Sofalistic

Sofalistic, the British marketplace for preloved sofas

Sofalistic presents itself as a marketplace specialising in buying and selling used sofas in the UK. The platform allows users to list sofas for sale and buy preloved models, with a fast collection and delivery service and secure payments. Its catalogue is organised by sofa styles and types, and includes well-known brands in the sector.

Catalogue and sofa types

The site groups products into categories such as corner sofas, 2, 3 and 4 seater sofas, sofa beds, sofa sets, U-shape sofas and chairs. Searches can be made by sofa type or by brand. Among the brands available are DFS, SCS, Oak Furniture Land, Sofology, Snug, Joules, Novia, Sofa Club, Littlewoods, Next, Ikea and Harveys.

Featured models and reference prices

The catalogue shows a selection of sofas with prices and, in many cases, the estimated retail price and the percentage saving. Some examples are the Sofa.com Isla 3-Seater Sofa with English oak legs, with an estimated retail price of £1,777 and a 62% saving, offered at £675; a 3+2 Seater Recliner Sofa Set with padded cushions, with an estimated retail price of £999 and a 50% saving, offered at £500; and a Sofology Large L-Shaped Corner Sofa with rounded arms seating 6+, with an estimated retail price of £3,999 and a 42% saving, offered at £2,300. Models also include the Deacon 3 seater genuine leather power recliner, with an 84% saving on £1,875 and a price of £300; the John Lewis Barbican set with a 3-Seater Sofa, a Snuggler and an Armchair in light grey, with an 88% saving on £3,920 and a final price of £480; and an Oak Furniture Land 4-Seater and 2-Seater Sofa Set with scroll arms and sage cushions, with a 3-year warranty remaining, a 41% saving on £3,399 and a price of £2,000.

Other items listed include a Sofafeed 3 seater electric recliner sofa for £450; a DFS Amaya in Chenille Pubble colour for £800; a high-quality Bardi genuine Italian leather 2 seater sofa in red for £775; a sofa in dark velvet feel fabric for £200; an SCS grey chair with cushion, with a 50% saving on £899 and a price of £450; a leather 3 seater sofa and footstool with storage for £300; a Cocoon Alice 3-Seater Double Sofa Bed, like new, with a 46% saving on £2,049 and a price of £1,100; a Sofology Gabrielle Plush Pebble/Alexa Truffle Mix 3 and 4 Seater Sofa set, with a 58% saving on £2,400 and a price of £1,000; a Nicoletti sofa for £395; an SCS large corner sofa for £1,200; a set of a 3 seater, a 2 seater and an armchair, all electrically reclinable and slightly used, for £2,200; an Ikea leather 5 seat sofa, with a 20% saving on £1,000 and a price of £800; a BoConcept Osaka (low-legged) green 3 person sofa for £1,200; a Dusk Soho 3-seater sofa for £480; and a brand new Daals grey velvet sofa set, worth £748, with a 31% saving on £800 and a price of £550.

Delivery and promotions

The platform advertises discounts on the delivery service, with options such as £30 off and a delivery price of £99, or £60 off and a delivery price of £69. These conditions appear linked to specific items in the catalogue.

How it works for sellers and buyers

Sofalistic offers a specific flow for selling a sofa, with fast collection and delivery and secure payments. The platform also has an iPhone app that allows users to sell, search and buy with instant notifications.

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