Trying My Hand at Couch Flipping! HUGE MISTAKE????

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3 ай бұрын

I found this vintage green leather couch at a Goodwill over a month ago! I fell in love with it but it was pretty run down so I gave it some love and listed for sale on FBMP! Watch to see the results!
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@Anne-qf5ou 3 ай бұрын

I felt it when Nieman said "never again." Great job, guys.

@jdyer0522 3 ай бұрын

Ditto!! Was tough to watch the sweat equity LOL I kept thinking it was not worth it 😅

@carmenhuldavelezsantiagoi8929 3 ай бұрын

OMG, what a delivery. She should at least, had two persons there to help, because she knew all stairs, and all you had to walk from the parking before. $30.00 of tip is just to leave in the parking lot. Nieman, I understand why, " never again". Its time for you to start charging $$$ more, depending where. Hulda, from Puerto Rico 🎉Lots of Blessings on your New Journey

@Yui789esss 17 күн бұрын

I have moved a couch 4 flight of stairs and it’s not only the physical pain of moving but the emotional pain of trying to hurry up and not damage the couch 😂😂

@erinwhitaker2699 3 ай бұрын

Nieman moving the couch in his slides lol lol!!! "Never again!" All of us are giggling because anyone who has moved big items up the stairs with their partner or spouse knows what a trying thing it is. If you survived that, your relationship can survive anything!!!

@michellnav Ай бұрын

My 1st estate sale jackpot was some heavy vintage furniture that was in the basement. OMG my husband didn't say a word but I never did that to him again. Well, at least not in the basement, but plenty of heavy vintage furniture! 🤣

@hannahslattery-quintanilla 3 ай бұрын

Oh man…that delivery looked brutal. I agree: don’t put yourselves through that again! But congrats on that flip! 💚

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

agreed! thanks!

@NoOneHere2Day 3 ай бұрын

Would have been easier if it was 2 men.

@terilonon3858 3 ай бұрын

OMG! Flashbacks of the "Pivot" episode of friends!

@debmarie55 3 ай бұрын

Yes!

@debmarie55 3 ай бұрын

Yes!

@joanngarza3734 3 ай бұрын

I was thinking that the whole time going up the stairs. 😂

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

🤣

@peggynorton5145 3 ай бұрын

Yes!!

@Pinkstinkie 3 ай бұрын

Neiman: What are you doing? Lauren: Struggling! 😄

@crystalparmer841 3 ай бұрын

The struggle is real 😂You’re too kind to take it all that way.

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

she warned us but we didn't know about the outside stairs.

@mrs.diannalynn1383 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like Italian leather , I grew up in a Italian neighborhood and I think you have a primo sofa. 😊

@TriniMonstera 3 ай бұрын

I believe it is Roche Bobois, saw one on 1st dibs.

@sbfineart1 3 ай бұрын

Next time you want to clean leather, try Lexol Leather clelaner, or saddle soap. Wait a day, then use Leatherique Leather Rejuvinator to bring back the color. Wait a day between coats. I rehab vintage Coach handbags and dry leather really likes the Leatherique. Any product you use should not have silicone in it and be pH neutral. Leather paint, and shoe polish are really bad for leather. Leather needs to "breathe" and those things just make the leather stiff, and deteriorate. You did a good job with the sofa. Beautiful sofa. You and Nieman were so incredibly patient with that 6 flight of stairs to the 3rd floor delivery!

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

sounds like you take really great care of those purses! How cool! thanks for watching (:

@altheamcnabb2829 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information on the leather. Hopefully my replying will make it easier to find this again. I will save it also to my play list.

@melc-centex1091 3 ай бұрын

Great info!!!

@Skuggflamma 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I work as an upholsterer and leather can actually start to mold if you apply to much balm to it. Leather do not want be toooo moist... Saddle soap is much better! I've never tried the leather cleaner, but I've always been taught to watch out with oily stuff like balm and such :) I will try that leather cleaner I think :)

@sbfineart1 3 ай бұрын

@Skuggflamma Leather Therapy products clean, condition, and inhibit mold. Those are what I use for most of the bags I rehab. Leatherique can restore, or at least improve the color.

