Don't overspend on furniture

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NEW YORK | If you've been in the market for some new furniture, you mayhave noticed that it's not cheap. But this is no time to getdiscouraged. With a little homework, you can find some greatdiscounts.
Here, from Consumer Reports Money Advisor, are ways to finddiscounts on new furniture:
Look for closeouts and damaged items.
Many times furniture that is only slightly damaged will be markeddown considerably. The damage can be hardly noticeable. Forexample, if you can live with a small spot on a cream-coloredcushion, you may find yourself a nice deal.
Don't be afraid to negotiate.
Just because there is a price on the label doesn't mean it's final.Often the salespeople are willing to offer discounts to move theirinventory. If you can't haggle for a better price, you might beable to get free delivery or something extra, like a mattresscover.
Look for rebates and coupons.
If you put a little time into it, you may be able to find thesediscounts on the Internet. They may save you up to 10 percent onyour purchase. Web sites to check include www.ebates.com , www.upromise.com , and www.retailmenot.com .
Say "no" to the warranty.
If you have to pay extra for fabric protection and extendedwarranties, they are probably not worth it. Most furniture makerstreat fabric with a protector anyway, and the extended warrantyprobably doesn't make much sense. There's a slim chance that youwill need it.
Remember to always compare prices on the Internet before you buy.
Brand names are generally easier to quote than private-labelproducts. For these, you may want to search using model names andnumbers, as well as short descriptions.