour match. Look along the seams for loose stitching. On modular and corner sofas, line the modules up and check the colour matches across every piece, because colour variation is one of the most common seconds flaws.
5. Get the warranty in writing. Factory seconds at Home Furniture Outlet carry the same written warranty as the standard line. Ask for the terms on your receipt.
6. Understand the returns policy. Clearance and factory seconds stock is excluded from 7-day change-of-mind returns, so make your decision in the store, not at home.
7. Plan pick-up or delivery on the day. Each piece is one-off and cannot be reserved online. Measure your doorways before you go, bring a ute or trailer if you are collecting, or book delivery at the counter.

How much can you save on a factory seconds sofa?

Savings vary by piece, but factory seconds are commonly priced several hundred dollars below the standard line. The higher the original price, the larger the saving tends to be, so corner sofas and modular lounges often show the biggest drops. Compare the seconds price with the same model in perfect condition, so you know what the flaw is worth to you. It is also worth checking the furniture clearance outlet Sydney range, where end-of-line models are reduced with no flaw at all.

Which Home Furniture Outlet stores stock factory seconds sofas?

Factory seconds and clearance sofas rotate through all three Home Furniture Outlet showrooms, and Campbelltown often gets them first. Stock changes week to week and is not listed online, so call the store before you drive in:

• Furniture outlet Campbelltown: 28 Blaxland Road, Campbelltown, 0410 945 411
• Furniture warehouse Penrith: Shop 2B, 61-79 Henry Street, Penrith, 0422 777 731
• Granville furniture showroom: 171-173 Parramatta Road, Granville, 0451 111 130

See all of our furniture stores Sydney locations, or browse the standard 3 seater sofas and corner sofas online so you know the full price before you compare seconds in store.

Factory seconds sofa FAQs

Do factory seconds sofas come with a warranty?

Yes. At Home Furniture Outlet, factory seconds carry the same written warranty as the standard line.

Can you return a factory seconds sofa?

Factory seconds are excluded from change-of-mind returns. Consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law still apply to faults that were not pointed out to you before you bought it.