@stephaniekelly6638 3 ай бұрын

That. Was. Incredible! We too have been in “never again” situations! On the flip side 😏 though, we snagged an olive green arm chair at a flea market for $50 last weekend and put it in our store yesterday. It sold for $225 today! 🎉 we’ve been following you awhile now. Love your sweet relationship and cheering for you in this new fun adventure!!!

@ravenlunatic1177 2 ай бұрын

Moving huge/bulky pieces of furniture through narrow areas and over stairs is a giant test for your marriage. Did that way too many times with just personal stuff, never for business. Including moving a piano over several flights of stairs. I absolutely felt Neiman’s never again! But proof positive is you survived it without any threats of death or injuries - well done! In the future, you can always hire someone to deliver the pieces. Yes, it cuts into the profit, but can be an option if another great deal comes along 🤷🏼‍♀️ You are right about taking chances. Happy this one worked out well. Cheers from FL😺

@tammye6905 3 ай бұрын

Great find, you definitely have an eye. I had to look away from your struggle upstairs, as I was exhausted just watching it. Whew you both earned that tip!

@AuntieBrendaWashington-tp5mq 3 ай бұрын

Live and learn. We have all been there. I’ll bet you didn’t need to go to the gym that day. The couch was beautiful. It will probably have a long and happy life in that very apartment, quite possibly going on to live with the next tenants. ❤️❤️2U You made my day.

@adobeblue4360 3 ай бұрын

Nieman is a little bossy. Get him to get another guy to help him (or 2 guys) and include that cost in the delivery. You better believe Rooms To Go would do that.

@moondancer334 20 күн бұрын

Agree. He often comes across as condescending and snarky with Lauren and in general.

@debbydrach 3 ай бұрын

Way to go you guys !! Congrats and I ain’t never gonna mess with Lauren, she’s one tough lady 😳💪🏼

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

thanks, Debby!

@today7518 3 ай бұрын

Found myself watching you deliver a couch today. It was strangely satisfying to see all your work and the happy customer. 😁😀We vote for more delivery videos...it was suspenseful and exciting stuff. 😁😄

@lornanorris1363 3 ай бұрын

That was a nice green couch, If you ever do another leather piece and have cracks in it, you can use leather dye on it and the cracks won't show. I made a bag out of leather and dyed it that color green, everyone I showed it to loved it

@michaelamaestas4950 3 ай бұрын

Get a can of saddle salve ( to refresh leather on a saddle )

@heidifritz3053 3 ай бұрын

Eegads! What an undertaking to deliver this couch!!,

@mlm7598 3 ай бұрын

I believe that is the last up the stairs delivery? WOW that was quiet the feat! Glad your hard work was appreciated and you got a tip. The leather salve is amazing. It's a beautiful piece of furniture and in it's day it was HOT. Real leather will take a lot of use and clean up nicely but that looked really nice. I am sure that young woman really appreciated it! Bless your good hearts for doing that. Hope your backs didn't get hurt! Take good care!!!!

@vickiteleni564 3 ай бұрын

What a delivery. Amazing team work.

@denisemastrostefano277 3 ай бұрын

Lauren you should always trust your gut. You knew you wanted it and with the sav it looks so much better than before. You got this!

@melaniebuerkle3203 3 ай бұрын

Lol, been there done that. I feel your pain. Lol. So proud of both of you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🕊️✌️😀😃😄😁🤗

@Carey805 3 ай бұрын

Same! I felt this one.

@TheBonbonny 3 ай бұрын

We did a lot of pick up for dirt cheap furniture like this. Normally rent a uhaul trailer and drag it with our little wrangler. My bf helped me pick up and move heavy furniture to flip during covid. And I say the exact same thing, oh at least we are out when the weather is so nice, it's a nice evening, it's good to get our muscles working. It's like a free gym session. It was hard sweat work but it was really worth it. Just within 4 years since 2020. Now we have 5 short rental units on our own and manage 2 more for friends in Maritime Canada. I still flip here and there for just a little extra money or when I see a good deal. After all. It's all good memories we make and the money we made with sweats is the best. I love your energy. I was a little mad that she didn't help but at least she gave a tip. And most importantly this couch still could serve someone for more time than being in the landfill. Win win win for you, the buyer the earth. 🎉🎉🎉 I love your channel, it really helped me through the dark COVID period and gave me flipping ideas.

