A Beginner's Guide to Buying Furniture Online in Estonia

Secondhand furniture can be a great way to furnish a home for a fraction of retail price, but size, condition, and transport are easy to underestimate when you're buying from photos alone.

Before you commit to buying

• Measure everything. Confirm the exact dimensions of the piece and compare them to the space it needs to fit — and to doorways, stairwells, and lift dimensions along the way.
• Ask about materials and condition. "Good condition" means different things to different sellers — ask specifically about stains, structural damage, wobbling, or missing parts.
• Request extra photos in natural light, including close-ups of any wear, joints, and the underside where damage is often hidden.

Planning transport

Large furniture often needs more than a car boot. Decide in advance whether you're collecting it yourself, hiring a van, or asking the seller about delivery options, and factor that cost and effort into whether the deal is actually good value.

At pickup

• Inspect the piece in person before finalizing payment where possible.
• Check that any mechanisms (drawers, recliners, folding mechanisms) work smoothly.
• Look underneath and behind — this is where cracks, water damage, and pest issues are easiest to spot and easiest for a listing to leave out.

For larger purchases arranged remotely, especially with delivery involved, RahaKaitse escrow keeps your payment secured until the piece has actually arrived and matches what you agreed to buy.