Bar/Counter Stools

Photos:

  1. Show all stools together

2. Show different each different angle of the stools (sides and back)

3. Show condition of seats & back surfaces

4. Show stool legs

5. Show brand name (usually found on bottom under seat)

6. Show close up photos of any stains, rips, repairs or other defects found

Description notes:

  • Mention if there are any stains, rips, repairs or other defects found.
  • When measuring the stool, be sure to include the seat height and seat depth.

Pickup day tips:

N/A

Patio Sets

Photos:

1. Show full patio set

2. Show table and chairs

3. Show table top surface

4. Show table base/legs

5. Show chairs

6. Show umbrella condition

Notes: Check for and show photo brand name usually found on back or bottom of chairs.

Measurements:

Table = L x W x H

Chairs = L x W x H

Umbrella = H

Armoires

Photos:

  1. Show full armoire

2. Show second angle of full armoire

3. Show close up of hardware/keys if included

4. Open cabinet doors to show what the inside looks like (make sure no personal items are visible)

5. Show brand name usually found inside of a drawer.

6. Side of drawer close up to show construction

7. Show close up photos if any notable damage, repairs or other defects found.

Description notes:

  • Mention if there is any notable damage, repairs or other defects found.
  • Is the armoire/cabinet one solid piece or two pieces? If two pieces, record measurements for both pieces.
  • What type of wood is the armoire made of? Click HERE to view our material guide.
  • Will the customer need to bring help to remove the item? Or will there be help available for them?

Pickup day tips:

Remind customer to bring help and proper materials (moving blankets, handtruck, etc.) if needed.

Credenzas/Sideboards

Photos:

  1. Show full sideboard

2. Show left side of top surface

3. Show right side of top surface

4. Show close up of hardware

5. Side of drawer close up to show construction

6. Show manufacturer tag usually found inside of drawer

7. Show side of sideboard

8. Show any notable scratches/damage if found

Description notes:

  • Mention if there is any notable damage, repairs or other defects found.

Pickup day tips:

N/A

China Cabinet/Storage Hutch

Photos:

  1. Show entire cabinet

2. Show upper portion of cabinet

3. Show lower portion of cabinet

4. If cabinet has lights show them

5. Show shelves

6. Show manufacturer’s name usually found inside of drawer

Description notes:

  • Mention if there is any notable damage, repairs or other defects found.
  • Note in the description if the cabinet is one or two pieces. Check the back of the cabinet to see if the top is screwed in/resting on the lower base.
  • Will the customer need to bring help to remove the item? Or will there be help available for them?

Pickup day tips:

Remind customer to bring help and proper materials (moving blankets, handtruck, etc.) if needed.

Display Cabinets

Photos:

  1. Photo of full cabinet

2. Show top half of cabinet

3. Show bottom half of cabinet

4. Show shelves inside of cabinet

5. Show lights if the cabinet has any

Description notes:

  • Mention if there is any notable damage, repairs or other defects found.
  • Will the customer need to bring help to remove the item? Or will there be help available for them?

Pickup day tips:

Remove shelves before moving the cabinet. Shrink wrap the door shut.

Coffee Tables

Photos:

  1. Photo of coffee table on an angle to give it depth

2. Show top surface of table

3. If there are any drawers show the outside construction

4. Show manufacturer’s stamp usually found inside of drawer or underneath table

4. Show close up of the leg

5. Show close ups of any notable scratches, chips or other defects

Description notes:

  • Mention if there are any notable scratches, chips or other defects found

Pickup day tips:

N/A

Storage Trunks & Chests

Photos:

1. Photo of full trunk

2. Photo of top of trunk

3. Close up of hardware, check for manufacturer names/info engraved in hardware

4. Show sides of trunk including handles/condition of handles/if they are missing

5. Show inside of trunk

Dressers

Photos:

  1. Photo of entire dresser

2. Show left side of top surface

3. Show right side of top surface

4. Show close up of hardware

5. Side of drawer close up to show construction

6. Check for and show manufacturer’s stamps usually found inside of drawers or on back of dresser

Description notes:

  • Mention if there are any notable scratches or other defects found.
  • Will the customer need to bring help to remove the item? Or will there be help available for them?

Pickup day tips:

If the dresser is heavy, remove the drawers before carrying to make it lighter

If the dresser can be moved with drawers in, shrink wrap them closed to prevent them from falling out while carrying

Desks

Photos:

  1. Front view of desk

2. Opposite side view of desk

3. Show desk top surface

4. Side of drawer close up to show construction

5. Check for and show manufacturer’s tag usually found inside of drawer

6. Show close ups of any notable scratches/damage if found

Description notes:

  • Mention if there is any notable damage, repairs or other defects found.
  • Check and note if the desk can be disassembled or if it is one solid piece
  • Will the customer need to bring help to remove the item? Or will there be help available for them?

Pickup day tips:

Remind customer to bring help and proper materials (moving blankets, handtruck, etc.) if needed.

Beds

Photos:

1. Photo of entire bed on an angle to show depth

2. Photo of headboard (move pillows to show full surface condition)

3. Photo of footboard

4. Photo of side rail

5. Photo of mattress condition (if included) – do not include mattress if stained

6. Photo of mattress tag/brand (if included)

6. Show close up photos of any notable damage or defects found

Description notes:

  • Mention if there is any notable damage, repairs or other defects found.
  • Is the mattress, box spring and/or bedding included?
  • Will the bed be disassembled ahead of time for the customer?
  • Will the customer need to bring help to load? Or will there be help available for them?