@dianeb5380 3 ай бұрын

I could imagine the green leather sofa working in a dark academia aesthetic. Especially a budget version. It could be very cool.

@amandaturner5536 3 ай бұрын

I don't think my husband and I ever knew just how much we would have to learn to communicate while delivering furniture. You guys did an amazing job. I refinish furniture as well and I really appreciate you providing some examples of the out of the box items you flip.

@ingeborgbryce4197 3 ай бұрын

Nieman is absolutely right !! Never again! Next time you have such a bulky piece to deliver, make sure is on the ground floor. I liked how the leather looked so much better after the salve application. My leather couches come with a zipper underneath back-resting area, which allows to add extra filler when they look deflated like your green sofa. I kept waiting for Lauren to find the zippers. 😊 Sofa also looked “very low” and some legs would have made a big difference.

@tristavalentour7575 3 ай бұрын

Y’all really worked for that one! 😳 Good job & I agree with Nieman… never again! 🙃🤣

@joanngarza3734 3 ай бұрын

You guys earned every bit of the profit. Great job!!

@sunflowervalley4145 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Great save!

@aniross9489 3 ай бұрын

Love you guys! Where there is a will there is always a way!

@jesusramierez5946 Ай бұрын

I would recommend you guys get shoulder dolly straps, makes things a whole lot easier, and that way you can minimize the weight load

@mrs.diannalynn1383 3 ай бұрын

Wow what a great pair you all are. Good job for sure

@lucysnowe31 3 ай бұрын

Good for you on that flip. It's showing me that even if something isn't "my cup of tea," it still might be worth doing!

@annberlin5811 3 ай бұрын

Its a great fixed up basement couch.

@lesliep.1717 2 ай бұрын

Awesome couch,so glad you were able to give it a new life!

@moneymakingmikeg.9555 3 ай бұрын

Hazard lights on & my truck woulda been driven across that grass to as close to the front door as possible. LOL!! RESPECT for seeing it through that was no joke!!!

@kristyjones7657 3 ай бұрын

I’m with you Neiman!! 😅🥵Y’all can make money easier ways, but I do appreciate Lauren trying to teach us that there’s other options! Y’all make a great team!👏🏼🎉🫶🏼God bless!🙏🏼🕊️🙏🏼☀️

@debhiott8790 3 ай бұрын

I was thinking a floor/stair charge, a delivery then a seperate floor charge, but ya got it done!

@candyvic63 3 ай бұрын

I remember when you bought it.❤❤❤❤

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

a pretty quick turnaround!

@champagnemommy 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the show!

@christelgezels4353 3 ай бұрын

Impressive maneuvering guys!!!

@peggycuomo1877 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love that couch!!!!!

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

right! so neat!

@anelahemry4986 3 ай бұрын

Hey and you all got a Great Workout too. Winning!!! I actually love that couch and color.

@adobeblue4360 3 ай бұрын

In one of your recent thrifting videos, there was a really nice brown leather chair in the background of some other pieces you were looking at. It would have been perfect for this project.

@patmiller5639 3 ай бұрын

A jewel in the rough....perfect!

@c2yodoe492 2 ай бұрын

All you guys needed was a furniture dolly. Great video

@LadyFen 3 ай бұрын

Omg yesss lol PIVOT! Hi from the UK I love your channel 😊 keep up the good work

@elizabethpark4832 3 ай бұрын

Above and beyond!!🎉❤

@juliequinlan6564 3 ай бұрын

OMG - that was so brutal! 👍well done guys!

@quetcyvazquezromero7032 2 ай бұрын

Love love love!!!!!!!! I wish I could take class with you, but I’m in Virginia Beach

@chandrasutton4669 3 ай бұрын

Good job!!!😊🎉❤

@dechinta 3 ай бұрын

When I used to move up stairs, I had to lift sofas all by myself. I never had a Neiman. Or if I did, they seemed to disappear suddenly when I moved. I was so strong. And I eventually broke myself down and I'm now disabled. Please take care of yourselves.

