What is a good place to buy furniture?

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Stephanie AnnaMember04 February 2013 07:37:18

I am looking for a place where I can buy decent-quality but not hugely expensive furniture, particularly a small couch/easy chair, and lamps. I am also interested to know if anyone can tell me the location of good charity shops to buy clothes. I live in St. Julian's and don't have a car, so stuff close by or bus accessible would be best, but if need be I can borrow a car... Thank you!

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AurélieViP05 February 2013 04:43:20

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Hello Stephanie Anna.

Welcome to Expat.com!

Aurélie

Stephanie Anna Member

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Stephanie AnnaMember05 February 2013 07:31:48

thank you

georgeingozo ViP

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georgeingozoViP05 February 2013 08:52:51

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SPCA Malta have a great Charity shop in St Julians

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georgeingozoViP05 February 2013 09:26:50

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AAA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Funky-Ju … ts&fref=ts

Naz23 Active member

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Naz23Active member05 February 2013 15:51:27

Are you in Malta or Gozo?

georgeingozo ViP

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georgeingozoViP05 February 2013 15:57:43

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I'm in gozo, but AAA and SPCA Malta are in malta

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Stephanie AnnaMember06 February 2013 06:23:13

I'm in Malta. I did find the SPCA shop in Sliema last night--very good recommendation! Thank you. I'd be happy to hear more suggestions, because although I found nice clothes and household items there, they didn't have any furniture. If you know a place, even if it's not a charity or second-hand shop, that sells furniture at decent prices, I'd love to hear about it. Is there any IKEA dealer in the country, for example?

shortput New member

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shortputNew member09 February 2013 16:45:29

Hi Stephanie,

first a happy welcome.
Unfortunately there is no IKEA in Malta. I´ve heard that you can perhaps order over an Italien IKEA, which can still be cheaper than the normal furniture shops here. I think The Atrium is the biggest shop here. I wasn´t there so I cannot give you any infos about the prices. I have the same problem and I´m looking for a good desk for my little office. Perhaps I can tell something about the prices next week.

matm911 Serial expat

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matm911Serial expat10 February 2013 08:35:40

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Stephanie Anna wrote:
that sells furniture at decent prices, I'd love to hear about it.

Decent prices also mean decent quality

There are 3 monthly magazines (paper copy and online) full of advertisements which have been (and still are) a big help for me finding several things.

HOTSPOT MALTA
THE BARGAIN
THE VOUCHER

Is there any IKEA dealer in the country, for example?

There is Maltashopper who sells IKEA items from Italy catalogue with a "handling and delivery charge" ... don't know how much this is, but if you're interested, you can contact them.

Toon Cyprus Expert

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ToonCyprus Expert10 February 2013 08:40:45

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powerhouse malta is also good. in Iklin near JB Stores - they also do smaller items fo furniture

Stephanie Anna Member

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Stephanie AnnaMember11 February 2013 06:07:13

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Thanks so much, everyone! I'll check out these options, and look forward to hearing any new insights, shortput.

Posie17 Member

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Posie17Member20 April 2014 11:29:09

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Welcome to Malta and hope you have settled well Stephanie Anna ,
check this one as well
facebook.com/pages/Rags-and-Riches-Buy-and-Sell/144508782257723

mantonas Serial expat

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mantonasSerial expat20 April 2014 13:31:51

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I would also recommend PowerHouse in Iklin just off Birkirkara bypass roundabout. I've been there twice and they have really good and decent stuff for not too bad prices. I am actually buying some stuff from them in the end of this month as I am moving. You can also have a look at their Facebook page HERE

Goo luck!
Antonio

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