Pickup day tips:

If you are disassembling the bed, be sure to do so before the customer arrives as it can be very time consuming.

You will likely need a drill/screw driver, wrench, hex key and/or socket set. Keep loose screws together in a plastic bag.

Remind customer to bring help and proper materials (tools, moving blankets, etc.) if needed.

Benches/Settees

Photos:

  1.  Photo of full bench on an angle to give it depth

2. Show back of bench

3. Show full seat/cushion

4. If seat has cushion, show close up of material

5. Show close up of legs

6. Show manufacturer’s tag usually found underneath cushion or underneath seat of bench

7. Close up photos of any damage or defects found

Description notes:

  • Mention if there is any notable damage, repairs or other defects found. Make sure the bench is not wobbly/unsafe.
  • What type of material is the bench? Wood, metal, upholstered/fabric etc.
  • Is the bench notably heavy? If so, will the customer need to bring help to remove the item? Or will there be help available for them?

Pickup day tips:

N/A

Ottomans

Photos:

1. Photo of full ottoman on an angle to show depth

2. Show top surface of ottoman

3. Show close up of ottoman leg

4. Show underneath ottoman, check for manufacturer’s tag/material label

Sectional Sofas

Photos:

1. Photo of full sectional sofa

2. Show left section of sofa

3. Show middle section of sofa

4. Show right section of sofa

5. Show close up of sofa fabric

6. Show manufacturer & material tags (usually found under cushion)

7. Show back of sofa

Notes: When measuring a sectional sofa, include the full left side and full right side to help the viewer determine if it can fit in their desired space

Sofas

Photos:

1. Photo of full sofa

2. Photo of sofa on an angle to show depth

3. Photo of back cushion (and/or throw pillows if included)

4. Photo of seat cushion

5. Close up of arm to show material/detail

6. Close up of sofa foot/leg

7. Close up of manufacturer’s label usually found under cushion or underneath sofa

Notes:

Show photo of material tag

Armchairs

Photos:

  1. Photo of front of armchair(s). Put both chairs next to each other if selling as a pair. If there is an ottoman/footrest included, show the chair on an angle with it.

 

2 & 3. Photo of chair on an angle to show depth (Show the back of the chair on an angle as well)

4. Close up of chair legs/feet

5. Close up of arm to show material/detail

6. Show backrest and seat cushion (show for both chairs if selling a pair)

  

7. Check underneath cushion or underneath bottom of the chair and show designer brand tag and close up of material tag. If there are no tags found, still show the blank seat. This could mean it was a custom upholstered chair.

8. If there is an ottoman/foot rest included, show the following photos (front, top and underneath).

9. Show close up photos of any stains, rips or other defects found.

Description notes:

  • Mention if there are any stains, rips or other defects found.
  • What type of material is the chair? Fabric, leather, etc… Click HERE to view our material guide.
  • Will the customer need to bring help to remove the item? Or will there be help available for them?

Pickup day tips:

Shrink wrapping the armchair is usually sufficient preperation and appreciated by the customer.

Dining Chairs

Photos:

  1. Photo of complete set of dining chairs

2. Photo of one chair on an angle to give it depth

3. Photo of the back of one chair on an angle

4. Close up of back rest

5. Close up of seat

6. Show underneath seat to show construction/check for manufacturer’s labels

7. Show close up of any notable scratches, stains or other defects if found

Description notes:

  • Mention if there are any notable stains, scratches or other defects found.

Pickup day tips:

N/A

Dining Tables

Photos:

  1. Photo of full table on an angle to show depth

2. Photo showing full top surface

3. Show left side of table top surface

4. Show right side of table top surface

5. Show table legs

6. Photo of underneath table to show construction and if the legs can be removed. Also, check for manufacturer’s labels underneath the table.

Description notes:

  • Mention if there are any notable scratches, repairs or other defects found.
  • Are there leaf extensions included? Are there table pads included?
  • Will the customer need to bring help to remove the item? Or will there be help available for them?

Pickup day tips:

N/A

Nightstands & Side Tables

Photos:

1. Photo of both night stands together (if unable to move together, be sure to write pair in the title of the lot)

2 & 3. Show top surfaces. Condition may differ so it is important to show both.

4. Close up of hardware/drawer pull/knob

5. Side of drawer close up to show construction

6. Show manufacturer’s stamp usually found inside of drawer

7. Show close up of table leg

Rugs

Photos:

1. Photo of full rug

2. Second angle of full rug

3. Close up of corner of rug

4. Show left side of rug

5. Show right side of rug

6. Show center design of rug

7. Flip one corner of the rug to show texture of underneath (important when determining quality of rug)

8. Close up of manufacturer’s label/material tags if present (usually found under one of the rug corners)

Mirrors

Photos:

1. Photo of full mirror (Stand slightly to the side to avoid being in the reflection. Also make sure whatever is shown in reflection is presentable.)

2. Close up of corner & any detailed parts of mirror

3. Show back of mirror

4. Close up of any manufacturer’s labels found on back