@alishagonzalez8745 3 ай бұрын

Awesome job! So kind of you to deliver the couch as well ❤.. ( Do you have a furniture dolly? Its something you could greatly benefit from with doing your Special Delivers❤..Please don't take this comment as being rude. I truly love the work you do and share.❤

@rosasatizabal1811 3 ай бұрын

Oh noo!! She got that sofa almost for free. Any company will charge a lot for that delivery. You guys are awesome

@user-ov8yy8fk4b 3 ай бұрын

That was like a college dorm move. 😮NEVER EVER AGAIN !!!!!!

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

hahaha tru that!

@user-kn7qn5ww2z 3 ай бұрын

C 'est toujours plaisant de vous suivre ,vous êtes rigolo. C sera plaisant de voir toutes vos plantations pousser gros bisous les Max. Sylvie

@sandycook4140 3 ай бұрын

It seems very low to the floor I’d never get out of it. But it did come out very nice!

@birdy-numnum6321 3 ай бұрын

❤Amazin content 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@kenzycoulson5065 Ай бұрын

That tip was DESERVED😂

@liser9846 3 ай бұрын

I hope she enjoys it & stays at that apt for a really really long time

@brendaprice4664 3 ай бұрын

AGREED! NEVER AGAIN! I was an OSHA Lady… not worth the risk. BUT I ADMIRE BOTH OF YOU FOR COMMITTING TO DO IT AND NOT STOPPING! Lessons learned along the journey through life are great ‘teachers’ for us all. Sharing this video helps us all know what we are getting into. THANK YOU! B~}

@marthasullivan7521 3 ай бұрын

Extra for stairs and level of difficulty? And how much is your chiropractor appointment? Love this duo!

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

haha, I had a chiro appt that morning 🤣 almost needed to go back again tho! thanks for watching!

@KarlaSandoval-fs6ch 3 ай бұрын

Wow!! Never again ! Amen to that!!

@loricowell3911 3 ай бұрын

Hey I’ve got a great “hack”(?) whenever u are moving furniture, ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES!! U won’t believe the difference they make!!😍love u guys!! The struggle was real😳🤗

@dianajordan876 3 ай бұрын

Aww HECK to the NAW!!!! I knew when she said it had to go up stairs I would have been uh well you gonna need movers cause this ole country girl AINT wanting NO part of that. Yall were troopers. Job done extremely well. I don’t feel like $250 total profit was enough but that’s me. Glad it sold. 🎉🎉

@countessa222 3 ай бұрын

I had a huge green sofa and it was the Best it was so comfortable

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

this one is very comfy too!

@_JanetLouise 3 ай бұрын

good job

@justlovely36 3 ай бұрын

Glad you were able to sell it

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

same!

@DivinelyGuided2911 3 ай бұрын

Cool. 😎

@adobeblue4360 20 күн бұрын

Some people always get so bossy when you move furniture with them. Believe me, I have been there. Pay a few more bucks and get some strong backs to help you. Also, the people who bought the couch should have paid a generous delivery fee. Three floors, no elevator. I think Rooms to Go would have hit them up for it. Ha. I just wrote this and looked down. Here is my comment from 2 months ago and I said the same thing!! At least I am consistent.

@TheFluffyPeacock 3 ай бұрын

I was waiting on Neiman to start yelling PIVOT!

@debbysimon120 3 ай бұрын

What about bedbugs? How do you check for those before getting started? My friend got bedbugs from used furniture that’s why I’m fearful.

@debrahawley912 3 ай бұрын

That move should of cost an extra hundred or more. But she did appreciate your hard work.

@reneecook1834 3 ай бұрын

They sell leather recording balm on line. Amazon sells some but also Clyde’s Leather sells it. Just FYI

@hnycreek 3 ай бұрын

I think that couch is awesome and I would have bought it!!

