Patricia Bridgman-Elliot Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Looking to move and wondering whether to bring our furniture with us, or buy some when we get here, as such our question is, how easy is it to buy here compared with mainland UK ? How do the prices compare ? Are there any new furniture shops ? And 2nd hand furniture shops ? Prices of such items as sofa ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie54 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hi I would say bring furniture with you, not a great selection here and quite expensive. Dot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorrie Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 There are furniture shops, buying from Uk outlets can be problematic as the shipping of sofas etc, is costed at pallet rates (around £120-£150 per pallet). Having said that, Stewart at Muddy Bay Furniture in Lerwick stocks a fair old range and is good to deal with. We've bought two double beds and wardrobes/chests of drawers etc for two bedrooms off him. He also stocks sofas and dining room furniture. http://www.muddybay.co.uk/index.html Regarding sofas, we bought a three seater, two seater and chair off the Nabru (UK) website - who supply the seating in flatpack form and you build it up yourself. One advantage of this is you can get a three seater sofa into old crofthouses etc.... They delivered all three items on one pallet, so actually quite cost effective! Very tough furniture, very tight fitting. http://www.nabru.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 The Shetland Scrap Store is the best place for second hand furniture http://www.cope.ltd.uk/businesses/shetland-scrap-store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariel Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Harry Hays auction every couple of weeks - excellent institution. And the Shetlink small ads. Shetland's a great place for second hand, especially if you're willing to wait a bit and see what comes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenPen Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Agree with previous post about Muddy Bay (formerly LDS Furniture) - good selection, various price ranges and Stewart is really helpful over delivery etc. If you want furniture from IKEA, you order through the Edinburgh store. They have an arrangement with Shetland Transport who pick up from Edinburgh fortnightly on a Thursday. So, you just pay IKEA for the goods (standard price) then you pay Shetland Transport when your stuff arrives in Shetland - they will deliver it to your home, or you can pick it up from their depot in Lerwick. We've ordered this way a couple of times and found IKEA Edinburgh really good, and the freight charged by Shetland Transport not too bad. If you have the cash, then furniture ordered online from John Lewis comes up free delivery. Found it hard to believe when I was told this by a friend, but can confirm its true as splashed out on a new table and it was delivered without any additional charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionajohn Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 also there is a thriving market for 2nd hand goods furniture.fridge.beds etc on here and shetland classifieds on facebook(you have to have a shetland address to join group)all sorts going on daily and lots in the £50-£100 price range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engineer21 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Yep muddy bay/lds gets the thumbs up from me, good prices and big selection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john smith Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Try grants of buckie great prices and ask Hamish at Shetland Transport for a cash price for delivery. www.grantofbuckie.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
righter Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 20 odd years ago,i brought all mine with me...and glad I did. I prefer older stripped pine type stuff,and its hard to get here. i have bought settees on ebay,in Aberdeen,and had them shipped over with no problems.I think it depends on your taste/style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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