New vs. Used Cubicles

What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying new versus used cubicles? There are several advantages with new and just a few with used, the biggest being substantial cost savings, usually between 75 and 50 percent discount from new. Just remember that installation costs are the same or maybe even higher with used. The product may have to be pulled from a warehouse or trailer and transported to site.

Advantages of Used Cubicles:

1. Significant cost savings
2. Immediate availability
3. Local source saves freight costs
4. More "green" - Reusing existing material rather than burning natural resources.

Advantages of New Cubicles:

1. Choice of finishes and fabrics
2. Any size and height available
3. Additional matching cubicles available in the future at similar cost
4. Manufacturer's warranty
5. Up-to-date aesthetics
6. Easier to reconfigure in the future due to product availabilty

Of course, there are always refurbished cubicles. I will discuss this in another post.

Scott R. Kline
Smart Interiors, Inc.