@annettabaker2862 3 ай бұрын

Yeah I would have said no way when she said 3rd floor apartment. I would have told her to find help to take it upstairs. My husband helps me with deliveries as well and I know how frustrating it can be sometimes nice team work!!!!!🎉

@catherineanderson677 2 ай бұрын

Maybe you should put the delivery onto your clients, if its a difficulty delivery. Let them arrange an uplift,, Man with a Van!! That was tough!!!

@portialipton 3 ай бұрын

Nieman got the easy lifting part being higher up. You carried about 80% of the weight of that sofa.

@karenbarnaby80 3 ай бұрын

Well, you could look at it this way… That lady has to walk up all those stairs every day she goes to and from work or the grocery store, etc. So in a way you all had a one and done! Then, when she moves, she has to find some friends to help her get it out of there, and then they can “pivot” the heck out of it! Love your videos!💜

@nancybricker5385 3 ай бұрын

That was great! The delivery did hold a lot of suspense. But like you said," never again). It would take a lot more than $30. The couch looked very nice. Good job!!

@lindagellatly8511 3 ай бұрын

You should do furniture consignment. It is in high demand in my area.

@rachu65 3 ай бұрын

Great job! You guys are inspiring. Have you considered furniture straps? Even after the "Never again" statement? 😂

@sharonmilam8546 3 ай бұрын

Omg😮

@lizhoward9754 3 ай бұрын

3 story walk up! Yikes! And that stair case was narrow. Reminded me a bit of moving in Manhattan with the narrow, twisty turns.

@ingegerdandersson6963 3 ай бұрын

You should deliver to the house because people might not have a car big enough, but if they want it inside you charge extra. And if its not on the grown floor it have to have a lift, or you pass.

@glynisbabbey4306 3 ай бұрын

You’ll have to do a video on painting a chair or couch like that.

@angelarthrasher 3 ай бұрын

Lauren in the outro "take a chance, think outside the box" ....meanwhile Neiman "NEVER, NEVER AGAIN!!!" lol The couch is beautiful tho!!

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

ahhaha, I meant with different furniture 🤣 he just means never delivering a couch up 3 flights of stairs again lol thanks for watching!

@Minella14 3 ай бұрын

If you heat up som of the loose parts it will tighten up a bit.

@vickieschulze1120 3 ай бұрын

If you guys DELIVER furniture, you should have a fee scale that is charged for EACH FLIGHT of STAIRS!!! Charge to make the Work pay off! Love your videos!!

@marilynweist2645 3 ай бұрын

Dear Lord have mercy! No wonder she wanted it delivered! 😮😮😮

@buhawks17 3 ай бұрын

Pivot Pivot 😂 I bet that was tough guys. Love your determination tho😅

@lesmeyer318 3 ай бұрын

I really hope you got more money for getting it in her apartment. Good work!!!

@mrsmonicajay 3 ай бұрын

I just grabbed a big leather chair on fb market place, while watching this video 😬

@BetsyCRobison-sv5ml 3 ай бұрын

I think I was one of the few that voted to buy it. Nice flip, Lauren

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 ай бұрын

thanks! I am happy I took the chance against so many that said no! glad you liked it !

@DC-ik6cm 3 ай бұрын

All I kept saying is OMG!I hope you soaked in a long epsom salt bath and don’t feel too bad.You are very kind but we live and we learn.Take care guys,Love your channel 😊

@kentuckyoffgrid 3 ай бұрын

A Roche Bobois two seater green leather sofa maybe

@jomcginnis6703 3 ай бұрын

Lauren, you're a beast.

@BarbieBud Ай бұрын

I was yelling “pivot” lol

@cstarv 3 ай бұрын

yep all I could think of was Friends with Ross screaming "pivot!!! pivot!!" Nope will never deliver furniture again. I did it once and the person grabbed a drawer and dropped it. Said she wasn't paying full price for a broken dresser. I took it back, patched it up and resold it. Nope never delivering again!

@christinalondick9593 3 ай бұрын

Wow Lauren you are strong 😂!! That was a lot to deliver that couch up all those stairs. You needed to charge more for a delivery like that and another guy so you don’t have to lift that heavy couch.