Used Cubicles

The price of a new, common, eight feet by eight feet cubicle might be from $2050 to $6,000.00 each cubicle workstation. Cubicles, if purchased from makers like Kimball or Teknion may need four to six calendar weeks for installation. But, if you buy used workstations,  the better choice is to seek out a previously owned office furniture trader. Below is a list to think on:

1. Workstations and cubicles are available to deliver the same day.
2. The prices are a good deal less expensive on used workstations. A workstation or cubicle that in new condition costs around$3,000 can be bought for around $675.
3. Some previously owned workstation and cubicle dealers will help you with your space design.

Unfortunately, it is not all wonderful. Here are several problems with buying previously owned workstations and cubicles:

1. Model and color. It isn't like shopping through a catalog. The used furniture dealer will attempt to match up their inventory to your configuration need.
2. No fresh cubicle scent.  Many times used workstations do not always possess the most pleasant odors. But, the used furniture dealer may steam clean the units post completion of install which will take care of any smells.
3. Configuration set ups may be different. Because modular furniture is configurable, you can configure it a bunch of ways. However, there are limitations. With new cubicles you can order any configuration conceivable. With previously owned cubicles, there are limitations to what the used cubicle dealer has ready immediately. Naturally, you can expand to a different configuration later when the used workstation dealer gets in the same style; but that might take more time than you're able to delay.

Being open with your previously owned cubicle dealer will assist in helping you.  If you price shop without giving them a chance to do their job then you will not get nearly the level of service you can have if you work closely with the dealer and give details of your situation.

A friend of mine just sent me a couple of feng shui tips so I thought I would post them here because...well...that's just the type of guy I am.

The biggest issue with Feng Shui'ing your cubicle is the fact that your back is likely facing the entrance. Since it's unlikely that you'll be allowed to disassemble 4 cubicles to make 1 large, low wall office and put a desk in there, you'll have to do the next best thing. Put up a mirror so you can see what's happening behind you. Ahhh...feels better already, right?

Also, before choose your cubicle, make sure it's facing one of your fortunate directions; if you're a Feng Shui'er, you already know what I'm talking about; if not...Google "feng shui fortunate direction finder" but without the quotes.

After you find your best direction for whatever it is you want to accomplish, then you'll probably want to find a map and compass to find out which direction you're facing.  Luckily, I found a Google Maps compass. I hope the link isn't broken by the time you read this but if it is, then just do a Google search and see what you come up with. Now, if Google's not around...well...all bets are off; black is white, up is down, cats and dogs are living together.  Barring the earth falling apart, I think Google will still be around.

Okay, last tip before I get back to whatever it was I was doing before I started writing this mini-article.  When it comes to decor, only keep things around that pertain to your business and keep the girlie and beefcake posters at home.

Okay, that is all for now.  I hope you have enjoyed this installment of, "What's on George's mind at this very moment."